Watermelon

Finally, Applejack and Fluttershy left the urban area and were walking on a road, surrounded by trees by each side. Their upper branches were blooming with green leaves, through which the sunshine was going through, giving the light a little bit of a greenish tone, and also taking away quite a lot of heat. This was a pleasant place to be.

"Do you remember summer ever being this hot? " - Fluttershy said, looking around, squinting in the sunlight. The drops of sweat were sparkling on her neck and sides - even though a pegasus could fly up high in the sky and receive refreshment in the form of wind, lashing onto you. A few circles around the town - and you are as good as new! However, Fluttershy preferred to stay on the ground, near the pond with crystal clean water, playing with her animal pets or just swimming in proud loneliness.

"No, I certainly don't. Maybe Celestia is having a good day and decided to share her happiness with others" - Applejack said.

"Yeah, may be... Though Twilight says Princess can be a little... over the top when she's... bored" - Fluttershy said, looking around. "She said Celestia likes to prank ponies when she has nothing else to do".

"Hun, this doesn't look like a prank at all. More like a plan to fry us" - Applejack replied, reeling a little and trying to keep her head steady.

"Come on, Jack, be more accepting about things like these. It's not yours, nor Celestia's fault that you have to work on such a day. Sometimes, we have a really bad day, you know" - Fluttershy said, stopping near the roadside and picking up a pretty dandelion and putting it near her face. She then proceeded to blow away all of the seeds from the head of this pretty flower. The seeds floated through the air, as the weak wind took them in its embrace and carried them away somewhere afar. One of them, however, refused to leave as it landed on Fluttershy's nose.

"Yeah, I understand that. I just don't like when it's too hot" - Applejack replied, approaching her friend and swiping this little seed away from her nose.

"Thank you. Don't worry, we're about to make your day this much better" - and Fluttershy put her hooves in the air , having measured the size of an adult pony from head to hooves. Applejack smiled at that.

"How are you doing? Feeling better? Does the head still hurt?" - Fluttershy asked. The head was aching a bit, and the blur was still present, but it was much weaker now that they are walking in the shade.

"Better. But I feel a little weak, and yes, the head still hurts" - Applejack replied, and Fluttershy sighed with relief.

"At least you feel better. Let's go, we shouldn't keep you in this heat. I assure you, you'll feel just perfect in my house. I ventilate it regularly and flowers help a lot too" - she said, smiling. Applejack smiled back. She still couldn't forget what a raging inferno her room was when she woke up. She felt like somepony shoved her inside the stove and turned it on full power.

Finally, the house, in which Fluttershy lived, appeared in their line of sight. Just in time, as the trees, shielding the road from sun, were no longer present and the friends had to go the rest of the way through the scorching heat.

As they were walking under the sun, the light fell on Fluttershy in such a way that Applejack couldn't help but admire this sight - it was truly remarkable. She wasn't really crazy about art, but the way that sunlight was emphasized Fluttershy's figure was just unforgettable. It's not that Applejack usually checks the other mares' figures, it's just that at this instant Fluttershy looked just beautiful.

"Wow..." - Applejack just couldn't help but drop an innocent 'wow' at such sight. Yes, sometimes nature can make things look in such a way that will be imprinted in your mind for many hours, days, years.

"Wow what? What did you see?" - Fluttershy asked, looking around. Applejack could barely hold back from applying her hoof to her face - she just said that out loud.

"Umm, nothing... Just checking out the nature. It looks beautiful" - the earth pony replied, smiling awkwardly and looking somewhere afar.

"Oh, yes, I do agree" - Fluttershy said, turning away, and Applejack sighed with relief. That was a close one. It was hard to leave an impression on her but that sight certainly did!

Finally, they have reached Fluttershy's house, and just in time - the heat was just unbearable. Fluttershy quickly opened the door, and they both came inside. When Applejack stepped into this house inside a tree, it felt like she entered a whole new world - the cold air greeted her, and it was like she descended into frozen water. The wind, created by the air going through the open window and through the now open door, touched her skin, covered in sweat, making her shudder.

