Her Comfort Zone
Final word count : 3543.
This is also a story I never uploaded here, coincidentally also for Swirlyvee, this time as a commission.
Dusk was now retreating, leaving the beach to a pristine full moon's watch. The waves washed a fresh air onto the land, but the day had been hot, and the weather was currently very gentle. There could not have been a better time for Coral and Meon, a young Vaporeon couple, to meet up and have a romantic time together, gazing at the stars and whatever else they would fancy doing. What mattered was, they would be together, specifically the two of them alone, and that had Meon quite upbeat.
Plip, plop, went the edge of the sea under the Vaporeon's trot. The thought of the meeting had him feeling so light in his chest, he felt he might just take flight. It would have been quite a thing to see given the Pokémon's size, being around three times the size of an average Vaporeon. This was not something he was ashamed of, much less shamed for, his friends knowing that calling him a "gentle giant" would be ingrate to how mellow he proved to be in both physique and attitude. Some liked to sprawl on his belly and had taken to calling him a "four-legged pillow fort", to which he retorted that his tail should be given more credit. He was indeed very capable with it, and had thought of a few ways he could use it to hug his date this very night.
He was now close to the landmark they had picked as a rendezvous point, the beach just under a large cliff that resembled a marine Pokémon, its vicious teeth still visible against the paling sky. As he got closer, Meon sweeped the surrounding area for his love, to no avail. Nothing to get on his mood though, maybe he had simply arrived first. He would just sit on the tip of the waves patiently, and the moment Coral arrived, she would make up for all the time he waited. All in due time, and for now he could observe the gorgeous sky, orange in the horizon, deep blue above him, and a vibrant purple where both met.
But above the sound of the waves licking at the sand, he heard something low, a secret noise coming from the opposite direction. He could not hear it well from there and, as curious of what it was as who or what made it, he got on four paws and walked towards the land.
Meon slid between a few boulders, grass soon replacing sand under his steps. The waves were quieter and the sound was clearer now, something muffled and choppy. It almost sounded like... crying ? The guess turned out to be true, the Vaporeon finding a weeping Pokémon hidden behind a rock. Even in the relative darkness he immediately recognised the pink tones of her body and the unique scarf : it was none other than Coral.
-- Coral ? Hey, Coral, what happened ?
But no coherent answer came from her. She turned to look at him, tears rolling down her muzzle, but Meon only had a moment to see that before she looked away and hid her face under her paws, still sobbing. He rushed to her side, standing close as if shielding the much smaller Vaporeon. He moved his tail so that his fluke pushed her face up and let him look at her.
-- Coral, what's wrong ? he comforted. Just speak to me please, love.
The short Vaporeon looked at him, both distressed and relieved to be in this position. She visibly tried to speak, but choked on her words and started crying even more. Meon wrapped his tail behind her back and, lying down, pulled her against his cushiony side, murmuring to her.
-- That's good, Coral, just let it out. Take all the time you need, I will be here with you. By the end of it we will smile together, I promise.
He felt all of these big tears roll onto his belly, but despite that, he smiled. Meon did feel bad for Coral, but being able to be here during her hardships made him happy. He had a big heart, and it warmed up whenever he had the chance to express his compassion.
After a few moments, Coral's crying slowed down and she stood up, quietly sobbing next to him. He wrapped a front leg around her and pulled her into a hug, his big paw caressing the back of her head.
-- Do you want to talk about it, love ? It's OK if you don't...
-- N-no, she hiccuped, it's f-fine. I just... I don't know, it hurts. All these thoughts, I, I...
Coral looked up to her lover, and meeting with his caring, patient stare had her eyes well up with tears again.
-- I can't believe I s-sabotaged our date. I thought I could get over it in time, but it keeps hurting, I'm just not good enough t--
-- Ssssshhh, shh shh shh...
The softness of his tail's end pressed against her face, muffling her voice as to not allow any more self-loathing to be heard. His soft, rumbly voice seemed to have the desired effect on her, his hushing rendering her quiet even after his tail slowly pulled away, tears no longer on the verge of running down her face.
