Spanking Therapy.
Is this really what I want?
Jim stood alone in the cramped elevator, his mind racing. The last two days of anticipation had been enough to fill him with doubt, but they were nothing compared to the final ascent to the agreed upon address.
Would he be able to go through with it?
What would it be like?
Is this what I really want?
The elevator doors sliding open broke his train of thought and revealed a dimly lit hallway. Jim nervously dragged himself forward, the butterflies in his stomach urging him to stay in the elevator and ride it back to the ground floor.
He ignored the anxious words being spoken in the back of his mind and turned down the hall, heading in the direction of 809, the apartment that he had been instructed to find.
He passed several doors, all with gold numbers nailed on the outside, freezing as he arrived at the correct door.
Jim's brain told his arm to reach out and knock on the wooden door, but the signal was lost along the way. Captured in the net of worry and anxiety that had plagued him his entire life.
He didn't even know his name, yet he agreed to meet him here, in the middle of the night.
And for what? His version of therapy?
Jim's legs began moving on their own, pivoting on the spot and walking away from the door. He'd only taken two steps when the handle suddenly sprang to life and the heavy wooden door shifted inwards.
"Jim?" A deep voice gently called out.
Jim turned and saw the broad shoulders of the man that he had contacted. Blue eyes behind a thick black beard looked Jim up and down, assessing him, prying into the man that stood in the hall.
"Yes, I'm Jim." He muttered, timidly, trying to hide the fact that he had just been caught trying to run away.
"I'm Craig, come in," he said, standing in the hall, holding the door open with one hand. "Or have you reconsidered?"
"No, I'll come in." Jim said, sheepishly, as he made his way to the doorway.
Only when he got close did he understand the true height and size of the man before him. He seemed a foot taller that Jim, his shoulder's almost impossibly wide. Jim could see the outline of his deltoids through the white shirt he was wearing, his extended arm still propping the door open for him to enter the apartment.
It was also here that Jim noticed that he had only left a small gap for Jim to pass through. Being the anxious guy that he was, Jim turned his back to the man and tried to pass by without touching him. Only for Craig's large frame to lean forward, pressing into him as he passed by.
Jim's skin broke out in goosebumps as he felt Craig's solid build lean against him, and for a moment, his breath against the back of his head.
A quick shuffle and Jim had crossed the threshold into the apartment. The building looked simple from the outside, but the apartment was expansive. Jim immediately took note of the expensive leather couches and the large oak table, this was the apartment of a wealthy man.
"Take a seat on the couch, please." Craig said, closing the door behind him.
Jim felt the leather with his hand, stoking it gently before sitting down.
"Now, you know why you are here?" Craig asked, opening a cabinet drawer and removing a box.
"For therapy?" Jim said.
"Correct, and what sort of therapy are you here for?" Craig asked.
Jim immediately blushed, suddenly realizing the situation that he had gotten himself into. His throat dried up and his hands began to shake, his normal response to stressful situations.
"You can say it, Jim," Craig pressed, "You need to say it."
Jim's lips trembled as he tried to get the words out, fighting against his mind.
Suddenly an aroma hit him, filling his head with musky, almost sweet smell that seemed to float around his mind. His eyes fluttered slightly at the pleasant smell as his lips parted and the words fell out.
"Spanking therapy."
"That's right." Craig said turning around to face him.
Smoke rose slowly from a small wooden box on the cabinet behind him.
"Sandalwood incense." Craig said, "From now on when you smell sandalwood it will remind you of tonight and you will instantly relax."
Jim nodded his head slowly. He wasn't sure if he believed in such things, but the way that the aroma had loosened him up a moment ago, he was willing to try.
"Now let's get started, the first session is always short, you'll be home in no time." Craig said, moving towards him.
"First session?"
"That's right, one of many, now stand up."
Jim stood from the couch; his slender frame dwarfed in the shadow of the man that stood in front of him. Now that he was closer, Jim could see that his beard wasn't as black as he originally thought. Grey hairs were speckled throughout Craig's bread, Jim noticed a few in his fringe too, contrasting against his wavy brown hair.
Craig's hands reached down and unclasped Jim's belt.
Jim instinctively grabbed his arm, trying to stop him, but Craig showed his strength, brushing his hand aside and pulling the belt free.
"The session begins now." Craig said, his deep voice running right through Jim. "Turn around and kneel on the couch."