CB- Ch.5.5- End of Act One

 Close Bonds: Chapter 5.5

 

 You feel a tongue slide across your cheek. You know it's a tongue, because it's warm, wet, and brings with it the smell of Rainbow breath in the morning.

 

 "Ungh, stop licking me," you groan, turning onto your stomach. You feel a weight next to you lift off the bed, partially but not completely. Two hooves press down on the other side of you, and you realize she's standing over you.

 

 She presses her body against your bare back, starting with her hips, then going upwards until her chest is between your shoulder blades. She then takes her forelegs, and wraps them around your biceps.

 

 The warmth of her body is so soothing. You feel it lulling you to sleep, until-

 

 Lick. Lick.

 

 "Fuck, Rainbow. You're not gonna let me sleep, are you?"

 

 She only giggles in response, hopping off your back and crawling up beside you. She snuggles into you, pushing on your face until you look up. Once you do, you're met with two violet eyes and a wide smile.

 

 "Mornin', sunshine," she says playfully, poking fun at your grumpy mood.

 

 Her smile is contagious, although you do your best to keep up your sluggish demeanor. "You seem awful chipper. What, did your cycle end or something?"

 

 "Yeah, actually." She leans in for a kiss. After an intimate tongue dancing, she pulls back. "But, I wouldn't say I'm not still having... urges."

 

 You glance at the analog clock near her mirror. It's seven-ish, as far as you can tell through your blurry vision.

 

 The hell is Rainbow doing up at seven?

 

 "Okay, um, gimme another... half hour or so. Then I'll let you join me in the shower."

 

 She cocks her head. "Aren't you supposed to be getting up for work anyways?"

 

 You shake your head. "Nope. Took the day off. Don't ask why, just accept that I did."

 

 She shrugs, then gives you a grin. "Alright. I'll leave you alone for now." She rolls onto her back a foot away, giving you your space. You sigh, and dig your face into the pillow.

 

 …

 

 "Ivan?"

 

 You groan internally. "Yeah, Dash?"

 

 "Just wondering, not that I'm unhappy about it or anything, but why did you do it? I thought you said you wanted to wait."

 

 You turn on your side to face her. It takes you a moment to recall; why did you do it?

 

 It comes back to you. "Well, I just... I couldn't stand to see you like that. You seemed like you were in pain. And after what Fluttershy said-"

 

 "Wait," she interrupts. "You told Fluttershy?"

 

 Caught, motherfucker.

 

 "Uh, yeah..." you scratch the back of your head. "I suppose it just kinda came out..."

 

 "You're a terrible liar, Ivan." She shakes her head. "But I think we can trust Fluttershy. Just don't let it 'kinda come out' to anyone else."

 

 Damn, she let you off easy. "Got it."

 

 "So, you were saying?"

 

 You think for a moment. "Oh, yeah. Well, after what Fluttershy said, I guess I understood, as much as a male can understand at least, what you were going through. I may have gotten fed up at some points, but believe it or not, I really felt sorry for you. I saw you crying last night, and knew I couldn't wait any longer. Besides," you gesture towards the window, "it was a nice night. Quite romantic, really."

 

 She looks over you for a moment, contemplating what you said. She keeps a blank expression, hindering your reading of her thoughts. Then, a wide grin encompasses her face.

 

 "That's real sweet, Ivan." She kisses you on the cheek, then goes back to her side of the bed.

 

 You smile to yourself, turning back into your pillow. The feeling of her lips on your cheek hasn't faded.

 

 You close your eyes, attempting to slip off again...

 

 …

 

 "Fuck. I can't even fall asleep now."

 

 You hear a muffled giggle. "Sorry."

 

 You sit up. "You're not sorry at all..."

 

 "Nope." She smiles knowingly. "Shower?"

 

 "Guh, might as well," you roll your eyes. Your bones groan in protest as you step off the bed, the effects of a busy night not lost on you.

 

 A hoof slaps your naked ass. Turning around, Rainbow stands on the bed, smiling impishly.

 

 Your look is just as devilish. "Now, Dash, let's remember that the neighbors won't be able to tell one scream from another."

 

 She jumps to the ground. The two of you walk off towards the shower, intent on starting the day out right.

 

 

Author's Note:

 

I'll bet you didn't know.

 

Ivan was naked this whole chapter.