The sound of an incoming message sends a thrill through me, as always. Even after almost a year (god, has it really been that long?), I'm still helplessly excited by you. Luckily, I seem to have a similar effect on you, so I don't feel like quite as much of a fool.
I eagerly scoop up my phone to see what you've said. It's short, almost terse: "Behind at work. Home in 15 for dinner. Pls have something on the table, won't have long. π"
My heart sinks a little, disappointed. Your job is my only rival, but it sometimes feels like it's winning. I firmly close that line of thought, and quickly scan my mental inventory of our larder. 15 minutes isn't much time, it'll have to be something simple, easy. Then I remember the try-mes I picked up the last time I went shopping: a couple of those "everything you need included", "pretend you know what you're doing" things. That should be perfect! I scrape my hair into a quick ponytail, wash my hands, and head to the kitchen.
You'll be home any minute, and I hurry to put the finishing touches on your dinner. I want everything to be perfect - they say the first bite is with the eye. Satisfied that everything is in place, I settle down to wait for you. Just in time, it turns out! Not two minutes later I hear your key in the lock, and my heart leaps in anticipation. It's silly how eager I am to see you, but I'm not ashamed of it. I love you and you make me happy, there's nothing wrong with that.
I hear you drop your keys and bag, your footsteps approach the kitchen/dining nook. I hold my breath as your steps slow, then stop. There's a moment of silence, then you blurt "Fuckin' hell." Your voice sounds strained, and my belly tightens as I imagine the look that must be on your face right now.
I hear your footsteps coming nearer behind me, and I try to picture what you're seeing: thigh-high black suede boots, black lace g-string peeking out beneath the black suede miniskirt that hugs my full curves. As you step closer the rest of me comes into view - the criss-crossed laces of my black suede halter-top corset, just a hint of the swell of my breast visible the way I'm bent over the dining table. My arms are out to the sides, flat on the table, palms up. Around each wrist is a black leather cuff with a sturdy buckle, a black satin tie knotted to each one, with the remaining length loosely draped in each hand.
You move partway around the table, still silent. A tiny tremor of nervousness kindles in my belly. Why are you so quiet? The familiar insecurities try to make themselves heard, but I resolutely push them down and focus on listening to you. Surely there will be *some* reaction soon, right? I hear you come even with the center of the table, where my cheek rests on a small black satin pillow, my face pointed toward you. I finally hear you groan softly, though I can't see you through the thick padded sleep mask covering my eyes, black satin, of course.