"You could've just come over." I closed the door behind me and smiled when he leaned in to give me a kiss. "You didn't have to call."
"I know. Just wanted to hear your voice."
"Ok, It's 11:00 at night. Could you not be..." I waved my hand in front of him. "You for like...two seconds. I'm not really sure I can handle it."
He laughed and kissed me on the cheek, warmth blooming over my face. "How did your audition go?"
"Fine I guess; on short notice. It'll be amazing if I do get the part, but the room was seriously packed. Hopefully I'll know by Wednesday if I get the callback. How was your day?"
"Busy and stressful, but overall it was good." After taking off his shoes, he followed me into the living room and stood in front of me as I leaned against the back of the couch, stroking his hands up and down my upper arms. "I just wish I didn't have to leave and stay late on a Saturday due to someone else's mistake."
I raised my hand and ran my fingers through his hair. "Sorry, baby. Anything I can do to make it better?"
His hands caressed down to my sides. "Don't be, it's not your fault. Everything's ready for the meeting on Monday, so that's all that matters. Just being near you helps a lot."
The only light in the living room was from the two table lamps on either side of us and the muted television playing a rerun of some reality show. It really didn't matter. All I cared about was him in front of me; comfortable in a grey and black t-shirt, dark wash jeans, fresh from the shower and smelling a combination of soap and his intoxicating scent.
An important conversation and incredible sex spread out on my newly purchased kitchen table had me thinking of everything that went on last night. Ever since he left this morning I wanted him back here. Knowing his presence lingered throughout my house even when he left both aroused and pained me. The sweltering August night heat made it even worse now that he was standing in front of me, gazing with those dark eyes and grinning that sexy grin. My eyes averted to the floor—anything to prolong my inevitable fall—and landed on the belt wrapped tight around his waist.
My fingers played over the gold buckle, somewhat shining underneath the low light. "I love this." I said, mumbling more to myself.
"Got it last year while I was in New York visiting some friends." His fingers pushed the fallen hair from my bun while his other hand teased the small strip of skin at the bottom of my white cami. "I guess you could say it's my favorite."
"Hmm." I dragged my fingers over the soft, worn brown leather. Painted images aroused my imagination; the belt slowly running over my ass, the sting of pleasured pain shooting straight through my taut body. Or...
"I can see your mind spinning, sweetheart. You want to share?"
"Are you hungry?" My voice strangled more than I thought it would. "I made some pasta for dinner. I could heat some up."
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It's only been a few months since we first met, and seeing him surfing through the endless stream of movie channels made me smile, loving how at home he already was in my house. Time really does fly when you're spend it with someone you love. Love...still doesn't feel real we made that leap and both of us said what has obviously been on our minds for a while. My heart fluttered just thinking about that night.
He thanked me as I handed him the plate, finally deciding to leave it on the local news. We talked about what happened over the past few days of not seeing each other—both of us busy with our separate lives—while discussing some of the news topics that interested us and spending a quiet night together at home. It was crazy to think how much our relationship has changed in the past few months and how much we've changed, thankfully all for the better.
After he finished eating, I curled up into him and laid my head on his chest. The rhythmic beat of his heart soothed me as he gently combed his fingers through my hair. Feeling the calmness of his chest rising and falling with every measured breath, my eyes slid shut and I relaxed into a lulled contentment. The warmth of his body, hand sliding down to caress my back while the other played with the remote sitting next to him, fingers lightly tapped over the various buttons. I could get used to this being our regular Saturday nights.
I teased my hand over his stomach and a small smile curled my lips when his stomach tensed from the tickling touches. The jazzy opening of the 'The Late Show' played throughout the room, his fingers drawing soft patterns along my upper arm as mine traced over the cool metal prong of his belt. "I would love it if you'd choked me with this one day." My eyes widened and my hand stilled. Did I really just say that?
"I could do that."
My skin grew hot as I looked up at him, wondering if I heard him right. "Don't joke with me."
"Who said I was joking?" The back of his hand stroked my flushed cheek. "If it's what you want, then..."
"I want to explore and try everything with you. It's weird, I know, but it's something I've never wanted with anyone else."
"Don't ever be afraid or embarrassed to tell me what you want, sweetheart. We both want this. If the time comes when there ever is something that makes one of us uncomfortable, then we can talk about it."
I nodded, moving to sit up on my knees. A slight grin pulled at my lips. "You bring something out in me."
His fingers enclosed around my neck; the smallest amount of pressure applied. Eyes wide and lips slightly parted, the small moan I let out was enough for a low growl to tease my ear. "That's what I would like to explore."
A small smile curled my lips when I leaned in and kissed him, movements growing more passionate when I moved to straddle his lap. I snaked my hand underneath his shirt and dragged my after dark nails up and down his chest, feeling his once calm breathing turn ragged and the irregular thumps of his quickening heartbeat.
"I've never been spanked with a belt before either."
Fingers dug deep into my hips. "Fuck. Whose teasing who now?"
"You still are, baby. You always are."
Lips traced over my neck, tongue darted out and dragged delicate over the rapidly beating pulse point. A soft nip to my lobe as I rolled my hips into him. Fingers trailed back and forth over the leather, aching for him with every slow, torturous grind. My head swirled; drunk to his languid seduction, conjuring up all of the delightful things he could do to me. That I wanted him to do to me.
He stopped my hips and traced a finger down my jaw, lifting my head to meet his eyes. "Have you given our previous discussion any thought?"
I whimpered. "Yes, sir."
"Take it off."
The piercing clank of metal echoed deep throughout the quiet living room. My hands shook underneath the weight of his intimidating presence. Dark eyes stared down until his tight grip settled on my wrist when my fingers moved to the silver button at the top of his jeans. With composure contained under a thinly-veiled guise of self-controlled breaths, he grabbed the hem of my shirt and pulled it over my head, throwing it onto the chair across the room.
"Turn around," he said, his voice rough but contained the slightest tremble. He was desperate to hold onto any semblance of control, not wanting to let his emotions take over and ruin the moment. I wanted to assure him, knowing full well he wouldn't do anything to hurt me, but I knew it would break the concentration and strong demeanor he had built up. "Bend over the couch."
Grabbing the remote, I muted the television and got off his lap to pull off my pajama shorts—white and floral panties the only things left on me. I situated myself over the mounds of cushions against the back of the couch; shivers of anxious excitement ran down my spine. His hand slid over my ass, roughly grabbing and kneading it in his hand as I heard a long inhale of breath. "Hands behind your back and don't move."