Why Sassy Saddles

Anon stared at the wall. He was sure he could see the paint yellowing and cracking as it aged. He sighed slowly and flopped down on the chaise lounge once more. He had been ready for ages, but had not seen Sassy or Rarity in over an hour. How could they take so long to get ready?

He was suddenly forced out of the agonising boredom by a sound coming from upstairs. Slow elegant hoofsteps could be heard. Anon sat up and caught sight of Rarity walking daintily down the stairs.

She looked stunning. She was wearing a rose red dress with thin black swirls adorned across it. The dress was much less lavish than the one she wore for the fashion show, Hell it didn't even touch the ground, but it was incredibly elegant and perfectly matched Rarity’s red lipstick.

She walked delicately up to Anon and hopped up on the seat with him. He could tell this was the sort of thing that Rarity lived for. She had a ladylike aura, but the beaming grin she had gave away the devious filly that lay within.

“Um, I never really thanked you for last night did I Anon? She said in a very casual tone considering the subject matter at hand.

“I think you might have actually,” he said bluntly. “But I'll take it as a compliment.”

“Well you certainly deserve one,” said Rarity.

“Anytime,” replied Anon

“Ohh believe me, I’ll take you up on that,” muttered Rarity.

Anon cackled at the mare. He knew she was probably serious, but the casual atmosphere made it seem funny to him. He was actually enjoying Rarity’s company. As close as they had been with each other, he had never had a conversation with her that wasn't overtly formal. It felt good to break down her boundaries and be treated as more of a friend.

Sassy was nervous.

She looked in the mirror and scowled before turning around and looking at herself in a different pose. She turned away and shook her head before pacing around the room. The outfit she had chosen to wear was bold to say the least. She didn't know what ponies we're going to make of it, especially her friends.

It was getting late. They had to be at the party soon. She needed to decide what to wear. She glanced at her wardrobe where all her formal wear was kept. Right now, she would rather be wearing anything else.

The nervous pacing wasn't helping her, so she stopped and took a few deep breaths. She stared at the closed door that was the exit to her bedroom. She summoned some courage, and left to go downstairs.

Rarity's ears perked as a sound came from upstairs. Her attention was drawn away from the enjoyable small talk she was having. The human noticed and turned around towards the staircase. What he saw made his jaw hang open. He blinked and rubbed his eyes as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing. Rarity was doing the same, though she was even more shocked.

Sassy slowly floated down the stairs, her attention fixed on Anon. She had a nervous smile, but at the same time there was tenacious excitement on her face.

Sassy was wearing nothing but a purple bow in her hair. She had groomed herself to within an inch of her life, and she had reapplied her purple eye shadow. She had not worn it since Anon first rubbed it off her when they first met. Other than that, she was completely naked.

Anon was in awe of her beauty. Her toned slender form floated down the stairs effortlessly, and the subtle waves she had put in her mane flowed and bounced as if they weighed nothing. She looked incredible and Anon felt a bit outdone in just a striped shirt and chinos.

Rarity though was more aghast. Her beauty aside, her mind was also contending with something else. Something she had never thought about before. She looked at Sassy and realised she had never actually seen her naked before. It was something most ponies did all the time, but not Sassy. She always wore something, normally a black dress with a gold saddle.

She looked down her back and noticed the dark marks in three distinct lines across her. It gave Rarity a moment of realisation which was clearly evident on her face. There was so much more to the mare that managed her Canterlot shop than she had ever known about. She had secrets that she had never told her, and did things she had never thought to ask about.

Rarity felt bad that she had never thought to ask before about exactly was up with Sassy's clothing habit. She liked clothing as much as anypony, but it did strike her as a little odd when she first met her. She just passed it off as one of the quirks of the upper-class mare, and never mentioned it to her.

Rarity could see Sassy's timid look of nervousness, and knew that she had to be careful. It was obviously a sensitive subject for her, and she knew she was currently being very brave. She was certain it was Anon that had encouraged her to take this leap. At first, she was apathetic towards the human. She couldn't see what Sassy saw in him. Now though she was really warming to Anon. He was fun, but also caring and kind. He was clearly having a great effect on Sassy's mindset.

Rarity picked her jaw up off the floor as Sassy came to meet them. Rarity immediately stood up and gave her a firm hug.

