Ask for Kindness and Ye Shall Receive

Chapter 9

Cherry’s Ranch, Appleloosa (The Day of the Festival)

A single beam of sunlight managed to make its way through the bedroom window. It hit Fluttershy’s face at just the right angle, so as to wake her in the most annoying way possible. She slowly opened her bloodshot eyes, trying to make sense of her situation. Somehow, she had ended up back in her bed at Cherry’s Ranch but she didn’t know how. The last thing she remembered was having a drink at the tavern, which led to…her making a fool of herself.

Shy groaned as the jumbled collage of last night’s events began to piece back together in her mind. All she wanted was to give herself an extra boost of courage, not to end up completely wasted. Now, not only did she feel like a complete idiot but she also had a massive hangover to contend with. She rubbed her temples and sighed. I can’t believe I did that. Braeburn probably thinks I’m s-some kind of…hussy with the way I threw myself at him. What if…what if he doesn’t want to be my friend anymore? Stupid Fluttershy! You’ve ruined your chances…

The shy girl was so absorbed in her own thoughts that she failed to notice Braeburn as he entered the room. He cringed when he noticed just how distraught Shy seemed but reminded himself that she had every right to be. It wasn’t going to be easy trying to convince her that he wasn’t upset.

If anything, he was actually quite pleased that they shared a mutual attraction to each other. Even though her method of revealing said attraction hadn’t occurred during the most ideal of circumstances. Walking softly, so as not to frighten the poor girl, Brae set a cup of hot tea on the small nightstand next to Shy’s bed.

“Good Mornin’ Miss Fluttershy. Ah brought ya a cup o’ tea, figurin’ that ya might need somethin’ ta take the edge off o’ that nasty hangover.”

Shy squeaked in surprise. “Braeburn?! W-what are you doing here?”

“Like ah said, ya probably needed some caffeine so…”

“I’m not talking about the tea. What I mean is: Why are you being so nice to me? After the horribly embarrassing thing I did to you last night, I figured you wouldn’t want to see me again.”

“Yeah, it was embarrassin’ but ah want ya ta understand somethin’. Everybody makes mistakes. So ya had a wee bit too much ta drink. It ain’t the end o’ the world.”

“YES IT IS! What kind of shameless hussy forces herself on someone else? I knew it was a bad idea, taking that drink! I’ve never been able to hold my liquor. *Sniff* I…even got drunk off of cough syrup one time.”

Brae rubbed her back. “Shhhh. Just take a deep breath and calm down for a second. Look at me.”

“But…”

“Look at me! You are not a whore.”

Shy lifted her head. “How can you say that? I…k-kissed you without permission!”

“Perhaps. But that’s not important. Ah don’t want ya ta beat yourself up over somethin’ that ah can easily forgive. Plus, ah might have enjoyed it a bit more than ah care ta admit…”

“You…did?”

Braeburn blushed. “Yeah. It was actually a pretty decent kiss. Ehem…well…since ya went to the trouble of expressin’ your feelings like that, it would only be proper to give ya an answer.”

“Umm…ok.”

Braeburn gently squeezed her hand. “I’ve liked ya for a long time. Ah just…couldn’t tell ya in a letter. It would’ve felt…impersonal. Ah wanted ta tell ya in person. Since the festival was goin’ on, ah felt like that was opportune moment to express mah feelin’s towards ya. But…ah guess that’s a moot point, considerin’ it’s already midday.”

A confusing cocktail of emotions swirled in Fluttershy’s mind. She was relieved to hear that Braeburn actually liked her, even after what happened last night. She was slightly annoyed that she had slept in so late, causing her to miss the opening of the festival. But underneath all of that was the overwhelming feeling of giddiness that gave her a strong urge to squeal at the top of her lungs. Instead, she chose to kiss Braeburn on the cheek.

“Umm…I’d be more than happy to be your girlfriend. If that’s ok with you…”

Braeburn simply sat there, rubbing his cheek in disbelief. This was really happening. She actually said yes! He spent last night, lying in bed awake, worrying about how badly this situation could turn out. After all, people said and did things they didn’t mean when they were drunk. Never in his wildest imaginings did he believe that Fluttershy’s intoxicated antics had genuine feelings behind them. Once he gathered his bearings, he grinned like an idiot.