The atmosphere inside the house was very welcoming - everything was clean, put in its places. It was quiet as well, too, which was unusual for Fluttershy's house. On an ordinary day, it would be filled with animals, sounds, roars, chirring, singing, meows, and even growling, but it seemed that all the animals were gone. Either they wanted to find a peaceful and cold corner in the woods to hide in or Fluttershy really meant it when she said she wanted some time tet-a-tet. So much that she asked her animal friends to run around in the woods while she's busy.

"Come on, take a seat and relax. I'll go find you the proper medicine, and after that we can get to the watermelon!" - Fluttershy said, and quickly ran upstairs, while Applejack sat down on the cough, sighing heavily. She didn't even realize how tired she was from all the work in the garden. It felt so relaxing to finally stretch her limbs and descend into the sweet ocean of fuzziness that was Fluttershy's couch.

Applejack closed her eyes and delved a little bit into memories. She liked to take these nostalgia trips while there was free time. It just felt great after the hard day to lie down under the tree in the shade, letting the breeze touch you and play with your mane while you traverse your memories, searching for a good thing to dream about. However, while in situations like you would usually go many years back, to remember some fun adventures or interesting things that happened to you. But Applejack didn't have to go back many years ago - the image that got to her mind immediately when she closed her eyes was fresh... perhaps, too fresh. The image of Fluttershy, framed by the sunlight. Her big blue eyes are looking somewhere afar, and that smile fits her pretty face perfectly. Applejack would actually just print that picture on the paper, put it in the frame and hang it onto the wall, so she could look and admire it every day. Unfortunately, there was no breeze at that moment, as it would be even more perfect if at this moment this wind would play with her pink mane, making these curls flutter and shake. It would look like in those romance novel, when the author tries to portray the hero's main love interest, painting the princess or a honorable mare-knight in such a way.

Applejack opened her eyes and thought to herself. - "Whoa, whoa, hold your gryphons, full stop... This isn't okay".

She didn't know why she suddenly got so excited about seeing Fluttershy in such a romantic pose and situation, but it felt very weird. She suddenly felt something in her chest surging, that kind of feeling when you have done, thought or said something you don't want the other person to know. This little desire to hide your face when that person enters the room and looks at you, smiling. You just don't feel right, you don't feel that looking in their eyes is fair anymore.

Applejack took a deep breath and blamed it all on the heat. This weather could turn you into a completely different pony in a matter of seconds. She just had a small bad trip because of the overheating. Granted, she never did drugs and never planned to, but she heard about the effects. Maybe a long stay in the sun does the same thing to you as gobbling up a pill that will turn you into a butterfly that flies around and shoots lasers at floating heads of Nightmare Moon.

Fluttershy finally returned, bearing a tray with a glass of water and a small pill, lying nearby. She carefully put the tray on the table near the couch and sat down near Applejack.

"Here's your medicine, dear" - she said, smiling and moving the tray closer to Applejack. The earth pony quickly managed to grab the pill and looked at it. It was round, white and with a recess in the centre. All in all, a typical pill. Applejack threw it in her mouth and quickly drank the water, so the sour taste of the pill wouldn't ruin her throat for the rest of the day.

Thankfully, the water quickly dissolved the pill, without leaving that bad taste in your mouth like you just gobbled up a bag of flour. Applejack rubbed her eyes again, and felt that annoying blur and dizziness slowly fade away.

"Feel better?" - Fluttershy said, approaching her and touching her forehead.

"Yes, it helped a lot" - Applejack said, looking at Fluttershy right in the eyes. "Thank you for this, honey"

"He-he. A true friend helps a friend in need" - Fluttershy said, blushing.

"So, about that watermelon..." - Applejack said, smiling reservedly.

"Oh, yes, of course! Can you stand? Maybe you can help me cut it" - her pegasus friend replied, and Applejack sneered.

"Come on, hun, I'm not that exhausted. C'mon, let me handle that" - she said, quickly getting up and flexing her neck. Together, they went to the kitchen, and Fluttershy opened the refrigerator and started looking through various types of food.

"Listen, Fluttershy, where's Angel? He's usually always around" - Applejack asked, and added in her mind - "Because he's too much of a sluggard to do anything himself".