“You look amazing,” she said with adoration.

Sassy, who was initially taken aback, smiled at the compliment. Maybe this wasn't such a bad idea after all. She broke away from Rarity’s hug and went over to Anon embracing him before turning back to Rarity.

“You really mean that?” she said cautiously. “Even with these?”

Sassy gestured to the marks on her back. Even though she had broken out of her shell, Sassy was still unsure. Her nervousness was clearly evident in her body language, and the way she curled her tail and front hoof around herself.

Rarity honestly didn't think there was anything to be worried about. They in no way looked grotesque or even really noticeable. They told a story about the mare, one that she would love to know sometime, although it could wait. Anypony meeting her for the first time wouldn't think anything of it. It was just part of her.

“Yes, even with the scars,” Rarity said calmly. “I didn't even notice them at first. I was distracted by your toned sexy flank.”

Rarity’s outrageous remark gained a laugh, and diffused the tension in the room. Rarity was relieved they both took the remark well, although it was probably because it had a hint of truth. She was sure anypony who saw her would notice her elegance, and her tall slender nature before any of the imperfections she may have had.

“Can I just say that I wholly agree,” said Anon

He leaned in and gave her a tender kiss. He held the bottom of her chin with one index finger and delicately pushed his lips against hers. Anon loved that Sassy was being so brave, and she needed to know that he was on her side, even on her most personal of issues.

The kiss helped calm Sassy, and put her back in the right state of mind. It was going to be a pleasant evening, where everyone would enjoy themselves. They might even make a new friend or two. Anon broke the kiss and got up. He looked at the clock on the wall before purposefully pacing over to get his jacket.

“Come on then, we need to get going. We don't want to be late for the party, and we have to meet up with Amp first.” He said in a decisive tone

The two mares got ready and joined him at the door. They left the boutique and set off walking through the town. It was a warm night and was extremely pleasant. They walked briskly along, idly chatting to each other. Nobody looked at them strangely, well more than usual. Two beautiful mares and a human we're always going to attract some stares.

They turned the corner and Anon saw Amp waiting for them at their preassigned meeting place. He wore a smart waistcoat and a bored expression, that perked up immediately when he saw them.

“Wow look at you three! Aren't you a sight to behold. Evening Anon, Sassy, and you must be Rarity,” he said a polite tone.

“Evening Amp. You're not looking too bad yourself,” Anon said with enthusiasm. “Come on, let's get to the party. We’re going to be late otherwise.”

He immediately strutted off with the group of ponies close behind. Sassy leaned into Anon and he put his arm around her. It was a little strange, being affectionate with so many other ponies passing them on the street, but nopony seemed to notice them, and it put Sassy's mind at ease. She felt more fulfilled right now then she ever had in her life. She trusted him more than she ever had anyone, and it filled her with a sense of wholesome joy. An ugly tension she had carried for so long had been released, and had been replaced with happiness.

Behind them, Rarity was staring at the pair. She couldn't help but think they were so adorable together, and that she may have just contracted diabetes. It was strange that two beings who were so different could work so well together.

“That's really sweet isn't it? It makes me feel all mushy on the inside,” Amp remarked to Rarity.

Rarity was jarred out of her thoughts as Amp spoke up. She was still a little wary of the stallion. He was very charismatic, but was a little put off by how much he reminded her of her friend Pinkie Pie, both in his mannerisms and looks.

“Yes, I feel so happy for them. Sassy had been single for so long I thought she had given up. It's strange how she ended up with literally the last person I would expect.” Rarity mused

“It is strange,” said Amp. “It happens when you least expect it.” He kept taking quick glances at Rarity whilst also trying to look where he was going. It was challenging since the stallion had to constantly make an effort to avoid tripping over his long legs.

Amp could hear the faint sound of music in the distance. They were his speakers. Ones that he had spent many hours perfecting. The group had arrived at the party.

Amp and Rarity caught up to the other two at the entrance gate. The two guys both took out their ticket and paired up with their respective mares, pretending to be two couples. Anon took in the ambience as he showed the ticket to the doorman and was let in. The party was very lavish, and everything seemed expensive. As soon as they got in through the gate a glass of champagne was shoved at them, and a waiter asked if he could take their jackets.

