If you're new to the series, please take note: this story is in the Nonconsent category. In addition to graphic nonconsent, this episode features coercion and intense humiliation. Consider yourself warned!
This story is a fantasy. The author does not condone any real-world nonconsensual touching or sexual activity, infliction of pain or emotional distress, or mistreatment of any person. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is strictly coincidental.
Langley, Virginia, August 2007
As Amanda and Percy walked side by side down the corridor, she clicked the button on her ball point pen continually.
"Could you stop that?" Percy finally snapped.
She shrank back. "Sorry. I, um, didn't realize."
He sighed. "Why are you so wound up? It's an honor, not a punishment."
"Director Calloway is presenting it personally. I don't know what to say."
"Follow his lead. He'll pin the medal to your chest." He glanced at her bust. "Well, obviously not your actual chest, but your lapel. Listen to what he says, if anything, and provide the shortest possible response."
She looked down and buttoned her new navy jacket, which had a prominent burgundy pinstripe. The suit was custom made by An Affair to Remember, and it featured exceptional workmanship -- as well it should, given its astronomical cost. However, she had to give them credit for delivering it two days early so she could wear it for today's ceremony.
Unfortunately, the ensemble fit too snugly. The matching skirt hit just above the knee, as she'd specified, but it narrowed appreciably through the thighs, shortening her stride. Worse, the tailored cut revealed the shape of her bottom.
At the fitting last night, when she'd quietly expressed her concern, Cherie had disagreed, highlighting its fashion forward elements, then called Malcolm over, who had insisted she parade back and forth while he complimented her butt in graphic terms. Stressed over today's ceremony, and aware there wasn't time for an adjustment, Amanda had capitulated, then left without trying on the custom-made blouse.
It was only that morning she'd discovered the blouse had a similar issue. The vibrant burgundy silk fabric was beautiful, but it showed the outline of her bra. However, she had to admit the blouse was stylish, and it matched perfectly with the suit. Saturday, she'd return it for adjustments. Meanwhile, with the jacket on, she looked very professional.
"Here we are." Percy opened the door for himself, letting her trail behind.
Calloway's assistant led them into a spacious office, where a cluster of men stood waiting. The only one Amanda recognized was Harlan Kimmel, Deputy Director of Operations. She stopped just inside the door, clasped her hands together, and lowered her eyes.
Percy nudged her. "Go stand beside Harlan."
She drew a breath and stepped forward. The others moved back to make room.
Harlan smiled as he took her arm and pulled her closer. "You're pretty as a picture." He touched her nose.
She blushed and studied the ivory deep pile carpet. To her right lay a pair of brightly polished dress shoes. Their owner wore a deep blue dress uniform and the gold braid and single star of a Rear Admiral on his sleeve. She looked up and met his eye.
He extended his hand. "Patrick Lowell, commander of Special Operations Command Central."
What an honor, she thought. Her head bobbed as she shook his hand, and her eyes shone. "Amanda Stevens."
At that moment, Director Calloway strode in. As he removed a small box from his desk drawer, everyone turned and quieted.
Calloway cleared his throat. "We're here to recognize Amanda Stevens for her courage and gallantry in her recent mission."
He looked her in the eye. "Ideally, this would have been a public ceremony, and I would have spoken more specifically of your contributions. Unfortunately, the events of that day are classified so none of that is possible. Suffice it to say, your bravery and decisive action saved lives and assured the mission's success."
Amanda beamed. "Thank you, sir." Having worked for years to maintain perfect posture, she couldn't stand any taller or straighter, but she tried.
He affixed the medal to her lapel, then turned to pat Kimmel on the back. "Fine work, Harlan, recruiting and training such a capable young woman. Agents like Amanda will deliver the brightest possible future for the National Clandestine Service."
With that, he made his excuses and left.
Admiral Lowell put his hand on Amanda's shoulder, leaned closer, and spoke in a low voice. "Three of my men are grateful for the risks you took on their behalf. I won't name them, but you know who they are."
She'd smiled for so long, the corners of her mouth hurt. "Thank you, sir." As head of SOCCENT, Lowell was well positioned to help her during future Mideast operations. Making a good impression was critical.
He touched her hand. "I understand you were wounded."
"Oh, that." She waved away his concern as her smile faded. "It was only a scratch, sir." She locked her elbows, interlaced her fingers, and looked at the ceiling. Please, let him not ask for details, she hoped.
"Where were you hit?"
She shot a wince toward Percy. He ducked his head and remained on the perimeter.
She swallowed. "Um. In a personal place, sir."
His face darkened, and his voice rose. "Don't tell me those animals shot you in the tit."
All conversation stopped, and everyone turned to look at her.
"Oh, no, sir. It was --" She looked away. "I was hit in my bottom, sir." She blushed fiercely.
He let out a huge breath, then cocked his head and smiled. "No kidding! Years ago, I got shot in the butt too." He unbuckled his belt, let his uniform trousers fall to his ankles, and pulled down the edge of his boxers, revealing a rounded pink depression in the side of his lower hip.
He took her hand and pressed her fingers to the scar. "I remember it like yesterday. Hurts like a motherfucker, doesn't it?"
"Um, yes, sir, it hurts quite a lot." After hesitating a moment, she brushed her fingertip lightly over the divot in his flesh, then drew her hand away.
"Well? Let's see it."
She looked at Harlan and saw only an expression of keen interest. The others regarded her with equal anticipation.
Would she raise her skirt for this powerful admiral, this total stranger, while other men watched? The mere thought caused her intense embarrassment.
But the consequences of failing to comply would be significant. She'd squander the opportunity to cement an important connection and revive concerns about her ability to carry out missions requiring nudity, overshadowing her hard-won commendation.
She forced herself to look Lowell in the eye, then spun to face away from him. Closing her eyes, she reached back to grasp the hem of her narrow skirt. With a gulp, she pulled it upward, wiggling her hips to free it when it bunched up. Then she bent at the waist, bracing herself against her knee with her free hand.
It's a good thing I wore a thong, she thought. I'd never be able to pull down my panties in front of this crowd. Showing them all my bare butt is bad enough.
A babble of murmurs and exclamations erupted behind her. Over her shoulder, others jockeyed for position.
"Looks like just a graze," said Lowell, running his fingers back and forth along its length. "Healing up quite nicely." He traced the curving swell along the underside of her bottom, then took her measure more thoroughly with his full hand before finally releasing her.
She bit her lip as he took his time groping her, then straightened and turned back to him as she worked the gathered fabric back down her hips and thighs. As she wiggled, she tried to ignore the comments and lustful expressions of the other men, but it was difficult. She pretended nonchalance, as though lifting her skirt in public were no big deal, but it took all her self-control.
Thankfully, Lowell and Harlan soon had to leave for other pressing engagements, and the others followed. As Percy headed back to his office, she fell into step beside him.
"Nice move, using your little wound as an excuse to raise your skirt. None of those guys will forget that ass of yours any time soon."
She scoffed and narrowed her eyes. "It wasn't a strategy, Percy." But she restrained her impulse to complain. Instead, she squeezed his arm. "I need your help with Jason."
He snorted. "He says you're wearing him out. He never gets a moment's peace."
She huffed. It's more like the other way around, she thought. Unless I'm not home for a few days, in which case he's wearing out my butt when he finally catches me.
"Somehow he put his name on the title to my townhouse. You've got to make him give it back."
He scoffed. "You're married, so it's his now anyway. You're the one who put 'obey' in your vows."
"I did not!" She bared her teeth. "He's a thieving asshole!"
"You picked him."