Placing a leaf of lettuce into the aquarium, Fluttershy smiled as she watched the green tortoise slowly eat into it.

“There you go, Tank. You should be just fine now,” she said sweetly to him, giggling as he smiled at her in a slow manner.

Satisfied that he was doing fine, she exited the room and settled down next to Rainbow on the sofa.

“Tank’s fed,” she purred, snuggling up to her while she read the latest Yearling book.

“Thanks, Shy,” Rainbow smiled, kissing her head.

Fluttershy nuzzled her, “No problem.”

Rainbow smiled, shifting a little in her seat as she flipped the page. After a few minutes, she shifted again, readjusting her shorts.

Noticing this, Fluttershy glanced at her, “Are you okay? You’ve been fidgeting quite a bit.”

“I’m a little stiff and it’s making my shorts uncomfortable,” Rainbow replied, “Mind giving ‘er a suck?”

Giggling, Fluttershy nodded and lowered herself to the floor in front of her, “Of course.”

“Thanks, you’re a peach,” she smiled, unzipping her shorts and pulling her erection out as she returned to her book.

“You’re welcome,” Fluttershy gripped the base in her hand and proceeded to lickalong the tip sensually.

Rainbow moaned softly, “Just don’t make it, like, mind blowing. Don’t wanna lose my place.”

“Oh, nice and slow, then? Okay,” Fluttershy nodded, continuing her slower ministrations.

Rainbow groaned as she peered over the top of her book, “Oooooh yeah… I could do this for hours…”

“Mm-hmm,” Fluttershy smiled, taking the tip of her shaft into her mouth. Not enough to fully engulf it, just enough to wrap her lips around to add to the action. Rainbow curled her legs around Fluttershy’s shoulders, leaning back as she flipped the page, moaning softly under her touch.

Pulling her mouth back a little, Fluttershy kept her tongue going, all while pumping her member lightly. Rainbow snickered as she set her book down, already distracted as she ran her fingers through Fluttershy’s hair.

Keeping her ministrations slow, gentle, but spicy enough, Fluttershy hummed softly against the tip. She was so engrossed in what she was doing, she didn’t hear two pairs of footsteps approaching the doorway and voices calling Rainbow’s name.

“C’mon Rainbow! Open the door!” came Twilight’s voice outside, “These things are heavy!”

“And she’s not even the one who was forced to carry them!” came Ascentia’s voice along with it.

“Meep!” Fluttershy gasped in surprise, wide-eyed. It was a wonder she didn’t bite down because of it, so she pulled her mouth back. “O-Oh, it’s only them… I’ll let them in for you.”

Rainbow hurriedly tried to push her now throbbing erection back into her shorts. The end result was something that junior speedsters could have camped under. Fluttershy pulled open the door with a smile.

“Hey you two, what brings you here?” Fluttershy asked.

“Rainbow wanted the extended collection of Yearling’s other books,” Twilight indicated the skull-high stack of books in Ascentia’s arms.

“Oh, dear,” Fluttershy took a few books to lighten the load, “Here, I’ll help you. She’s in the living room, I came by to help out Tank. He’d been feeling under the weather lately, so I wanted to make sure he was eating right.”

“Thanks, Shy,” Ascentia groaned, hauling the stack in her hands over to the living room, and gaining a pert slap on the rear from Twilight.

“I should make you carry tons of books more often,” Twilight purred, following her.

Fluttershy came into the living room too, placing the books in her hands down onto the coffee table. Ascentia tried to do the same, but tripped over her shoelace and sent the entire stack (and herself) right into the floor.

“Ugh, I knew I should have stayed in bed today,” she grunted, not picking her face up.

“Way to go, sweetheart,” Twilight playfully chidded, picking up the books. “So Rainbow Dash, I brought the-oh! Gee, if you were busy, all you had to do was say so,” she said upon noticing the tent Rainbow was sporting in her shorts.

Rainbow blushed and crossed her legs over one another, “H-hey! No comments from the peanuts gallery!”

Ascentia had finally managed to pick herself up, now sporting a bruise from a book hitting her face, “Was she working alone, or were you helping her?” She asked, turning to Fluttershy.

Blushing a bit, Fluttershy sat back down onto the couch, “I was helping her…”

“Well, don’t feel the need to stop on our account,” Ascentia smirked, sitting back in a confortable armchair.

“Um…” Fluttershy squirmed a bit.

“It’s okay,” Twilight giggled, sitting down too, “I know you two have nothing to hide from us, but you don’t have to be exhibitionists, either.”

“Killjoy,” Ascentia mumbled.

“What was that?” Twilight asked, raising the back of her hand like an irritated parent.

“I said you’re such a joy, sweetheart,” Ascentia said, putting a wide grin on her face.

Twilight rolled her eyes but waved it off, “Anyway, so how are you two doing, anyway? It’s been a while since everything… kind of changed with you both.”

“Oh, fine… Was something supposed to happen?” Fluttershy asked.

“Yeah, you two are supposed to realize you love eachother, Fluttershy will break up with Big Mac, and the two of you will live happily ever after!” Ascentia smiled.