“Wow you weren't joking,” Sassy remarked. “It is very posh.”

They went over to an area where many other ponies were stood talking. They didn't have the guts to go and speak to them though, so they just stood in an awkward group of four, talking to one another. Anon felt out of place, but didn't know quite what to do about it. He passed the time by joking with Amp and sipping champagne which was constantly being refilled by service ponies that scurried around with expensive looking bottles.

The sparkling beverage was indeed good, though not enough to justify the insane price he was sure it carried with it.

A while past as the pleasant small talk continued. Anon was starting to be a little bored and he couldn't help but look around at the other ponies. This was not his normal crowd. There was high class nobility, funky looking fashion models, and chilled musicians. Anon watched in amusement as a stallion with the most ridiculously curly moustache tried to drink from his champagne glass. The facial hair was much too bushy, and he dipped it in the liquid, leaving it soggy. The display left Anon in disgust, but his attention was drawn by another pony.

A golden coated pegasus was meandering through the crowd. She had a deep purple mane that was more curly than usual. ‘She must have done that especially for this event,’ Anon thought. It was Florentine, his landlord. It looked like she had just broken off conversation with a group of ponies and was making her way over to the bar. Anon was relieved to see someone he actually knew, and someone he actually liked as well. He needed to go and introduce himself.

“Well look at that,” he said, downing his glass. “I need to go get another drink. Be back in a second.”

Anon took the opportunity to leave the boring conversation he had just interrupted. He looked back a second hand saw that they had resumed just where they left off.

Anon approached the bar where the small pony was just receiving her delicious looking orange cocktail. She glanced around for a second before going back and taking a sip of her drink. The minute the liquid touched her lips she realised what she had seen and spun back around, looking in Anon's direction. The human was unmistakable. ‘What is he doing here?’ she thought, it didn't seem like his kind of place at all.

“Anon. What a nice surprise!” she said slightly incredulously.

“Good evening Florentine, what are the chances of seeing you here.” He said smoothly.

“Me? What about you? How did you even get a ticket to a place like this?” she said in disbelief.

Anon was a little offended by the statement, but shook it off fairly quickly. It was indeed a weird place for him to be attending.

“Amplified Wave had a spare ticket.” He stated. “It is indeed a huge coincidence seeing you here, although I am glad to see someone else I know.”

“I'm glad I can actually talk to someone who's a friend,” she admitted looking around to see if anybody else she knew had heard. “I must say the ponies who invited me are more acquaintances, or business partners. Yes, business partners is a good way of putting it.”

“Glad I could be of assistance,” Anon joked.

This made Florentine laugh. She really liked how Anon’s sly, jokey, but calm attitude made her feel relaxed. Anon himself felt a little warm giddy feeling at his joke being received well. It was nice knowing he could bring joy to other people's lives.

“How did Amp get tickets anyway? Florentine asked. “He strikes me as more of a… hippy type.”

“Are you saying he looks like he lives under a bridge?” Anon said in a mock offended tone. “He's only over there you know.”

Florentine looked past him towards Amp. He was exactly where Anon had left him, and he had to admit that despite their jokes he did look extremely smart in his waistcoat.

“Wow look at him,” Florentine said slightly disgruntled. “He always gets all the mares.”

Anon noticed that he was still having a conversation with Sassy and Rarity. They however looked just as bored as when he left. The conversation had obviously not picked up since then.

“Yeah but look how bored they look. It's like he's presenting a lecture to them.”

Florentine was midway through taking a sip off fruity cocktail, and she almost spat it out upon hearing Anon.

In truth it wasn't even very funny, save from the fact it was exactly what it looked like. She contained herself for a second before swallowing the drink and letting out a loud snort. Anon saw this and let out a hearty chuckle himself. She was so close to spitting her drink everywhere.

“Hey, can I try some of that?” he asked. “It looks good.”

“Yeah sure,” she replied, as she grinned up at him.

Anon took a drink of the sweet liquid. It had the dynamic flavours of passion fruit and orange, followed by the distinct kick of a large amount of alcohol. It tasted delicious, but Anon could not for the life of him remember what it was called. He was sure it would come to him.

Sassy meanwhile, was bored. Whilst Rarity seemed interested in Amp’s speaker systems, she was definitely not. She was starting to be left out of the conversation, and felt like a major third wheel. She looked across the seating area towards the bar and longed for Anon to return.