“That’d be more than ok.”

Shy squealed. “Yay! Oh umm…sorry, but I’m just so happy!”

“No need ta be sorry. You’re cute when ya get all excited.”

Shy blushed. “Oh…ok. I’m really grateful that you stayed behind to look after me, but I feel really bad for making you miss the festival. Is it…too late to go now?”

“I’m afraid so. The festival staff closed the entrance gate at ten. They used ta let folks in all day but a few years back they started havin’ problems with overcrowdin’. That’s why it’s limited access now.”

Shy frowned. “Sorry. I know you were really looking forward to it.”

“It ain’t that big of a deal. I’ve been to ‘em before. The most important part was goin’ there with you. If ya want…we could do somethin’ else instead.”

“Like what?”

“Well, ah happen ta know a place ‘round here that’d suit your interests.”

“You mean…like an animal shelter?”

“Not exactly. I’m good friends with Little Strongheart, whose father just so happens to be the Buffalo Tribe’s chief. They run a buffalo preserve a few miles outside of town. Would you be interested in visitin’ it?”

“I’ve never seen live buffalo before. Sure, I’d love to go.”

Buffalo Tribe Reserve, Appleloosa

Braeburn parked his pickup truck close to the entrance of what appeared to be a much larger ranch, albeit less maintained, than his mother’s. As Fluttershy exited the vehicle she gasped in awe when she saw dozens of buffalo grazing about, without a care in the world.

Moments later, a tan skinned woman dressed in khakis and a beaded leather vest came galloping up on a palomino stallion. She jumped off of the horse and adjusted a single hawk feather affixed in her sandy blonde hair. After she finished her adjustments, the woman proceeded to give Braeburn a quick hug.

“Greetings Braeburn, it has been far too long since your last visit!”

“Hiya Strongheart. Ah hope ya don’t mind that ah brought someone with me this time.”

“This someone you refer to wouldn’t happen to be the pink haired woman cowering behind your back, would it?”

Braeburn rubbed his neck. “She’s not exactly the outgoin’ type.”

“Not all of us can be as extroverted as you, my friend.”

As always, Shy felt nervous meeting new people for the first time. But there was another, more powerful emotion that washed over her. For some odd reason, she didn’t like how this Little Strongheart was so chummy with Braeburn. But…why did she feel that way? It wasn’t as if the girl had said anything mean to her or hurt anyone.

Shy bit her lip in frustration. Could it be? Was she…jealous of how affectionate Strongheart was with Braeburn? Even if a tiny part of her admitted that she was jealous, she didn’t want to make an enemy out of Strongheart right off the bat. So, despite her conflicting feelings, Shy felt that the girl at least deserved a proper greeting.

“H-hello I’m…Fluttershy.”

Strongheart waved. “Good day to you! My name is Little Strongheart. Tell me, Ms. Fluttershy, do you like animals?”

“Oh…very much so. Back home, I work at a veterinary clinic and I h-hope to run my own practice someday.”

“A fellow animal lover hmm? Excellent! I do not claim to be a veterinarian, but I am quite experienced when it comes to caring for buffaloes and horses.”

Shy twirled a lock of her hair. “That’s…nice. I’ve worked with horses before, but I’ve never seen a live buffalo.”

“It is fortunate that you came over to visit today. One of the cows gave birth to a calf only a few days ago.”

“I LOVE BABY ANIMALS! Ermm…I mean it would be nice if I could see the calf.”

“Follow me then, I shall lead you to the nursery pens.”

After Strongheart put her stallion in the stable, she led the two of them to the nursery pens. It looked like any other grazing area, save for the fact that it was smaller and had a metal fence built around it. This ensured that the calves wouldn’t wander too far from their mothers. The lone cow stood in the middle of the pen, lazily chewing on some grass while her calf busied himself by chasing a butterfly.

Strongheart slowly approached the cow, making herself appear as non-threatening as possible. While the cow was familiar with Strongheart, she knew just how powerful and protective enraged buffaloes could be. She gently ran her fingers along the cow’s muzzle while singing an ancient lullaby in her people’s native tongue. The cow let out a soft grunt and licked Strongheart’s hand, signaling her approval.

