Ch8. Lesson Two. Follow the Rules.
#8 of Home of the Pioneers
What happens if you don't "follow the rules" expected by your herd leader? In real life a very nasty bite or a kick. Dex does his best. Hopefully Adan learns a little more about himself.
I sagged into the seat in English Monday Morning. God I could never get used to Mondays' There you are, enjoying your weekend, and all of a sudden you have to do crap you'd rather not be doing. Sorry if I'm sounding morose. It's raining. I fucking hate rain. Why? I just do.
My weekend went well thank you. My mom was actually in a good mood. It made me wonder if she and dad had gotten together, you know. I know its weird thinking about your parents doing it but when she's in that good of a mood, something is up.
She'd driven me here this morning. Everything so far was great. Nothing to report. I'm now just here and wondering how things are going to do with Adan. I'm somewhat worried he'll be strange. I guess we'll see. Ahhh....here he comes.
**
I watched Adan as he approached the desk. He kindly nodded to a few people. "Hey Dex" he nodded to me. He even gave Bruce, the bull, a nod and greeting.
That was not normal for Adan. I grinned back and went to my work. I could see out of the corner of my eye that Bruce had given Adan a whack to the back of his equine head and then there were some whispered words. I caught one. "Nerd." Bruce shot me a look.
I ignore those things.
The colt caught my eye. He said a few heated words, and Bruce seemed to back down. Soon class started. So far so good.
**
Bruce, what a fucking idiot. He'd asked me what had gotten into me. He'd asked if I had some type of crush on the fucking nerd.
I have to say I almost punched him, but I remembered my lesson. I glanced at Dex for a second. He could tell there was something going on.
"Fucking leave it hay-breath. He's not that bad really."
"Really? Seems to me like you two are getting way too cozy"
"Fuck off ham fist. He's a friend which is more I can say about you!"
I almost slapped my hand over my muzzle.
Was that going to far?
I thought about it.
No, I don't think it was.
Bruce was being an jerk, and I had a friend. I was defending him.
**
Lunch came quicker than I thought. Jeanie had told me that it seemed Adan was being good. He nodded to people and avoided those he used to pick on. He may not be overly friendly but at least he wasn't being a jerk.
Dex found the herd heading for him. He tried to hide a smile. He'd never really had followers before. Oh he had friends (and that didn't work out well) but this was different. They were sort-of-friends but not really. It was something he'd have to think long and hard about.
He made small talk with Jake and Andrew. Melissa and Tracy tried to flirt with him. He was flattering in his response calling them his "pretty little fillies." They smiled coyly at him.
Whew....thats different....
Finally Adan showed up with his tray. He sat down without asking. Dex gave him a bit of a look. The colt looked like he was going to crap his pants for a second, but didn't say or do anything really.
They made small talk about recent events. There was a War going on in the middle-east (when wasn't there), the local politicians were getting ready for re-elections (as they always did) and some anti-fur protests were happening again.
"You know, it's sad that people are like that."
I sighed. It was a true statement I had made. My dad and mom went out of their way to be nice to Furs, but you could tell some of it was strained.
Aden nodded his head. Melissa had joined them. She seemed to agree. "My father says there are protests at the factory too. Something about the unions not liking the fact that heavy lifting jobs are going to larger furs and not humans."
The filly sighed. I patted her on the shoulder as she sat across from me.
**
PE went as usual. Well, much better than usual really. Adan seemed to avoid being overly friendly or mean to people. I caught word from a few students that they thought that the dumb horse was finally growing up.
That made me smile.
We didn't run outside in the rain though. We ran inside the gym, the echo of sneakers, claws, and one set of hooves echoing. The basketball game was fine though.
I should have known not everything would go to plan.
**
We had finished basketball and we were returning to the locker room. I felt a hand shove me into the locker. I looked up suprised.
"Pussy."
It was some big dumb human kid.
He'd....pushed me? Into a locker?
I glanced over at Dex. He hadn't seen.
I can't.....nonono.....
The kid leered at me for a moment before he stripped down for his shower. He was one of the only ones in this class that weren't living la vida buena all the time. He had a husky frame and a stocky build, but he had a lot of muscle too.
I just counted to ten and stripped down and headed into the shower, following Dex.
The warm water felt good on my fur as I washed the stinking sweat off.
God! You'd think that being a horse made you immune or something.
I stood there and let the water run over me. I couldn't help it. My cock got hard. I regretted the fact that Dex didn't let me wear my swimwear, but he was right. I shouldn't be ashamed of it.
The towel snap hit the tip of my cock perfectly.
My hoof slipped and I went down. Hard.
**
I heard the towel snap. It was a common enough occurrence. What I didn't expect was the sound of equine pain. I turned and saw Adan drop to the ground clutching his package. The kid loomed over him. He was big, but simple. He was your typical bully. I should have realized that having Adan step down a little there would be a change in pecking order. Some of those on the lower rungs were ready to step up.
