Elusive Inspiration

I woke to a cool room and soft sheets. The last day of school had come and gone, finally. Friday was here and I didn't need to worry about my grades or Diamand Tiara anymore, so I could sleep in all I wanted. I could finally enjoy this amazing bed, and the nice home that I had. I silently wondered what my sister was doing. I had seen her yesterday, walking home. She had seen me, too. We hadn't talked… and she seemed to almost avoid my eyes. Maybe she was ashamed of how she had treated me. Either way she had avoided me and Sweetie Belle as we'd walked home. That was enough to reassure me that she wasn't in any position to make me leave this place. I was happy as I was, wrapped in warm blankets in a nicely air conditioned room. It was better than my own bed in every way.

I shut my eyes again, figuring that it was easier to sleep in. As I was laying there I heard the rustling of blankets as Sweetie Belle got out of bed, yawning. She went to the door, most likely heading downstairs to get herself some breakfast. I wasn't ready to get up, so I stayed there as I heard the door shut. I wondered if Elusive was up at this time of morning. He normally wasn't up, and he had been working on a dress yesterday. It was a Canterlot order, so he'd said at dinner last night. Maybe it was for a noble he had connections to.

Thinking of the stallion made my wings twitch a bit. He seemed to be returning to some kind of normal routine. At least that was what Sweetie Belle had told me. The more true to himself that he acted around me, the more he looked like a true royal. His mane looked like flowing water once he had done it correctly, and his coat looked like fresh snow if he had washed it that day. He was holding himself better, and the eloquent way he spoke was starting to become much more noticable. I felt reminded of what had happened in his room every time he would look at me, especially now that he looked so much better.

It was a temptation to talk to him about what he'd said. I was welcome up in his room, any time… so he had said. I'd read enough books to know that he wasn't referring to a simple chat or coming to get help with my homework. He had meant that as an invitiation to deepen our connection to each other. Romantically or otherwise. I didn't have the willpower to keep him at that kind of distance though. If I ended up taking the offer I'd want something a bit more than friendship.

I was a pegasus by birth, but I owned the personality more than most. I couldn't half-commit to anything. He was a walking effigy to what I wanted in a romantic partner. Not only was he a thin, elegant unicorn that looked like royalty without even trying, but he was also the most devoted pony I had ever met. Elusive would treat me like a princess if I would let him, or if I asked I could be a queen. I wanted badly to take that chance. It made my wings twitch and flutter to think about him like that. I could picture him laying next to me, asking how I'd slept as he came just a bit closer. When he was close enough I let my hoof wander a bit, running down over my chest. I imagined him doing just that, while he put a light kiss on my hoof.

I let my hoof wander a bit lower, flexibly arching my back as my wings opened. I whispered his name as I pushed my hard hoof between my legs, shaking a bit as I thought about him. I could picture him peppering my neck with kisses as his hoof worked, and I let out a moan for him. He rewarded me by pushing harder against my aching outer sex, his other hoof roaming over my chest as he kept his soft, caring eyes on my face. It was so one-sided, but I couldn't think over my hormones. He traced circles aroud my eager, trembling pearl and smiled. I felt ashamed of myself for giving in to the temptation, but I didn't have the willpower to deny him.

After a few minutes of teasing myself I let out a whine, biting my blanket as an uncontrollable wave of pleasure washed over me. I could picture his smile of approval, encouraging me as I gave my tired marehood a few more strokes. I was left catching my breath, trying to steal back my own thoughts. I silently got up, walking to the bathroom. I had never done anything like that with any other stallion. I'd done it once or twice just to relieve some stress, but I hadn't had anypony in mind. My hormones were content, but I was still unsatisfied. Not to mention, my folds ached for more attention. The urge for more was the worst feeling, almost as bad as my first heat. Medicine had helped with that… but Elusive wasn't going anywhere no matter how much I tried to wish him away.

I didn't feel any better from that, maybe even more bothered than before. I made a mental note to not let myself sit still too long. I walked out of the bathroom after cleaning myself up, walking to the door. I didn't know why, but I was doing my best to ignore what I just did. It felt dishonest to Elusive. He'd made it clear that he had no problem looking at me the way I had just looked at him. Instead I didn't take the invitiation, and had just decided to leave our friendship as it was. Even after I had all but come out with my interest in him. I felt like I was teasing him, much more than he was teasing me. He didn't mean to tempt me at all. On the other hoof I was willfully ignoring our feelings and not committing.

