Rocky Road

[Gentian]

I didn't see this coming, to be honest. At least, not before I met her.

I had talked to Maud a while ago about the possibility of another woman, that I barely knew how my own romantic feelings for her worked and there was a potential for another to be brought into my heart. She was hard to read about the subject, of course. I had the feeling that she might not like it. Made sense, she had a fairly traditional upbringing, that she was with anyone at all that wasn't a pony is a miracle for me.

But after meeting that mare in the town center, getting to know her, becoming friends, and starting to feel something more...
If I wanted this to work, I had to make sure all parties were compliant. I hoped everything would work out, I loved Maud very dearly. Even if it didn't, I would still have her.

The doorbell rang. I stroked Maud's mane. "I think that's her."

Maud replied by sipping her cocoa.

Welp, can't put this off. I have a pony waiting for me. So, I went to the front door and opened it.
On the other side was a new flame. She was a bit taller than Maud, a dark purple color with a lighter, sort of berry-purple mane that was done like a mohawk. She wore a black one-piece, likely similar to what she would wear under her armor. Over one of her sea-green eyes was a scar, and on her forehead a broken horn.

"Tempest, come on in." I said. After closing the door after her, I gave her a quick hug.
"Let's get this over with." She said quietly. Seems she wasn't looking forward to this either.
"I'm sure she'll like you. I told her a bit about you already." I said. She gave me a worried glance. "Nothing about your... Past. Just what you're like now." I whispered. She looked relieved. I could understand that, I imagine that could wait until she and Maud got along a little better.
Speaking of which, we finally entered the living room. We sat on the couch, myself sitting between Maud and Tempest.

"Maud, this is Tempest Shadow. Tempest, Maud Pie."
"Hi." Maud said.
"H-hi." Tempest said.
An awkward silence followed. "So, Maud, did you know Tempest works for the Equestrian Military?"
"What do you do?" Maud asked.
"For now, I work as a bodyguard whenever one of their Princesses visits this world." Tempest explained. "What about you?"
"I study rocks." Maud said.
More silence. It would seem that the ice was simply too thick to properly break.

To hell with it. I reached around and began stroking both of their manes. I felt both of them get tense for a moment, then relax. Of course I threw in a few ear scratches as well. Maud began to rest against my side while Tempest leaned her head down on my lap, her ears flicking. A low moan let me know she was enjoying this.
I smiled, put my right arm around Maud, then brought her in for a kiss. I could smell her earthy tones as I continued to gently stroke her mane.
The kiss did not last long, as I suspected that it might feel awkward for the other pony in the room. One look at Tempest's face told me I was right.
"Don't worry, Fizzyfizz, I won't leave you out."
The mentioning of my nickname for her made her blush a bright crimson, but nevertheless she brought her head up so I could bring her in for a kiss as well. She was a bit more of an active kisser than Maud, that much was clear.
Tastes like electric berry. Her horn was probably sparking a little.
Parting the kiss, I looked into her eyes and gave her a nuzzle. I put an arm around her as well, and brought them both in for a hug. They felt a lot less tense than before, and both put their hooves around me.

Perhaps this could work out after all.

Awwww, very cute! So, yall are a herd now?

[Pacifist]

Awwww, very cute! So, yall are a herd now?

Basically. Tempest is pretty new to this, so we're starting a bit slow, but she has a place with us, and in our hearts.

[whobawhats]

I agree, very good writing. I wish you 3 my best.

[Pacifist]

I don't remember most of the dream that caused me to wake, all of the words have faded away. But the image... The image left a nasty wound. It was a meadow, completely flat, a blue sky with no sun or clouds. Just looking at it gave me vertigo.

To my left, there was Maud. She was calling to me. But she looked... Disappointed? Why? What have I done?

I turn to my left. Tempest. She looked sad, looking at me pleadingly. It was a look that made my soul hurt.

A crack in the ground appeared underneath my feet.