Oh, if only Fluttershy could hear her thoughts, she would be pretty angry. Fluttershy doesn't want to admit it, but this Angel Bunny is such a jerk, even for an animal. Applejack never liked those who expected everything to be served for them on a silver platter, and that bunny was the prime example of it. It made her blood boil to see the way he treats Fluttershy, his supposed master, just ordering her around and always being disappointed if he doesn't get what he wants. However, as much as Applejack wanted to talk to Fluttershy about this, she just couldn't bring herself to do it after seeing how Fluttershy truly cares for that little devil.

"Oh, he's out in the forest, probably playing with his friends.... Finally!" - Fluttershy exclaimed, as the sounds of the dishes and glasses being pushed away, scratching the surface of the fridge, reached Applejack's ears. She quickly approached Fluttershy and helped her to weigh the watermelon on Applejack's back.

The thing was humongous! It was almost as big as her head, maybe even a bit bigger, and felt like it weighed a ton! Applejack quickly stood in a more steadier position by placing her hooves a little further from each other to cover more ground.

"Oh...snap.... hun, how'd ya carry this beast to your house? It's... just humongous!" - Applejack said, while slowly, step by step walking to the table. Fluttershy was around, helping her to hold her balance.

"The bear agreed to carry it for me... Alright, right here!" - she said, helping Applejack to put this giant on the table. Just by looking at its surface, where the light green stripes were neighboring with the dark green ones. Together, they created this pattern, that is so pleasing to the eye whenever you see it, as you imagine how you will sink your teeth into its meat.

Fluttershy grabbed the long knife with her teeth and pierced the watermelon right through its top, where the stripes were coming from, or coming to, depending on your opinion. Then, she pushed the knife as the sound of the watermelon cracking open filled their ears. Applejack just couldn't wait - it already tasty from the outside.

With a loud crack, the watermelon was finally cut in half. Applejack moved closer to one of the halves and gazed at the sparkling in the light, sugary red meat. She had this burning desire to smash her head into this heaven and gobble it up like that, while its cold juice flows on her skin. But that would a helluva mess, and it seems Fluttershy just recently tidied her place up, so Applejack drove that wish away. Besides, watermelon will taste even better if you will wait for a few minutes just looking at it - it will stimulate your appetite quite well.

In just several minutes, one of the halves was turned into a nice set of pieces, which you could just pick up and eat. It looked even more delicious than before.

"Here you go!" - Fluttershy said, putting the knife away, taking one of the pieces and giving it to Applejack, while also taking one for herself. "Let's drink to our friendship!"

"To our friendship!" - Applejack said, smiling, and they carefully 'clinked' their slices, as if they were glasses full of punch, or wine, if you're fancy. With these words, Applejack finally got to taste this delicious berry.

Just as expected, it was refreshing, sugary, and so tasty. Applejack couldn't help but to utter the pleased 'mmmm'. She felt herself in heaven right now, and this was her ambrosia.

"Oh... best berry ever!" - Applejack said, rolling her eyes from pleasure. Fluttershy smiled, swiping away the juice from her mouth.

"Agreed. You won't believe how much time I spent waiting in the queue. It was the last big one, you could say I got lucky" - she said, taking another slice.

They stood there for a while, eating the watermelon and talking to each other about weather, friends and recent events. Since last several months were quite peaceful, it wasn't very interesting.

The clock struck the noon, and the weather outside became unbearable. Fluttershy took a second to look out of the window, and was amazed at the sight. The air was visible, streaming from the ground and into the air. It's an usual sight when you make a campfire, when the heated air rises up, but there was no campfire now. Though maybe the sun became a giant campfire, and Equestria was just a marshmallow.

However, heat made them relax a little bit, and the discussions started flowing much better, as they decided to delve into more personal subjects. They were alone here, nopony can hear or see them - so why not discuss something you wouldn't discuss in a group?

"You know, don't get me wrong, I respect Wonderbolts - they do a lot of good stuff and all... but judging from what I heard from my relatives who were their big fans... they regressed from heroes to celebrities. I heard they hold all kind of parades and shows instead of doing heroic stuff " - Applejack said, crunching another slice of watermelon.