“Will. You. Stop. it!” Twilight growled, punctuating each syllable by smacking Ascentia in the back of the head.

“Fine, but I’m telling you! Just give it a month at the most!” Ascentia exclaimed, rubbing her skull.

“Come on, seriously?” Rainbow snorted, “Me and Fluttershy? Love? How many times do we have to tell you guys that it’s stupid?”

“We’re not right for each other… not like that…” Fluttershy said meekly.

“Fine, live in your bubble,” Ascentia waved, “At least put on a show for us,” she winked, despite Twilight’s glares and further blows to the head.

“We don’t do that on command, dingle dork,” Rainbow brought Fluttershy close in a snuggle, “It’s gotta happen naturally. So fine, maybe you can watch us make out or something. That’s kinda nice. Maybe not mind-blowing like her BJ’s are, but still cool.”

Fluttershy blushed, “Well, okay…”

Ascentia wolf whistled, her annoying smirk on her face the entire time.

“I swear, I’m going to have to get a muzzle for you,” Twilight sighed.

A few moments of silence passed, with no one moving or doing anything.

“So, um… I take it everything’s going… as well as can be?” Fluttershy asked, breaking the silence with a nervous smile.

Twilight nodded, “Yeah, everything’s great! The library remodeling worked out perfectly and it’s better than ever. I even managed to get some reference labels made! Now the sections won’t be vague.”

“So I can find what I’m looking for for the first time in forever?” Rainbow asked.

“Eeyup,” Twilight smiled, “And something else happened a little while ago…”

“And what’s that…?” Fluttershy queried, a small part of her unsure if she’d like the answer.

“The two of us went to a clinic a few weeks ago so I could have a procedure done-”

“Oh my goodness, are you okay?!” Fluttershy asked.

“I’m fine,” Twilight smiled, “But now me and Ascentia are going to have a baby.”

The entire room went dead silent.

“...Say what?” Rainbow finally said. “You’re seriously gonna…. what?”

“We went to a sperm bank last week,” Twilight smiled, “Now I’m pregnant.”

“Um… that’s… that’s wonderful…” Fluttershy smiled nervously, fidgeting slightly, “Um, congratulations! A baby! I… I’m glad for you two!”

“What’s wrong?” Twilight asked, eyeing their expressions, “You look like you’re not as thrilled as we were.”

“It’s not that! It’s just, ya know, a lot to take in!” Rainbow threw in, “I mean, seems like yesterday that you guys were, ya know, tying the knot and all. Guess uh, you really don’t see big surprises coming, huh?”

“Um, yeah…” Fluttershy agreed, fidgeting a little, “Hey, would you girls like something to drink?”

“Of course, Fluttershy,” Twilight smiled, knowing that they weren’t telling her what was really on their minds, “Honey lemon tea, if you have it.”

“Coffee,” Ascentia said, “Decaf.”

Rainbow plastered a partially fake grin and stood, “You got it! I’ll get it and you can come with me Flutters, I have to show you… you know, that thing.”

“That… thing?” Asked a genuinely confused Fluttershy.

“You know… the thing! The thing, at the place, over in the kitchen! The thing! ...Thing!”

Fluttershy frowned, puzzled, but Rainbow grabbed her hand and pulled her along to the kitchen. Ascentia turned to Twilight.

“They’re going to talk about how we’re not fit to be parents, aren’t we?” Ascentia asked.

“Good for you,” Twilight said with a cheeky grin, “Why do people think you’re stupid?”

“...I thought we agreed no name calling,” Ascentia frowned, “Unless it’s ‘slut’ ‘whore’ ‘bitch’ or ‘slave’.”

Twilight was quiet for a moment, “...I’m sorry.”

In the kitchen out of earshot of their friends, Fluttershy paced frantically.

“No no no no… I’m a terrible person, what’s wrong with me… Who am I to say if they’re unfit parents…” Fluttershy fretted, trying to gather herself, “No, no… it’s not my place… They’re still… they’re still smart women, they must have talked for hours upon hours about this… They wouldn’t just do something like that… No no no… I can’t let their sex life dictate the way they’d raise a child! What’s wrong with me…”

“Fluttershy, that goes beyond their sex life,” Rainbow frowned, “They weren’t having sex those dozens of times Twilight’s hit Ascentia out in public. The whole town sees what the hell they get up to. Even if they don’t do the same thing to their kid, he’s still gonna see what she does to his mother.”

“It could scar the poor child…” Fluttershy mumbled, grabbing some tea bags from the cupboard, shaking a bit.

“Well then go say something, Shy,” Rainbow frowned, “I think once kids start getting involved, the whole ‘who am I to judge’ can be safely disregarded.”

“A-Are you sure? ...What if we’re wrong? What if they really will keep all of that away from their child? ...What if telling them this will only upset them and have them resent us?”

“And what if it doesn’t, Shy? What then?” Rainbow crossed her arms and leaned against the table.

