Kiera wakes.
Fear.
She's in a strange bed, restrained, a dream? Nightmare?
She looks around, Shia is standing there, watching her.
Panic.
Why is she here, does she know? Oh god, she knows.
Shia watches her, studies her. Eyes cold, searching.
Not a dream. Completely at Shia's mercy. Dream come true?
Maybe.
Shia is silent, it drives her crazy, can't stand silence.
Kiera bares her soul, blurts her feelings, says too much.
Shia jerks back, the force of Kiera's desire unnerving.
Keeps away, but continues to listen. Silent.
Kiera panics, begs for forgiveness, redemption, release?
She quiets, cries softly, she's trapped, alone.
Rejected?
Insecurity and scars surface. Clawing at her insides.
She's now sobbing, shaken and lost inside her own head.
Shia sees her, listens. Her heart hurts, breaks for Kiera.
Her anger falls away, she goes to her, wants to comfort her.
Kiera is lost in hurt, old and new, overwhelmed. Distant.
She strikes out, strains against her bonds, with feral eyes.
Shia's face shows shock, hurt. She scrambles away.
Kiera surfaces from her pain, sees what she's done.
She's horrified. Begs forgiveness. Tears come again.
Shia comes to her, slowly, tentatively, carefully.
Kiera is calm now, focused, alert. Ashamed.
Shia strokes her hair, calming her, reassuring her.
Kiera promises to leave, to not hurt her again.
It's what Shia wanted, isn't it? Why is the thought painful?
She acts on impulse, kisses Kiera, tenderly.
Kiera's heart skips, she returns the kiss, hungry.
Shia breaks away. Pale, staring, shaking, unsure.
She is stricken by Kiera's vulnerability. Her passion.
Kiera's lips burn from the kiss, desire for Shia boiling.
Shia closes the gap, kisses again, softly, Kiera responds.
Shia embraces her, caresses her, feels their hearts race.
Kiera makes happy murmuring sounds, flushing.
Shia encouraged, kisses Kiera's cheek, neck, throat.
Kiera responds, whimpers into Shia's embrace.
Shia looks at her, searching Kiera's tear-stained eyes.
Kiera eyes beg. She whispers, her throat hoarse, "Please."
Tears again, Kiera is crying softly.
Lost in her hopes, joys, desires and fears.
Shia holds Kiera's face, kisses away the tears. Smiles.
She hugs Kiera tightly, her lips again exploring, moving.
Kiera is gasping, shivers down her spine, kisses continue.
Shia reaches the top button of Kiera's shirt.
Kiera bites her lip, nods as Shia looks for her approval.
Shia pulls the button loose, breath hot on her skin.
She undoes the next button, fingers trembling.
Kiera is squirming under her, flushing violently.
Shia again seeks for approval in Kiera's face.
Kiera's eyes are closed, her face alive with emotion.
Shia continues, she's nearing the last button.
Shia opens the shirt, cold air washes over Kiera, she gasps.