-- Hey, Coral, don't say things like that... That's my lover you're talking about~
The pink Vaporeon once again choked on her words, but this time on a completely different emotion, her face taking the tint of blushing. His date flustered, Meon continued :
-- It's fine if you don't feel your best, Coral. No one is strong all the time. And I don't care about rain or shine, I will be there for you regardless. Sad you is still you, and I love you. If you need me to be your safe space, then just huddle against me. Nothing makes me happier than your own joy.
Coral was more red than she was coral now, staring at Meon wordlessly. Eventually her expression started trembling and she burst into tears once more, only this time, gratitude was the overwhelming feeling. She muttered a "thanks" and pressed her face under his chin, letting the tears flow. Meon hugged her between his paws, giving her all the care and time she needed.
It was a couple of heartwarming minutes. Once she had calmed down, Coral remained pressed into Meon ; really, she had no good reason to move when he was there for her. In the end, he was the first to speak again, not interrupting the soothing caresses :
-- Hey, Coral... I know this is not the date you were excited for, but it's not going to waste. In fact, I think it's time we give something a shot.
-- Mmrphh--
She pulled her head away from Meon's softness, and they laughed about her goof together. Her paw came to wipe a tear, and she started over :
-- You mean... your hypnosis, right ?
Smiling proudly, he closed his eyes and nodded.
-- Ah, well, I don't know really. Not that I distrust you or anything like that, it's just... you know, it's something else.
-- I do know, he smoothly spelled out as he leaned in. Relinquishing control is a scary concept, especially for one like you, who seems to try and stay on top at all times. In fact, I think that's exactly the problem here...
With soft steps, the giant Vaporeon walked in a circle around the smaller one, almost wrapping her into his side. She stood there, petrified, elated by the deep and vibrant tone his voice had taken.
-- You do not have to always shine... No one can. It is important to let go, sometimes, and treat your psyche. And if you struggle doing that, I can help you. Just a word, Coral, one last decision, and you can leave all of this behind you, leave yourself to my care. All these bad thoughts, these worries and these doubts... Poof, gone. None will disturb you, here in the comfort of my hold, under my close watch. So, my love... Do you wish to leave control to me, and finally embrace tranquil slumber ?
Being asked a question forced Coral out of her dream-like state. Was Meon using his powers already ? Or did he really have such an entrancing charm au naturel ? Either way, she just had to yawn, eyes heavy just being nestled in his warmth. In fact, when had his tail slid onto her shoulders ? The small Vaporeon looked up to her bigger friend, and found the sight she loved to see. His eyes, watching over her with benevolent patience, passionate pupils shining brighter than any star in the sky. Coral was reminded just how much she loved him, how much each wanted nothing but the best for the other. She smiled sleepily, and her decision was made.
-- Meon, I trust you completely, and I know that I can trust you with myself. All right, she nodded sheepishly, I give you permission. Show me...
Meon placed his large paw on top of Coral's head, almost pushing her down with how affectionately he rubbed, and lidding his eyes, he murmured :
-- Good, good. A decision you will come to thank yourself for, hun.
His eyelids did not have to reach far for him to blink, a drowsy, slow motion his love observed. And when they half-opened again, she perceived a difference in them, her focus absorbed in it. In his left eye, a speck of deep purple had pushed outwards the pearlescent white of his pupil, slowly growing in size. It too became a ring shortly after, when an equally pretty deep blue appeared in the same way ; Coral thought to herself that she knew the name of that exact colour, but she could not recall right now. She snickered : she would try to remember later. For now, she wanted to observe Meon's eyes, his left one completely filled with these colours now that a soothing light blue had joined in. In fact, she realised his right eye gave a similar show, only it seemed the cool hues came in the opposite order. In the middle of his left eye appeared a new ring of immaculate white and the cycle repeated anew, taking Coral in its forever. She tried to focus on both, but already it seemed so tiring to keep track... and that felt OK. A woozy smile on her face, she soon dipped forward, caught in time by the back of Meon's paw under her chin.