No, don't make me choose, I love you both! Please, don't do this to me...!

The crack widened, and I fell.

And here I was, sitting up, trying to calm down. I looked to my left. There was Maud, sleeping peacefully. I assumed, it was often hard to tell.

To my right-

Tempest Shadow looked up at me, worried.

"Just a bad dream." I said. "Nothing to worry about."

"You don't have bad dreams."

Okay, so Maud was awake.

"What happened?" Tempest asked.

I sighed. "I don't want to... I love you both, please don't make me choose between you..." I rubbed my forehead.

"John." Maud said. I turned my focus to her immediately. "I love you. I know you love me. I know you love Tempest, and that she makes you happy like I do makes me happy."

"Love is..." Tempest started. "Love is not limited. I admit, at times I feel a little jealous that you and Maud know each other so intimately, and at times I do feel like I'm intruding, but that's not your fault. Both you and Maud have done everything you can to make me feel welcome. You make me feel whole like nothing else can, and Maud is becoming a close friend and confidant."

"Tempest is new for you. She is exciting. I am familiar. Sometimes I feel left behind. But, you always come back to me, without abandoning her." Maud said.

I smiled. "Thank you, thank you both. I love you both and will do what I can to make you both feel included. C'mon, snuggs!"

With that, I was hugged by my two pony lovers, Maud to my left and Tempest to my right. Man, I felt like one of the luckiest guys in the world!

[Kaltes-Herzeleid]

"Love is..." Tempest started. "Love is not limited.

I think that's important to remember. Some months ago I felt I had a slightly similar issue to this, not exactly the same, but I can relate to the idea of having another companion joining you and the worries of how it'll impact things. Just remember they both love you (but I don't think that'll be a problem for you).

Thanks for sharing.

[Gentian]

I don't remember most of the dream that caused me to wake, all of the words have faded away. But the image... The image left a nasty wound. It was a meadow, completely flat, a blue sky with no sun or clouds. Just looking at it gave me vertigo.

To my left, there was Maud. She was calling to me. But she looked... Disappointed? Why? What have I done?

I turn to my left. Tempest. She looked sad, looking at me pleadingly. It was a look that made my soul hurt.

A crack in the ground appeared underneath my feet.

No, don't make me choose, I love you both! Please, don't do this to me...!

The crack widened, and I fell.

And here I was, sitting up, trying to calm down. I looked to my left. There was Maud, sleeping peacefully. I assumed, it was often hard to tell.

To my right-

Tempest Shadow looked up at me, worried.

"Just a bad dream." I said. "Nothing to worry about."

"You don't have bad dreams."

Okay, so Maud was awake.

"What happened?" Tempest asked.

I sighed. "I don't want to... I love you both, please don't make me choose between you..." I rubbed my forehead.

"John." Maud said. I turned my focus to her immediately. "I love you. I know you love me. I know you love Tempest, and that she makes you happy like I do makes me happy."

"Love is..." Tempest started. "Love is not limited. I admit, at times I feel a little jealous that you and Maud know each other so intimately, and at times I do feel like I'm intruding, but that's not your fault. Both you and Maud have done everything you can to make me feel welcome. You make me feel whole like nothing else can, and Maud is becoming a close friend and confidant."

"Tempest is new for you. She is exciting. I am familiar. Sometimes I feel left behind. But, you always come back to me, without abandoning her." Maud said.

I smiled. "Thank you, thank you both. I love you both and will do what I can to make you both feel included. C'mon, snuggs!"

With that, I was hugged by my two pony lovers, Maud to my left and Tempest to my right. Man, I felt like one of the luckiest guys in the world!

Dude, this is beautiful! It really captures the feelings you have for them, and the trepidation and worry you feel because you love them both. Fortunately, it also includes a resolution that makes it clear everything is going to be just fine! This is exactly the kind of thing WC is for, thanks for sharing it!