I heard the curses from the young Colt. I heard some type of threat come from the other kid. What I saw next I was pretty much prepared for.
Have you ever been kicked by a horse? Well equines are pretty damned powerful in that department, even the furs.
I watched as Adan re-positioned himself and struck home with his hoof.
The other kid fell over clutching his groin and moaning.
Ok I can respect that reaction from the colt.
I didn't expect the next part.
Adan scrambled to his knees and began pounding the kid's face with his thick fists.
"Fucking pussy huh? I'll show you a pussy you tub of shit. Yah how's it feel to be made my mare?"
I frowned. This wasn't good. I heard the coach heading over. I had to stop this.
I leaned over and shook Adan's shoulders. "Adan stop."
I was roughly shoved to the ground. For a second I gasped. The colt kept beating the kid. I stood up.
Not like a human Dex.....he's not thinking....
Quickly I bent down and gripped his kneck as tightly as I could pinching hard and tried to haul him up.
That stopped him. The painful "bite" of my fingers had given him pause. I helped him to his feet as the kid's nose dripped blood into the drain.
The colt finally gained his hooves and looked at my face.
**
Oh Fuck......
Not again....
But....that kid deserved it right? I mean he shoved me, then he towel slapped my junk I mean what would you have done right?
Oh yeah. Probably kicked him. That should have been it.
Oh fuck.....
**
I backed down. I could see the look in Dex's face. The coach came in and helped the kid get to his face. He was blubbering. I felt proud for one second. Then my neck burned. This was not going to be good.
Coach Wilke gave me a sour look and informed me I had two days of detention this weekend. I didn't even protest. This was a "second offense."
I finished showering. Every glance I got from Dex was not good. I knew what was coming. I didn't even need to be reminded when he stepped up and he told me "you, with me, you know where..."
**
I sat in the rain on the bench in the ruined shed behind the bleachers and waited, my backpack by my side.
Did I mention I hate rain?
There was a tentative knock on the gate.
"Come in" I called, not even whispering. There stood Adan. His T-shirt, like mine, clung to his frame in the rain. He had a slightly defiant look. I almost didn't blame him.
Almost.
"Well?"
"He pushed me into a locker and then he...well you saw....with the towel."
The colt stepped forward. I could see his fists clenching and unclenching. He was also slightly shaking.
I nodded.
"And?"
"Well I kicked him in the nuts."
I nodded.
"Then I beat the snot out of him."
I stood up quickly. I whipped the bridal out of my bag and advanced. Adan backed up hurriedly his eyes going wide.
"What did I say?" I shouted?
"But.....he started it...." Adan's back hit the wooden fence.
The poor colt was trembling. He had no fight in him though. We'd have to change that later. For now it was time to correct the bad habits. I reached up over his head and locked the buckles on the bridal.
"No.....if my father sees this he'll...."
I glared.
**
The look on Dex's face was one of steel. I know I screwed up when I kept beating that kid. I should have stopped with the kick. I'd probably have been fine with that.
"So? Let your father see filly. Let him see someone is trying to tame you. He should know he's fucked up."
My mouth wouldn't work.
Did he just insult my father?
I hung my head. At least there was no bit or reins this time, but I knew I was in for it. I knew I was going to be in for it if my dad saw this thing on me.
"Strip, and down!"
Dex barked at me.
"In the rain?"
He strode forward quickly, but I quickly discarded my clothing and dropped to my knees, then my hands. I closed my eyes. At least my tears were being washed out by the rain.
I was not ready for what happened next. I didn't see Dex pull the reins out of his bag. But there they were. With a frown he looped one in half. I felt the sting of leather on my wet and bare ass.
**
Fuck that hurt. Really I'm shaking outside, but turned on inside. What the hell is happening to me? A couple of weeka ago I was a studly quarterback, now I'm being whipped by --- Dex? I'm a little confused but something is speaking to me inside. I....
OW~!
Know I screwed up. I deserve this at least.
OW!
I just hope this is all.....
**
After I delivered the three stinging swats to the equine rump I put the rein away. I felt really horrible about this, but I couldn't think of anything else. What am I supposed to do? Spend a long time out here talking? I don't have time. My mom is probably wondering where I am. And I'm drenched.
I shoved the bit and the other rein away.
Poor Adan was on his hands and knees. He was shaking.
"You wait fifteen minutes here and think about things for a bit. Leave the bridal on and go home. I'll see you in the morning. Remember what I said about taking it off. I don't need nail polish to tell me if you did either."
I left quickly. I decided on blaming that I dropped my phone and had to spend time looking for it in the rain as the most believable excuse. It worked. The ride home was uneventful.