-- See, hun ? It's all so eaaaaasyyyy with meeeeeee... You're doing so great, so let's keep going, hmm~
The fluke of his tail was larger than her head was at the frills, and it came to playfully tickle the tip of her nose, testing how attached she was to his eyes. Seeing she hardly wavered, Meon smirked and stuck the tip of his tongue out, awarding him with an enticed coo from his thrall. He then swayed his head to the side, putting the rippling colours in the motion of a metronome while his large tail slid along the front of her throat, coiling around her neck and starting a new loop under. Coral whimpered softly, feeling the supple flesh push at such a vulnerable spot of her body, but she soon remembered that nothing could harm her as long as Meon was with her.
-- That's good, Coral, very good. You're the cutest, you know ? Yes, hold still, no need to move, no need to think...
She remained seated, letting the blue of his tail cover the pink of her body loop after loop, doing nothing but following the four colours that repeated before her. She did not quite understand why, but her vision had gotten somewhat blurry, her eyelids falling lower and lower with each new cycle of the pattern. It was a shame, really : all she wanted was to look into her lover's eyes forever, and feel the happiness that was there for her when she did so. At least, that was all she remembered ever desiring. Softness rolled across her belly. She could not imagine being anywhere but right here, under his gaze, glimmering pools so deep and vast, they entirely hid the stars behind them. A tug at her hind legs. She was so tired, though. Her neck relaxed just a tad too much and her chin fell forward, but thankfully it landed on a squishy band of tail Meon had laid there for her. She thought he was so caring and nice, she smiled all woozy like, a confused attempt to replicate his own grin. She could hear words murmured as that smile moved, but she felt too cottony, too warm and tired to understand any of them. No matter. Nothing here mattered but the adorable Meon, his eyes, and feeling snug.
The coil supporting her chin moved its last inches, following the rest that had been slid around her. Coral was now a spot of pink resting atop a spiral of blue Vaporeon tail, and by the stars did she look cute like that. It was a good thing she was so deep in trance, because Meon could not restrain himself and was gushing over it. Her eyes fluttering in an attempt to remain open for more of his colours, her snout parted in a squiggly, shameless grin. He hugged her tighter in his tail ; he always said the others were missing out in overlooking his tail. He walked a circle around her, enjoying her willing yet slothful attempt to follow him, follow his gaze. He chose to stop behind her, his head, his eyes just in the corner of her right eye, her left one closing, having lost its incentive to not give in to slumber.
For a few seconds Meon simply lied and watched Coral, who had no other concern than keeping him in her vision. Suddenly, a particularly bright ripple of colour took shape in his eyes, pushed and replaced in just a moment : seeing her so snug gave him an idea. He spoke in her ear, softly with words slow and clear enough for her tired mind to understand :
-- I have an offer for you, hun~
The only response he got was a rather confused, elated grunt, but it spoke of her attention to the matter.
-- I am sure you have never known a place this pleasing to lie in, yet I know of one that's even better for you... Doesn't a cutie such as yourself deserve the best sanctuary in the whole world ? Just a yes, something as simple as that, and I will allow you to slip into this perfect bliss.
The answer was obvious : of course she did. If Meon was kind enough to bless her like he had, she must have mattered so, and if being happy pleased him in return, she would do anything to be comfier. She tried to nod, but with the cushion of his tail holding her, the motion was more felt than it was seen. That was more than needed. He gave her a purposeful lick with just the tip of his tongue, wetly rubbing across the side of her face as it slid up her cheek. Then, having given the both of them a taste of what was to come, he whispered, the deep rumble of his voice sultrier than ever :
-- Thank you, hun. Now relax, and let me take care of everything, take care of my sweet little Coral~
With a flex of his tail, Meon turned and pressed Coral into his lolling tongue, her chin sinking into the generous padding of it. She gasped on contact with the hot, mellow surface, her apprehension immediately melting like it was sugar on that tongue. It only took seconds before she was rubbing her face against it, with nonchalant licks meant as kisses. He giggled, and she thought she could let that sound envelop her. Lucky for her, her date had exactly that in mind.