“Ok. Both of you may enter the pen now. But approach slowly. The calf is still in the process of getting used to humans.”

Fluttershy carefully crept towards the calf, feeling her heart melt when the little guy fell on his rump when he lost his balance. He snorted in annoyance and pulled himself back up again, albeit in the most awkward way possible. In all fairness, he’d only been using his legs for a few days. Once he got his bearings, the calf finally noticed the new guest in his pen. The calf was uncertain of this new creature’s intentions, so his first instinct was to back away. Sensing the calf’s fear, Shy got on her knees to appear less threatening.

“It’s ok little one. I won’t hurt you.”

The calf liked the sound of this creature’s voice. It was a lot like the other creature that looked after him and his mother. Plus, she smelled like flowers. Anything that smelled like flowers couldn’t be that bad, right? With equal parts trust and curiosity he proceeded to lick the creature’s outstretched appendage.

Shy giggled. “That tickles! But it’s ok. You’re just a curious little guy, aren’t you?”

As the calf got more comfortable around Shy, he allowed her to pet him. In her opinion, the fur was rather coarse almost like a sheep’s but not quite as thick. Shy closed her eyes, content to be in the company of an adorable baby animal…unfortunately that made her completely oblivious to everything else. The calf was getting hungry and did what any calf would do in his situation. He searched for a nipple to latch onto.

It wasn’t very hard for him to find one. The creature that was petting him had rather large ones, but they weren’t very easy to get to like his mother’s. They were covered by something. In a desperate attempt to obtain life sustaining milk, he began to poke around Shy’s chest, covering her dress in buffalo slobber. The poor girl yelped in surprise and ran towards Braeburn and Strongheart. Noticing Shy’s disheveled appearance, Strongheart shook her head.

“The little one must be hungry. I’ll take him to his mother. Once I’m finished with that, we can head to the house so you can clean up.”

Shy blushed. “I’m glad I got to pet him but…that could’ve turned out better.”

Braeburn snickered as he struggled to contain his laughter. It was just the perfect mix of adorable and funny! He was about to offer Shy a conciliatory hug until…he noticed two VERY distracting things. For reasons he couldn’t possibly begin to understand, Shy had neglected to wear a bra today.

The messy little calf’s slobber had done wonders to make the girl’s dress cling to her bountiful breasts, leaving absolutely nothing to the imagination. To make matters worse, her nipples were fully erect from all of the rooting the calf had done. It was what they were designed to do, after all.

Braeburn coughed loudly. “Well…umm…are you doin’ ok?”

“I’m fine. It’s not like I’m mad at the little guy, he was just hungry. Braeburn, are you feeling alright? Your face is awfully red. Oh my…you’re not getting heat stroke, are you?!”

“Heh, ah guess ah am a bit overheated. It’d probably be best if we head inside.”

Braeburn heaved a sigh of relief as he plopped onto a plushy couch inside of Strongheart’s living room. He had come very close to pitching a tent right in front of Fluttershy. Yes, they were technically dating each other and he knew her quite well at this point but…Braeburn wasn’t entirely certain that he felt comfortable with the physical aspects of their relationship just yet.

What was even worse was the fact that Shy had been completely oblivious as to why he was so flustered. He just didn’t have the heart to tell the poor girl that her breasts were on full display for the entire world to see. It would’ve broken her already fragile ego into a thousand tiny pieces. With an angry grunt, he sank deeper into the cushion, feeling like a total schmuck.

Strongheart sat next to him, drinking a cup of herbal tea. “What troubles you, my friend?”

“Me.”

“I’m afraid…I don’t understand.”

“Ah sort o’ lied ta Fluttershy.”

“Oh? About what?”

“Ah reckon ya saw the condition she was in after that calf slobbered all over her dress. Well, ah couldn’t help but stare at her…umm…assets. She asked me what was wrong and ah just told her ah was overheated a bit.”

Strongheart chuckled. “Indeed. She certainly is well-endowed. Would it not have upset her further had you mentioned that she was exposing herself?”

“Yeah, ah guess so. But it still doesn’t feel right.”

“Lying or staring at her breasts?”

Braeburn blushed. “B-both.”

“It is natural for a man to desire a woman, especially if they are in a relationship. It is also wise to keep a woman calm when she is at her most vulnerable…even if that means you must lie to do so.”

