The next morning…..
Isis woke to a sound of loud music. She looked around noticing she was alone. Her silk robe from her suitcase was placed across her. She figured it was Hunter telling her she could put it on. She heard the sound of something from the kitchen as she headed down the hall. When Isis reached the kitchen doorway she stood leaning against the frame with her arms crossed watching. She smiled and laughed at him being silly. He was blaring Metallica and singing along. Taping the spatula on the stove like a drumstick. "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS!..." He turned seeing her continuing his little rock concert in his head. Singing loud he winked at her. He went over taking her hand and kissing it still singing. He spun her around and kissed her neck. This was the Hunter she wished he still was. She giggled and he tickled her sides. Over the loud music, "Morning beautiful! Hungry!?"
She smiled and nodded yes. He went over and turn down the radio turning back to the stove. "Eggs and bacon?" He asked.
She walked over putting her head on his shoulder. "Sounds good. You seem cheerful."
"Why shouldn't I be. I woke up with you in my arms. I could get used to that you know. And, you have not had an attitude with me in a few days. Not to mention had a pretty fun time last night." He put his arm around her kissing the top of her head. "Hope I wasn't too rough last night. I get a little carried away sometimes."
"Can I speak freely today?" She asked.
"Yes. You don't have to do that all the time baby." She pulled away and sat at the kitchen island.
"Can I ask you something?" She asked Hunter confused.
"Sure. I figured you'd have questions." He continued cooking.
"Is there other things like that? I mean pain?" She sounded worried. "I bruise easy. I don't want to have people thinking I'm being abused. I also don't think I could take anything too rough. I actually didn't even think I would be turned on by that. But, I really was. It was so...erotic. That's never happened to me before." She said shyly.
He put the eggs and bacon on her plate and handed them to her. "Honey listen. I don't want to hurt you. I would never do anything your not ok with. I probably should have told you about a safe word. You can come up with something so I know if your scared or it's too much for you. It's just as much about you being happy as it is me. Last night you actually did more than I expected. You're pretty vocal sexually. I like to know you're enjoying it. Last night was part of the dominant lifestyle. I know it's not for everyone. A few women I dated were totally against spanking. Only one woman was ok with it. But it wasn't sexual when we did it. It never ended up good sexually at all in fact. Just punishment. She was a bitch. For her, it was a way to get free shopping sprees and money. We really didn't have a relationship. It was sex or punishment not anything sexy like that was last night. I always wanted it to be like that. I want to share this with someone who will explore it with me. I think I can have a real relationship with you. That's why I hope you become comfortable with me."
"So there have been other women. How many?"
"Three. I only slept with the one. I figure that's the next question. The other two were too freaked out by the idea. They never really got past me explaining it. You listened and haven't judged me." Hunter placed his food on the plate.
"Ok. Does that mean you want a relationship?" She asked eating her bacon.
"It does. I didn't with the others. It was only about sex and domination with them. Two were not in the wrestling industry and didn't really have much in common. One was. I had just got divorced and was exploring new things. I now know that these things don't work that way. You have to be in a relationship of trust. It may not be the ideal relationship. It's not always a boyfriend/girlfriend thing. At times you may not feel like I don't care for you but, I do. Actually, this is new for me too. First time I did this and it wasn't just robotic. It's more personal with you cause we have a life outside that we have to be involved with together. And real emotions. Maybe that will be what makes it work." He sat with his plate next to her.
She squinched up her nose thinking. "Again, do you want to have a relationship with me? Even though it's not exactly normal." She looked over to his eyes.
"Funny as it seems. After all our bickering and attitude. Yes. I do. I may even change my mind later and want it to be more serious. Like I said I don't share. When we are in a calm place and you're just being yourself. Not a brat being defensive, then I see what I want. Your kind and have a big heart. I know sometimes I make you feel bad. Sometimes when you open your smart mouth and I really start rethinking things." He grabbed one of her bacon and ate it laughing.
"You're a total jerk, you know that? Good thing you so dang hot. Your hot body blinds me from seeing how much an ass you really are." She nudged him with her shoulder smiling.
"Hey! I will let that one pass. Next time you're in trouble." He snickered.
"Well, you did take a girls bacon. You know they say that started many wars right? Gangus Kan was such a bad guy cause some took his bacon. It all started with a bacon incident. Anyone could get grouchy when someone takes their bacon. Maybe you should eat more bacon. Chill out a little." She grabbed one of his and licked it. Hunter laughed.
