Chapter 17

After that last night incident, I woke up in the morning feeling nothing but guilt and anxiety. And those emotions were hitting me strong. I stare at the ceiling, and take in a deep breath. "I need to tell Hedgewig. This can't go unheard of. My first relationship, and all this happens… I'm a wreck." I sigh and sit up in the couch. I head up into my room, and look at the doorknob. I can see a slight tremble in my hand as I reach for it. I have a right to be scared, with all this, I could have just ended my relationship. I swallow my fears and anxieties, and opened the door. "Hedgewig, are you awake…?"

"Oh, Ethan! There you are!" She was putting on that white T-shirt we wore on our walk to Verdant Cavern. She got up, gave me a tight hug, and a smooch on the cheek. I tried to look as happy as I can be, but I couldn't. I didn't even know I could feel this awful. "Hedgewig, I have to tell you the truth."

"What, are you a cop?" She chuckles and smiles at me, rustling her hand through my hair.

"No, not that. I haven't been completely honest with you." I begin stuttering, and sit down on my bed. She gives me a concerned look and comes right to me, with her feathers caressing my back. "What do you mean…?"

"Hedgewig, I… I have to admit that… Before all this, Raichu gave me a blowjob… Salazzle made me have sex with her, and Skylar also sucked me off… And I couldn't feel more ashamed about it…" I look up at her, with nothing but sadness and desperation in my eyes. Her worried expression turned into something I couldn't even recognize. It looked like a mile-long stare, but I could tell it had bits of furious passion and betrayel. I guess I was right. I ruined this for us.

Silence rang through the room as I slowly began breaking down, tearing up while Hedgewig stood at my side. This has officially become one of the worst days of my life. "Ethan, I… You know, I kind of knew this would happen." I look up at her, and wipe away my tears.

"W-what…?"

"Well, everyone is anthropomorphic, right? Everyone wants to have something romantic with you." So it is true, romance and love is what triggers the transformation… "So… If you must, you can satisfy the urges of the others. But you have to come to me first, considering you're my boyfriend and all." She lets out a soft chuckle, and slowly brings my face up to hers. "Okay?" I nod, and she wipes away any excess tears. "Y-yeah, Hedgewig…"

"Oh, and I forgive you. No hard feelings, my love." I let my arms envelope hee body, and she smiles. "Thank you, Hedgewig… I love you…"

"I love you too, Ethan. And I won't ever stop." A shaky chuckle comes out of my mouth as I breathe in. My insecurities and anxieties have been put to rest.

"So, busy day today, right, Ethan?"

"I guess so. Do I need permission to go out and hug the rest?" She laughs and shakes her head.

"You're adorable, Ethan. Of course not, go on, tell them you love 'em too." I nod and get up, giving her a kiss on her forehead while I head out of the room. Now I've felt true relief. Guess I really exaggerated some things about this. Now, where is Raichu… "Downstairs, dude!" Of course. I make my way to the couch, and look around. She sits down by me, and smiles. "So, how'd i-"

Before another word escapes her mouth, I give her a loving embrace. Raichu gives me a nervous chuckle and a pat on the back. "Erm, dude? You good?"

"Yeah, just wanted to say thank you. For the confidence booster, for other things and… Foe being along on the ride. I couldn't ask for a better Raichu." She went as silent as a mouse. Then her grip tightens on me as she rests her chin on my shoulder. "Wow, Ethan… That was new, but thanks, I needed that." I pull back and nod.

"Now, have you seen Swampert?"

"Taking a two hour shower, as always." I stifle a chuckle, and nod, heading back to the upstairs bathroom. I knock on the door. "Who's knocking during my shower? You all know I'm very sensitive during showers!"

"It's Ethan! Can I come in?"

"Oh, sure, buddy!" And with that, I enter the bathroom. I see her naked silhouette through the shower curtain, which surprisingly enough, doesn't faze me. I sit on the toilet, and sigh. "Hey, Swampert, how fast can you dry off?"

"Relatively quick. I am part ground type after all."

"Then lemme give you a hug. You deserve a bit more recognition today." A moment of quiet brushes past as the water stops hitting the bath. She comes out of the shower, and tilts her head. And she was right, she's already dry. "What's gotten into you this morning?" I go in for another tender hug, and smile.

"Nothing. Just know that I think you're an incredible Swampert, who deserves more than what you think you do." She chuckles gently, and gives me an equally loving embrace.

The day went on as I thought it would. Everyone became much happier after I showed how much I cared for them. Even Luna smiled when I gave her her share of good feelings. Surprising as it was, she still is going through her small depression over leaving her first trainer, but I digress. Later, I lie in bed while Hedgewig keeps trying on clothes beside me. "Hey, what looks good on me?"

"Nothing, no clothes." I say without hesitation.

"Oh, har har, perv."

"Hey, we're lovers, I can say that!" She chuckles and puts on a purple T-shirt.

"Fair, fair." Then, a nice blue and black plaid flannel.

"Wow, those colors really compliment you, honey."

"You think so?" I nod, get up, and start brushing off her flannel.

"Yup. You just have to know how to present yourself in this kind of style. Like this…" I fix up her collar, pat away any excess lint, straighten her flannel and the shirt. I nod, and give her a thumbs up. "Just like that!" She gives me an adorable giggle, and sits down on the bed. "But you know, jeans would pair great, not green panties."

"Oh, hush, and sit. I wanna talk about something."

"Oh? And what might that be?" Now she has my attention. I plop myself right next to her, while she smirks at me. Well, that's a look I'd never think I would get from her. "Tell me, what are your fetishes, hm?" Now that came out of left field…

"M-my fetishes? U-um…" Great, I'm beginning to feel nervous again. My cheeks turn a bit red while I scratch the back of my head.

"Well, uh… I like blowjobs and… Uh, big butts, and…"

"Oh, Ethan, come on. The weird stuff" I sigh loudly.

"O-okay, okay. I'm into a little bit of bondage, and… I do like smacking some ass, or hot-dogging… Fuck, what else… Oh, when someone licks or sucks on balls during a blowjob, that's something I like a lot." All Hedgewig does is nod while she has a big and devious grin on her face. "I also like… Hm… Leashes. Anal." And then I shut myself up.

"A-and I think that's it!"

"You sir, are one kinky-"

"And tit-fucking." Out of all the things I've said just subconsciously, that had to be the last. Hedgewig laughs it off, and gives me a satisfied look.

"Good to know, dear."

"Well, what about you?"

"Pretty much all the stuff you like." Now that's a real surprise.

"With all the porn you watched after you turned 15, I guess I watched it with you. In a sense, hehe…"

"And you call me the kinky one.

"Oh, hush. Now, when will be the day where we act out our fantasies?" She said, biting the bottom part of her beak.

"Tomorrow." Then her smile disappears.

"Aw, what…?"

"Today has been an emotional day, my love. Right now, all I want to do is cuddle, and just experience your warmth and love." And her smile returns. Damm, aren't I just a love boat? She nods and takes off the flannel, while lying back down. She opens her wings to me, and gestures for me to lie right next to her. I do so, and there she goes, enveloping me in her wings. And thus, I felt my true happiness spring forth again. I'm glad I took this route rather than the sexy route… Even though I'll eventually get to it soon. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. We share one goodnight kiss, and begin drifting off into a deep sleep, while I stay curled up in her loving wings.