The next day, Aiko laid down on Riku's bed, while he sat on the floor going through all of the toys and items he had in that little box. He decided to give her a day to just let the fact settle in her mind, and for her to prepare herself mentally.

"Alright... so, like I told you yesterday, we'll start off with simple things. You'll be doing the things to me, so as for today you won't be getting humiliated or anything. But remember... within a couple of days... I really want you to wear this" Riku said, and held up the dog collar and leash.

Aiko blushed a bit, but nodded her head in agreement. "I'll really need to give myself time to prepare for that" She thought to herself.

Riku took out a pair of leather gloves, rope, two different colored candles, and matches. Aiko wondered what in the world he'd want to use the candles for, seeing as they seemed more romantic than anything. But he didn't keep her waiting on that fact.

"I want you to tie me to the bed while I lay on my stomach, and I want you to wear the leather gloves while you do it. Then, I want you to light the candles, and pour the melted wax onto my back" He said, and stood up to take his shirt off.

Aiko sat up on the bed and picked up the leather gloves, ready to give it a shot for Riku. If it would truly make him happy, then she'd give it a chance. As she slid the thin leather gloves onto her small hands, she watched Riku strip down into his boxers. The light overhead made his fair skin look even sexier than normal, and his silver hair was feathered out perfectly, just the way she liked it. Aiko let Riku lay down on his stomach, and she picked up the rope that was laying on the floor, beside the candles.

"Should I tie it loose for you...?" Aiko asked, and went down to his feet to tie them first.

"No, tie it nice and tight. That's one of my favorite parts about it" Riku admitted, and Aiko did as she was told.

She tied down his hands so he was completely secured to the bed post, and couldn't move his arms or legs. Then, Aiko hesitantly picked up a match, and lit the blue candle. She held it over Riku's back, giving it a moment to melt, and she took a deep breath.

"You're really sure about this, Riku?" Aiko said, not wanting him to get extremely hurt.

Riku gave her a reassuring smile. "I've done it on myself before... don't worry, Aiko. I love you, I'll let you know if I want you to stop"

When he told her he loved her, Aiko felt a lot more at ease. She gazed into his green eyes, before turning her attention back to the orange flame at the top of the candle. There was a puddle of wax around the wick now, and before Aiko lost her nerve, she tilted the candle and let the wax drip down Riku's spine. She watched him shudder with pleasure as the hot wax made contact with his skin, and slowly dried against him. Aiko figured if she had to cause some pain to her boyfriend, whether it be for his own pleasure or not, she'd have a little fun with it. She let the candle burn more, and dripped the wax onto his skin so it spelled out his name.

"Hey, are you making letters now?" Riku asked with a laugh, and it made Aiko feel that much more comfortable, just knowing that he was having a good time with it.

"Mhmm~ I wrote your name" Aiko said, and blew out that candle. She picked up the other candle, a yellow one, and lit that.

"Hey, while you use this candle... could you do me something special?" Riku asked, and turned his head as much as he could to face her.

"What would that be?" Aiko asked, hoping it wouldn't be anything too intense.

"While you pour it, use your free hand to just tug on my hair, okay?" Riku said, and rested his head down on his outstretched arms.

Aiko chewed her lip, but as she poured the yellow wax, she decided to just make the most of it and figured, hell, I've gone this far, might as well give him what he wants. She collected his silver hair into her leather gloved hand, and as she poured the hot yellow wax over his back to form an A, she gave his hair a hard tug. Riku let out a low groan from his lips at the pleasure she was giving him, and closed his eyes as she held his head back by his hair. The room smelled of a mix of blueberry and lemon from the candles, and it soothed both of them as she finished writing her name in the wax.

Over the course of the hour, Aiko alternated between the two candles until they were both halfway burned, and Riku shifted in his position.

"Alright, I think that's enough for one night. Tomorrow, we'll do more" Riku smiled, hoping that Aiko had at least enjoyed herself a little and would agree to keep going.

Riku's eyes lit up because of Aiko's response: "Sounds good, Riku" She smiled as she untied his hands, which were red and a bit scratched up from the coarse rope.

Aiko helped Riku to scrape off the dried candle wax from his back, ignored the light burn marks it left, and tossed the leather gloves back into the box. Before she could put everything away, Riku pulled her onto the bed so she was laying on top of him and he smiled up at her.

"I love you" He said, and before she could respond, he kissed her softly on her lips and pulled her down next to him.

"Goodnight, I love you, Riku~" Aiko said with a smile, and watched as Riku used a small remote to shut off the lights, and they both drifted off to sleep together.