“H-how did ya guess that we were datin’? Ah haven’t told anyone yet.”

“You frequently speak of your correspondence with Fluttershy and your desire to court her. Considering how rarely she visits Appleloosa, I suspected that you would capitalize on any opportunity to express your feelings towards her. I simply put two and two together.”

“Ah guess that makes me feel a little better. But ah still think ah should apologize, even if she gets embarrassed or upset.”

Strongheart sipped her tea. “That is entirely up to you. Though, might I make a suggestion?”

“Ok. Shoot.”

“Instead of brooding on the couch, why don’t you do something help clear your mind?”

“That’s sound alright, ah guess. What’d ya have in mind?”

“I find that a good swim helps to clear my thoughts. Perhaps it would help you as well.”

“Hmm. A nice refreshing dip doesn’t sound too bad right now. Ah think I’ll take ya up on that offer.”

“Excellent. Help yourself to the indoor pool. The towels are located in the large white cabinet right near the entrance.”

“Thanks Strongheart!”

Strongheart smiled as she watched Braeburn leave the living room. Hopefully, I have provided them with the perfect opportunity to become more intimate with each other.

Fluttershy sighed as she continued to float on her back. She had to admit that she hadn’t felt this relaxed in a long time. The shy girl had been a bit hesitant to try skinny dipping at first, but Strongheart convinced her that it was perfectly fine because she was the only one swimming in the pool.

It felt positively invigorating not having to wear a swimsuit! Gone was the cloying feeling of a one-piece as it stuck to the skin, as well as the occasional (and embarrassing) weggie. The cool water felt wonderful as it enveloped her body like a liquid cocoon, nearly lulling her to sleep. That was…until she heard someone else enter the room.

Shy stood still for moment, wondering if perhaps she simply misheard. After a few seconds, she heard the distinct sound of bare feet slapping against concrete, confirming her suspicions. How could that be possible? There wasn’t supposed to be anyone else in here!

Panic set in as she realized that the only article of clothing she had right now was a flimsy bath towel and it was currently sitting halfway across the room. Maybe if she got out of the pool fast enough, she could get to the towel before anyone saw her. It wasn’t exactly the safest solution, but it could very well save her dignity. Shy took a few quick breaths to steel her resolve and hopped out of the pool towards her salvation.

Braeburn popped his neck. Ah can’t believe ah didn’t think o’ this before. Then again, ah don’t have a fancy swimmin’ pool like Strongheart does. Hopefully, the cool water will help me collect mah—

The rancher’s thought went unfished as something knocked him flat on his ass. The first thought that came to his mind was the absurd amount of pain he was in. Falling on concrete generally hurts like hell, but even more so when all you’re wearing is a towel to cover yourself. Once the pain subsided, he felt something incredibly soft press up against his chest. If he didn’t know any better, it felt an awful lot like…breasts?

Braeburn slowly opened his eyes. “What in tarnation…SWEET MERCIFUL HEAVENS!”

His deduction had been entirely correct. And what a sight it was to behold! A slightly stunned and completely naked Fluttershy was pressed up against him. Her buttery skin was still wet, making it rather obvious that she had been swimming. Ever the gentleman, Braeburn (reluctantly) removed Fluttershy from his chest and waited for the girl to regain her senses.

Shy rubbed her head. “Ughhh…what happened?”

“Well, we had a bit of a tumble…BUT ah reckon neither of us are seriously injured. Hahaha! Nope, there’s absolutely no r-reason to freak out!”

“Freak out? Why would I…”

Realization hit Fluttershy like a freight train loaded with TNT. In her moment of panic she had rammed right into Braeburn. But that wasn’t the worst part. She was naked…IN FRONT OF A GUY!! The poor girl’s face became almost completely red, as a hot blush blossomed across her cheeks. She stumbled back, using one arm to cover her chest and jammed the other over her privates.

Braeburn waved his hands. “I’m sorry! Ah had no idea anyone else was usin’ the pool. Strongheart told me it was unoccupied, ah swear!”

Rather than reply, Shy whimpered and looked as if she was on the verge of tears.

“I’ll…just leave so you can find somethin’ ta wear. Again, I’m really sorry that this happened. If ya don’t want ta talk with me for a while…that’s understandable.”

