Rocky Road

[Gentian]

I didn't see this coming, to be honest. At least, not before I met her.

I had talked to Maud a while ago about the possibility of another woman, that I barely knew how my own romantic feelings for her worked and there was a potential for another to be brought into my heart. She was hard to read about the subject, of course. I had the feeling that she might not like it. Made sense, she had a fairly traditional upbringing, that she was with anyone at all that wasn't a pony is a miracle for me.

But after meeting that mare in the town center, getting to know her, becoming friends, and starting to feel something more...
If I wanted this to work, I had to make sure all parties were compliant. I hoped everything would work out, I loved Maud very dearly. Even if it didn't, I would still have her.

The doorbell rang. I stroked Maud's mane. "I think that's her."

Maud replied by sipping her cocoa.

Welp, can't put this off. I have a pony waiting for me. So, I went to the front door and opened it.
On the other side was a new flame. She was a bit taller than Maud, a dark purple color with a lighter, sort of berry-purple mane that was done like a mohawk. She wore a black one-piece, likely similar to what she would wear under her armor. Over one of her sea-green eyes was a scar, and on her forehead a broken horn.

"Tempest, come on in." I said. After closing the door after her, I gave her a quick hug.
"Let's get this over with." She said quietly. Seems she wasn't looking forward to this either.
"I'm sure she'll like you. I told her a bit about you already." I said. She gave me a worried glance. "Nothing about your... Past. Just what you're like now." I whispered. She looked relieved. I could understand that, I imagine that could wait until she and Maud got along a little better.
Speaking of which, we finally entered the living room. We sat on the couch, myself sitting between Maud and Tempest.

"Maud, this is Tempest Shadow. Tempest, Maud Pie."
"Hi." Maud said.
"H-hi." Tempest said.
An awkward silence followed. "So, Maud, did you know Tempest works for the Equestrian Military?"
"What do you do?" Maud asked.
"For now, I work as a bodyguard whenever one of their Princesses visits this world." Tempest explained. "What about you?"
"I study rocks." Maud said.
More silence. It would seem that the ice was simply too thick to properly break.

To hell with it. I reached around and began stroking both of their manes. I felt both of them get tense for a moment, then relax. Of course I threw in a few ear scratches as well. Maud began to rest against my side while Tempest leaned her head down on my lap, her ears flicking. A low moan let me know she was enjoying this.
I smiled, put my right arm around Maud, then brought her in for a kiss. I could smell her earthy tones as I continued to gently stroke her mane.
The kiss did not last long, as I suspected that it might feel awkward for the other pony in the room. One look at Tempest's face told me I was right.
"Don't worry, Fizzyfizz, I won't leave you out."
The mentioning of my nickname for her made her blush a bright crimson, but nevertheless she brought her head up so I could bring her in for a kiss as well. She was a bit more of an active kisser than Maud, that much was clear.
Tastes like electric berry. Her horn was probably sparking a little.
Parting the kiss, I looked into her eyes and gave her a nuzzle. I put an arm around her as well, and brought them both in for a hug. They felt a lot less tense than before, and both put their hooves around me.

Perhaps this could work out after all.

Awwww, very cute! So, yall are a herd now?