Carlos and I (Ashleigh) both work for a tech firm in Dallas. We started at the same time, each of us fresh out of school. Carlos invited a group of us out to drinks at the end of the first week, and I recognized it as an opportunity to make some friends in the office.
Friday night arrived and I changed into a mini halter dress bought for the occasion. On my way out of the restroom, Carlos bumped into me.
"I'm sorry, Ashleigh. A couple of the other girls backed out and the whole thing fell apart. I think we're the only ones who still planned on going."
"Oh..." I said my face downcast. I was new to Dallas and was looking at a weekend alone.
"Hey, but we can still go if you want."
"Yeah, that'd be great. Thanks, Carlos."
"I'll even drive, so don't let me have too many."
And it was a date. An awkward, accidental date, but hey, it would be fun.
At the bar, we went through the first wave of small talk, when Carlos grinned and nodded at the next booth. A couple of guys were discussing their sexual fantasies. We both eavesdropped for a minute. It was pretty entertaining. Everything from threesomes to being tied up. Then Carlos spoke.
"You have any fantasies/fetishes?" He had arched his eyebrow in mock curiosity.
"Really?" I was blushing beet red.
"Really." This time with a mockingly serious nod.
"Well... Can you keep a secret?" I whispered conspiratorially.
"Oh, of course, my lady."
"I want to be submissive. It seems so fascinating to let yourself be used by another."
"Ahh." Carlos sat up. He had been leaning towards me over the table in rapt interest.