Despite her distraught state of mind, Shy couldn’t help but feel a twinge of frustration swell in her chest. It wasn’t directed at Braeburn, he had done nothing wrong. He had no idea she was skinny dipping (which was extremely out of character for her in the first place). No, she was frustrated at herself for acting so embarrassed.

Braeburn was her boyfriend now. And it’s not supposed to be a big deal if your boyfriend sees you naked. At least…that’s what all of the movies and magazines said. Unfortunately, that sentiment did little to comfort her. It was simply in her nature to be shy and reserved. Asking her to be anything else was like asking a crocodile to become vegetarian. Even so, she had one thing going for her: She loved Braeburn. And that love gave her the strength to assert herself because Braeburn deserved nothing less.

“Wait!” Fluttershy cried out, as she grabbed Braeburn’s hand. “You don’t have to go, i-if you don’t want to…”

“But ah thought…”

Shy silenced him with a soft kiss to the lips. “It’s a-alright. We’re in a relationship now, so we were bound to see each other naked at some point. Umm…it’s a little sooner than I’d like but…I’m ok w-with it.”

Braeburn swallowed a massive lump in his throat, trying desperately to calm his nerves. Now that he got a really good look at Fluttershy’s body, he was beyond captivated. She had a figure that could make Venus weep in envy.

With the exception of her breasts, the girl’s entire body was fit and trim, suggesting that she exercised regularly. Her buttery yellow skin had nary a blemish in sight and was sinfully soft to the touch. But…the part of her that finally drove Braeburn over the edge was her pussy. It managed to be heart wrenchingly adorable and sexy at the same time. A single strip of pink hair was all that adorned it, complimenting her equally pink lips below.

She gently caressed his cheek and stared at him with those beautiful teal eyes, begging him to stay. At this very moment, a beautiful naked woman wanted him as company. How could he possibly refuse? The acceptance of her invitation was not given verbally, but in the most primal and physical way possible. Much the rancher’s embarrassment, his now fully erect member poked through the towel, expressing its approval.

“Sorry…ah couldn’t help mahself.”

Shy giggled. “There’s no need to be sorry. It’s perfectly natural for males to get an erection when they become aroused.”

“Well…ah guess ah might as well get rid o’ this towel. It’s only fair, considerin’ that I’ve seen ya naked.”

Shy stared at his throbbing cock. “Oh. My. *Ehem*…y-you know…I could…umm…take care of that for you, if you want.”

“I’d be lyin’ if ah said ah didn’t want it, but…are you certain you’re up to it? Ah just don’t want ya ta feel uncomfortable.”

“I appreciate your concern but I really want to do this for you. B-but…if you want to…you can return the favor once I’m done.”

Fluttershy began by gently massaging Braeburn’s balls and peppering his shaft with tiny kisses. She really hoped she was doing this right, considering this was her first time getting…intimate with a man. Shy kissed his shaft one last time and started to focus on his head. She gave it an experimental nudge, noticing just how spongy it was.

Braeburn shuddered. “That’s r-really sensitive, Shy.”

Ignoring her boyfriend’s warning, she grasped his shaft and started swirling the tip of her tongue around Brae’s head, making him sigh with pleasure. As she continued to lick, her thoughts drifted back to one of Pinkie’s sleep overs…

“I’m s-supposed to put that in my mouth!?”

Pinkie giggled. “Well duh! That’s why it’s called a blowjob.”

“Umm…w -what if I’m not very good at it?”

“Don’t worry about that. Guys love blowjobs, even if they’re bad! Just remember to take it slow and only suck on as much as you feel comfortable with. Trust me, there’s nothing sexy about choking.”

Shy blushed. “What do I do if…he…c-cums?”

“That’s easy. You swallow it! It’s not as yummy as icing but definitely a close second!”

“I don’t think it’s supposed to taste that good…”

Pinkie rubbed her chin. “I dunno. Most of the time, cum is kinda salty and bitter. But I heard that it can be sweet. It depends on what the guy eats.”

“That’s very…interesting, Pinkie.”

“Mhmm. *Yawn* Whelp, I think I’m gonna hit the sack. Feel free to wake me up if you need a schlicking buddy. Ya never know when the twitchy itch needs scratchin’, especially with all of this sex talk!”

