The ship finally docked , letting it’s only two passengers off before heading back to the mainland. As Kenji and Cadence walked onto the beach, Kenji couldn’t help but smile at what he was looking at. The beach was so beautiful. White sand, clear water and palm trees perfect for falling asleep under, and on top of the island was a beautiful landscape, fresh green grass, paved sidewalks, and the building that resembled a small castle. It was an absolutely beautiful place. If Kenji hadn’t been holding Cadence’s stuff, he would already be on the beach, or exploring the whole island

“It’s...so beautiful here. Just like the beaches from where I came from. I can’t wait to start exploring...gonna run up that mountain and get a good view whenever we drop off our stuff…”

Cadence looks up at the mountain, her eyes widen as she sees just how large it is.

“That’s gonna take you forever! I wanted to check out the beach first!”

What she REALLY wanted to do, was show off in her swimsuit for him, but he seemed so determined to climb up at mountain by the look on his face, she sighs and pouts a bit.

“Oh don’t worry Cadence, by the time you get ready for the beach, I will already be back here in my swim shorts, napping under a tree.”

He finally felt like he could be himself around her, since it was just him and her. The guards around the island didn’t pay much attention anyways. Though the staff did meet them, and took their bags to their rooms.

Kenji was sprinting in full force, the wind he left behind in his trail pulled up some of the grass as he did this. He had a big smile on his face. he hasn't ran like this in a very long time. Always so cramped up in that castle, hardly ever to free roam like he did back home. He continues rushing through the open field until he gets at the foot of the mountain, he looks up with a determined grin and scans the cliff side. Seeing a perfect path that he can wall climb and leap to and from on. He stretches and gets himself ready, loosening his muscles and joints.

“Alright….here we go…”

He lets out a mighty roar as he leaps onto the first rock that was jutting out of the mountain side, scaling the face until he leaps across it on another large rock, doing this over and over with a big toothy grin on his face. This continued until he reached the very tiptop of the mountain. He stand there and takes in a few breaths after having moved so quickly.He finally walks over to the edge and looks around. The view was absolutely amazing, the wind was blowing, bellowing out his clothing and making his hair flow. And it felt so nice up there. After a good ten minutes of admiring the view, he takes good few steps back and begins running to the edge, letting out a grunt as he kicks off from the edge. He then brings his legs and arms close to his body and pushes them out, beginning to glide down from the mountain with ease. Almost like he was flying. He soared through the air,the wind continuing to brush against him, He glided so far enough the he even reached the beach where they had docked. He chuckles lightly as he reaches into his bag of holding and pulls out his swim shorts, hiding under the dock and getting changed quickly, he emerges ready for beach time! He finds himself the perfect tree to lay under, he sits down under it and lays back with his hands behind his head

“This..is nice. Away from all the staring eyes of the guards and the staff from the castle. Just some peace and quiet time.”

Little did he know, all the female guards, and some male guards that passed by on their patrols saw him napping under the tree, they couldn’t help but gasp and blush at his VERY muscular physique. They definitely liked what they saw. Soon enough though, Cadence was on her way to the beach, and she saw him now sleeping quietly under the tree, she shook her head.

“He is fast, I will give him that…”

She said before she giggled lightly, swaying her hips as she walked over to him. When she got closer, she had the same look on her face as the guards admiring him, but ten times more.

“O-Oh...my...Celestia…”

She wanted to lean down and trace every single muscle he had with her index figure. Never has she seen a male with such a well kept form like he had. He slowly opened his eyes to see Cadence leaning over him with wide eyes. He lifts his brow in confusion.

“What?”

“Kenji,I knew you were a large being….but your physique is incredible…”

He laughs and sits up.

“All part of being a gon, Cadence. We are naturally strong people who make sure we look at fit and are as strong as we can get. Just part of life for us.”

He looked over to her, what he saw was...absolutely adorable and sexy at the same time. She had on the royal blue swimsuit he had recommended.Not only that, but she looked absolutely lovely in it. it complimented her nearly adult form and suited her perfectly. he looked at her up and down repeatedly, he then looks rubbing the back of his neck.

“You...look really, really pretty in that Cadence…”

He said after clearing his throat nervously. She was surprised. Both at thinking that he wouldn’t have the guts to say it so directly, and the fact that he actually did call her pretty instead of saying ‘You look nice.’ as he always does. She hadn’t counted on that.

“Oh...thank you very much for saying so, Kenji. You really do like it?”

“Mhmm...you are turning into a fine mare, that is for sure.”

She blushes even harder, lidding her eyes and looking away with a small smile.

“About time you noticed…”

She mumbled to herself.

“Hm? What was that?”

He asked with a slight head tilt.

“Oh nothing at all, just talking to myself.Anyways, you have napped long enough mister! Time to hit the water!”

She exclaimed as she grabs one of his hands with both of her and tugs on him. He chuckles and gets up, letting her lead him along into the crisp cool water. They played together for hours all up until a very...happy accident, well, in Kenji’s case, was a happy accident. He was laying on the water, staring up at the sky until he heard her call out to him.

Kenji, help!!!”

Cadence squealed..rather adorably in fact, but he was quick to action, seeing her standing low in the water. He wades through quickly to get to ehr.

“Cadence?! What’s wrong?! Are you hurt?!”

“N-n-no...I..I lost my top!”

He blinks, facepalming as he hears this. He was just happy she was alright.

“Alright,I will dive down and take a look for it. Don’t. Move.”

Before he could turn to dive, she came up behind him and pressed herself against him to hide from whatever prying eyes were on land, feeling those soft mounds of flesh that were her breasts against his bare back, he began freaking out a bit.