Fluttershy had no clear answer. She exhaled, rubbing her arm, “I suppose… the best we can do is just express our concerns, but without being too accusatory.”

“Fine, if you wanna soften out, go ahead,” Rainbow indicated toward the door to the living room.

Nodding quickly, Fluttershy returned to the living room, “Um, girls?”

Twilight turned back around, “Yeah?” She smiled.

“What?” Ascentia asked, lifting her head from Twilight’s shoulder, where she’d been snuggling.

Fidgeting a bit, Fluttershy shifted her weight from one foot to the other. “Um… nice weather we’re having.”

Twilight sighed, “Fluttershy, we both already know you two think we shouldn’t have a baby, so just tell us what’s on your mind.”

“No! That’s not it! It’s just… we were feeling concerned about the idea. I… No, neither of us were about to say not to have one. That’s your choice… I just… no. Never mind,” Fluttershy sat back down, hiding behind her hair.

Twilight looked over to Rainbow, “What’s the issue?”

“Are you two out of your freaking minds?” Rainbow exclaimed the instant she was given the okay to speak, “Look, I know you two are all snuggly and hot for eachother, I get that. After three years of marriage, that’s pretty impressive. But at the same time…”

She reached over and pushed Ascentia’s head back, showing Twilight the bruise marks along her face, neck and collarbone, along with several abrasions and the last few remnants of a black eye.

“You two are fucking insane!”

Twilight, however, took it in stride and laughed, “Fucking insane? I don’t think I’ve heard it put that way before. No really, go on!”

“Twilight, please. We’re being serious here,” Fluttershy coaxed, “A child won’t understand in the same way. It’s not say a child never will and isn’t smart, not at all. But… the thing is, what you two got into did start as abuse. What if you take it out on your child? Twilight… we just don’t want anything to happen to either of you.”

“You think I didn’t consider that?” Twilight said patiently, “Fluttershy, Rainbow… you two need to calm down about this. Let me be honest, I wasn’t sure having a baby was a good idea. For that reason, I was determined not to. As much as I would have loved being a mother and having a family with the woman I love, I was still afraid I couldn’t trust myself not to hit our child. I’ve spent months fretting about it.”

“I suggested the whole sperm donor thing, and she had pretty much the same flipout that Prismatic over here had,” Ascentia said snidely.

“Hey!”

“The point is, I can understand where you two are coming from. We talked hard about it, and we’ve come to an idea. We knew that, despite our kinky ways, there was a lot we were going to have to sacrifice if we had a child. I think that one of them will have to be cutting back, in some way, on our mannerisms. I especially won’t let myself hit my own child, never,” Twilight explained, “We’ve got some other ideas in ways I can relieve stress. Stress-relief items, we set up some exercise equipment downstairs, including a punching bag, and some other little things. If I’m going to that easily swayed by stress, I’ll need a way to control it.”

“So… does this mean you won’t be beating Ascentia anymore?” Fluttershy asked.

“I thought of that, but…” Twilight trailed off.

“I threatened to leave her,” Ascentia said flatly.

“Very funny,” Rainbow chuckled.

“No, I’m serious,” Ascentia said.

Both Rainbow and Fluttershy were a bit slack-jawed at this. Twilight, however, found it hilarious.

“You know, I could get used to telling you two all of these things. Your reactions are so adorable,” Twilight giggled.

“...That’s kinda funny… if it weren’t fucked up,” Rainbow admitted.

“How many times do I have to tell you guys?” Ascentia asked, before leaning in and speaking very loudly in their ears, “I like it when she beats me!”

“Duh. You’re an extreme masochist with Stockholm Syndrome.”

Ascentia rolled her eyes and sat back in Twilight’s lap, “Whatever, you two are more stubborn than Princess Luna on the rag.”

“Anyway,” Fluttershy spoke up, “I think…I think we get it, now.”

“Don’t worry yourselves about it, you guys didn’t exactly know what was going on,” Twilight shook it off with a little wave.

Fluttershy smiled as she watched Ascentia nibble at Twilight’s neck, “You two really can be adorable together, though. I like seeing you like this.”

“Thank you,” Twilight smiled.

Rainbow sat down next to Fluttershy, her initial anger having cooled as she snuggled up to Fluttershy, sighing softly. Looking at her, Fluttershy smiled and snuggled back, nuzzling her cheek.

“Awwwww!” Twilight cooed, finding the display so cute, “Well, I can say the same for you both. You’re so adorable together.”

“Thanks,” Fluttershy smiled, wrapping her arms around Rainbow’s torso.

Ascentia’s eyes fell to the still present tent in Rainbow’s shorts, “So, you just gonna leave your girlfriend hanging like that?”

“She’s not my girlfriend…” Fluttershy pouted, “But um… Well I guess we could just go into the other room…”

“Eh, why the stage fright?” Ascentia shrugged, “Just do it right here. Twilight already knows Rainbow’s packing anyway.”

Rainbow’s cheeks pinkened, “Hey, whoa. I know Flutters has to come out of her shell a lot, but there’s no way in hell I’ll ever make her do something like this.”

