The ball shot down the middle and I gave the table a good shake. Fuck. Happy Thursday. I had been trying to distract myself from my long work day, but to no avail. Usually pinball helped me relax, but tonight I was just playing like shit. I had had one or two good games earlier tonight but things had just been getting worse for a while. I was frustrated as hell and just wanted to stop thinking about life for a bit. Suddenly, there was a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to see who was bothering me, maybe the bar was closing and I would have to be on my way.
What I wasn't expecting was somebody closely leaning in trying to get my attention. Occasionally when I play pinball, somebody a little tipsy might wander over my way and start asking for tips or just strike up a conversation, but I am rarely in the mood. Either they are far too drunk for me to flirt with or are just looking for the bathroom or something. Look I am all for making new friends and I have this way many times, but usually I approached them.
So here was this woman, her hand on her hip, looking at me as if she had never seen somebody play pinball before.
"You mind if I cut in?"
It's rare to meet somebody who isn't actively playing pinball know that you can play the game with more than one person. I grew up way past the heyday of pinball so a lot of this is just stuff people don't know anymore.
"Of course, 2 player or you want the table for yourself?"
That got a look. A long approving look.
"How old are you?"
I wasn't expecting that kind of question from her, but I obliged anyway.
"I'm 24. What about you?"
"Old enough for you to not get any ideas about."
Well. I mean I hadn't even thought those ideas yet, but now that she mentioned it, she was absolutely stunning. Her long blonde hair, flecked with grey, trailed down her back. She wore a bright red dress shirt, with the sleeves rolled up, and a grey pencil skirt that was both professional and short enough to make me think about her legs. She had pumps as well, but I don't remember what color if I am being honest, the main thing I remembered was the way she carried herself, complete confidence. It was driving me wild already, even though she had said not to get ideas.
We started playing back and forth, talking about all manner of things. She was well read and had been playing pinball since before I was born. I took a couple games off her, she took a couple off me and the night kept going. We were laughing and taught each other all sorts of tricks of how to hustle random dudes at bars out of drinks over pinball. We talked about sobriety, she had been sober for about 7 years, our careers, she was an old school tech woman who had climbed the ranks through sheer tenacity and competence but still had a sense of humor about her. We felt like old friends, but there was definitely something in the back of my mind that was nagging at me. An uncontrollable desire for her.
The bartender came up to us and let us know that we were nearing the end of the night and to play our last game. We both dropped our quarters in and began to play the game. It all came down to the last ball where, to my surprise, she swept up behind me and pressed herself against my body, wrapping her hands around my shoulders as I tried to play my last ball.
"You know I have been waiting for you to make a move all night."
I gulped trying to focus on my game. She continued in a quiet sultry tone.
"Truth be told I would have rejected you, far too... dominant for my normal type. Unless..."
She paused as I saw a smile creep over her face.
"Oh my."
She slid her hands down my sides as I furiously struggled to focus on my last ball. My cheeks flushed, knowing the realization she had just come to.
"How precious."
I sighed as she traced along my spine with her finger. My eyes went out of focus as my ball drained. I looked up at the scores, I was 100 points short. She laughed.
"Awww. I'm so sorry you lost focus there, sweetie. I didn't mean to distract you."
Her smooth mocking voice caused me to double over on the machine. She followed me down, leaning right next to my ear.
"I think I might be able to help you, with some of your problems. You should come home with me, I need to show you something."
I stayed there frozen, not sure how to respond. Her body pressed against mine. There was nothing better in the world than a woman who knew what she wanted.
"I can help you, but I know this is sudden. I don't want to pressure you into this, but I feel like I can help you sweetheart. Just nod if you want to come with me."
I stayed motionless, not sure what to do. I wanted this woman, she wanted me, was there anything more to it?
I nodded very softly.
"Good boy."
She gathered me up and lead me by her arm to a parking garage where she had parked. She rubbed my shoulder.