I walked downstairs, putting it out of my head. Elusive was in the kitchen, having made breakfast. He hadn't washed his fur or done his mane yet that day, to my suprise. He had plates of pancakes set up for himself and Sweetie Belle, and one off to the side for me. I took it and sat down, starting into my meal. It was a quiet breakfast. Nopony had anything to talk about, and there were no plans to be discussed. Elusive glanced at me, then down at his food again. I would have given him a 'good morning' at the very least, but with what had happened earlier I didn't trust myself. It felt like I was just delaying the inevitable, not just coming to him and admitting my feelings.

It wasn't the time though. Sweetie Belle was there, and she might have been a bit too young to understand. I ate my meal as Sweetie Belle occasionally looked around, then returned to her food. I did my best to keep my eyes to myself, but Elusive caught me sneaking a glance at him. I finished my food just as Sweetie did, while Elusive was still finishing his last few bites. I walked out, heading up to his room and standing there. I reached out for the handle, trying it for a moment before I realized that it was very much locked. I bided my time, thinking over what to say. Maybe I could start casually? That seemed best…

While I mulled that over, I felt a dull ache from my wing. I had set myself down on one of them awkwardly in my sleep, and my morning 'exercise' didn't help either. I fixed the feathers on the right side as I waited, thinking about how this might go. Would Elusive be put off if I was too forward? Perhaps… he was a stallion of taste. He would want time for us to get closer to one another before I did anything like sleep in the same bed. As that crossed my mind the artist walked up the stairs, humming. He saw me and smiled, his horn lighting as he opened the door. He went in first, then I followed.

“Elusive, I.. uh, wanted to try on that dress. Would that be alright?”

The stallion turned, giving me a curious look. “Of course, I made it for you to wear. Otherwise it's just a decoration.”

He motioned me over to the desk the dress was sat upon, behind a thin layer of glass to protect it from the dust. He opened the case he had kept it in and levitated the garment. He busied himself with smoothing out the folds he'd made so it would fit inside. It was odd, to me. He could just fix them with a charm. He was a unicorn after all. Instead he did it by hoof, before smiling and holding out the garment to me. He unclasped four brass buttons that held the top of the dress to the gray silk underdress on one side, which allowed me to put it on. He arranged the sleeves for the front legs in front of me, levitating the back of the garment aside so that the silk leggings were open to me. I pretended to not mind the situation. I knew that I'd need help getting into this dress though, it wasn't possible alone.

I stepped into the front leg sleeves, which he pulled up tight to my body. Without the top of the dress the silk underbelly was just ash-colored skintight leggings. He motioned for me to take a step back, and I did just that. He pulled the back of underdress up my legs, buttoning it above my tail to keep it up back there and let it rely on my tail for support. He then put the top of the dress up over my back, buttoning it to the top of the leggings so that it was all one piece again. He had problems getting the holes he had made to button around the base of my wings, but after some adjusting it fit quite comfortably. He smiled, smoothing out the dress on me before stepping back.

I scuffed a hoof, not wanting to meet his eyes. He looked at me with an expression of immense pride, smiling so much I was tempted to ask if his cheeks hurt. I didn't have any way to say that without coming off as defensive, though. Elusive walked around me, looking me over as he paced. I blushed and looked off to she side, trying to act normal. I liked this in plenty of ways, being admired by the sophisticated stallion being one of the better reasons I had. It certainly added to the situation that the dress weighed next to nothing, and the gray silk underdress was tight enough for me to consider it flaunting. I wondered if he had made it that way, or it was just a quirk of silk itself.

After a moment he began to wake a few tweaks to the dress here and there, before stepping back. I gave a bit of a coy smile, meeting his eyes. He seemed to ignore my embarrassment and take it as me liking the dress.

“You look absolutely ravishing… like a phoenix rising out of the earth. I've never felt happier with a dress, especially not one I did overnight.”

I looked away, unable to meet his eyes for much longer. He was so happy it was infectious. I was doing my best to keep myself from saying something I might regret. Though, as normal, I opened my mouth and spoke without thinking. The moment the words left my lips I cursed myself and promised that I would beat my wings with a ruler later.

