Birch Bucket has been wanting to get Zephyr Breeze alone for quite some time since they started working together at the ponyville spa and the monthly deep cleaning of the sauna is the perfect excuse to get Zephyr alone. It's technically Birch's and Vera's turn to clean it but Birch had convinced Zephyr to do it with him instead. Vera was all too happy to get out of it. Nopony likes to do it after all. Birch is thrilled to simply be left alone with his cousin Zephyr. He's been trying to get the stallion alone for quite some time though all his attempts thus far have all failed. He knows Zephyr doesn't know they're cousins because the two sides of their family have been estranged since before either of them had been born. Meaning they first met when Zephyr took the job as mane therapist two years ago. Birch had found out about their relation from an old photo album in his deceased father's belongings that contained old photos of his and Zephyrs fathers as children. Little notes and dates written on the back of each had confirmed his suspicions that they were in fact brothers making Zephyr his cousin.
"Hey, thanks for helping me out" Birch smiles up at Zephyr as they stand just inside of the sauna.
"No problem, always good to earn brownie points with the boss" Zephyr waves off Birch's praise stepping forward while grabbing a bottle of cleaner and a rag.
Unbeknownst to the two stallions inside of the sauna diligently cleaning away. Lotus Blossom and her sister Aloe Vera sneak up silently holding in their giggles as they quietly shut the sauna door, locking the two stallions together inside. They snicker giving each other two thumbs up and slip unnoticed from the spa.
An hour later:
"Finally done," Zephyr sighed, setting down his rag and bottle of cleaner.
"Finally indeed" Birch agreed with a smile wiping the sweat from his brow.
He had spent the last hour stealing glances at Zephyr's ass mostly. It's so round and plump how could he not stare. Zephyr shaking it as he scrubbed didn't help Birch keep his eyes off of it either.
"Let's get out of here," Zephyr said cheerily, putting his hand on the door pushing to open it but it didn't budge. "Huh? That's strange?" Zephyr tried jiggling the handle. No luck.
"What's strange?" Birch asked, sitting down on one of the benches. Eyes once again trained on Zephyr's perky ass. The tight jeans he's wearing perfectly encasing the supple globes.
"The door won't open" Zephyr replied over his shoulder catching the way Birch's head snapped up an obvious guilty blush reddening his cheeks.
"Seriously let me see" Birch stood brow furrowing. Moving over to the door waving Zephyr out of the way and trying the door himself "what the hell is it jammed?"
"I don't think so" Zephyr shook his head, arms folded across his chest.
"Then it's locked" Birch concluded in disbelief.
Zephyr nodded and stepped back "what do we do now?"
"I'd call for help but I don't have my phone you?"
"Nope and everypony else has left hours ago" Zephyr pointed out.
"We'll have to wait till tomorrow when the spa opens up again" Birch frowned at the realization that they were going to be trapped for a while.
"Yeah, I don't think anyone is going to come back before then" Zephyr gave a weak smile.
Birch stepped back from the door and stood next to Zephyr. "What you wanna do while we wait?"
"What is there to do?" Zephyr asked with a sigh.
"Nothing really" Birch glanced around the sparkly clean sauna."jobs done"
They both fell silent thinking about that for a moment. Zephyr in his ponderings found himself staring at Birch. His cerise eyes taking in the well-muscled form of his fellow stallion. The soft green coat and teal mane that flowed over his shoulders like silk. He could tell it was well taken care of, unlike others he had seen. His fingers ached to touch and tangle in the softness it seemed to offer.
Birch turned catching Zephyr looking at him rather intently. Heat rose up in his cheeks as he asked: "Is there something you want?"
Zephyr snapped out of his thoughts "how do you get your mane to look so good. I mean you clearly take pretty good care of it but I've never had the pleasure of having you in my chair '' Zephyr spoke rubbing a strand of Birch's teal mane between his fingers. A look of deep concentration on his face.
