The next time I found myself outside Curious , I felt a little bolder. I walked up to the bouncer; it was someone different today, a thin man with a scar down his forehead.

Someone complained as he let me in the door. "Why does she get to cut the line?"

"You shut your fuckin' mouth," he snapped. His scowl immediately turned into a smile. "Sorry, she has an appointment! Wait your turn."

I went inside and headed straight for the bar, hoping no one would ask me anything strange. I ordered the same drink as before. A young man took the seat beside mine. He glanced my way, then turned his entire body, looking me over like a piece of meat. His blond hair was thick and wavy, and his smile looked like trouble. "Hi there," he said, tipping down his glasses.

"Hello," I said, unable to stop the smile that spread across my face.

"Are you here with anyone?"

"I'm waiting for Midnight."

"Damn." He shook his head, still grinning. "We could've had fun."

I glanced away, but I couldn't stop smiling. Just then Midnight joined us, wrapping her arms around my waist. "She's with me, Hawks; don't get any ideas."

He put his hands up. "I know, she already told me. If you ever decide to share, I'm first in line."

Midnight brought her mouth to my ear. "Did you complete your assignment?"

I blushed. "Yes, Mistress." She had instructed me to try out the vibrator again on my own.

"And how did it go?"

"Better than before, but not as good as you."

She smiled. "My ego is already big enough, thank you. And you brought it?"

I patted my purse, where I had it wrapped tightly in a smaller bag, tucked in a side pocket.

Soon we were in Midnight's private room, and she was circling me slowly. "You did so well last time, I'd like to try something new tonight." I felt a wave of nerves, but my excitement won out. "I'm going to blindfold you. I believe it will help you feel less self conscious. Would you try that for me?"

"Of course, Mistress."

She smiled. "Don't move." She disappeared behind me. After a moment, she wrapped a soft scarf over my eyes, tying it behind my head. "Now undress."

My anxiety started to get the better of me. I wouldn't know if she was watching me or not.

"I gave you an order," she said, impatiently.

I stepped out of my shoes and started to undress. I felt my face burning with embarrassment, but I hoped the blindfold covered it. Soon I was naked, and I twisted my fingers together nervously. Then I heard her heels clicking on the floor.

"Next time don't make me ask twice."

"Sorry, Mistress." I felt her take my hands, and she started to pull me along. I followed blindly, trying not to stumble.

"Up on the bed," she said softly, placing my hand on the smooth sheets. I climbed up, trying not to think about how awkward I must look. "Now lie back." I did. She arranged a pillow under my head. "Are you comfortable?"

"Yes, Mistress." My entire focus was on listening for her, trying to pinpoint where she was. I felt the bed dip when she climbed up beside me, then I felt her leg brush against mine.

She took my hands and pressed them up beside my head. Then I heard the vibrator switch on. She pressed it against the palm of my hand, trailing it over my fingers, letting me get used to the sensation. "It helps to warm it up first." Then she ran it along my arm. "Like this," she whispered. Then she laid the wand against my nipple. I gasped and arched up. She flattened her other hand against my ribs. "Relax, enjoy it." I tried to steady my breathing, but it felt too good, I could hardly think. She moved to the other side, and I moaned. My fingers dug into the pillow.

She moved the vibrator away from my breasts to trail it over my neck, my stomach, my thighs. I was panting, sometimes whimpering. By the time she moved between my legs, I was desperate for more. Instead of sliding the toy into me right away, she rubbed it longways, teasing it over my folds. "Please," I heard myself beg.

Finally she slid it inside me. To my surprise, it was not as uncomfortable as I remembered. She was right, of course; warming it to my body temperature made a big difference. As Midnight began to slide the wand in and out, she hit spots inside me that had long been neglected.

I remembered her advice to be still and focus on the sensations. Blindfolding me had gone a long way towards keeping me centered. I let the waves of pleasure course through me, not a single thought or worry to distract me.

Soon my breathing had become ragged, and my hips rose up to chase her steady motions. Midnight leaned down close and spoke softly. "This toy is too smooth to give you much friction, so I'm going to help out, alright?"

"Yes- yes," I gasped.

She circled her fingers over my clit, and I let out a sharp cry. The heightened pleasure quickly overwhelmed me. She kept both her hands moving in perfect combination, until I was moaning at each stroke. The building orgasm grew faster now, and it overtook me before I could brace myself.

Then it just kept going. It felt surreal, like nothing I had ever experienced before. As my body shook, I heard myself whimpering and keening. I would have been embarrassed, but it felt entirely too good.

Midnight eased me through it as my breath shuddered and my muscles clenched. "That's it, lovely." She kept me going until my muscles felt like putty. Afterwards, she wrapped me in soft, warm sheets, and laid beside me, stroking my hair. "You just stay right there and relax. You've done so well, you deserve to savor this moment." I did just that.

Later, after I was dressed, I had a question for her. "Do you think I would do better with a different toy?"

She beamed. "I do. Are you ready to upgrade?"

"I think so. I don't want anything too wild, but maybe something a little more comfortable?"

"Come by the shop before our next session, and we'll make sure you find something perfect."

A few days later, I was feeling a little brave and decided to go to Midnight's shop. When I entered the door, I didn't see her. Instead a young woman came up and offered to help me.

I surprised myself with how openly I was able to talk with a complete stranger about sex toys. With her help, I soon narrowed down my choices to two different vibrators; a shiny rainbow one, or a teal one with a swirled texture that reminded me of soft-serve ice cream.

Midnight appeared at my side. "Thank you Kaoruko, I'll take it from here." My pulse sped up. Midnight took the rainbow vibrator from my hand and put it back on the shelf. "Get the teal one." Then she took it from me as well. "With one condition."

"Anything," I heard myself say.

"I get to use it on you first."

"Sure, that's …yeah."

Midnight smiled. "Perfect." She led me to the register, and I paid. She put my new toy in a bag, then she paused. "Maybe I should hang on to this, so you're not tempted."

"I wouldn't," I said. "But whatever you think is best." I ended up leaving the store empty handed, but more excited than ever to see her again.