“I think you look just as beautiful, Elusive. Without having to wear anything, either.”

His smile went from pride to light suprise, then amusement. It then shifted to settle on understanding. He went over to me and leaned down just a bit, planting a small kiss on my forehead. I could have dropped dead from the shame in my own stupid mouth just then, but Elusive was mature enough to pick up where I lacked in self control and forethought. I silently thanked all of the heavens above as he spoke in a rather measured, calm voice.

“I must disagree… but we have different perceptions of beauty. I would invite you to any royal event on that dress alone if I was a noble. It brings out your legs and your wings better than anything I've tried to make before.”

I looked at the ground, both relieved and shaken by my complete lack of tact or subtlety. “You did make it after all… you should love the things you make.”

The stallion nodded serenely. “That is a good truth for most… but not for somepony who needs to self-improve. Now Thunderclap, did anything else bring you in here besides your dress?”

I could tell that he was doing his best to act normal after what I'd said. I looked at my hooves, shrugging. I didn't really know what I was accomplishing by being there. I had started wanting to confront him about what he had said, but I was beginning to realize that wasn't the best idea. I was too late coming to that conclusion though. I was already in his room, standing in front of him. I had just complimented him. Pretending like I wasn't there for anything but the dress would just look like me trying to flirt. He probably wouldn't appreciate a lie, either. I sighed and looked away, trying to think of what to do. After a moment I gave up, deciding that the only thing that wouldn't make me look like a complete foal would be to embrace honesty.

“Elusive… you said I was welcome in your room whenever I wanted. I was just wondering… what I would be doing if I spent more time here.”

I complimented myself on the way I'd said that. It sounded like something that Elusive might say. Well worded and nuanced, but to the point. The stallion looked at me with a caring expression, shrugging his shoulders. He walked over to the mannequin in the corner of the room, tapping a hoof. He looked the lifeless statue over before turning back to me.

“I enjoy your company… you're an amazing inspiration. You're welcome to use my room to relax if you want. I have plenty of things to do up here besides make dresses. There's books to read, and if you're tired I have a bed that's more than big enough for you.”

“Thanks, but… I wanted to talk to you about what you said on a few days ago. About… y'know, in the workroom.”

The stallion looked at me rather apprehensively, as if he was bracing to be scolded. Was he really scared that I was upset at him? Maybe that had been the message I had given him, with my sudden exit. He spoke nervously, like he had accidentally burned the food he was cooking for a holiday dinner.

“I'm sorry that happened, I'd just woken up and you already had your hoof on my back. I just thought you might… appreciate the gesture, I suppose.”

I shook my head, trying to clear the air. “I was never upset at you for that Elusive. I meant, the feelings between us. Last time I left your room, you said that I was always welcome in here. I just wondered if you had meant that as a way to get a bit closer to me.”

He seemed to relax a bit. He nodded at my question, then looked to the door. The unicorn shut it tightly with his magic, then turned the lock on it. I gave him an odd look, not knowing why he'd done that. Then I remembered that Sweetie Belle had been caught eavesdropping before. Not just on one occasion, either. He'd done it so that our conversation was private.

“You could think about the invitation like that. I don't know how you'd want this to work…” He said, unsure of himself. “I'm not even sure what you'd want, once we'd made up our minds.”

I looked up at the stallion, thinking of what to say. Elusive was too timid towards me to try to come out with what he wanted. Even if I took the most important step. I could have done it right then, and said that I wanted romance between us. I wondered what he would do then, if I came out with it. Would he be glad, or more skittish because of it? I had to make a decision… so I made what felt like the right choice. After almost half a minute, I took a deep breath and said.

“You really don't need to be nervous… most of the reason you're so handsome is because you always know what to do. Even if you don't make the most… reasonable decisions, you barely ever actually mess up. You know how to make me smile, and we're really in tune with each other. That's how I knew that you wanted us to be closer than this. I just want to make you happy, like you try to make me happy. Especially if we can give each other a few roses along the way.”

I smiled, thinking about him tucking a rose into my mane. His posture changed, from defensive to a relaxed stance. The unicorn looked me over, making me wonder what he was thinking. After a few seconds his horn lit up, and he retrieved a small gemstone from inside a desk drawer. It was a ruby in the shape of a heart, set in a golden necklace. He gazed at the beautiful jewel, saying.