Birch, taken aback by the compliment dragged his eyes up to meet Zephyr's from where they were focused on the taller stallion's nimble fingers playing with a strand of his mane to find a rather suggestive glean in his cerise irises.
"Thanks, I guess I never really thought to use your services" The words came out slightly mumbled.
"A pity that," Zephyr said with a slight frown "I'm just dying to get my fingers in it"
Birch is left speechless as Zephyr's flirty eyes locked with his and the subtle smirk creasing his lips. Heart thrumming in his chest Birch wonders if that was a purposeful innuendo. He suspects it is. Zephyr tsks shaking his head his own piled up golden blond mane almost seeming to jiggle and sway with the motion.
"that was a bit forward sorry"
"No it's fine" Birch assured "if I had known I'd have let you have your way with me sooner"
Zephyrs eyes widen a bit before a knowing seductive smile narrows them. Birch blushes fiercely hoping he isn't being too forward. He'd definitely let Zephyr have his way with him in a heartbeat mane and all. The close proximity with Zephyr and being trapped in the sauna together for who knows how long has his need for Zephyr seeping through the cracks. Zephyr isn't much better off with Birch looking up at him with those worried blue eyes and crimson-stained cheeks. Zephyr not wanting to miss this chance moves in closer so that their chests brush. He grips Birch by the shoulders, surprise widening Birch's eyes further. Zephyr leans down pressing his lips gently against Birch's testing to see how he'll respond. Birch eagerly presses back giving Zephyr the green light to continue. His fingers knead into Birch's shoulders as Birch moans into the kiss arms wrapping around Zephyr's neck. His lips parting slightly to allow Zephyr to slip his tongue inside deepening the kiss further, their tongues tangling around tasting one another.
They break apart panting. Blue locks with cerise. Birch moves first pressing back up into Zephyr's space claiming his lips once again. His fingers gripping the taller stallions hips pulling him tighter to him. Zephyr chuckles into the kiss, his arms wrapping around Birches neck fingers playing with his mane. They crumbled to the floor Zephyr on top of Birch as they ground against each other. Fingers fumble with buttons as pants are removed. Shirts are shoved and torn off as they both strive for greater contact.
Zephyr slides down and takes Birch into his mouth sucking him down his throat diligently. Birch can't help the sounds that leave him as he tangles his fingers in Zephyr's mane. Strands come loose tickling Birch's thighs as Zephyr bobs his head in an intoxicating rhythm. His stroking hand follows behind his gripping lips. Birch comes shuttering down Zephyr's throat and watches as he eagerly swallows it all down. Zephyr smiles, licking his lips as he lays back spreading his ass cheeks exposing his twitching entrance to Birch.
Birch licks his lips in anticipation leaning down burying his muzzle into Zephyr's ass. His tongue lapping hungrily at Zephyr's twitching ring. He prods at the entrance with his tongue until it slips inside. Dragging along Zephyr's inner walls causing the stallion to twitch and moan against the floor. He slips a finger in with his tongue pressing it in until he hears Zephyr gasp out a moan signaling that he has found his prostate. Birch continues to use his tongue and fingers to stretch Zephyr until he can fit three fingers inside. He replaces them with his spit lubed cock. Easing in slowly with back and forth motions. Zephyr a mewling mess beneath him. Impatient Zephyr whines and bucks up, slamming the rest of Birch's cock into himself. Their pace is hectic at first as they try to find their rhythm. Birch thrusting forward as Zephyr rolls his hips away only to stop midway and push his hips forward as Birch pulls back. Frustration fuels them as they seek harmony in each other's movements. They find their rhythm and Birch finds himself pulled down into Zephyr's arms. His face presses into the stallion's neck and immense sweet-smelling mane.
He breathes in deep grinding hard into Zephyrs burning insides. Feeling them press against him as Zephyr shudders a pleasing murmur leaving his lips. Birch pulls back slamming hard into Zephyr loving the way he desperately follows Birch's every move. Like he just can't get enough. Birch aches to cum as Zephyr's nails dig into his back. Breathless profanities float into the air from both of their lips.