What she saw though, made her freeze. Anon was at the bar, and he was talking to a mare she did not know. She was pretty. Very pretty, and Anon seem to be enjoying her presence very much. Although Sassy was too far away to hear, she could easily see Anon talking, and the mare laughing at his jokes. Her pulse started to quicken as a pang of jealousy washed through her. How dare he be flirting with another mare.

She then watched in horror as Sassy's attractive new enemy presented her cocktail to him and Anon took a generous sip. It made her blood boil. She needed to go over and put a stop to whatever ‘this’ was. Without a word she turned and started to pace across the terrace.

“Wow, bit rude.” Amp said, as Sassy left ear shot. “I wonder what's gotten into her?”

“Ohhhh, I think your friend’s in trouble,” whispered Rarity, reading the situation perfectly.

“Right.” Amp said in a moment of understanding. “I definitely don't want any part in that.”

“Agreed,” said Rarity sympathetically

Amp turned towards Rarity who was still looking at the situation. He scrunched his brows slightly as he thought hard. He looked again at Anon, and Sassy who was making her way over to him, then to the mare beside him. She seemed just as intent as he was to not be involved.

“Hey, do you wanna go and see the sound system I set up?” he asked her enthusiastically. “It's pretty damn cool if I do say so myself.”

Rarity glanced at her angry friend and then the direction the music was coming from over the other side of the venue, before nodding her head.

“That seems like an excellent idea.” she said, before they headed off in the direction of the music.

Sassy by this point had found her way to the bar and approached Anon. She glared at the offending mare with a venomous gaze, and firmly intended to put her in her place. She strode up towards Anon and gently rubbed her body against his. This startled him for a second but he relaxed again when he saw it was just Sassy.

“What's taking you so long?” she said in an accusing tone.

Anon registered that something was not right about her, but he was having a good time so didn't take any notice.

“The bar service is awful, especially if you're human.” Anon cracked.

Sassy was not amused.

“And who is this?” she said giving a penetrating stare at the attractive golden pegasus.

“I'm Florentine,” she piped up. “I’m Anon's landlady. It's nice to see a familiar face in this sort of company don't you think?”

“Yeah I guess” she said slowly. She had never thought that Anon might have known this mare beforehand. It took her aback and made her question herself. It tempered her hostile nature, but she still had her suspicions, still felt as if she still had to be protective off her new boyfriend.

Sassy snapped out of her daze to find that both of them were staring at her expectantly. Florentine had asked who she was back, but she was too stuck in her own head to listen. She stammered slightly before looking to Anon for help.

“This is Sassy Saddles,” Anon said proudly, helping her out of a sticky situation. “She’s my marefriend.”

This made Florentine’s eyes light up.

“You got yourself a girl!” she said in astonishment. “Well I never. How did I not hear about this!”

“It's a fairly recent development” Anon said carefully. “But I couldn't ask for anypony more perfect.”

This made Sassy blush and hide her face. The words were sweet and comforted her. Her jealousy and fears about Anon’s wondering eye were immediately extinguished. However, she was left with a feeling of guilt. To doubt him and judge a mare with such anger. She had to put it right. She had to make it up to this mare. She had to become her friend.

“Oh he's so sweet isn't he. I’m so lucky to have him!” Sassy said.

Florentine cringed a bit. She couldn't handle the sickly sweet display that was going on before her. She was happy for Anon, but new couples being overly gooey made her uncomfortable. Maybe it was because she thought it was not appropriate in a public setting, but she knew it was more because it was something she had never experienced and wanted badly to forget the fact.

“You obviously haven't experienced his flatulence yet.” Florentine joked. “It can clear a room.”

Anon laughed along with the joke at his expense. It was kinda funny. Sassy chuckled as well. She would never have mentioned it to Anon but yes they were bad, almost beating her own, although in her opinion not quite. ‘Maybe this mare isn't so bad’ she thought. She was just overreacting. She needed to loosen up if she was going to make a new friend, and she knew just the best way to do it.

“What's that you're drinking there darling,” she said nodding to her large cocktail.

“Oh it's a… well it's errr…” Florentine blushed a little. “It’s a sex on the beach,” she said acting flustered.

