Olivia and Graham had been friends since college and despite their mutual attraction friendship was as far as their relationship had ever gone.
The yellow man swung his whip into the girl's back again. Olivia raised her eyebrows and looked over at Graham. "Why the hell did you pick this garbage?" she teased for the thirtieth time.
"Because it's supposed to great."
"Well, it is so typical guy. Sheesh."
Graham looked at his friend; "You are such a brat at times. You need a good spanking."
Rolling her eyes, "Like you could do it."
He scoffed, "I bet you get right in line with one or two swats."
Olivia blushed and mumbled, "Doesn't even take a swat."
"What….?"
She blushed again, "actually, as soon as I hear the sound of chains clink, I turn into a good girl."
Graham just stared at Olivia as her cheeks turned pink at the confession. "Are you serious?"
Defiantly she stared into his eyes, "I'm serious and know you could never handle me."
Graham acknowledged her statement.
"Yeah. Hey I gotta take a leak. Be right back."
"Fine, I'm turning this shit off."
He spoke from the hallway, "You know this was nominated for a couple awards."
"I don't care. It's crap."
"Brat"
"Whatever." Olivia snapped as she grabbed the remote and changed the channel.
Ten minutes later, he strode back into the room, picked up the remote and turned off the TV.
"Hey, I was watching th..."
Olivia's breath caught in her throat as she looked at Graham. He hadn't changed his clothes but his demeanor was so completely different. His soft brown eyes had a strength to them which she had never before seen.
He stared into her soft green eyes. "I could see what you needed in that split second." His hand raised up and showed her a set of chains and leather cuffs.
Olivia's head swam as she stared at the finely wrought links and heard the exquisite music of the metal. She could feel her body tingle as she watched it sway in His hand.
Graham snapped His fingers and olivia started, staring into His eyes. "Yes, Sir?" she whispered softly.
"Strip," He said matter of factly.
olivia nodded, lowered her eyes, stood up and began removing her clothes. Graham displayed no reaction as He watched olivia's body emerge from the layers. As she stepped from her jeans she stood tall in front of Graham.
He nodded curtly and lifted one set of cuffs from His pile. "Ankle."
olivia immediately sat on the edge of the couch and offered her left leg to Him. He admired the curve of the outstretched leg, slid the leather cuff around it and then cinched the buckle tight. she bit her lip to not moan as the leather caressed her skin. Without the need for more instruction she lifted her right leg and Graham cinched the other cuff tight.
"Stand." Graham commanded. "Put these on." He held out the second set of cuffs.
"Yes, Sir," she said demurely as she began to fiddle with them. Focused on the task given to her, olivia used her teeth to tighten the wrist restraints. As soon as she finished she showed Sir the results of her effort.
Graham tried to slip a finger between the leather and her skin, to ensure there was no gap. He nodded and then gently brushed a stray hair from her face. "Well done, pet," He smiled. olivia blushed at His satisfaction. "Come," He snapped as He grabbed the short chain between her wrists, turned and strode purposefully out of the living room.
she shuffled after Graham, doing everything she could to keep up. When He reached the basement door, He stopped and looked at her. "Can you maneuver steps that way, pet?" He asked tenderly.
Looking at her feet, olivia tested the length of chain. "not sure, Sir" she said cautiously, fearing to disappoint Him.
"Try the first, and if it's dangerous for you, say so."
she nodded at Graham Sir's concern and cautiously followed Him down the stairs. relieved that she managed the steps without incident; but when He turned to her and said, "Well done, pet," she felt light headed.
Still gripping the chain, Graham strode across the basement, opened the door and pulled her through it. Shutting it behind her, He guided her three or four steps and whispered, "close your eyes and stand still."
olivia strained to hear what He was doing, and could barely make out the sound of His bare feet on the cold concrete. she heard the pop and smelled the sulfur as He lit a match, then another, and then two more.