“Oh relax, Rainbow,” Ascentia smirked, “It’s just us here.”

Fluttershy squeaked a bit, “N-No thank you…”

“Come on, you two… You’re friends with benefits and we know what you do behind Big Mac’s back. You’ve got nothing to hide from us,” Twilight chuckled.

“Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!” Ascentia chanted, pumping her fist in the air, something that earned her a tap in the mouth from Twilight.

Blushing hard, Fluttershy let out a groan and got down onto the floor again, “Fine! Both of you QUIET DOWN!”

Both Twilight and Ascentia’s eyes widened, neither of them making a peep for a few seconds.

“...Okay, note to self… do not piss off Fluttershy…” Ascentia muttered.

“Thank you,” Fluttershy reached up, pulling Rainbow’s shorts down, “Let me finish you off, Dashie. I’m sorry to leave you hanging like that…” She reached over and gently stroked her shaft.

Twilight’s eyes widened further, “Oh my…”

“You’re thinking the same thing?” Ascentia said softly.

“If I didn’t prefer pussy, my mouth would be watering right now,” they both said in unison.

Fluttershy licked along the tip, managing to just about forget that they were being watched. She hummed gently, working on pleasuring her friend and finishing her off from before. Twilight blushed as she felt herself getting wet from the display as she listened to Rainbow’s moans. Ascentia had a delightful smirk on her face, making a wolf whistle.

All at once, Rainbow’s hands fisted into Fluttershy’s hair, holding her closer against her stiff hard-on. “F-Forget what I said earlier, Shy! Go all out!”

“Mm-mm!” Fluttershy was taken aback a bit, but obeyed as she proceeded to bob her head along the shaft, gripping the base tighter.

Twilight’s face was flushed brightly as she patted Ascentia’s rear, indicating her to get off her lap. When she did, Twilight undid her belt and slid her pants down her legs, along with her panties. Taking Ascentia by the hand, she pulled her down to her knees, grabbed her by the hair, and pushed her head between her legs, “Now.” She said simply, to which Ascentia busily got to work lapping at her dripping sex.

It was indeed a strange sight, to have both pairs giving or receiving vigorous oral sex. Yet the thrills of such exhibitionism while still lost within their worlds added to the atmosphere.

Fluttershy suckled, licked, even nibbled along Rainbow’s shaft with her mouth and pumped her with her hand. All while Rainbow’s cries of pleasure grew louder, along with her grip on her head tightening. Twilight, meanwhile, had one hand securely holding Ascentia by the hair while the other hand occasionally tapped her face, moaning softly as Ascentia’s tongue pushed into her.

“Oooooh yes… this is so much fun,” she cooed, “How is she, Rainbow?”

Managing to look up, Rainbow panted out, “Best. Ever.”

“Mmm…” Fluttershy hummed, appreciative of the response.

Twilight smiled in satisfaction as Ascentia’s tongue hit a sensitive spot, “Oooooooh fuck! Right there, pet…”

Letting out a strangled wail, Rainbow came hard in Fluttershy’s mouth, shuddering. She fell back on the couch, breathing heavily as she fell into a daze. Fluttershy swallowed however much she could, then pulled up her friend’s shorts. Climbing back onto the couch, she cuddled against Rainbow’s body, nuzzling her.

Twilight smiled at them as she pulled Ascentia’s face further into her snatch, “She just came in her mouth, pet. Does that make you all hot and bothered?”

Ascentia gave a muffled “Mmm-hmm.”

“Well, if you’re a good girl and finish me off, maybe I’ll fuck you senseless right in front of them,” Twilight cooed, a sultry smile on her face, “Would you like that?”

“Mmm-hmm.”

“Then make me cum, sweetie,” Twilight cooed, “Put that mouth to work other than making snide comments.”

“Mmph.”

“Yes, I know that I owe you fifty. They do cuddle afterward, good for you. Now keep going, we can talk about that later.”

Observing the very open display, Fluttershy squirmed a little bit, feeling a little tingly. “Oh my…”

Twilight leaned her head back, panting harshly as she turned her flushed face to Rainbow and Fluttershy, “Enjoying the show?”

“Gee, ya think?” Rainbow said dryly. “Two hot women going at it? Right in front of us?”

“I’m not gay, but… That’s still very… hot…” Fluttershy admitted.

Three pairs of eyes rolled at that statement.

Twilight’s panting and moaning reached a shrill pitch as she wrapped her bare legs around Ascentia’s head, squealing out as she shuddered and fell limp. Ascentia pulled her face away from her, wiping her mouth and licking up any excess of Twilight’s juices. Twilight pulled her up and hugged her, smiling to Rainbow and Fluttershy.

“What do you guys think?” she asked, “Should I rut this little bitch right here and now?”

Rainbow shrugged nonchalantly, “Like I’m gonna stop ya.”

“It’s up to you,” Fluttershy replied.

Ascentia grinned at Twilight, “They want you to, they just don’t wanna admit it.”

“Then I guess you know what that means, honey bunch,” Twilight winked, smirking suggestively.