“Ohh,” whispered Sassy, surprised. ‘It's just a name’ she thought, and turned around to order.

“Excuse me umm, could I please have two more...”

“Two more coming up,” interrupted the bartender. He must have been eavesdropping a little on the conversation, and saved Sassy the pain of saying it.

The two large delicious drinks were promptly served to them and they both took a large gulp of the sweet cocktail. They went back to their conversation and Sassy started to become acquainted with Florentine. The educated conversation devolved into each of them making jokes at Anon's expense, as more and more alcohol was consumed.

The two ponies bonded over their mutual teasing of the man they both knew well. He was a human, and a quirky one at that, and therefore did many strange things which were easy targets for two tipsy mares intent on teasing him.

“And then he said, ‘Wearing clothes just helps me to feel safe OK, without them I feel exposed.’” Florentine mocked, stamping her hoof at the apparently hilarious story.

“Well he is pretty bald underneath those clothes!” Sassy said between bouts of laughter.

“Oh yeah I bet you've seen a lot of that!” Florentine replied

“You wouldn't believe the stuff we’ve been up to.” she said with a devious grin.

Anon was not liking the direction this was taking. The two mares were quickly becoming friends, and they were cementing friendships bye ripping into him. He just hoped that not too many embarrassing stories would come out of either mare. He tried to return fire, but in the moment he could not think of anything to say that would really counter their attacks. His teasing was pathetic compared to their onslaught.

“Yeah well at least I don't use as much shampoo as you,” he weakly retorted.

This was met with hysterical laughter from the two, who loved the fact that they were getting to him.

“Lighten up Anon, you know I love you.” a tipsy Sassy said mockingly.

“I kinda wish you didn't,” Anon said deadpan. “who needs enemies.”

“Aww, what’s the problem Anon. You regretting bringing your date tonight?” Florentine mocked.

“Yeah, well at least I could actually get a date for tonight,” Anon snapped back.

This sent Sassy into hysterical laughter. She found his witty come back hilarious, and loved the fact he was finally playing the game. However, when she looked over her laughter immediately ceased.

Florentine was not laughing along with the couple. She looked distraught, and a little shocked. She tried to shrink away from the two, and Sassy could see her eyes become glossy, before she turned away from them.

Florentine didn't want them to see her crying. It was embarrassing and totally not appropriate. She tried her hardest to keep her composure and stop the tears from welling up in her eyes, but it was no use. She knew it was hypocritical to be able to dish it out, and not to take it, but Anon’s words had hit home much more than he had ever anticipated they would.

Anon and Sassy gave a glance of concern at each other, before Anon steadily walked up to Florentine and bent down beside her, pulling her into a comforting hug. Florentine accepted the comfort and gently nuzzled into his shirt, hoping to hide from the world. Anon could feel the wetness through his shirt and felt immediately awful about what he had said.

“I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. It was just a joke, right?” Anon said, desperate for any response from the pegasus.

“Yeah, it was fair retaliation.”

She sniffed and hiccupped as some tension in her was released.

“It just hurts so much coz it's true.”

This twisted Anon’s gut. He didn't realise it was such a sore spot for her. He didn't mean to hurt his friend and now he felt awful. He needed to fix this. He tried to think what he could do but nothing came to mind. ‘Only she can get herself a date’ he thought in his admittedly intoxicated state. He couldn’t do that for her, but he could be a comforting friend and do whatever he could to cheer her up.

Florentine, having recovered her composure a little, broke the hug and went back to the bar immediately gulping down a large amount of her drink. She stopped for a second before going back to try and finish it off. However, she was stopped by Sassy who had a comforting but slightly concerned look on her face.

“I think you've had enough of that, don't you?” she said

Florentine looked at the drink as the words processed in her head. Eventually though she sighed and nodded slowly. Alcohol always made her like this.

“You're right,” she said before slumping down on the counter.

Anon came back up to her and put a comforting arm around her shoulder. She knew she was in need of some and felt a great sense of reward when she slowly sunk into his embrace and her erratic breath appeared to slow slightly.

“How about we walk you home,” he said “This party isn't that great anyway.”

