Authors notes --
- I'm not in love with the title of this piece. If you have recommendations, feel free to leave them in the comments!
- This story contains a consensual sexual relationship between two adult men that consists of a slow build romance, and BDSM (including bondage, dominance and submission, whips, and various sexual encounters). Not all chapters will contain sexual encounters, but many will. If you are uncomfortable with any of these elements, please pass on this story rather than placing yourself in an uncomfortable situation and/or rating it unfairly. Thank you!
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I glanced at my watch and frowned as I made my way down the hall toward his rooms. Two am. I felt bad disturbing him so late on the day he'd moved in, but it seemed important to check in. I knocked and waited only briefly before he responded.
"Come in."
I offered him a soft smile with my apology. "I didn't intend to be so late. Something at the club held me up. How are you settling in?" A disruptive patron had required my attention and not only was I far later than I'd intended to be, I was still wearing the leather pants, boots, and corset I typically wore to the club.
He flashed me a brilliant white smile as he shifted to sit up a bit more in bed. "Pretty good thanks. It's a bit odd to work your whole life to buy a house and then simply abandon it to move in with someone else, but it's very comfortable here thank you."
I simply nodded in response.
"I didn't really expect you to knock." It was a hesitant half statement, half question.
I stepped a bit further into the room and leaned against the dresser as I shifted closer to the tone I typically used with my subs. "It's your place as my submissive to recognize that the things I ask of you are not requests, they are demands."
He nodded quickly and sat up a bit straighter, clearly thrown by my abrupt change in tone as I continued.
"It's also my place as your dominant to recognize that the reason I am able to make demands of you is because you allow me that right. As a result of that mutual understanding, while I always expect your doors to be unlocked and for you to admit me without hesitation, I will always knock before I enter. I will also never disturb you in your office during your business hours."
"Understood Sir." I shivered at his response. He'd added the Sir even though I hadn't yet instructed him to do so.
I smiled kindly as I continued. "Your notes state that your workdays begin at ten, but that you typically eat breakfast at eight?"
"Yes Sir."
"Unfortunately, the club is not exactly a morning venue and it's common for me to come in around three am. While I'll make as much adjustment as possible so as not to interrupt your work hours, I'm afraid that's simply not practical for me. Nor will it be for you on nights you join me at the club."
He nodded once more, looking slightly concerned. "Yes Sir."
"The best I can do is nine am. I feel that will give you enough time to adjust your morning routine, eat with me, and still be ready to work on time."
"Yes Sir."
I smiled softly. "Then I'll leave you to get some rest and I'll see you at breakfast. I need a shower."
"Goodnight, Sir."
"Goodnight Alexander."
As I stripped off my gear and settled into a hot bath, my mind wandered to the image of him shirtless in bed and I allowed myself more release in the tub than I'd originally intended.
I stabbed another grape without thought as I flipped through some financial reports, one of my least favorite activities. He entered the room six minutes to nine and made his way to the chair opposite mine at the table, settling in without moving to touch his coffee or food. Without a word I picked up my cup and sipped as I leaned back in my chair and let my eyes run slowly along his muscled form. It was a Saturday, and he wore a casual weekend look; fitted dark blue jeans and a simple white t-shirt. He blushed deeply under my intense perusal, clearly nervous. I allowed myself to continue silently. I watched him, holding his eyes with mine as I sipped my drink and idly ate a few more grapes. His jaw clenched from time to time and the small muscles of his shoulders and neck twitched on occasion. He was clearly fighting not to look away.
I let nearly five minutes pass before I smiled softly and finally spoke. "Very impressive Alexander." His blush deepened. "You were clearly uncomfortable, but you fought to remain in control of yourself and offer what I clearly desired from you."
His voice was tense with anxiety and relief. "Thank you, Sir."
I allowed my smile to deepen to put him a bit more at ease. "While I always expect this type of respectful behavior, meals will be the least formal time for us and while conversation will be largely initialed by myself, it will not be one sided. I expect you to be open with me and to respond honestly to any questions I pose. I also have no objection to your initiating conversational topics that you feel would be appropriate."
He nodded once. "Yes sir."
God he was perfect already. "I also don't expect you to ask permission for basic things and you're always welcome to eat and drink as you wish in my company."
He looked a bit relieved. "Thank you, Sir."
"Come here for a moment first today." I turned my chair slightly to the side as he quickly made his way to stand in front of me.
"Kneel."
He responded without hesitation.
"Offer me your hands."
He held them out quickly.
I lifted his chin lightly with my fingers and smiled kindly into his piercing, pale blue eyes.
"You are already amazing."
He smiled nervously. "Thank you, Sir."
I pulled what appeared to be a thick leather bracelet out of my back pocket. I opened the twin clasps and unwound the two strands as I explained the item. "While most dominants utilize collars to indicate ownership, I find that can be a bit difficult for those with more traditional day jobs and I've had these made instead."