The size difference was such that the larger Pokémon could hold the smaller one on his tongue. At first, Coral groaned in displeasure when her comfortable snare came undone, but being placed atop the plushy mound was enough of a compensation for the tail letting her go. Her relaxed body sprawled onto that living mattress, the position giving her nothing to stare at anymore but the back of Meon's maw ; although she weakly writhed to try and get an angle on the circles in his eyes again, this new sight had something enticing in and of itself, plus she had had ample time to intoxicate herself with the delirious display anyway.
Slowly, gently, Meon closed his lips over his lover. Once she was enveloped in the welcoming darkness of his maw, only her tail remained visible from the outside, its end swaying in lazy contentment. It was no surprise that she would jut out in such a way, the short Vaporeon having a tail the size of her body, if not larger. Hanging onto it, Meon slowly pushed his head backwards, until he felt Coral hanging by her tail, suspended above the entrance to his throat, gulping in anticipation. The sound of the effort must have been appealing, for his prey giggled to it, only a faint glimmer of drool visible to her. With no further ado, the friendly predator carefully loosened his lips, the segments of her tail's fin disappearing tip after tip. Meon closed his eyes, focusing on feeling his passive guest slide down his tongue, her confused smile pressing into the back of his maw. Once the passage opened for her, Coral gave a relieved gasp, muffled by the muscles of his throats as they took her within them...
The second she slipped into his pipe, squirming excitedly to help the process, the coral Pokémon was surrounded by the bliss that was Meon's purring. A soft, all-encompassing sound, making her smile and shudder... Well, not that she needed any more incentive to do these things, especially not here, in this brand new embrace. Squishy and massaging, two words that qualified her paramour quite well in general, but never to such a nonpareil. She was held tightly all around, feeling more and more of herself taken into this hold, comforted to know that soon, the whole of her body would be captured in this delicious moment. Her eyes fluttered some more in the darkness, slowly giving in to the ambient sounds of hiss purring, his gentle gulps, his heartbeat... Her lover's heartbeat... Her...
Zzzz...
Once the tip of his lovely little morsel entered his maw at last, Meon pressed a paw onto his throat, massaging the bulge that had formed there, the trace of the lover he held. He let his beans wrap around that little mound, pushing the vibrations of his enjoyment onto her, when he realised that she too was emitting a sound : a snore, low under his own melodies, but proof of a much needed slumber, and most importantly, of trust and bliss. He just had to coo then, and smiling with eyes shut, gave an ample gulp, feeling that amusing tail trail down behind the bite-sized friend who slid right down into the pocket of his tummy. The caring predator stood perfectly still to capture that moment, the very instant Coral sleeping snout landed on the softness of his stomach, where he had decided he would hold her for the best night of her life. And so she did to his immense satisfaction, giving a little "hmmph" as she reached her destination, the rest of her entering that safe chamber, giving him the elating weight of prey between his legs, slightly distending his mushy skin as she curled up to make room for her long tail inside. He sighed in absolute delight, feeling whole and fulfilled, his heart beaming with the most overwhelming of pleasures : helping out a dear friend.
For a moment he simply waited there, swaying on his legs to feel the weight of his sleeping beauty inside, occasionally lowering himself onto the ground to tighten his hold on her, feeling her outline in the most intimate of embraces he had to offer. Satisfied to feel her fast asleep, he decided to go and take a little stroll down the beach, in order to let his motion and the soft caresses of the waves against his belly deeply lull his love within. Eventually he would curl up around that full stomach, and the couple would share a serene night of happy dreams.
Coral opened an eye. Not even half awake, she could hear the sound of waves giving their finale on the sand, nowhere as pretty as the little sounds Meon's body played for her. It was not dark like she had expected looking into his throat, for her room glowed a light blue glow, making night safer than day. She tried to move and could not manage more than she needed to get comfier : perfect. Her eye closed again and, hypnosis having alleviated her of all inhibitions, she wished that whenever distress took her again, Meon would volunteer to be her comfort zone.