She silently agreed, and Sassy quickly downed the last of her drink in preparation to leave. The trio got up and left the bar and Anon put his arms around the neck of both mares as they walked towards the exit of the venue. They got a few stares from high class ponies. A naked mare, a mare that had recently been crying, and a human, drew some quiet murmurs from anypony who was looking. Anon sort of wanted to know what they were saying, but he was sure it would make him angry. In truth, it might not have even been anything bad, but he could only imagine the worst-case scenario.

Anon, Sassy and Florentine left the party barely an hour after they had arrived, not that they cared as they walked down the street outside. It was not really their type of thing anyway, and to Anon, his friend’s happiness was much more important.

It started to become clear how tipsy the trio were as they wandered down the street. They swayed from side to side and leant on each other for balance so that they would not stumble over.

Had they looked behind at this point, they would have seen another couple leaving and heading in the opposite direction, A white mare and a pink stallion. Only Anon managed to catch the pair in his peripheral vision, and a small smile was brought to his face. ‘I wonder if he would stain Rarity if they were both put in the washing machine?’ his drunk mind thought. The other two mares continued oblivious.

All evidence that Florentine had been crying was now absent from her face, aside from and in perceptible redness in her eyes. She had regained composure, and aside from leaning into Anon like he was her lifeline, she seemed more or less back to normal. Anon thought that this might be a good time to ask her about her feelings. Nothing was ever going to be solved if she kept bottling them up.

“You're having a hard time with the ol’ dating then are ya?” he asked. Not in a mean way, he was just trying to get her to open up.

Florentine sighed and sunk her head low. “Yes I've never been one to really open up around stallions. I guess that's because the times I have, It’s been a complete disaster.”

Anon was puzzled by this. She was such a pretty and elegant little mare, she must not be short of options. In fact, he would have told her she was downright sexy then and there, had he not thought about how Sassy would have felt about it. He thought it was best just to keep that to himself. He also knew that she was an amazing pony. She was enthusiastic, intelligent, and cheerful most of the time.

Still though he knew there must be something deeper that hurt Florentine so badly, but he could only wait for her to open up.

“What! How is that possible? Your such an amazing mare.” he said in disbelief, trying to cheer her up.

“Not as much as it may seem.” she said in a sullen voice. “I do have some … issues.”

Anon immediately refused to believe it was anything that could not be overcome. Nothing was hopeless in his mind. He had to help her with whatever it was, but first he needed to find out what the issue was.

“What could possibly dissuade any stallion from wanting to be with the most beautiful mare in Equestria?” he said in mock amazement.

This may Sassy scowl little, but she quickly reminded herself that he was just saying that to comfort his friend, and he did not actually like her over herself. Anon was just being incredibly kind, it was one of the things that made Sassy love him.

Florentine was not loving what she saw as an interrogation. Her mind fought tooth and nail to close up and not tell Anon anything. However, the last drink she had was now hitting her full on, and the alcohol, whilst not enough to make her words slur or her legs not work, demolished her inhibitions towards her company.

“It's to do with sex!” she quickly blurted out.

This perked Sassy's attention. She thought the pegasus might never dismantle the mental walls between them. It seemed as though she was wrong.

“Do you not like it?” Sassy said, slightly bemused, but still trying to be understanding.

“No, it's not that,” she took a long pause trying to vocalise her feelings. “It's just that it scares me. And I don't trust any pony enough. All my relationships have suffered because of it.”

It sounded as if the confession took a toll on Florentine, but in truth she felt a great relief. A burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

“What scares you about it?” asked Anon calmly. He was trying not to pry but curiosity was getting the better of him. He needed to know as much as he could if he was going to help her.

Florentine had to pause for a minute to collect her drunken thoughts. She tried to find a way of putting it that did not make her sound incredibly lame. A way that would save her some dignity. Alas she had given up on that, and almost didn't answer.

She glanced up at the couple and realised that their faces were not one of judgement. They were concerned for her, and looked as if they really wanted to understand any pain she was going through. She needed to tell the truth.

She sighed softly, trying to quell the pang of anxiety that had flowed through her.

“I have never had an orgasm before,” she admitted. “I'm beginning to think I can't.”

Florentine looked away dejected. The depressing nature of her situation became even worse when she said it out loud. She couldn't believe she was even discussing this.

“Well then you need to get yourself one of those vibrating wands,” Sassy said with enthusiasm, trying to cheer her up. “That will certainly get you over the edge.”