Twilight pushed her back and Ascentia landed on her back on the coffee table. Pushing her forward so her head was hanging over the edge, she produced a strapon seemingly out of nowhere and clipped it to her pelvis as she yanked Ascentia’s pants down.

“Now sweetheart, try not to be too loud,” she said in a mocking tone, “I’d hate to have to tell Rainbow to… stifle you.”

Her tone implied that she wouldn’t hate to do that at all. Ascentia’s smirk implied the same.

“I don’t have ball gags, if that’s what you mean. But I got some bandanas, I guess,” Rainbow shrugged.

Twilight turned her head and cocked an eyebrow, “...Seriously?”

Catching on, Fluttershy’s hand covered Rainbow’s crotch. “Mine.”

Twilight blinked, then laughed, “Oh, is that so? For ‘just friends’, you sure are a little possessive.”

Fluttershy paused and her eyes shifted a bit, “I… I was being playful… ya know? Like y-you guys do?”

Twilight smirked as she pulled Ascentia’s pants off and pushed her legs open, lining the strapon up to her moist snatch, “Well, the offer still stands, her mouth is all empty and unused,” she said as she pushed deep into her, thrusting vigorously as she held Ascentia’s hips to the wood.

“Appreciate the offer, but I’ll pass. Besides, this is way more fun,” Rainbow chuckled, leaning on one hand while she spooned Fluttershy.

“Well, then enjoy the show, ladies,” Twilight winked wickedly.

Twilight pushed Ascentia up a little more as she grabbed her hips and pulled her back in time with her thrusts. Ascentia seemed to have no inhibitions as she just openly moaned and pulled her own hair as Twilight rutted her in front of their friends.

“That’s right, scream for me, bitch,” Twilight smiled, raking her nails over Ascentia’s thighs.

Squirming a little, Fluttershy began to feel a lot more turned on than she was comfortable admitting. She took a few breaths, managing to settle herself as she observed the passionate spectacle. Twilight patted Ascentia’s thigh, and the shrieking woman hooked her ankles around Twilight’s waist, giving the woman more leverage to pound into her. They could hear her back smacking against the wood, and it sounded like it would hurt a few hours from now.

“There we go, that’s a good girl,” Twilight cooed, switching from cruel and dominant, to soft and doting with every minute, “You’ve been so wound up today, haven’t you? Don’t worry, sweetheart. I’ve got you.”

“Gotta admit,” Rainbow whispered in Fluttershy’s ear, “That’s pretty sweet. Guess it’s ‘cause they don’t have much stuff on hand, but it’s still real nice.”

“True,” Fluttershy agreed.

Twilight shifted back and took Ascentia by the sides, hoisting her back so that she was standing while Ascentia was in her arms, her legs still hooked around her. The flushed redhead wrapped her arms around Twilight’s neck, hungrily kissing her as Twilight bounced her on her toy, her hands roaming over her rear.

Fluttershy squirmed again, squeezing her thighs together. Noticing this, Rainbow chuckled and lowered her hand down to fondle between her legs. Squeaking softly in response, Fluttershy trembled with pleasure, both from the sexual display and her friend’s touch.

“T-t-twilight,” Ascentia shivered, “I’m g-gonna c-c-cum!”

Twilight bit down onto her lip, pushing her tongue into her mouth as she rocked back on the balls of her feet, angling the toy against Ascentia’s most sensitive spots, listening to the women scream in her mouth. Just as Ascentia started to shake, Twilight threw her back onto the coffee table, her head smacking the wood with a resounding ‘crack’ and she fell to her knees and pushed her tongue into her folds just as she was sent over the edge, a torrent of juices getting into Twilight’s mouth as she licked her clean. Ascentia fell back and sighed as Twilight slowly and carefully licked around her womanhood, taking in all of her cum with a satisfied moan.

Silence befell the room for a few moments as the aftermath was upon them. As it settled, a little whistle sounded from Rainbow Dash, a giggle from Fluttershy.

“Pretty damn hot,” Rainbow chuckled.

“Mm-hmm,” was all Fluttershy could say.

“Hey, when I rut my wife, I rut her good,” Twilight smiled, sitting back as she watched Ascentia groan, rubbing her head, “Oh, did you lose consciousness?”

“Yeah,” she groaned, “Not so hard with the throw next time. Wood and Memory Foam aren’t the same thing.”

“Sorry,” Twilight winced, “Good though?”

“Mmmmm,” Ascentia smiled and fell back, hitting her head off the table again, “Ah! Goddammit!”

“Uh, you gals want to take it upstairs? I got some spare rooms,” Rainbow mentioned.

Looking to their friends, Twilight grinned, “How nice of you to offer, Rainbow. Although, are you sure you’re not just trying to get some privacy of your own, so you and Fluttershy can have more ‘we’re not in love’ sex and cuddles?”

“You just watched us screw like Asari rabbits and now you want us to take it upstairs?” Ascentia smirked, “What Twilight said.”

“Come on, we’re not…” Fluttershy pouted.

