Suspended, at your whim. My arms strained, legs taut.
Hanging, exposed and vulnerable to the looks, the words, the touches of others.
The light sting of your hand on my skin, the stroke of your fingers over my leg, every absentminded touch you lay on me each time you pass by- they are what I am focused on. The other hands- on my breasts, on my thighs, on my ass- they do not draw my attention any more- unless you are watching. Then I am all too aware.
The skin of my back, my shoulders, my thighs, all still stings from the flick of your whip, the maze of red welts no longer swollen, but visible, and warm to the touch. My mind has nearly shut down with fatigue- the arousal and fear and excitement and adrenaline of the session before they your guests couple with the thrill of being put on display by you has long worn off. I can only hope that at some point, and soon, you will put me to work on your guests, or approach me with your flogger in hand...or simpy send me to bed.
The minutes slide into each other, a torture in itself to simply wait. Finally, FINALLY, I sense you approach me from behind, rather than see- one arm bands around my waist, the other reaching up to release me. I expect to be placed on the floor, I brace my legs for it- instead you half carry me into the bedroom. Your hands steady me so I don't fall on the floor as the feeling comes back to my legs, then you work your hands over my arms and shoulders. The pain as the numbness fades and the blood returns is fierce- if I could push you away to leave me alone, I would, but I am too busy trying to keep from crying out with the hurt.
I am so relieved when you finally leave me for a bit- I need the peace and quiet for a few minutes as the pins and needles work their way out of my arms and legs. The sounds of your guests leaving is muted. Feeling more vulnerable now, waiting, I find a shirt of yours, pull it on. It still carries your scent, and the smell of the salt air. The hem nearly brushes my knees as I move back to your bed and sit gingerly, quietly.
I hear the thud of your boots on the wooden floor of the hall, louder as you approach. My eyes close briefly against that twist of apprehension- and anticipation- in my belly, and my head lifts as you step through the doorway.
Your eyes nearly glitter, and hotly under your lowered brows.
Suddenly, all trace of fatigue is gone.
"Strip."
I swallow, my eyebrows raise, my chin lifts. But I obey. Knowing you are watching, my hands fumble, just slightly, as I reach down, grasp the material of your shirt just below my hips, draw it upwards. Slowly, feeling the thin fabric slide over my sensitized skin. Up, over my thighs, higher, hesitating just enough to see your eyes darken, then raising it more. Half turning, so that you can see the results of your efforts from earlier in the evening- the thin stripes criss crossing my pale skin, some pink, some redder. And all flaring to vivid life at the heat of your gaze, the caress of the shirt as it slides upwards, the stir of air across my skin as the I draw the shirt over my head. I shake my hair free, letting it swing and settle around my shoulders and down my back as I set your shirt aside.
Your hand flicks in my direction, motioning me to the St Andrews Cross....is there anything more flustering, exciting, then when you have me lock myself into position?
Your hand closes over my wrist to secure the final cuff, my eyes try to read your expression. But all I see is that heat, that amusement. It thrills me.
You are so close that I can feel your body heat, can smell your scent. Your finger tips trail down the inside of each arm, making me shiver, then around over my shoulders, my collar bone.
Faster than I can blink your hands are on my breasts, squeezing, kneading roughly. My already flushed face heats even more, I can feel my nipples harden, tight and aching and begging for your attention against your palms. My eyes close, my head turns away, but your hand lifts to my chin, forcing me back. Your face is close, your voice rough as you make me open my eyes, make me watch you. As you are watching me. Your fingers pull, twist, roll my nipples, pinching. Making me gasp, squirm, arch both into your touch, and away from you.
I can feel my thighs grow damper, my stomach muscles jumping when your knuckles brush over them. Your hands cup my hips, thumbs settling in the hollows of them. You smile, tightly, when I push up against your hands, wanting to coax your fingers downward. But you simply move away, shrugging out of your jacket, flipping up your sleeves.
My eyes are heavy, and wary, as I watch you. Above my head, my fingers itch to touch you, to feel your skin and the texture of your hair. My lips tingle when my gaze drops to your mouth, other parts of me tingle when my gaze roams your body.
You move towards me once more, with a tall, slim tapered candle in your hand. Immediately I shrink back, squirm, tug on the wrist shackles, shaking my head. My voice is almost scratchy, husky, and tinged with an edge of uncertainty, even as I half-laugh.