EPOV
I plant soft kisses along Seth's shoulder as he wakes up. He blinks up at me sleepily. "Morning," he mumbles.
"Good morning. Are you ready to see what I have in store for you today?"
Seth chuckles. "When you say that, you sound like you have an evil plan. I should probably be worried about that, but I'm not. So what are we doing today?"
"We are going to have a lot of fun. And it's going to help you in the playroom. But first, we'll go out for breakfast. First things first though, let's get in the shower." I pull him into the bathroom, stripping off his clothes as we go.
"You're very eager today," he laughs.
I grin. "Yes, well I have a plan. I like this plan."
"And I don't get to know the plan?" he asks as I pull him inside the shower.
"Nope. You will soon, though." As hard as it is to resist, I manage to keep my hands mostly to myself. "Alright Seth, I need you to kneel on the bed for me."
He nods. "Can I ask why?"
I smile, pulling something out from the drawer. "Because today, we're going to use this." I hold up a small plug.
Seth raises an eyebrow. "We're going to go out with me wearing that?"
"We are. You trust me, right?"
He smiles, leaning up to kiss me softly. "Absolutely."
He gets up on the bed, sinking down to all fours. It isn't long before he's totally relaxed, and he moans softly as I slide the slicked plug home. "Very good, Seth. Alright, sit up slowly." I watch as he adjusts to the new sensation. "Good boy. I want you to try walking across the room." He slips off the bed, carefully walking to the door and back. "How does it feel?"
"It's a little weird, but not bad," he says.
"Good. Then let's get dressed and go to breakfast."
Fifteen minutes later, Seth and I sit in a small café. "So," he says, "Do I get to know what inspired this little trip?"
"Soon," I say as the waiter brings our food.
Of course there's a piece of the plan I'm holding out on. As Seth digs into his pancakes, I run my fingers over the small remote in my pocket, watching his face as I turn the device to the lowest setting. I can tell immediately when he figures out what's going on. "E-Edward…?" he manages.
"Breathe, Seth," I advise. "Ten more seconds." He closes his eyes, gripping his fork tightly until I turn it off.
"Any particular reason you've decided to do that?" he asks.
I chuckle. "We need to work on your control. What better way to do that than to raise the stakes a little? You need to find ways to keep yourself under control. That works best when you're somewhere you know you have to keep control."
"Okay then…how do I stay in control?"
I shrug. "It's different for every person. You just have to find what works for you. And that is exactly what we're going to do."
He grins. "That sounds like a challenge. Alright, I'm in." When we're finished with breakfast, I take Seth's hand, leading him outside. "Where are we going now?" he asks.
"I don't know. It's so nice out. Maybe we'll walk to the park."
He nods. "It'll take us a while to get there, though."
I smile. "Well we have time." We walk quietly for a while, stopping in at a deli to pick up food for lunch. As we wait in line, I turn the toy back on. Seth's grip on my hand tightens, but he stays silent. I push the dial up just a little, and he gasps quietly. We step up to the counter to order, and I turn the device back down to low. "Go ahead, Seth, tell him what you want."
I find myself very proud of him, as he manages to place his order with just a slight hitch in his voice. As soon as he's done, I turn it off again, smiling at him. I throw the food into my backpack and take his hand again, walking out of the store. "Fuck Edward!" he mumbles once we're out of earshot.
I laugh. "Oh come on, you enjoyed it. And you're getting better."
He grins. "Yeah, but I was also considering throwing you up against the display case and fucking you silly."
"You would have given the poor old deli man a heart attack!" I chuckle.
"Well it would have been your fault for provoking me," he insists.
"Provoked public indecency. That's a new one."
He shoves me lightly, laughing. "Is that a part of your plan? Keep me worked up all day until I can't help myself?"
I give him an innocent look. "Who, me? Of course not. I'm just helping you!"
"Yeah, right. You'd better be prepared for later."
I smile. "Ooh, I'm so scared." We make it to the park, finding a semi-secluded spot to set out our blanket. Seth leans against me as we eat. When he's done, he sinks down to the blanket, staring up at the sky. I lay on my side next to him, my head propped up on one elbow. He closes his eyes as I turn the device on again, but manages to stay relaxed and still. "Good job, Seth," I praise softly.
He smiles as I turn it up just a bit. "You know…one day…I'd like to return the favor."
I chuckle. "Okay. That's fair. Any day you want." A soft moan escapes him as I turn it up again, and his legs unconsciously spread a little. "I like watching you like this," I murmur.
"Like what?" he asks, his breathing growing more laborious as I continue to turn the dial. "Being slowly tortured?"