“Sweetie cakes… friends with benefits don’t cuddle so intimately unless they actually do have feelings like that. Come on, we saw the way you two were cuddling after you went to town on Rainbow’s situation. As gentle and sweet as you are, Fluttershy, you don’t cuddle with just anyone. And you, Dash, come on. I saw the way you were looking at her. I may have had Ascentia’s amazing mouth working on me, but I do have eyes.”

Both women on the couch blushed, looking away from them.

Grinning, Twilight giggled as she got up, “But the offer’s nice, though. A comfy bed would be great to finish up some… things we neglected to get to today.”

“Oh? Like what?” Fluttershy asked innocently.

Twilight smirked, “Oh, just some… personal things.” She took Ascentia by the collar and pulled her upstairs.

A few moments of silence followed, despite the muffled sounds from the above floor.

“Gosh, that was… definitely something,” Fluttershy mused.

“I gotta admit… I was tempted to take Twilight up on her offer,” Rainbow said as she pulled Fluttershy closer to her.

Fluttershy squirmed, “I can understand… Um… funny though… I… When they offered and I thought you’d do it, I…. for some reason, I felt… I don’t know… uneasy.”

“Really? Why?” Rainbow asked.

“I don’t know… Something about the idea of you letting another woman’s mouth on you makes me… uncomfortable,” Fluttershy frowned with confusion. “I-I said I was playing, but when… I said it was mine… I think… I meant it. Oh, goodness… listen to me. I’m being possessive? I have no right to be… it’s yours, you can do what you want with it…”

“Well Shy, we’re not in an exclusive relationship,” Rainbow laughed, “In all honesty, I could have just agreed to it. And are you really about to start going down that road? You’re not exactly little miss faithful yourself, ya know.”

“I know, I know… That’s why I’m so confused,” Fluttershy looked away in embarrassment, “But if you want to take them up on it… You can, I won’t hold you back. So really, I have no reason to be… possessive like that. I’m sorry… this sounds really sily, doesn’t it? We’re not in a relationship, I’m seeing you in a sneaky way… What right do I have to be possessive? It shouldn’t matter.”

Rainbow hugged her, “Don’t worry about it, Shy. No harm done.”

Nuzzling into her neck, Fluttershy continued to wonder just why she felt this way. It seemed like the answer was obvious, but it wasn’t. It only confused her further.

“...What are you going to do now?” She asked softly.

“What do you mean? They already went upstairs,” Rainbow chuckled.

Fluttershy giggled, “Come on, I’m serious.”

“What, you expect me to just walk in on them doing Celestia knows what and ask if the offer’s still on the table?” Rainbow asked, “Knowing them, that room might be covered in blood at this point.”

“I don’t want to hold you back anymore…”

“Are you not listening? There might be blood!” Rainbow laughed, “She might be feeding on her as we speak!”

Fluttershy poked her nose, smiling, “I heard you the first time. But I mean that too, though. If you really do want to be.. involved with other women, friends or not, I’ll understand. I… Well, I don’t see myself sharing this with anyone else but you, I… I won’t hold you back. You don’t need my blessing. I don’t own you nor can I tell you want to do. I’m just.. sorry if it didn’t seem like that before.”

“Well fine, if you’re so insistent,” Rainbow smirked, “Hey Twilight!”

The door upstairs opened, “Yeah?”

“Is the offer to join you two still open?” Rainbow called out.

“Of course, this little slut needs something to quiet her down,” Twilight called back.

“Is there any blood anywhere?” Rainbow asked.

“Only from where she hit her head,” Twilight called back.

Rainbow shrugged and hopped up, striding up the stairs and ducking into the guestroom.

Despite her resolve, Fluttershy felt yet another tinge of what she could only describe as jealousy. Shaking her head, she went to the kitchen to busy herself and get a drink. Anything to just keep her mind off the silly nagging notions in her mind.

‘It’s ridiculous. Why am I jealous? I know I may be the only one she ever told or shared this with, but that doesn’t give me any kind of exclusive right to her body. What’s wrong with me? What right do I have to be jealous and hold her back from others? No, no… Just wait down here until she’s done. She wanted to in the first place, anyway. She wants to do this and like any good friend, you let her do what she wants to do. ….So then why does it hurt so much?’

Fixing some tea, she sat down at the kitchen table, sipping it listlessly. Already the thoughts of what was going on didn’t even come close to exciting her. All she felt was empty and sick to her stomach. The door upstairs opened again, and Twilight’s voice rang through the house.

“Hey Fluttershy,” she sang, “Wanna make it an orgy?”

Fluttershy sighed, sipping her tea, “No thank you. I’m fine.”

“Are you suuuuuuuure?” she sang again, “I always did think you were sexy.”

“I’m sure, now stop asking!” Fluttershy snapped. She sipped her tea again, looking down into the dark liquid within the cup. Her mind was yet again abuzz with questions, doubts and nagging all over.

Twilight rolled her eyes, whispering something that sounded like ‘Self-destructive little...’ and vanished back into the room.