It is Zephyr who cums first, his body bowing as he presses up into Birch. Fingers slipping into and gripping Birch's mane crushing his face into his chest. The shaky roll of Zephyr's hips and spasming insides drag Birch over the edge. He spills his hot seed deep within Zephyr. They lay panting like that for a while bodies held firmly together the occasional pleasure-filled twitch racking through them. Birch's cock slowly softens as it slips free of Zephyr's heat.
Aloe and Lotus come back just then and unlock the sauna door to find the two stallions flushed and wrapped around one another. A musky scent filling the air mixed with the scent of the lemon cleaner. They quietly gasp covering their mouths, eyes wide in shock at the rather unexpected scene.
Zephyr notices them. His view unobstructed, unlike Birch who is still pressed against Zephyr's chest. He presses a finger to his lips and waves the girls off. They shyly shuffle away whispering to each other along the way. Birch lifts his head gazing down at Zephyr with a drowsy smirk. Zephyr smiles back pulling Birch into a gentle kiss before trying to extract himself. Birch doesn't make the process easy however and Zephyr ends up sitting up against the bench with Birch still on top of him in his lap.
"The doors open we should go" Zephyr gestures to the now wide open sauna door.
Birch looks absentmindedly towards the door. The heat of embarrassment coloring his cheeks as he blinks rapidly. the realization that they had been caught crashing in on him. However, any ideas he had of leaving quickly disappear as he catches sight of Zephyr's cock practically pressed against his muzzle. He's wanted to taste it so badly for so long that he isn't about to give up the opportunity now.
"Just a little longer," He says, stroking Zephyr's spent cock against his cheek, fingers firmly wrapped around the thick shaft keeping it in place.
Zephyr moans his protests dying in his throat. Birch smiles pulling back eyes intent on the slowly swelling organ in his hands. He has a feeling he'll become addicted to this in his future. Zephyr watches breathlessly as Birch hungrily slurps up the cum leaking from his urethra left over from his earlier orgasm. Zephyr is surprised by the loving adoration with which Birch administers his ministrations. His tongue never seems to leave his sensitive flesh as it drags scalding trails along its length. Tender lips press into the flesh soothing the fire Birch's tongue leaves behind. He loses it as Birch takes him into his mouth. The wet heat of it encases him down to the hilt. Birch sticks his tongue out lapping at Zephyr's balls each time he reaches them as he lets Zephyr pound his throat. It becomes too much for Zephyr. He cums in absolute bliss encased in Birch's throat as he works to swallow every last drop of cum. Zephyr pulls out the last spurt dribbles from between Birch's lips. Birch smiles proudly as he licks his lips.
"Wow" is all Zephyr can articulate as he stares with amazement at Birch.
Birch moves off of him bashful now that he's come back to his senses "was it too much?"
"No!" Zephyr yells startling Birch "I mean no that was fantastic"
Birch relaxes as he scans the room for his clothing "we should get dressed and clean this up"
"Oh uh yeah" Zephyr replies stiltedly taken aback by Birch's sudden mood change.
Silence reigns as they gather their clothes and dress before cleaning up what little mess they had made during their earlier activities. Both stealing occasional glances at the other not knowing what to say or unwilling to hear what they know will be said. Done they stand outside the supply closet having put the cleaning supplies away.
Zephyr speaks first, "not gonna happen again is it?"
Birch almost nods but stops himself shaking his head instead, "I don't know" he looks up at Zephyr a soft smile playing at the corners of his lips, "this could go places given enough time"
Zephyr didn't expect that answer but it made him hopeful for the future. A future with Birch in his bed seemed like a pretty bright one and if Birch needed time to get his feelings in order Zephyr is willing to wait.