“You stole this the moment that you let me into your house that day. The way you talked about your family, your sister and the way you were left on your own. All of that made me feel like… you really deserved a chance to be loved, and a chance to love somepony. I was okay with just giving you support until you left on whatever path you chose for yourself. This is a lot more than I could have hoped for though. You took this, at first. Now, I feel like you really deserve it.”

I scuffed a hoof, not really feeling like I deserved his love at all. He was the one who had done everything right. He'd given me a place to stay with actual company, had Sweetie Belle be my friend, made me food and kept the house impecably clean on top of working. I didn't know how he maintained it all. He walked over and put it around my neck, not taking his eyes off of me.

“There… perfect. What did you say about roses, now? I would love a bit of romance between us… I assume you would too, after what you said. I have a question for you first, though. Would you prefer to wear that dress much longer?”

I shrugged, not sure why he'd asked. I had practically forgotten I was wearing it at all. I had been so absorbed in our conversation so far. I figured that it was alright as long as there was no chance of it being ruined.

“I'm fine with whatever you want, Elusive.”

As I said that his horn lit up, and the buttons connecting the top of the dress to the underside unclasped. He quickly removed the top of it and pulled the leggings down. I stepped back out of it, allowing him to collect the garment. He made a few quick folds before setting it in its case, shutting it tightly. He then turned to me, seeing that a few tufts of my fur and mane had been pushed around by the dress as I'd gotten out of it. On top of not having bathed or brushed my mane yet that morning, I wasn't nearly as appealing as when I'd had the dress on. The stallion smiled, looking down at himself. By the looks of things, he hadn't done any of that either.

“I think we might want to stop and continue this talk once we've had a morning shower. Is that alright Thunderclap?”

I nodded, turning to walk towards the door. He let out an audible sigh at my lack of understanding. His horn flashed, and the ruby heart he'd given me shifted on my neck just enough to get my attention. I turned back to him, a bit confused at first. He motioned to his bathroom door. I understood immediately with such an obvious hint, not knowing what to say to that. It was rather bold of him, but I walked that way instead, biting my bottom lip. He wasn't acting like his normal shy self now that I'd taken the guesswork away. He was free to make things obvious now that I'd made everything clear to him. I didn't mind at all, it made things easier for me.

He led me into his bathroom, humming a tune to himself. The inside of it was entirely made of tile, with a large vent in the ceiling to take out all of the steam. In the middle of the room was a glass walled shower, set below a large showerhead. His hooves clacked on the tiles as he went over, turning the shower on from the outside with his magic. In the meantime I looked over his vast collection of fur and mane grooming products, wondering how he came to have so much. He probably knew a pony, in all probability. That was the only way that he could have such an amazing home, expensive jewelry and still simply make clothes. No matter what, he was a perfect stallion to me.

“Are you going to join me?” He asked, standing next to the shower patiently.

I turned, making my way over to him. I stepped into the shower to find it a bit cool for my taste, but I still went inside. It was roomy, plenty for two ponies. We could both have been laying down and it would still have room to stretch our legs. He joined me a moment later, sighing as the water wet his mane. I did my best to not look at him, chewing the inside of my bottom lip nervously. As if he sensed my stress, he sat down. His horn lit up as he motioned for me to sit. I did just that as he reached out with his front hoof, resting it on my back. A bottle levitated off of one of the shelves, and he poured some soap onto my back. He continued his humming as he used his hooves to wash my back.

I took a few deep breaths, realizing that he was just doing it to try and relax me. I felt nervous, being so close to him like this. I had told myself that I wouldn't react like this. It was difficult, though. With his mane down and his fur soaking him he looked as handsome as ever. I personally felt like it just made my legs look even more like twigs. He didn't seem to mind it at all though, looking over me as he lathered my fur. He used his magic to get at what spots his hooves would have to reach across me for. He purposefully stopped at my thigh, taking a small step away from me. I gave him a smile, motioning for him to continue. I was in the shower with him. I didn't see a point to being modest at such a time.