"I have to agree, Jack. Me and Dash recently went to one of parades they held in Cloudsdale, and, just as you would expect, Rainbow wanted an autograph. Well, it turned out you can't get even get to them without special permission. It seems only VIP had received some scrawls in their copy-books" - Fluttershy replied, sighing. "You won't believe how upset Rainbow Dash was for the rest of the day".

"Yeah, I could imagine. Wonderbolts for her are like Hesperide Apples for us - an object of worship" - Applejack said, taking another slice. The mythical golden apples that can grow nowhere except on sacred soil, and, according to legends, can cure any illness and taste like every apple combined, only without any drawbacks.

"Oh my, Applejack, don't get me wrong, but you're so untidy sometimes. Just look at yourself" - Fluttershy exclaimed, reaching for a towel

Applejack looked at her with puzzled eyes, and then realized that her face and chest was covered in juice. She smiled awkwardly - the only drawback watermelons had is that, if you're not careful, you'll have to take a bath after eating one, or literally feel on your own skin what is it like to be a candy.

"He-he, sorry. Got a little bit carried away" - Applejack replied. Fluttershy sighed, smiling at the same time.

"Sometimes you're like a big child" - she said, approaching Applejack and carefully and slowly cleaning her face with the towel. Rarity, too, used to do things like this if she thought Applejack was too dirty to stand near her, but Fluttershy did with a special kind of care and love, while Rarity could rub you like you're some kind of a stain on the window.

Fluttershy carefully cleaned Applejack's face, and when she moved a little bit lower, to her neck, Applejack felt the cramp passing through her body. It felt so good, and it tickled as well. She couldn't help but let out a silent giggle.

Fluttershy put the towel away, and looked at Applejack, right in the eyes. To the surprise of them both, they were struck by some kind of stupor, as they looked at each other in the eyes, without looking away for a whole minute. They were hypnotized by each other. Applejack remarked that there is something in Fluttershy's eyes - it's like the care and kindness were in her very being. You could look her right in the eyes, and see what kind of pony she is - she had nothing to hide. In addition to these kind, big eyes, and very smooth outlines, her face was framed by this gorgeous pink mane. Because most of her free time Fluttershy spent nearby the nature, in the fresh air, her mane looked very beautiful and natural, without a single drop of cosmetics. Just pure, untouched nature.

They both started giggling awkwardly, and Fluttershy's face bloomed in this light red color she was quite famous for. What a strange situation this was.

"Heh... uhm... So, do you like the watermelon?" - Fluttershy asked, still blushing.

"Are ya kidding? The best berry in the world! I loved it! Thank you, hun, for inviting me" - Applejack said, approaching Fluttershy and putting the hoof on her shoulder.

"Oh, no need to thank me, Applejack! Just the fact that you feel alright and happy is enough gratitude for me..." - she replied, continuing to smile.

Applejack looked at the table, where all of the remaining crusts of the watermelon were lying. It may seem strange, but they really reminded her of epaulettes, like those Royal Guard officers use to wear. A bright idea came to her head - a way to ease the tension that started to appear. All these thoughts of Fluttershy and her beauty were whirling in her mind, and it seemed a bit strange to her, but now Applejack finally found a way.

"Hey, Fluttershy. Remember what Royal Guard wear for parades?" - she said, approaching the table and picking up two crusts.

"Yes, I do. What do you have in mind?" - Fluttershy answered, when Applejack put these crusts on each shoulder, so it would look like epaulettes. She made a comically serious face, frowning and making such an impression with her mouth as if she was a complete grump.

"The name's Glorious Shield, m'am! I am a glorious officer of glorious Royal Guard, and my glorious eyeballs just noticed that you are walking on the glorious territory with your not very glorious hooves!" - she said in an overly serious tone, parodying the way some officers talk to ponies. Fluttershy giggled a bit, starting to get the joke.

"Oh, sorry, I didn't want to make you look less glorious!" - she decided to join the scene, talking in a high pitched voice.

