Avery woke up from the absence of noise as the TV was turned off, having missed the entire movie. She didn't even remember falling asleep. She'd been in Carter's arms, his hands gently travelling her body. Beneath the blanket, he'd massaged her breasts that were still sensitive from being so aroused earlier. Slid across her stomach, where her nerves were still rapidly firing at the smallest touch. Cupped her over her panties in a way that had felt comforting after the force of his thrusts. And somewhere in all of that, she'd fallen fast asleep.
Against Carter. On his lap. She'd been so comfortable held by him after what they'd shared that she'd thought nothing of it, and she was realizing feelings cropping up that she'd never expected to have. Something she'd have to think about later, but consider while in the midst of this "punishment" that was feeling less and less like she was in trouble.
"Sleep well?" Carter asked her as she looked around the room, getting her bearings again.
"Yeah, much better now," Avery responded. It was two in the afternoon, and with the sunlight coming through the windows, she realized they'd been cooped up inside far too long on such a beautiful day. Stretching, she said, "I think I want to get outside for a bit."
"I wouldn't mind going for a swim," Mason said, rising from the couch and stretching out his arms. He saw Avery's halter, then tossed it over with a grin.
"Thanks," Avery said sheepishly as she let the blanket fall from her shoulders and quickly threw it over her head in a bizarre moment of modesty. Once on, she climbed from Carter's lap. "I'll go upstairs, put on a swimsuit."
Carter leaned back with his eyes travelling Avery's body, a satisfied grin upon his lips. He'd had her and couldn't wait to have her again. But with this agreement they'd entered, there was so much he wanted to do, yet he was just home from school for the summer; he had basically nothing for this, not even lubricant. "You guys go," he said, then climbed off the couch. "I'm going to run an errand, won't be gone more than an hour."
"Where are you going?" Avery asked, brows drawn. It was strange, but she didn't really want him to leave.
"Nowhere special," he responded, pulling his shorts on. "Don't forget you're grounded though," he added with a playful wink. "Mason, make sure she doesn't try to sneak out."
Avery rolled her eyes with a laugh. "I'm not going to sneak out," she told him as he gathered his keys.
"I'll be back soon," Carter said.
They split up, Avery and Mason heading upstairs to change, Carter taking off. In her room, Avery began to dig through her swimsuits, of which she had plenty to choose from, living in a house with a pool in the backyard. She'd gone for sexy this morning, one upping Carter's request that she stay in a tank and panties, but that had been in a personal act of defiance; a '
you can look but you can't touch'
that had failed spectacularly, as she'd been far more than just touched on the couch.
Finally she grabbed her black string bikini. It was simple, and while the top was basic triangles with some crocheting along the sides, the bottoms offered a bit more coverage than a few others she owned, though still tied at the hips. She began to remove the halter when there was a light tap on her door, which was cracked.
"Can I come in?" Mason asked, sticking his head in but averting his gaze.
"Sure," Avery responded. Mason looked up before opening the door and walking in. "What's up?"
Mason had never been a good initiator, despite having had plenty of girlfriends in his life. But with Carter out of the house, he'd been about to change when he realized he had a good chance at evening things out, if he could. Which in his mind, did not necessarily mean having sex with Avery. His only goal now was to get her attention, as it seemed she'd formed a bond with Carter that he'd yet to make.
But he absolutely had no idea where to start. Sitting down on the corner of her bed, he looked up at her. It was hard to concentrate on anything, seeing her clad in that halter and panties. "I guess I just wanted to check on you," he finally said, then shook his head as his eyes rolled. "I mean, well . . . the whole thing, I guess. I know you agreed, but . . ." He faded out there, looking up at her helplessly, not really knowing how to finish what he was saying.
Avery sat down on the bed beside him, her lips pursed and head low as she looked at him through her brows. "Thank you, Mason," she said honestly. "I'm fine, though. I know I scared you guys last night, and locking me down here is wayyy less than mom and dad would have done. The turn it's taken, though . . ."
"It's weird," Mason said, somewhat dejectedly.
Avery stared at her hands and shrugged. "This morning while you were in the shower, Carter said something to me," she explained. "Basically that we've always been close, so it didn't need to feel weird or inappropriate just because our parents married. And even you and Carter aren't related." She laughed without humor. "Of course that was when it was just touching. And I've never done anything like this before with
anyone
. Today was only the second person I've ever had sex with." After a long pause, Avery sighed. "But I do deserve punishment and you guys made the rules. You own me until they're home tomorrow, and I'm accepting it."
Mason placed his hand on her thigh. He absolutely was not about to argue that she didn't deserve to be punished, since that was what was the umbrella allowing this all to happen. "It doesn't have to hurt, you know," he said, feeling he'd found his 'in'. She met his eyes. Sliding his hand up her thigh, he took a deep breath and continued. "You said it hurt. I think that was because you didn't have any control over it. And also, once you're more used to it, it won't hurt at all."
"Okay," Avery drawled, peering at him strangely. "So . . .?"
"I'm saying . . ." Mason began, then shook his head. He squeezed her thigh just below her panties. He needed to up his confidence, immediately. Take some control while relinquishing it to her at the same time. "I'm saying I can make it better," he stated strongly. Still, not quite enough. "No, I'm saying that I'm
going
to make it better. Show you that it doesn't hurt."
Avery got the gist and immediately reared back, her eyes darting around the room. "Oh, Mason, I don't know," she began to stammer. "Carter isn't here . . ." She slammed her eyes shut. Carter had nothing to do with it, though she was feeling an attachment to him after having sex on the couch that really needed some serious consideration. And given that she'd just had sex with him, she couldn't imagine turning around and doing the same with someone else less than two hours later. "I think we should change and go for a swim," she finally settled on.
"Look," Mason began. "I just want you to know it doesn't have to be like that. It doesn't have to hurt. I'm much nicer than Carter. I want you to understand that this can be amazing. But I'll gladly just go down to the pool with you, if that's what you really want."
He then held his breath as he waited. If she said no, he would leave. There was no way he could coerce the way Carter had; the whole ownership thing. Sure, he wanted her like he'd never wanted anyone in his life. But he needed to be reasonable. She was silent for a long moment, and Mason shook his head. It wasn't happening. So be it.
"Alright," Avery said suddenly, just as he'd been about to rise, looking up at him through her long, beautiful lashes. And he was stunned to find that, by all appearances, she meant it. She was hesitant, but she did mean it. "I know I'm bad at this."
"Oh, Avery," Mason cried, leaning closer and stroking his hand down her cheek. "You are not bad at this," he assured her. "I just want to make you feel good." He gently kissed her lips as he crawled up so she'd lean back on the bed. Sliding his finger down her chest, he hooked it into the top of her tank top, then covered her breast with a cupped palm over the fabric. "You like it when I touch you here, right?"
Now on her back with Mason hovering above, Avery nodded, her body reacting without her express permission. "Y-yes," she breathed, her thighs attempting to squeeze together as a pressure began to build between her legs, only with little progress, as he had a knee between them.
Taking his time, he ran his hand down her flat tummy, then around her back, sliding it below her ass. "And here?" he asked, raising a brow.
"Mmhmm," Avery responded, biting down on her lower lip.
With his eyes locked between them, he continued his journey down the back of her thigh, raising it until her knee was bent. He gently pressed her leg outward, then slid up her inner thigh until he met the lace-covered elastic of her panties between her legs. Her breath hitched, leg trembling. Looking back up at her, he asked, "What about here?" then lightly ran his thumb over her panties. "Do you like when I touch you here?"