He nodded, obliging me as his hoof began to wash my upper thigh, as well as the fur around my Mark. He kept a calm hum the whole time. I felt a bit more comfortable as I felt his hoof trace over my lower stomach. He gave me an inquisitive glance, wondering if I was okay with that. I nodded, deciding that I would at least let him wash all of me if he wanted to. I bit my bottom lip a moment later, his smoothly polished hoof rather firmly running between my legs, lathering the soap before he withdrew, humming again at a measured tempo. I didn't know how he could still act so calm after that, but after a moment the water running over me had rinsed off my body. He began to wash my mane next, while I tried to put the sensation of his hoof between my legs out of my head.

Once he was done he turned around, motioning for me to return the favor for him. I nodded, getting to work on his back. He didn't seem interested in building on what he'd done to me a few minutes ago. I personally wondered if I had to escalate it myself… or I had to just make it obvious for him. I didn't look up to him as I wrapped my hooves around his chest, smiling as I washed him. He noticed me being a bit hasty. He looked down at me with a bit of a curious expression, like he was wondering what I was being so quick for. I eventually looked up at him, my hoof on his lower stomach. He nodded, and I traced my hoof downwards.

I blushed as my hoof ran over his loin. His sheathed malehood was the first thing I touched, causing me to freeze up a bit. He closed his eyes, smiling. He seemed to know what I was doing, and why. I ran my hoof down to his soft sack, which rested lazily on the floor. The smooth skin was relaxed and warm to the touch, though he shifted his weight a bit as I touched one of them. I took the hint that they were delicate, and gently drew my hoof over them to coat them in soap before moving on. My face was red underneath my light brown coat of fur. I hadn't realized how difficult it would me to keep myself under control until I was already touching him.

Elusive sighed as he settled down onto his chest. He used magic to wash his own mane, looking over at me. Was he testing me? I was doing my best to act normally. Touching him there had set something off in me, some kind of impulse I didn't know I had. I hadn't wanted to take my hooves away. He invited me to lay down with him with a wave of his hoof. I joined him, and he sidled closer to me.

“This is nice… feeling a bit more relaxed now?”

I nodded, meeting his gaze. He had a rather calm, but knowing aura. He knew that I was flustered, and that him touching me like he had had put the expectation forwards. I looked away, not knowing whether to pressure him or not. If he wasn't ready I didn't feel alright pushing him for it. At the very least, he knew exactly how I felt at the moment.

“A little more uh… needy now. I guess I'm relaxed, though.” I replied.

He tilted his head to the side as the water ran over us. He had an empathetic smile on his face.

“What is it that needs attention? I can help, if you want.”

I opened my mouth, before realizing that he hadn't been teasing. He had been waiting to see if I wanted to take that step. I took a deep breathe to settle my nerves, then shifted the weight of my lower body a bit, my tail twitching to one side. Elusive got up, turning around before stepping over me.I blinked as I found his tip a few inches from my muzzle. I looked back at him as his horn lit, and I felt a warm, steady stroke against my outer fold. I tried to keep them still, but my wings fluttered and twitched uncontrollably at my sides from the stimulation. He sat down in front of me as his horn faintly glowed, his length semi-erect a few inches from my lips. My legs instincively pushed back on the force, but it didn't go any faster or harder. The unicorn noticed, asking.

“Is this what you wanted…? Or something more intimate?”

I was having trouble thinking, as he wasn't letting up with his magic. However, I managed to get out. “More… not enough right now…”

He nodded, his horn glowing more brightly. I whined loudly as I felt a steady, circular rubbing against my clit. He leaned down, putting a hoof underneath my chin. I looked up just as he kissed me on the lips. I melted into it, feeling his tongue slip into my mouth. After a moment I gasped through my nose, feeling a tight pressure building inside of me. He gently pulled away, wiping his lips as I was left panting. He looked me in the eyes as I gave one last desperate moan. I arched my back and my wings unfurled.Just a moment later he smiled and caressed my cheek. I felt my back legs seize up, picking me up a bit before falling back to the tiled floor. My whole body was shaking. I tried to regain my breath. It was certainly one thing to get off on your own… but this immeasurably better than my own hoof.

He kept a bit of pressure against my sex for a few seconds before he let go entirely with his magic. I smiled up at him, just before he stood up. I looked up at him as he turned off the shower, not knowing how well I could stand just moments afterwards. I tried to get up after him, but ended up leaning on the unicorn. He gave me a patient smile and helped me out of the shower, drying himself with a towel before helping me with one. Once I was dry I walked with him back out into the room. He went to the bed, looking back at me. I knew what he wanted and followed happily, eager for more of him. Once I was on the neatly made blankets he used magic to shut the curtains around the bed. It was immediately dark in there, making me feel alone with the stallion.