"Good! Since nopony can look more glorious than Glorious Shield! It's in the name, you know" - Applejack said, realizing what a terrible pun that was, but Fluttershy still liked it, as she started laughing reservedly.

"Oh no, look, a changeling!" - Fluttershy said, giggling and continuing to parody a damsel in distress.

"Changeling? Do not worry, they will not stain my glory!" - Applejack replied, changing the tone from overly serious to the one you use when you are quickly running away. She turned around in an overly epic fashion, in slow-mo and started slowly retreating.

"What are you doing? The enemy is in the opposite direction!" - Fluttershy said.

"I am retreating.... But I am doing it gloriously, you hear me! Gloriously!" - Applejack replied in a overly proud voice, and Fluttershy burst out laughing. The way that Applejack pronounced that phrase sounded so funny to her she couldn't help but laugh.

They had nothing against Royal Guards, but it almost seemed comedic to them that, even after failing their duty countless of times, they still talk about themselves in a very proud manner.

Applejack loved the way Fluttershy was laughing. Her laughter was sonant, pleasant to the ear and very, very relaxing. You could just stand for a long time and listen to her - it brought peace to your soul, assured you that everything is good, everything is going nice. Fluttershy continued to giggle, as she approached Applejack and took off these improvised 'epaulettes'.

"There you go again. Eh, Applejack, Applejack..." - she said, took the towel again and started cleaning her shoulders. "You didn't have to get yourself dirty again".

"It was worth it - you laughed" - Applejack replied. Fluttershy blushed.

"You know, you don't have to trouble yourself in such a way. Why make yourself feel uncomfortable just to make me feel better?" - she said, swiping the juice from her drop by drop.

"Because why not" - Applejack said, looking right at Fluttershy. Strange feeling started overwhelming her, and she felt incredibly hot. It was like she suddenly went out and stood in the open sun. She couldn't tell what this feeling was, it's just that when Fluttershy was close, she felt so much better. The pictures of her invaded Applejack's mind again, and she couldn't drive them away anymore.

"Um... it's getting a little bit awkward... don't you think?" - Fluttershy said, looking down on the floor.

"What's wrong with that?"- Applejack asked, and she giggled in response.

"Nothing, I suppose...."

The sun finally left its peak, and slowly started to go down, but didn't ease up the scorching heat, not even a bit. In fact, it seemed like it got even hotter. The heat started to overtake in Fluttershy's house as well, as Applejack noticed a single drop of sweat running on Fluttershy's face.

There was only one remaining slice of the watermelon. The other half of it Fluttershy put in the fridge in case Applejack would like more.

"Seems it's the last one left from this half? Do you want it?" - Fluttershy said, looking hungrily at the sparkling red slice of this delicious berry. She didn't eat that much, leaving most of the slices for Applejack - she didn't want her guest to feel uncomfortable and unwelcomed.

"No. Go ahead - it's yours" - Applejack replied, smiling at her pegasus friend. Fluttershy quickly took the slice and sunk her teeth into delicious watermelon.

The temperature was rising, and Applejack felt a strange feeling, surging in her chest. This feeling somehow increased the temperature around her even more, making her sweat, as she started to breathe heavily. But this strange feeling felt like it was urging Applejack to do something. It grew stronger and stronger, making Applejack walk away to the corner, hoping that it will pass, or at least ease up. Is the fever returning, or is it something else?

"Mmm, so tasty... Oh.." - Fluttershy exclaimed, noticing that just like Applejack, she loses concentration when eating watermelon, for her lips and mouth were covered in this sugary juice. "And the tiger told the zebra that she's striped! How hypocritical of me, ha-ha!"

Fluttershy smiled at Applejack, and wanted to reach for the towel, but suddenly something surged inside Applejack, as her heart started beating faster and faster. Her sight suddenly focused on Fluttershy, she couldn't turn away, or even move, for that matter. She just stood there, as the world around became dim and grey, with only Fluttershy still having her pretty colors. It was like the whole world paled before her beauty.