"I hope it does"
Birch nods and they say their awkward goodbyes going their separate ways. Days go by and although things were a bit strained and awkward between the two at work for the first couple of days eventually everything returned to normal. Aloe and Lotus still whisper behind their backs or try to weasel an explanation out of the two stallions for why they are not dating. Clearly rooting for their relationship to work out. Zephyr doesn't understand why either or what is keeping Birch from giving in and continuing their relationship. He's asked many times but never gets a solid answer from him.
One day tired of all the questions Birch hands Zephyr a photo of their fathers as colts. Zephyr takes the photo immediately recognizing his father before flipping it over to read the back.
"So we're cousins?" Zephyr says reading the note on the back of the photo.
"Yep," Birch nods firmly.
"And that's what has kept you from me?" Zephyr hands back the photo a look of 'seriously' on his face.
Birch nods taking the photo and pocketing it. Zephyr laughs a loud boisterous thing that startles Birch and has him jumping and glaring at him.
"It's not funny" Birch scowls at him. Feathers clearly ruffled.
"Actually it is," Zephyr says, shaking his head. His precariously perched mound of a mane wobbling dangerously with the motion.
Confused Birch asks "How so?"
"Love is love who gives a flying…" Zephyr shrugs.
"I do"
"Get over it"
Birch stares dumbfounded at Zephyr. He's not angry, just surprised to find that he agrees with Zephyr. He really needn't have worried so much about it.
"I guess you are right" Birch deflates all defensiveness gone.
"So we're dating now?" Zephyr asks far too eagerly.
"Yep"
"Good cause that was getting boring"
Zephyr pulls Birch into a hug. All soft and snuggly making Birch laugh. Aloe and Lotus who had been secretly watching from the sidelines aka from behind the counter fist pump in celebration.
Stepping apart Zephyr and Birch turn their attention to the counter.
"Okay you two can come out now" Birch calls
Aloe and Lotus slowly rise from their hiding spot with their heads hung guiltily. "Sorry" comes their unison apology.
Both stallions laugh at the sister's antics.
"It's okay we appreciate your support" Zephyr grinned in good humor.
"Yeah, it's been a great help" Birch winks at the two mares.
"You knew?" The twins look at each other, surprised by the stallions.
"Of course, I mean it took a while but the piece fell in place eventually" Zephyr explains
"You two locking us in the sauna together is probably the only reason we're where we are right now so thank you" Birch grins at the twin mares.
Relief fills them and the twins cheer giddily "congratulations!" As they quickly leave for another section of the spa.
Birch a Zephyr chuckle shaking their heads "we will, of course, be paying them back for it nonetheless" Birch adds
Zephyr nods "so how about a break?"
"Sounds good we can leave the spa to the twins. They owe us that much at least, "
They leave the spa contemplating how to get back at the twins. They want something fittingly good rumored but still a punishment.
"This is harder than I thought it would be," Birch sighs.
"Yeah never intentionally played a prank on anyone before" Zephyr agrees.
"Maybe a good idea will just plop into our laps" Birch jokes.
Zephyr chuckles, "low chance of that happening"
"True"
They continue on their way with no real destination in mind. They reach the denser part of town where all the stores and stalls selling everything a pony could ever want or need are. Zephyr stops in front of a stall selling jewelry. Birch looks down at the different kinds of rings and bracelets laying on the dark purple velvet cloth spread over the counter.
"Jewelry?"
"Not just any jewelry! Magnetic jewelry!" The shopkeeper boasts.
"Magnetic?"
"Yes! A spell has been branded into them that if the set word is spoken they essentially lock the wearers together like handcuffs until the opposite set word is spoken!"
Zephyr and Birch exchange looks, plotting smiles curve their lips, "we'll take a set!" They say in unison.
They purchase a set of silver brackets with pale pink and blue gems set into the vine-like designs on them. They thank the shopkeeper and continue on their way.
"So how should we use them?"
"We'll give them as presents after some time has passed don't want them to get suspicious"
"True hmm their birthday is next month how about then?"
"Perfect"
Author's Note
I might write a sequel but for now it stays as is.