I laugh. "No, enjoying yourself. It's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Not that you're ever not beautiful, but when you just let go of everything, you're like a whole new person. It's kind of fun to watch."
Seth opens one eye, grinning at me. "Well it's kind of hard to…think about things in such a predicament."
I lean over, kissing his cheek. "Well that's the idea, isn't it? You're doing better than I expected so far. Want to know what it feels like if I turn it up all the way?"
He chuckles. "Of course I do. Not that I have much choice. You have the remote."
"I do, don't I?"
Quickly, I turn the dial up as far as it will go, enjoying Seth's sudden whimper. He pants softly, little beads of sweat breaking out along his forehead as he struggles to control himself. He lasts far longer than I anticipated before he shouts "Red!"
I turn it off, watching the rise and fall of his chest as he relaxes again. "Are you alright?"
He laughs. "More than you know. Sorry, my control was slipping. I didn't want to ruin your fun just yet."
I lean over, kissing him softly. "You've been a good sport about this. Should I be worried?"
Seth grins. "Maybe. We'll see. But right now I just want to stop fighting it."
I chuckle. "And you will tonight, and it'll be great. You'll see."
"Ah, so your plan doesn't stop here then?"
"Not quite. It's such a shame you're working late tomorrow. I look forward to seeing what your revenge will be."
He smiles. "Yeah, it is a shame. But it'll make the next days that much better."
He leans over, his arm slipping around my waist. "Thank you for today."
I raise an eyebrow at him. "I thought you said I was torturing you."
He laughs. "Yeah, I did, but it's not true. You showed me how strong I can be with the right mind frame, and I know the more control I have, the longer we can play during our sessions. Plus, you weren't a total jerk about it," he teases. He frowns, looking over at me. "It is a shame I have to work late tomorrow."
I nod. "Yeah, but we'll make it. You have your key, you're free to come whenever you want."
"Hey Edward," he murmurs, "What do you think about…that?"
"About what? The key?"
He nods. "I've been spending way more time at your apartment than I have at mine. Does it…bother you?"
I shake my head. "No. Why should it?"
"Well…I don't know. I've sort of almost moved in. You don't think it's a little soon?"
I consider it. "For some people, maybe. But we've been working at this for a while now, even if we hadn't defined it yet. It doesn't bother me. Does it bother you?"
He smiles. "No. I like being with you. I guess it just scared me a little, how fast it was. But I think you're right. I mean, we have been more open with each other than most couples would be at this point."
"You know," I tell him, "I was reading something the other day that said people in BDSM relationships probably have healthier relationships than people who aren't. They're forced to communicate better."
He chuckles. "Wouldn't that be ironic? All those nay-sayers who try to tell us we're the ones with the problems. Maybe it's them."
"I've always thought they could learn a thing or two from us."
Seth nods, shifting over and pushing me down to the blanket, kissing me softly. "I love you Edward," he murmurs. "And I think," he says, grinning, "That you should get me home before we scar the small children in the park."
I laugh. "That eager, are we? Okay, but we have one or two more stops to make."
He whines softly. "Why?"
"Don't worry, I think you'll enjoy it."
He raises an eyebrow at me. "You're operating under the assumption that I have enough self-control to last that long."
I chuckle, kissing his cheek. "Almost there, I promise." I pull him up from the blanket, gathering our things and wrapping my arm around his waist.
"So where are we going that's so important?" he asks.
"We are going to a store that's owned by a friend of mine. You'll see."
We walk quietly for a while until I stop in front of the store. Seth looks up at it skeptically. "We're going to an adult toy store?"
I nod. "Yes, we are."
"Edward, it's called 'Heaven and Hell'."
I laugh. "Yeah, she's a bit dramatic. But it'll be fun. Come on!" I pull him inside before he can protest any further. Once inside, he falls silent, his eyes wide as he takes in the large space.
"Edward, is that you?" someone asks.
Her head pops around a corner, and she grins. "Nice to see you again Alice," I say, hugging her.
"Well it's about time. I thought you were never coming back!" Her eyes travel to Seth, who's started to wander along the shelves. "Got yourself a new plaything, have you?"
I smile. "Subtlety has never been your strong point, has it? But sort of. He's also my boyfriend."
Seth looks up at the word, blushing slightly. Alice looks over him, then nods. "I like him. Good choice."
"You haven't even spoken to him yet Alice."
She raises an eyebrow at me. "Are you doubting me, Edward? Haven't you learned that lesson yet? Honestly."
Seth rejoins us, and I slip an arm around him. "Seth, this is my friend Alice, and yes, she's always like this."
He smiles. "It's nice to meet you."
"Where's Jasper?" I ask.