"Brat! Isis, I want you to do something. Go to your computer today and read up on what a submissive and dominant is. I told you I don't want to hurt you. Email me things you think you would and wouldn't do. Then there will be no questions. I'm sure the same things you're not ok with are the same things I'm not either. It's more about being in control for me. There are a few things that are non-negotiable for me and we will discuss that later. For example, if I'm having a bad day and just need a release or the middle of the night, I may just feel the need for you. Then I may want you without any notice. I don't want you to feel violated. I want you to know my need for you is my safe place. If that ever becomes something that makes you feel scared I need to know right then. We have to trust each other. That's when a safe word comes in. I've never forced myself on a woman. I never will. Communication is key here." He rubbed her back and kissed her cheek. "We can talk about things that I want to do together. If you have ideas you can tell me those things too. I actually liked your wrestling ring idea. Never did that. Thought about a few times though." He smirked.
"Hunter, how did this all start? Why did you start getting into this?" She asked seriously.
"After being with Steph awhile I got sick of her bossy attitude. She wanted to be the head of everything and everyone. I had sexual things I liked. She didn't really want to try. She was more about me having a belt and being on top of the company. She wanted me to be her fast ticket to fame. Steph wasn't very into sex much unless it was all about her. Later found out she likes other men just fine. I guess it was her thing. She liked the secrecy and taboo of cheating, I guess. When we met she was very into sex. But, her dad didn't know about us. I guess she liked to feel like she was doing something she shouldn't be. Guess everyone has their thing. Outside of the bedroom, it was just exhausting having someone nagging at me all the time. Trying to force me to be The Game even at home. Sometimes, I just want to come home and relax. Not perform."
Hunter took a drink of his juice. "I was watching a movie once. Not porn. Just a movie. It showed something about it. It looked interesting so I started reading up about dominant and submissive. I have to admit. Some of the more extreme are not my thing. I have no interest in gag balls and leather suits. I just like to be in control in the bedroom. After I tried it a few times with a girl I was seeing, I realized I liked it. I started to want to have a little of that in my real life too. Truth is I got a little caught up in this ego trip and, it carried into Evolution. When you came around I saw this beautiful woman I wanted and, I tested you." He hoped she understood.
"So you manipulated me to get what you want. Is that it?" Isis looked questioning.
Hunter sighed, "No, I just hoped you would let me explore this with you. Isis, I'm really attracted to you. And, I do want a relationship. I never have with the other women. I have never let other women before come into my home. I actually don't let anyone here that is not friends or family. I noticed a few things you have said to me. I need to know something and I want a real answer."
"Ok, I'll try to answer," she replied.
"Are you in love with me? You said that night at the gym all you wanted was for me to love you. I don't know if that was just the emotions of what we have been doing or, you have really wanted me to?" Hunter took a drink of his juice.
She looked down fidgeting with her hands. Biting her lip. "I...Hunter...how do I answer that?"
"Truthfully." He took her hands in his.
She looked up to meet his gaze with pain in her eyes. "Yes."
"You need to know, I am not ready for that. We just started to explore this. You have known about me far longer than I have you. Love is something I don't like to explore. I know you don't want to hear that but, I have to be honest."
"So this thing. It's all about sex and control of me. Do you think you could ever try to love me?" She looked down hurt.
"Baby, when I love you I won't have to try. I don't even know what it is I am feeling right now. This is sort of new to me too, in some ways. I've never felt the way I feel about you with anyone. That is why I want to try this with you. If you can submit yourself to me. I can explore learning how to love with you. But, the truth is I may never be able to. But, it's 50/50 remember. This has to be us exploring our needs together." he smiled. "I am glad you do though. It shows your more willing to give us a try."
"I want to. All in, right." Isis got up and wrapped her arms around him. "But, you can't stop me from telling you I love you, now that I told you. That wasn't easy. I have for so long and I needed let it out. I won't press it. I won't say it in public. Just sometimes when you hold me, I need to say it."
"Ok just please don't be hurt if I don't say it back. I don't do love. Ever. I did a few times before and, I always end up screwing it up." He tried to be honest.
"Hunter", she caressed his face. "I'm going to make you love me. That is one thing you can't make me submit about." She kissed his cheek getting up to put away her plate. He reached around rubbing her leg smiling. He knew he could love her. He was afraid he already did.