[whobawhats]

I don't remember most of the dream that caused me to wake, all of the words have faded away. But the image... The image left a nasty wound. It was a meadow, completely flat, a blue sky with no sun or clouds. Just looking at it gave me vertigo.

To my left, there was Maud. She was calling to me. But she looked... Disappointed? Why? What have I done?

I turn to my left. Tempest. She looked sad, looking at me pleadingly. It was a look that made my soul hurt.

A crack in the ground appeared underneath my feet.

No, don't make me choose, I love you both! Please, don't do this to me...!

The crack widened, and I fell.

And here I was, sitting up, trying to calm down. I looked to my left. There was Maud, sleeping peacefully. I assumed, it was often hard to tell.

To my right-

Tempest Shadow looked up at me, worried.

"Just a bad dream." I said. "Nothing to worry about."

"You don't have bad dreams."

Okay, so Maud was awake.

"What happened?" Tempest asked.

I sighed. "I don't want to... I love you both, please don't make me choose between you..." I rubbed my forehead.

"John." Maud said. I turned my focus to her immediately. "I love you. I know you love me. I know you love Tempest, and that she makes you happy like I do makes me happy."

"Love is..." Tempest started. "Love is not limited. I admit, at times I feel a little jealous that you and Maud know each other so intimately, and at times I do feel like I'm intruding, but that's not your fault. Both you and Maud have done everything you can to make me feel welcome. You make me feel whole like nothing else can, and Maud is becoming a close friend and confidant."

"Tempest is new for you. She is exciting. I am familiar. Sometimes I feel left behind. But, you always come back to me, without abandoning her." Maud said.

I smiled. "Thank you, thank you both. I love you both and will do what I can to make you both feel included. C'mon, snuggs!"

With that, I was hugged by my two pony lovers, Maud to my left and Tempest to my right. Man, I felt like one of the luckiest guys in the world!

Thank you for sharing your experience. This really is great to read and I'm glad that despite some fears you all are still getting by quite well. Again, I wish you three the best of luck

[Pacifist]

Thanks to you all. Things are going quite nicely. I love both of these horses. :3

[Pacifist]

It did seem to be raining quite a bit more recently. Really heavily, actually. I was resting on my couch, Maud reading something on her tablet (I am still unsure as to how she used it with hooves, I asked her once and she replied that she 'touches the screen' so I'm going to assume magic) and as for myself I was playing on my nifty Switch with my feet on the coffee table. A bottle of Salted Caramel Pepsi (it's no Crystal Pepsi, but it's okay) sat by my feet. I looked at the clock. It was almost 6. I looked at Maud. She looked at me.

"She will be home soon." Maud assured me.
"Yeah, but she's punctual. She hasn't been this late before." I replied.

As if in response, there was a knock at the door. The distinctive sound of hoof on wood, and the sturdiness of the knocks, that told me exactly who it was. I tossed my Switch to the couch and immediately rushed to the door. I paused for a moment to allow Maud to catch up, then unlocked and opened the door.

I blinked. "Oh."

Tempest was indeed on the other side. However, her mane was a bit frazzled, and she had a black eye. "Hi."

I immediately went to her and put an arm around her gently. She walked with me, her fur damp from the rain.

"Work was tough." Tempest said. "Somepony decided to wreak havoc. I was able to take him down long enough for my fellow guards to fully incapacitate him. Help me get this off."

I helped her to the couch and helped remove her black undershirt. On her chest and over to her right shoulder was a massive bruise.

"Tempest..."

"It's okay." She said, as she looked away. I gently put my hand to her cheek, and she looked at me. I put my lips to hers and ran my hand over her ear. She climbed over me as we continued to kiss, and I wrapped my arms around her.

I find whenever she has a rough day, a little bit of love can go a long way. I know she'd do the same for me.

[Kaltes-Herzeleid]

Another beautiful, touching story. I always enjoy reading them.