The short drive passed in silence, but Aaron got more talkative once they were settled in a booth. He blushed bright red every time they made eye contact, so Jay tried steering the conversation to safe topics—work, books, weekend plans. By the end of the meal, when everything seemed to be back to normal, Jay asked for Aaron’s number under the guise of texting him the photo from the workshop.
Aaron pulled out his phone and waited for the message to arrive, saving Jay’s contact on the spot. As they walked out into the night, Jay offered him a ride home, but Aaron smiled and shook his head. Jay might have argued, but he didn’t want to overstep. Aaron had already made himself more vulnerable than expected, and Jay wanted to respect his boundaries.
Aaron’s rideshare didn’t take long to arrive. As they parted, Aaron surprised Jay by leaning over to kiss him on the cheek before wishing him a good night.
Jay’s skin burned with Aaron’s touch the entire drive home, his body vibrating with nervous energy.
Kink Talk
DomOliver: Hey all, I'm pretty new to the forum and the whole lifestyle. I've looked through the FAQs on the main page but would rather hear some personal experiences about what workshops you've found useful.
DommyBoy: Totally depends on what you're into. No point in learning bondage if you're never going to tie anyone up.
SubZero: And on the other hand we have Domicron who seems to go to every workshop ever offered. What was it this week?
DomicronPersei8: Crash course in dealing with mouthy subs.
DomOliver: What if I'm not really sure what I'm into yet?
SubAir: They have workshops for total beginners where it's more about the philosophy behind BDSM and a brief rundown of what's out there.
DomAndDommer: Also depends on your location and the availability of stuff like that.
SubLime: Thankfully some places offer online sessions for those among us unfortunate enough to live in a rural area.
SubMarine: I know your pain, Lime. I’m pretty fucking remote, and I’ve been relying on the internet for shit like that.
DomOliver: Does it feel weird? To just show up and not know what to do?
DomicronPersei8: Everyone else will be a beginner too, so you'll all be feeling the same way.
SubSequins: Why do you go to all those different workshops anyway, Domicron?
DomicronPersei8: I like to try my hand at different things. Bondage, fire, impact play, etc. It's good to know a little bit about everything.
SubMarine: Doms get all the fun stuff. All I've ever seen for subs is high protocol etiquette.
SubAir: I wouldn't last a minute in one of those.
SubLily: Yeah, those are intense. I know someone who did a three-week getaway thing for slave training. He loved it, but definitely not for everyone.
DomOliver: I think I'll stick with a two-hour beginner seminar.
Chapter 10
AARON
Aaron spent Saturday morning alternating between embarrassment and quiet satisfaction. The prior evening was a little hazy, but clear enough to remember subspace hitting him like a ton of bricks.
He’d expected to sit patiently, make a few jokes, or learn a few knots himself. Instead, something came over him the moment he kneeled for Jay. The symbolism of the position put his body on full alert, every nerve ending thrumming in anticipation.
He didn’t stand a chance.
The arousal of kneeling, the delicious friction of the rope against his nipples, the soft puffs of Jay’s breath on his neck—no wonder Aaron lost himself, not coming back to reality until they were halfway through their eggs and hash browns. At which point the embarrassment hit. Aaron’s reaction had been so over-the-top, Jay must have thought him pathetic.
Not sure he could face Jay again, he considered skipping the club for a few weeks to let the memory settle. They could pretend nothing had ever happened.
The idea of not seeing Jay made his chest constrict, and he decided to go in the opposite direction. Seeing Jay soon. Today. The text from last night was like an open invitation, tempting him to respond.
