@ropesandchainsexciteme
Don’t apologize. How was the date? What kind of experience do you want?
I can hear her moving around behind the door, clothes being tossed on the floor. I close my eyes, wishing I could see her, wishing I could tell her that I’m Ropes and I want to be the one who helps her gain the experience.
@redreads
I read a lot of romance books. I’m worried that it’s all too good to be true. I’ve had exactly one sexual experience, and it was so horrible; it ended up with the guy dying because he had forced himself on me and my brother killed him. I’ve been terrified to try anything since because what if it goes wrong and he dies?
@ropesandchainsexciteme
Wow. That’s a lot to unpack. Your brothers sound intense.
Understatement of the century.
@redreads
You have no idea. This is so forward of me, but is there any chance you’d be willing to help me test the waters a little bit? You can say no, of course, and I’ll never bring it up again.
@ropesandchainsexciteme
You don’t even know what I look like. You sure you want to hook up with a guy before seeing him?
@redreads
I was thinking we could start with just … texting. Like spicy stuff. Maybe some salacious photos or something. I don’t really know how it works, but I like talking to you.
@ropesandchainsexciteme
You want to sext me?
@redreads
If you’re open to it.
I groan, leaning my head back against the wall of the hallway and exhaling. I should say no. I should tell her to wait until she meets the right guy, one who wants to settle down and doesn’t have a fucked-up idea of love from his shit childhood with a neglectful addict for a mom and a revolving door of men, who sometimes left me alone and sometimes didn’t.
But she wants to gain experience. She made it clear she’s not looking for commitment. No one ever has to know.
@ropesandchainsexciteme
You just told me your brother killed the last guy who touched you, Red. Not exactly a glowing recommendation.
@redreads
I’m sorry … I shouldn’t have asked. I swear they’re never going to find out. This app is anonymous. I couldn’t tell them who you are if I wanted to.
@ropesandchainsexciteme
I’m not saying no.
I bite the inside of my cheek until I taste blood. Her text bubbles, indicating she’s typing, continue to pop up and disappear for what feels like ages.
@redreads
In that case … would some kind of incentive help you decide?
@ropesandchainsexciteme