She giggles. "Probably hiding in the back. You know how he can be with new people."
I nod. "How you managed to convince him to work here, the world may never know."
Alice grins. "It wasn't as hard as you'd think. I'll go get him."
Seth looks at me. "Who's Jasper?"
"He's Alice's husband, and sometimes play partner. He can be a little shy. How he ended up with Alice is still a mystery, but they work in a weird sort of way."
Alice returns with a nervous-looking Jasper. "Jasper, this is Seth. He's Edward's new boyfriend, and…" she pauses, looking over him again. "his new sub, too," she finishes.
Seth raises an eyebrow at me, and I shrug. "She knows everything. Don't question it."
"Well it's nice to meet you both," he says.
"So what brings you here?" Alice asks. "Looking for something in particular?"
"Not really. I think we might just look around for a bit."
She nods. "Sure. Let me know if you need anything."
I take Seth's hand, leading him over to the nearest shelf. "I had no idea there was this much stuff."
I nod. "Chances are if it exists, you can find it here. See anything interesting?"
"Yeah, a lot actually."
Alice grins at me. "I think I have some things you'd enjoy."
An hour and several purchases later, we find ourselves back on the sidewalk. "Okay, can I just say…a sex shop owner? Really? I did not see that coming."
I laugh. "It's always the innocent ones, isn't it? Are you ready for our next stop?"
He groans. "What is it?"
"Food. You need to eat." He pouts all through dinner, but brightens as we climb the stairs to my apartment. "Feel better now?" I ask him.
He grins, and I suddenly find myself pushed up against the door as he kisses me. "Not quite yet. I behaved all day. Please Edward, I need you." An edge of desperation leaks into his voice, and I smile as I kiss him softly.
"Okay. But not in the hallway. Can you keep it together long enough for me to open the door?" He bites his lip, but nods as I fish my key out. He waits until I close the door behind us before pouncing on me again. I laugh, kissing him again. "I didn't exactly mean in the living room either, but your enthusiasm is appreciated. Come on, the bedroom is much better." He nods quickly, but his enthusiasm is contagious, and we both seem to have lost a fair amount of clothing by the time we make it to the bed. I pull Seth closer, our bare chests pressed together. The contact seems to soothe whatever's gotten into him tonight. "No need to rush," I assure him, lightly running my hand down his back. "We have all the time in the world."
He smiles, his fingers lightly stroking along my sides. "Edward, I've been waiting all day for this."
I chuckle. "For what? We haven't done anything yet."
He shakes his head. "Not that. I just want to be with you, like this. When it's just us, I know exactly where I belong. Sometimes I just need to feel you, pressed against me, to feel like everything is okay. And I know that doesn't make sense, but…"
I shush him gently, kissing him softly. "It makes plenty of sense to me. Don't worry about that now."
I gently roll us over so that I'm on top, keeping us as close as possible. He sighs softly, watching as I press a soft kiss above his heart. "Yours," he whispers.
I smile, taking his palm and pressing it to the same spot on my chest. "Yours," I reply. He smiles, nodding. I reach down between us, my fingers finding the end of the plug and tugging lightly. He groans softly as I gently work it free of his body. "I think there's something much more intimate we can replace it with."
I look up at him, silently asking his permission. He nods, kissing me softly as I reach over, rummaging in the nightstand. His fingers wrap lightly around my arm, and he shakes his head. "Just us," he murmurs. "Please?" I smile, nodding and moaning softly into the kiss as his fingers, slick with lube, lightly stroke my cock. I pull back just a little to look at him, watching his mouth fall open as I slide smoothly into him. He refuses to look away until my hips are flush with his. Then he pulls me tight against him again. "Fuck Edward," he breathes, panting against my chest.
I let out a soft moan as I feel his teeth against my neck. My lips find his again as we find a gentle rhythm, and it isn't long before we're both teetering on the edge. "I love you Seth," I murmur in his ear. He whimpers, his body contracting around me as we finish together. Still connected, I hold him close as he pants, lightly stroking his trembling body. "Deep breaths, beautiful. I'm here. I love you so much."
I continue to murmur to him gently as he comes back to earth. Slowly, he blinks up at me. "Woah," he manages finally. "You were right...about that control thing. definitely better." I chuckle, and he smiles. "I love you Edward," he whispers.
I smile, kissing his forehead. "I love you too Seth. And I understand what you were saying before. I feel it too." He yawns, his cheek pressed over my heart. I chuckle, brushing his hair back from his face. "You need to sleep. You have to go to work tomorrow."
He pouts. "Noooo…"
I kiss him softly. "Don't worry, I'll be here in the morning. Sweet dreams, Seth."