Elusive didn't waste time, sitting himself behind me before kneeling down. With a hoof he lifted by backside from the bed, making me a bit confused before I felt his lips on my petals. I bit my bottom lip, my tail instinctively flicking aside to give him easy access to me. I felt his tongue slip in and draw itself over my pearl. I put my tongue between my teeth to keep a gasp from escaping, wanting this feeling to last. I felt myself get excited immediately, even though I'd tried to hold back. With my folds soaked, he pulled back. He stood, getting into a good position over me. I tried to keep myself as calm as possible. A moment later I felt his left front hoof run down my side. My haunches lifted almost immediately for him, offering myself.

I nearly fainted as I felt a hot, firm pressure. A moment later I moaned louder than I had in the shower, the crown of his member pushing into me. Elusive kissed the back of my neck, leaning down and whispering to me while he very slowly spread me.

“I love you… please try to keep calm for me, Thunderclap. I want you to enjoy this.”

It was easier said than done. I felt like he was in my lower stomach already, and my pearl ached for more stimulation while my passage begged for him to pull out. He kept going, while I whined underneath him. I'd known this wouldn't be easy the first time. It was too stimulating and not enough for me at the same time. Finally I felt him reach his base, and I let out a satisfied sigh. He used his left front hoof to rub my side comfortingly. I really appreciated it… more than I'd like to admit. He was the best part of all of this. His calm tone, the way his body seemed to relax on top of mine. It was almost like we had belonged together from the start. The way he acted made it seem right to me.

A moment later he planted his hooves on either side of me and pulled back much faster than he'd entered. I gasped, feeling my front legs melt while my back ones seemed to lock into place. He planted a small kiss behind my ear as I tried to adjust, shivering underneath him. He pushed back in just as swiftly, almost making me drool. His hips had a perfect way of angling his thrust, making the pressure while he pushed into me feel mind-numbingly good. He began to keep that pace, starting to breathe heavily. I felt like I was melting, my entire body shaking. I barely felt anything besides the pleasure from him filling my passage.

It was a numb bliss, with the only thing in my head registering was Elusive and me. He was speeding up, forcing more bestial moans to escape my lips. He smiled and began to outright gasp every few thrusts. I nearly passed out, my head pushed down against the bedsheets. I could hardly think, and I felt an unbearable pressure building inside of me. It was getting to be too much… before I felt my mind collapse, and my body seemed to just start to move on its own. My hips pushed back on him frantically, while my passage tightened on its own. I let out a desperate, uncontrolled cry of overstimulation as my orgasm stole any control I still had. My whole body shook like a leaf in a strong gale for almost half a minute before I settled into a bright afterglow, panting.

He let out a similar cry, though he seemed to have a bit more control over his. I let out a content, happy moan as I felt him hilt fully into me. His length twitched and his tip flared, followed a warm sensation filling me. His horn sparked as he rested his head against me, whispering my name. I smiled and opened my wings, letting the sensation of him inside me burn into my memory. A few moments after he was done his horn lit with a coherent spell, which he casted as he planted a line of kisses down my neck. Once he was done with that, I whispered to him.

“I never thought we'd end up like this… but… I couldn't be happier, Elusive.”

He very gently pulled himself out of me, coaxing another shiver to run from the base of my wings to my hooves. He settled beside me and rested his head next to mine, a very satistied smile on his face. I'm sure I looked just as happy, and after a moment I leaned forwards and planted a kiss on his lips. It wasn't deep, but I held it for a few seconds before breaking away again. When he was ready, he snuggled close to me, saying softly.

“It's still early in the day… do you want to help me model a few things?”

I shrugged, shutting my eyes and pushing myself against his soft, warm chest. “I think I could stay here a bit longer… maybe go again after a nap.”

He chuckled, planting a kiss on my forehead before wrapping his forelegs around my chest to pull me close. We were each other's best friends… and now, lovers. I hoped that we could stay just like this, forever. I felt myself doze off, letting myself fall asleep in my stallion's embrace.