“W-w-w-what are you doing?!”

“Please don’t leave me here by myself Kenji...if anyone saw me like this it would be embarrassing!”

“Come on Cadence, I can’t very well look for your top like this! And you pressing against me like that isn’t making it any easier! They are nice and all but..well…”

If it’s one thing about Kenji, he didn’t hide what he liked in a woman. He had made it known to Cadence that he finds her absolutely attractive, but has never acted on it.

“Oh hush you! Now hurry up and help me find it!”

He growled and moved carefully through the water, looking around through the clear water to see if he could find her top. Though each time he moved, he felt her breasts rubbing against his back. He was doing his best to remain calm and collected through this ordeal. He wasn’t going to lie to himself, they were nice and soft. But this wasn’t the time for that! After a good ten minutes, which felt like forever, he gets lucky and sees her top hung up on a rock formation just at his feet, He lowers down and scoops it up and holds it out behind himself.

Here, here take it already!”

She quickly takes it and puts it back on. They both let out a sigh of relief as no one saw their struggle.

“Thank you for helpme Kenji...sorry about..you know.”

“Honestly Cadence, I have grown used to getting into trouble with you. I may complain about it, but it is something you need not take seriously.”

“S-so..”

She started fidgeting with her fingers.

“You really think they are nice?”

;Y-yeah..I do. Like i said you are turning into a very fine mare…”

“You know,most stallions trip over their tongues when talking to me like that. Yet it doesn’t bother you in the slightest…”

“Honestly Cadence, I don’t see why most males do that. I mean what is the worst that could happen? She takes offense to you ogling her and she slaps you. That’s it.”

He was right, that is how most females, especially the attractive ones reacted. Even Cadence knew that. Kenji looks over at the horizon, the sun definitely starting to set for the evening, Celestia must be getting ready to raise the moon. Not only that, but storm clouds were gathering above, Kenji could smile the rain coming.

“H-hey, I think we should head inside Kenji, it is getting rather dark out don’t you think?”

She said as she tries to pull him along out of the water. He blinks a few times, but nods

“Sure thing, I am getting hungry anyways..”

After they got changed, dinner came along, it was a quiet dinner. Then soon after, they went straight to their rooms and got comfy. It was later in the night, Kenji was still up. Wearing nothing as he did, when he slept. Suddenly it began pouring down outside, lightning and thunder going on as well. He was reading a book he had found in the small lamp light by his bed, until he heard a knock at his door.

“Kenji...i-it is Cadence...can I please come in?”

“Of course Cadence, feel free.”

He had the blanket over his lap, he was fine. Cadence came in with a blanket wrapped around her and over her head, her pillow in her arms. After she shut the door, a loud clap of thunder rang out, She lets out an adorable little shriek and quickly runs to pounce on Kenji, holding onto him tightly.

“Cadence, calm down! What’s wrong?”

“I...I..”

Another clap of thunder, she lets out a whimper of fear, pressing closer against him. Right then, he knew what it was.

“Afraid of thunder and lightning huh?”

She nods as she starts shaking against him, holding onto him like a child clinging to their mother. He smiles lightly and wraps his arms around her.

“I hate it...so much...ever since I was a filly it has scared me to death...I am sorry I came to bother you with it, but I felt I would be safer here with you…”

“Hey, it’s alright Cadence. Normally I wouldn’t be up to this kind of stuff….but since it is you, I am willing to make an exception. Now, don’t worry. I am not going anywhere…promise.”

He said as he wraps his arms around her fully but carefully. She nuzzles into his chest and rests her hands on his shoulders, still shaking, but feeling a bit more safe. Kenji things back to how his mother used to comfort him as a child when he was frightened. He remembers a specific song she used to hum to him. He figured he’d give it a shot. He began to hum in his low and cool voice, bringing his hand up to her head and lightly running his fingers through her mane. closing his eyes and doing all that he can to console her. It appeared to be working, her shaking had stopped. She rested her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat along with his humming She felt safe with him, she wasn’t going to lie about that. And the way he was acting now, not as a guardian, but as a caring friend. She wished he was always like this. She wished he would be himself around her. A large brute of a man, but also a sweet and caring person that would protect her and show her that he cares through means of affection.

“Thank you Kenji...you are a really sweet guy…”

“Cadence, I trust you know why I act the way I do around you when I am on duty…”

“Because it is your job, I know.”

“What would you say if I didn’t want to act like that though?”

“What do you mean, Kenji?”

“I care for you Cadence...I really do care for you. I know I may be serious almost all the time. But I wish i could let my guard down and have fun with you. I wish it could be like it was when I was home. I had a job yes, but I could be myself. I was good with kids, I was good with other adults. But i feel that with this new job. I cannot be like that anymore. Today...today was absolutely amazing. Even more so when I got to spend it with you. But I know..after our time here, things will go back to how they were. I just..wanted you to know how i felt.”

“Oh Kenji...sweet sweet Kenji…”

She said as she nuzzles into him more, straddling over his lap and looking up into his eyes.

“I enjoyed today as well...but do not worry, we still have another four days until we return. So let’s make the best of it, shall we?”

He nods with a small smile.

“Yeah...let’s have as much fun as we can before we have to return…”

And with that, as he held her close to his form, they eventually fall asleep in each others embrace, Cadence lying on top of him like he was a giant body pillow, continuing to listen to his heartbeat.

Author's Note

Also, for those that are wondering. my anthro ponies don't have human legs, they have pony legs with hooves and everything. The picture of Cadence is all I could find that wasn't as her future curvy self. Still is still barely in adulthood.

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