Shy nestled into her sleeping bag. “O-ok, I’ll keep that in mind. Night, Pinkie.”

Fluttershy could tell Braeburn was enjoying this, which boosted her confidence greatly, but she wanted to do more. She ceased licking his head and started stroking his shaft with her thumb, giving herself a few moments to work up nerve to put him in her mouth.

Braeburn whimpered. “Please…stop teasin’ me. Ah can’t t-take it anymore! If you’re gonna…unnghhhh!”

Shy slowly moved her lips down Brae’s length, testing to see how much of him she could fit into her mouth. Much to her surprise it, wasn’t too difficult to accommodate him. So she continued to suck his length, steadily increasing her pace as time went on. Braeburn said nothing for a while, only offering up an occasional moan…until Shy felt his head flare up.

“S-shy…I’m really c-close. Ah don’t think ah can hold it much longer.”

Within seconds, Fluttershy felt a blast of hot semen coat the inside of her mouth. She squeaked in surprise and removed Brae’s cock from her mouth with a resounding slick pop. While her boyfriend recovered, she swished his cum around, trying to determine its flavor. Much to her surprise, it was somewhat sweet…reminding her of apples. With a satisfied smile, she swallowed every last drop.

Braeburn blushed heavily. “Ya actually…swallowed it?”

“Mhmm. Did you enjoy that?”

“That was probably the best damn blowjob I’ve ever had.”

“Thank you, I’m glad you liked it. I don’t mean to sound needy but…I’m really horny right now. Do you think you could…umm…pleasure me too?”

“Oh…of course! What kind o’ man would ah be if ah didn’t please mah gal? Just lie on your back and I’ll start lickin’ your—”

Shy put her finger on his lips. “No. I need you inside of me!”

Braeburn stared at his semi-flaccid cock, wondering if he even had the stamina to give her what she wanted. It wasn’t as if he didn’t want to make with her. He craved it just as much as she did! But the flesh had limits, even if the mind was willing.

“Ah don’t know if ah have it in me. Ya darn near almost sucked me dry.”

This is going to be so embarrassing, but it’s the only way he’ll get hard again. Shy got on all fours and wiggled her ass. “Take me! I’m all yours! But…please be gentle it’s my f-first time.”

Shy’s gambit had the desired effect. Braeburn was now fully erect. He carefully inserted his cock into her warm, pink folds…inch by agonizing inch. It was barely a third of the way in when Shy let out a pained cry, immediately causing him to stop.

“What’s wrong? Does it hurt? Ah can stop if ya want.”

Shy bit her lip. “N-no, just keep going, I’ll be fine.”

At last, he finally managed to fit his entire length within her. He hadn’t even started moving yet and he could already feel her clamping down on him, trying to milk him for all he was worth. Braeburn started thrusting slowly to ensure that he wouldn’t hurt Shy in the process. As time wore on, the two of them became used to one another and began to develop a rhythm. Where there was once hesitation, now there were only the constant sounds of moaning and flesh slapping against flesh. Both of them cried out in ecstasy as a powerful orgasm rocked their bodies, causing them to collapse onto the floor in utter exhaustion.

“I needed that.” Fluttershy whispered as she laid her head on Braeburn’s chest.

“That was amazin’. Ah had no idea mah first time would be so…intense.”

“T-that was your first time too?!”

“Yeah, sorry ah didn’t mention it before. Ah didn’t want ya ta get nervous on account of me not knowin’ what ah was doin’.”

Shy kissed his chest. “It’s ok. Everything worked out in the end. And you were gentle like I asked…at least in the beginning, anyway. So…umm…now that we’re all sweaty, would you like to go for a swim?”

“Ah reckon I’d like that.”

“Good, I’d like to as well but no funny business mister!”

Braeburn chuckled. “Fair enough. We can always do somethin’ later if ya like, though.”

“O-ok. That might be…nice.”

Author's Note

In case anyone was curious, there is an artist on Deviantart whom I draw inspiration from as far as how my characters are depicted. His (or her I have no idea) drawings have better proportions than the terribly skinny, rectangle legged Hasbro versions of the EG-verse characters. The dude's name is Uotapo, check out his page if you've got the time. You won't regret it!