CHAINS AND TRUST.
It was always the same guy who greeted me and took my electronics as I entered the club. Then a Shadow would pat me down while another checked for any further devices, and then they would send me on my way.
Except this time when they were done, I lingered, my palms sweaty and my tongue too big for my mouth.Just ask them. Nerves rose like bees in my stomach, a swarm that grew every time I tried to open my mouth.
“Is everything alright, sir?” asked the large doorman.
“Yes.” I answered quickly, remaining stuck in place.
“Can we… assist with anything?”
“Yes.”
His grin widened. “We would be more than happy to assist with anything you may need if it’s within our power to do so.”
I nodded, chewing on my lip. He stared expectantly.Just say it. The more the silence extended between us, the harder it was to speak.
“I can assure you we cater to a wide variety of needs here. There is nothing to be concerned about. Think of us as just moving parts of the club, here to assist you.”
My mouth tasted metallic.Just say it. Do it. Maybe it will give you more of him.
“I need… assistance. With… re-restraints.”
The man nodded, his smile never fading. “Most certainly, sir. Will you be requiring assistance in our open rooms, or in the private suites?”
“Private.”
He snapped his fingers, and one of the three Shadows stepped forward from their place lined up against the wall. I recognized her even through the veil as the one who had taken me to meet The Master.
She nodded her head softly at me and started walking toward the private rooms. I followed, that swarm of bees inside me still active, but less threatening for the moment.
“Do you have a room booked already?”
“My uh… partner… booked it.”
“Will the restraints be for yourself?”
“Yes. I’m umm…. hopin’ to surprise him.”
“Have you and your partner worked with restraints before?”
“I haven’t… I’m not sure if he has.”
She nodded. “I’ll take you through some safety procedures. Your well-being, and your partner’s, is our top priority.”
We reached the room, and it still felt like my insides were shifting around. I’d showered when I prepped myself before leaving home, but already the fabric of my T-shirt was damp with sweat.
“Please go ahead and prepare whatever you need to. I’ll wait here and when you’re ready, just call for me and I’ll come in and assist you.”
I exhaled. “Okay.”
“Sir?”
“Yes?”
“There is nothing we haven’t already seen here.”
I smiled. Because yeah, in a place like this, helping me with some bondage was probably just an average day.