"Are you sure you want to come with me? I promise I won't be angry if you say no."
I grabbed onto her arm tightly nodding much more certain now. She held my head against her body and laughed.
"I think this will be good for both of us."
We got into her car, which might I add, was very nice. I guess that is what old tech money will do for you. She gave me a few minutes of silence as we drove out of the parking garage and onto the highway. After what was probably 10 minutes, she turned to me and started a completely normal conversation.
"I have always found your generation fascinating. You are all so wildly weird and enthusiastic about everything. I love that about you."
"Pick up a lot of men my age?"
She smiled.
"I have, though honestly none as young as you. I just got tired of the people my age. They are all just too similar to me. When you get to be my age, novelty is hard to find. I take it where I can get it."
I sat on that, taking in what she was saying to me. Was there subtext here or was she just being polite? As I thought about this, we pulled into a very nice apartment complex downtown. I looked up at the tall building in admiration.
"You live here."
"Mhmmm."
I had nothing more to say, we pulled into the garage, parked, and got out of the car. It was a cold night and she pulled me towards her as we walked to the elevator. I loved feeling her against me.
The elevator shot up the building to one of the top floors and she lead me through a maze of hallways that were, in hindsight, a little more confusing than needed to be.
"Any reason why you live in a labyrinth?"
"Sweetie, a labyrinth has no exit. Just one way in and out."
She paused for my reaction, I shuddered briefly and kept walking.
"I'm only kidding, I think it was some weird architectural dick stroking contest. It is truly maddening when I have guests over."
I relaxed. She had been joking. I think.
We got to her door and she unlocked it. What was behind the door was incredible. She had quite possibly the best view of the city I had ever seen in her living room. I walked over to the window and peered out, taking it all in. She strode up beside me.
"I sometimes forget how magnificent this place truly is. I always love bringing impressionable minds up here to remind me how spectacular it all is. But the night is late and we have so much to get to."
She motioned to a recliner in the corner of the room.
"Be a doll and sit in that chair for me. I need a few minutes to prepare for you, but I promise this is going to be a very good night."
I sat down. and tapped my foot, she walked out of my sight and into another room, only to return a few moments later with a piece of white silk in her hand.
"Now. As much as I admire your generation, there are so many things about them that need to be corrected. I am here to ensure that you are set on the right path."
She walked over slowly, looking me up and down as she did so.
"You may all have such great enthusiasm and energy, but it is undirected. Undisciplined. I happen to be an expert at fixing impressionable men like yourself in my 'Clinic'."
She smirked at that last word, clearly she had advanced knowledge that I did not on this subject.
"Tonight. We are going to begin fixing you. To be more disciplined."
She wrapped the silk around my eyes and tied it tightly.
"More controlled."
She slid her hands across my chest and circled my nipples underneath my thin shirt.
"And far less..."
Her hand drifted down my body to my bulge.
"Sensitive."
She retreated from me and I was left to sit there idly, my head spinning with her words, my body twitching with the lust that she knew she had imparted onto me.
Several minutes later I heard her reenter the room. The quality of her footsteps sounded different. Harsher, louder, more in my face somehow. I didn't know how to react, so I sat still.
"Are you ready to begin?"
I nodded shallowly, not really knowing what was coming next. I felt cold steel against my collar as she slid a pair of shears down my shirt, cutting it away from my skin. I stayed as still as possible, trying to make her job as easy as possible.
"Good boy. Stay still for me. I need to take a look at you first before I can do my job. Breathe nice and deep for me."
I let her cut it all away. She was methodical about the entire operation. She had my shirt off in less than a minute and began to rub my shoulders.
"I like what I am seeing here."
I remained silent. She kissed my nipples and they hardened instantly. She continued to play with them with one of her hands, the other still on my shoulder, holding me firmly in place. Her hands felt different, but I couldn't place it. Softer. Smoother. I let out a moan and pressed forward. She reaffirmed her grip on my shoulder.