For some time, Fluttershy sat, drinking her tea some more, until it was gone. Looking at the time, she saw that it had been nearly a half an hour. For a little while longer, she sat, waiting, waiting and waiting.

Nearly an hour went by.

Crestfallen, Fluttershy stood up, wrote a quick note that she taped to the fridge, and took her coat. She slipped out the back door quietly, unable to take that any longer.

‘She’s having the time of her life… no wonder it’s taking so long… Good for her… So why is this bothering me?! Why...’ Fluttershy thought to herself as she trudged along the ankle deep snow of the ground.

Her thoughts were interrupted when she hit something big and solid. Falling back into a snowbank, she looked up to see Big Macintosh standing over her.

“Shy? What are you doin’ all the way out here this time a’night?” he asked, reaching out to help her up.

Managing a small smile, Fluttershy sighed as she let him help her to her feet, “Nothing. I was just taking a walk.”

“It’s minus twenty five out,” he said, looking concerned, “Is something wrong?”

“No, no. Nothing’s wrong at all,” Fluttershy replied. Being the kind of woman who wore her heart on her sleeve, it was no wonder he didn’t seem convinced.

“Alright, if you say so,” he said, though not believing her, “You do look cold though. You want some coffee?”

“I’m all right, I had some tea a while ago,” Fluttershy responded, shaking her head.

“Can ah at least give you a lift home?” Big Mac asked with a soft chuckle.

Nodding, Fluttershy squeezed his hand, “Yes, please. That’d be nice.”

He indicated his car, parked a way down the road, “After you, ma’am.”

Giving half a smile, Fluttershy nodded once more and went along toward the truck. At least now she could head home and try to think this through, even relax a little.

‘Now she can have fun without me hovering like that… She’ll probably feel relieved, anyway...’ She thought.

Waving to Big Mac through the window, Fluttershy went into the cottage and situated herself comfortably. While glad to be within her own environment, the nagging thoughts didn’t stop.

‘Never mind. By tomorrow, I’ll have forgotten all about this silly jealousy and unease. It won’t even matter.’

Fixing some more tea, she sat peaceably and drank from the mug, humming to herself. However long it had been since leaving, she was uncertain, but decided not to think of it.

‘Am I going to want to hear about what they got up to next time I see her?’ she thought as she drank her tea, ‘Well… I’ll cross that road when I come to it.’

Noticing movement at the corner of her eye, Fluttershy turned and could see the disapproving stare of her pet bunny, Angel. He crossed his little arms, tapping his foot, though not in an impatient “I’m waiting for something” manner.

“Nice to see you too, Angel Bunny,” she said with mild irony.

Angel scowled, hopping up onto her lap and keeping the same pose and expression.

“..What?” Fluttershy placed her mug onto the table, looking down at him. “Is there something you’d like, Angel? Are you hungry?”

Angel scowled and pointed to the photos on the end table. One of Dash, the other of Big Mac, and glared at her again.

Sighing, Fluttershy shook her head, “Angel… There’s nothing wrong with all of that.”

Angel facepalmed and pointed again, this time smacking Fluttershy’s belt.

“And now there’s something wrong with my belt?” Fluttershy asked, getting a little confused now.

Angel smacked himself in the face, and pointed to a globe, running his paw over a blue line in Egypt indicating the Nile.

“...The Nile river? Yes, I see it. What about the Nile? Why are you-....oh, you mean denial…” Fluttershy sighed, shaking her head, “ What could I possibly be in denial about?”

Angel jumped over and kicked Rainbow’s photo.

“Angel, now don’t do that! The frame is delicate. If you’re referring to her, then.. what? Oh, not you, too.” Fluttershy groaned, rubbing the bridge of her nose. “I am not in denial about anything with her. Not at all.”

Angel hopped down onto her lap and took a whiff of her breath. Reeling back and covering his nose, he gave her a “Bitch, you serious?” stare.

“Even if, hypothetically, I did have feelings for her, she wouldn’t feel the same way. Come on, right now, she’s at her house having a threesome with our friends Twilight and Ascentia. They were at it for nearly an hour before I left. And I don’t care. I’m perfectly fine with that,” Fluttershy sipped her tea again, looking every bit as unconvincing as ever.

Angel looked flat for a moment, then held up a drawing of himself hitting his face with his palm.

“Probably doesn’t even know I left… Probably doesn’t even care…” Fluttershy muttered to herself, an edge to her tone. “They’re probably just loving her penis… loving what it can do and how it works so well for her… She’s probably having a ball with them… more than me… more than meek little Fluttershy… I SAW IT FIRST!!!” She all but yelled, standing up from her seat.

Realizing what she’d done, she sank down and covered her face in her hands.

“What is wrong with me… Why am I jealous… They’re married, they’re not about to make her a full time partner… And she can still be with me and other women… But why, why is it bothering me?! It makes no sense!” She moaned.

Angel held up another drawing, this time of a big, pulsating, veiny heart.

Looking it over, Fluttershy exhaled, “I’m not in love with her… I’m just… okay, maybe I am a little jealous. Maybe I don’t feel so willing to share this… special bond I have with her… Oh, but that’s a terrible feeling! I can’t just do that to her just because I don’t want her doing that with others..”