This drew a sarcastic chuckle from Florentine. The misunderstanding was understandable, and she definitely felt as if Sassy was talking from experience, however she found the situation to be extremely ironic.

“No no!” she said. “You don't understand. It's too much!”

Anon and Sassy looked at each other with raised brows. What in Equestria did that mean?

“What do you mean?” asked Anon verbalising their thoughts.

“I get too sensitive. Whenever I try to do it myself, the sensation is too powerful for me, My brain tells me to stop, and if I ignore it my limbs start to shake. I’m forced to stop!”

She sighed and shook her head.

“I mean seriously it looks like I'm having a seizure. All the stallions I've been with are no good. They never last long enough and if they give me oral, their always so dejected when I tell them to stop.”

“Well, I didn't expect that.” Anon said with bewilderment.

Sassy however was being a bit more thoughtful. She thought that they might be able to help her, well mainly Anon really, but her slightly intoxicated mind was certain it was a good idea.

“Anon would definitely be able to last long enough!” she told Florentine. She was almost strangely proud of her boyfriend’s ability. “He has superpowers.”

Florentine’s jaw dropped and she stared at Sassy with a scowl the portrayed a sudden anger within her. Her expression more or less said ‘what the fuck!’ She was here, pouring her heart out, exposing how much of a failure her sex life had been, and Sassy was gloating about how good her boyfriend was in bed. She couldn't believe it. How could the mare be so insensitive? Boasting about the good times they were having whilst she was alone every night.

She was left speechless for a moment or two, but her body language indicated that she wanted to fight Sassy, there was a visible anger brewing from her at the offensive statement.

Anon, who was in between the two mares immediately realised what was going on. Sassy was offering for him to help, much the same as last night. Florentine though, thought Sassy was mocking her.

He immediately tightened his grip around Florentine and stopped both of them from walking in the middle of the street. Sassy looked like a rabbit in the headlights. She only wanted to help her new friend and now she was in shock that Florentine looked like she was going to kill her.

“Whoa whoa calm down Flo, she isn't making fun of you.” Anon stated urgently trying to get through to the mare.

“What! did you not just hear her. She was clearly boasting about how good you two were together!” Florentine shouted, enraged.

Anon and laughed, trying to diffuse the tension. The situation would have been quite amusing had it not been so serious. He knelt down to eye level with Florentine and forced her to make eye contact with him.

“No, she was offering me to you. She is certain that I can make you have a good time.”

“You're gonna love him!” A drunk Sassy sang, peering over Anon’s shoulder at Florentine.

Florentine appeared not to comprehend this. Her angry ‘what the fuck’ turned into a confused ‘what the fuck’. Anon supposed not knowing about last night with him and Rarity would have made the statement a fair bit more jarring. Couples were not normally so open.

Florentine started to comprehend the situation. Her tipsy mind conjured many thoughts, such as ‘how could they be so casual about this’, and ‘Oh Celestia what had she gotten herself into’. One feeling stood out above all others though. It was arousal.

The talk about sex, however sensitive the topic may have been for her, had started to get her going. A decade of frustration had built up inside her, and the thought of Sassy and Anon together was quickly turning her on. She looked up at Anon the human. The thought of trying to have sex with him petrified her. But at the same time, he turned her on with incredible intensity. Her characteristically oversensitive marehood began to grow damp at the thought of the events that would go down, and it made her blush.

Without thinking she stretched up towards Anon and he slowly lent in to meet her. He put a hand on her shoulder and Florentine moved the final inch to gently kiss him on the lips. It was just a little peck, nothing extremely passionate, but it said that she was willing to go through with whatever they had planned. She trusted them.

Coming back to reality, Florentine realised that by coincidence they were sat right outside her house. Actually, small mansion would be more apt, but there were many more houses like it on the suburban street. Florentine meekly whispered a quick apology to Sassy before telling her that her house was just over there. Sassy was impatient, and wasted little time trotting over, opening the gate and the front door. Nobody ever locked their houses in Equestria. Anon had always found it a bit weird.

He was about to get up and follow his marefriend, but as he went to pull away Florentine only nestled into him further. She did not want him to break contact. Anon, realising the street was not an appropriate place for any of this, decided to pick Florentine up in his arms and carry her inside.