Chapter Nine
Rather than talk at the club, Quar decided to take Forest home with him. After hours of people wanting to hear the details of the fight in the parking lot—the police were actually the least annoying amongst those grilling Quar about the matter—escaping Heads n Tails seemed the best idea.
Plus, he wanted to hold Forest and sleep with him through the night.
“After you.”Quar held the door open for Forest. “Leave your shoes by the hall table.”
Forest nodded. “Yes, sir.”
Quar’s hand was aching but hadn’t swelled any more. He could use another dose of ibuprofen to help combat the pain. Unfortunately, with his injury, his plans for what he wanted to do with Forest were going to be curtailed for the time being.
“Good boy,” Quar said as Forest lined his shoesup. “There’s a bathroom on the right, past the den, in case you need to use it before we settle in to discuss what we both want. We’ll meet at the dining room table. It’s left of the den.” Quar was exhausted, but not to the point where he wanted to put off having their talk. He’d been looking forward to this time with Forest all week. Even a sore hand wasn’t going to prevent it.
“I’ll be therein a sec, sir.” Forest smiled and headed toward the bathroom.
Quar enjoyed watching him move, the flex and play of his lean muscles, particularly his ass. It was a shame Quar wouldn’t be up to fucking Forest tonight—he could, but not how he wanted to with his hand messed up. He wanted to be able to touch freely and spank Forest before he fucked him. Although, the delay might not be a bad thing.Forest had an exhibitionist kink, and while he was a virgin when it came to anal sex, Quar was considering a way to make their first time together in such a manner as memorable for Forest as possible.
Quar took a seat at the table and when Forest joined him, he gave Forest a choice. “Since we’re discussing what we want, and we don’t have a formal contract, you can present as I showed you, orsit across from me.” His heart thumped faster when Forest, gaze down, came around the table and kneeled beside him. “Perfect.” He caressed Forest’s nape. “I won’t keep you on the hard floor long. Tell me what you want, need and expect from me. From us. Look at me, please.”
Forest pushed his glasses up his nose after he raised his head. “That’s a lot to figure out in a week, sir.” He paused andsmiled. “But I did it.”
Quar couldn’t help feeling proud of Forest. “I’m not surprised. Tell me.”
“I want you, sir,” Forest said, his voice firm. “I want you, and everything you can show me and share with me. I want to learn at your feet, and over your spanking bench, and anywhere else you want to put me. I want to belong to you, only you. Now, I understand that we might not work out—in theory.Here.” Forest touched his chest. “In here, I know wewillwork out. I need you. I trust you. I don’t need a contract. We can have one, if you want, but this—I’m hoping this can be something that goes beyond that. Dom and sub, friends and lovers, and whatever else we decide to share together. All of that will take time. I don’t want to rush either of us, but those are hopes, my dreams, my end goals.What do you want, sir?”
Quar blinked and realized at some point he’d cupped Forest’s jaw with his uninjured hand. “You are so very brave,” Quar murmured. “Didn’t hold back anything.”
“Why would I?” Forest asked.
“Why, indeed.” Quar wanted to kiss Forest, but refused to allow himself that luxury until they had finished their talk. “Brave, like I said, and amazing, Forest. Now I’ll tell youwhat I want, need and expect. I want you, and I want honesty between us. I want to show you how BDSM can help us both. I need to be in control, and I need to be wanted.”
Forest’s eyes went wide. “Anyone who doesn’t want you is an idiot, sir.”
Quar chuckled. “Oh, Forest. Please don’t ever change. You’re good for my ego.”
“I want—need—to be good for all of you,” Forest said.
Nodding, Quartraced the line of Forest’s jaw. “We’ll be good for each other. I like your hopes, dreams and end goals. We need to discuss the finer details to some of them, such as, do you think life as a full-time sub would suit you or not?”
Forest bit his bottom lip then let it go. “I think I’d like to try…maybe three-quarters of the time? Letting you take control of most things, that’s appealing, but I’dlike us to be able to just be together at times, too.”
“That sounds fair, and like something I’d want, too. Now, the most things part? Those need to be defined,” Quar pointed out. “Along with what kind of submission will suit you. Service? Financial submission? Obedience? There are many options for us to consider.”
Forest nodded. “I know I want to serve and obey, but could we maybe work outthose details later? It’s late, and you look like you’re worn out, not to be rude, sir. It’s been a hard night and it didn’t go the way I’d hoped, to an extent, but this part, us talking, did.”
Quar held up his sore hand. “Yes, I did have other plans for after our discussion, but now, for the rest of the night, I’d like to hold you while we sleep.”
Forest’s smile warmed Quar’s heart. “Yes, sir,please. I think that’s a good way to start off our relationship.”
Relationship.That warmth spread from Quar’s heart throughout all of his body, and he recognized it as pure hope and joy. “I agree. Come, boy. I want you in my arms.”
Forest rose to his feet after Quar stood. Quar took Forest by the hand and led him to the master bedroom. It was a new beginning, and Quar was going to do everythinghe could to make sure it was the last new beginning either of them ever wanted.
If they both worked at it, they could build something together that would be strong enough to endure and thrive throughout their lives.
There was no reason to rush, unless they both wanted to speed things up. Quar was going to remember that. Forest didn’t need to move in tomorrow or next week, or any time soon.He was looking forward to savoring every moment of their budding relationship, and sleeping with Forest in his arms was the best way to start.