Applejack would like to wonder what the buck is happening to her, but she completely lost control of her body as she rushed forward to Fluttershy and enclosed her in a tight hug. She looked at Applejack with surprise in her eyes, obviously, but that didn't stop the earth pony, as she kissed her right in the lips.

Applejack could taste the watermelon juice, though it was already a bit warm, but it didn't matter. And it only added to the flavor, for kissing Fluttershy felt just like eating a cherry pie - pure heaven. For a few seconds, Applejack could feel Fluttershy's body getting straining, as if she was about to fight back, but that was just for a moment. She relaxed and even allowed Applejack to run her hooves through her pink mane. They stood like this for about a minute, when Applejack finally gained control of her emotions.

She slowly moved her head a little bit away from Fluttershy's face, as her cheeks became red as a tomato. She smiled awkwardly, as everything inside her was burning from shame and confusion. Applejack couldn't control it - she just got so... aroused, all of a sudden.

"Uh.... Ehm... Sorry... I..I don't know what got into me, but.... um.." - Applejack said, stuttering. Oh, how embarrassed she was right now. She expect Fluttershy to get mad at her, or start asking questions. And Applejack didn't even know what to say in reply. It all happened so sudden, and out of nowhere.

But, to Applejack's surprise, Fluttershy didn't look angry at all, not even confused. Instead, she smiled, looking at Applejack askew.

"No, do not worry... It's alright..." - Fluttershy said, fixing her mane, since Applejack disheveled it a bit.

"You just look so... gorgeous" - her earth pony friend replied, then realized that she said it out loud. Before she could apply her hoof to her own face, Fluttershy spoke up, with a rather unexpected reply.

"Thanks... You're so pretty, too..." - Fluttershy said quietly, and then Applejack noticed that her wings were really tense and stretched out, as if she was about to fly up into the air. Applejack wasn't really an expert on anatomy, but she knew that pegasi experience strong muscle tension in their wings when they are aroused.

"C...can you do that again?...." - Fluttershy asked, coming closer to Applejack, which for a second shocked her. That was unexpected! But just a single glance into Fluttershy's big eyes awoke that feeling again. That feeling of desire. It felt like an old friend - Applejack hasn't felt it for a long time. Of course, she saw some attractive stallions that captured her attention, but it was nothing compared to what she felt now.

Applejack slowly touched Fluttershy's cheek. It was very warm, almost hot, and so soft. She slowly slipped her hoof to her mane, slowly stroking her head at the same time. Fluttershy seemed to like it quite a lot, as she tilted her head and closed her eyes. Applejack moved her head closer and they kissed again, this time willingly.

The desire, however, forced Applejack to take more action. Just few minutes, she would drive out these thoughts without hesitation, wondering what's wrong with her. But now, she let her imagination run wild, like a wild young timberwolf. That kind of imagination you usually hide from the crowd, and let it loose only in bed, when dreaming about somepony in a very...erotic manner.

She could feel Fluttershy's warm breath inside her mouth, and their tongues started to touch each other, like long lost lovers, as they started their dance. Applejack closed her eyes, and embraced this moment fully, filling her mind with different images of a good time she will have. Oh, a very good time.

The heat of the sun has awoken the fire that burns in every being that has a mind - fire of desire. Others have quenched its demands by resting outside, going for a picnic, or just reading. Fluttershy and Applejack gave into this fire, and these two burning flames merged into one, becoming a great pillar of scorching inferno.

"I have to admit... it's awesome" - Fluttershy said, running her hoof through Applejack's mane, carefully, without even moving the wide-brimmed hat. "So... what are we going to do?"

Applejack smiled snidely, and looked at Fluttershy with the eyes sparkling with lust.

"We're going to have.... lots of fun..." - she said in languid voice.

"Oh, I can imagine... Come on, there's much more space upstairs" - Fluttershy said, smiling suggestively. Together, they went upstairs barely holding back from jumping on each other right there, but that would leave a huge mess, and Fluttershy just recently tidied up the place.

Oh, warm sun, sweet berries and youth - together, they can make all sorts of miracles. You can turn the worst enemies into friends, but the most rarest of all - you can turn friends into lovers, for the flame of desire is under your control.