This time Angel held up a piece of paper with writing on it. In sloppy Bunny-scrawl, it read ‘Drop the pretentious After School Special act and just admit you don’t wanna share. Nobody’s going to strike you down for not fully submitting to another’s personal freedom and pretending you’re alright with it.

P.S. We’re out of carrots.’

“Oh good gracious… fine! Fine, I don’t want to share,” Fluttershy admitted with a heavy sigh. She got up once more, going over to the phone and dialing Rainbow’s number, “I’ll just tell her how I feel. If she doesn’t want to take it, fine… I can at least tell her the truth.”

“Hello hello hello?” came Rainbow’s voice over the phone.

“Rainbow, it’s me… Do you have a second?”

“Uh… depends, what do you need?” Rainbow asked.

“...Are the three of you still going at it?” Fluttershy asked, dreading the answer.

“Sort of. They are, I got dehydrated and needed water,” Rainbow said, a sound of gulping coming from the phone, “Hey, are you still downstairs or did you go home?”

Fluttershy exhaled, shaking her head, “I left a while ago. I waited for you nearly an hour and decided to just leave you to it. That’s actually why I’m calling.”

“Alright, what do you want?” Rainbow asked, sighing a little at Fluttershy’s habit of beating around the bush.

“....I don’t want to share you,” Fluttershy stated before her mind was ready. “Yes, you heard me, I don’t want to share you. I’m sure you probably have a million things you want to say against that, but listen to me, please. It’s nothing against them or anyone. I just…. I don’t want to share you, okay? I can’t explain why, I just don’t like it. But if you would rather not live with that, we don’t have to see each other like that anymore. I’ll understand… and I won’t hold you back. I just wanted you to know how I felt about it.”

“...Do you mind if I finish tonight?” Rainbow asked, “And then just not do this again?”

Fluttershy frowned with mild confusion, “No, no I don’t mind. But… that’s it? I just kind of said you.. that I…” Her voice trailed off, unsure how to even finish her sentence.

“Hold that thought, Shy,” Rainbow’s voice trailed away from the phone, “Guys, I can finish up tonight, but after tonight we can’t meet up like this anymore.”

“Aw… why?” came Twilight’s voice.

“I just got a girlfriend,” came Rainbow’s voice as it came back, “Sorry, I’m back. So what were you about to say?”

“Nothing, I just…. I didn’t think you’d….” Fluttershy was feeling stunned, uncertain how this was even going to make her feel at all. “Rainbow really, you don’t have to stop for my sake, I just… Why?”

“Shy, maybe this is something you don’t quite understand since you don’t have a dick, and therefore don’t have the same sex drive that I do,” Rainbow explained, “But it’s sort of like it is with guys. When the woman who willingly has sex with you tells you to stop doing something, you either listen or go back to magazines and hand lotion.”

“....I see…” Fluttershy murmured, having no real argument against that. “Well, all right then… I’ll let you go, I just wanted to get that off my chest. Um, have a good evening, then…” She fidgeted slightly, unsure what to think still.

Meanwhile on the other side of town, Rainbow had a brilliant grin on her face.

“Well?” Ascentia asked as Twilight buried her strapon in her rear.

“Hehehehehe! She loves me!” Rainbow said giddily, “She wouldn’t say it outright, but she loves me!”

“Told you it would work,” Twilight grinned, “Now get around here. The pet’s throat needs a good hard fucking.”

And back over at Fluttershy’s cottage…

Although they’d hung up, Fluttershy was still staring at the phone in her hand. At least until Angel tapped her leg, reminding her of reality. Shaking her head, she hung up the phone as well and sat down on the couch again.

“She just… agreed to it… I… I would have thought she’d want more freedom and would say she didn’t want an exclusive sort of...thing. Well, okay, she did say her reasoning, but even that just… Okay, but what about them? Or any other woman? Her options would be-no… No, I should think about that for a second. It was incredibly hard for her to even tell me about it, what makes me think she’d have an easy time with other women? No wonder she only has the option of masturbation… Poor thing… Still, she was willing to listen to me…”

Fluttershy felt herself smile, her heart swelling a bit, “Well, all right then… I don’t know why she had to say girlfriend, but oh well… like it matters… I’m just happy she still wants to see me…” She giggled a bit, a soft blush dusting her cheeks. Angel happily patted her foot and hopped into her lap, smiling and giving a ‘See? I told you!’ look.

Unable to help herself, Fluttershy giggled as she picked him up and nuzzled him against her cheek, “Oh, Angel Bunny… what would I do without you?”

He dragged his finger over his neck.

“Very funny. But I’ll be sure to give you your favourite salad tonight.”

Angel hugged around her neck, kissing her as he snuggled his ‘Mama.’

Scratching behind his ears, Fluttershy snuggled her pet, a peace of mind washing over her. At least now things were looking up. Next Chapter: Count of Monte Christo Style Vengance Estimated time remaining: 9 Hours, 45 Minutes