Hey, so I'll be starting spring quarter tomorrow and I will be preoccupied with school. So, no promises when the next chapter will come out.
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Italicized Text is Thinking
Regular Text is Talking
Bold and Italicized Text is Text Messaging
Tori POV
I scroll down to the first section of the contract. It's label as the rules section. I was pretty surprised on the fact there wasn't a ton of rules. It made me feel better and added to reasons why I believe in Beck when he says that he doesn't want to control my life. I quickly read over the list.
"If there are any questions that you may have, you can go ahead and ask," Beck spoke up after a few minutes of me reading the list and I'm pretty sure my face let out how confused I am.
I bite my lip, rereading the list before I ask my question, "Umm, so for rule number three, it says that No back-talking, bad attitude, or other forms of disrespect, what happens if I was just joking around? Would that be against the rule?" I asked.
Beck shakes his head, "No, I know you pretty well to tell when you seriously have a bad attitude or when you're joking." He smiles. "Besides, I already told you that like when you being a bit sassy. It makes life more exciting and interesting. There is a line though that I would let you know when you cross it."
"How so? Where is the line?" I tilt my head in confusion.
He sat there for a few seconds, "Say that you're having a bad day and instead of communicating that you're having a bad day and it might be best that you would like to be left alone, you take your anger out on one of us. Then that is crossing the line." He pauses. "Does that make sense?"
"Yeah, I think that I pretty good idea what you mean." I nod slowly and look at another rule. "Rule number five says that there is request given by you that must be obeyed. Would that be something that will happen often?"
He shakes his head, "No, I don't make it a habit to have requests every minute of every day but there will be times when I tell you to do something and I would like you to do them. I promise that there won't be demands of things that we didn't agree upon on or things that you're comfortable with."
Jade jumps right in, "Yeah Tori. The only requests he tends to have me do are chores, cooking and any school work that I have to get done." I interrupt her before she can continue,"Wait, chores? Cooking? We have to do stuff like that and Beck just going to sit around and tell us what to do?" I can feel the annoyance start to build up.
She shakes her head and laughs, "Of course not, he helps clean. Not cook though, the man is useless in the kitchen." She winks at him. Beck shrug his shoulder and let out a small chuckle, "He is pretty good at grilling though. He has me do them because it just I needed something to help me focus that doesn't require a ton of thinking on my part."
I thought over her words, "Oh, I never thought about it like that. I actually understand what you mean." And I wasn't lying to make them feel better, I really do understand what she meant. I glance down at the list and number ten really stuck out to me.
"You want us to check in with you?" I asked. My voice neutral, but my heart is thrumming against my chest.
"Of course, I do. I'm not asking to text me every hour or while you are at your house because I'm not the type of guy to try to keep tabs on his girlfriend's every move. I just want to know that you're safe while you're out and about. A quick text saying that you're okay." He shrugs. "Nothing biggie."
"Wow...is this man even real?" I thought myself, completely in shock. I repeat my thoughts out loud.
They tilt their heads and gave me a confused look. "What do you mean?"
I shake my head, "It's just nobody really care enough to ask me to do that. My parents are gone so much and Trina tends to be in her own little world." I pause and then sigh." Its just...I'm not used to this."
Next thing I knew, I was wrapped in two sets of arms and a head on each on my shoulders. I closed my eyes and let the warmth wash over me. We sat like that for a few minutes, no words past between us. No words were needed. "I wish this moment would stay like this forever." I mused.
They pull away. Jade wipe the tear that I didn't know was falling down my cheek. I kiss the inside of her palm as a small thank you. She gives me a small smile as Beck left a small kiss on my shoulder as he held Jade's hand over my lap.
Beck is the first one to break the silence, "So, is there anything else that you have questions about?" I look over the rest of the list and then scroll down to the next section the read: the punishments.
"I think I'm done with the rules but I do wonder why are there punishments needed for this?" I wonder out loud.
He chuckles, "Well, what's the point of having rules if there are no consequences to enforce the rules. I need to have something that will encourage you, girls, to follow the rules...even though now that I have to deal with both of you troublemakers, I'm going to have to be really creative." He teases. Me and Jade gave him an innocent but hurt look.
He smirks with a raised eyebrow, "Yeah, not following for that."
Jade snap her finger and grumble, "Dang it." Then she looks at me with a glare, "We need to work on your skills if we ever going to get away with anything." I stick out my tongue in answer to her.
"Girls, be nice or I'll put you guys in time out," Beck warned. We pout and mumble of a soft, "Okay."
After a few seconds, Jade let out a small giggle. We look at her in confusion. "So Tori, still wonder how we know that you are a submissive at heart." Beck let out a chuckle, realizing what Jade was laughing at.
I just sat there in confusion until what she meant click in my head and all I could let out a small, "Oh" I can feel my face start to warm up in a familiar way. I start to join in with them.
In between laughs, "Is that all your questions that you have?" Beck asked.
I nod my head, "Yeah, the punishments seem a bit straightforward and not so bad in the context of the rules."
"That's good. Do you have anything you may want to add?" I tilt my head in confusion. "What do you mean?"
Jade jump in after she calms down, "What he meant is there anything that you may want to work on that we can add to the rule list? Like, how I want to work on my issues with being out of control and angry."
I thought about it. "Is there anything that I would like to work on?" I shrug my shoulder, not sure what to say.
Beck jump in, "If you don't mind me saying this but I been meaning to bring this up the last time we talked about this but Tori you have a really bad case of overthinking and allowing yourself to get extremely stressed out. It's really worrisome to us." He paused.
"We do have a rule that covers the overthinking part, rule number one: Communicate effectively, and respectfully. Never go to bed angry and rule nine: No procrastination. We will always say what we mean and communicate until we run out of things to say and as long as you get stuff done in a timely manner, then all of this should lessen the overthinking part. We need to work on the extreme stressed out part. Of course, is that something you want to work on?"
I sit there, contemplating my answer for a while.I nod my head, "Yeah, I would like to work on it."
For anybody who is curious about what the full contract look like here you go:
Contract
Section 1: The Rules
Both Beck Oliver and Jade West agree to the below rules to be in force within our domestic discipline relationship. Both Beck Oliver and Jade West agree that the below rules are subject to change at any time with both parties full knowledge beforehand.
Communicate effectively, and respectfully. Never go to bed angry.
No lying or any form of dishonest communication or behavior.
No back-talking, bad attitude, or other forms of disrespect.
No cursing or using other language deemed as inappropriate by Beck.
No disobeying anything that Beck requests unless given a thought out reason why the request is denied.
Absolutely no dangerous behaviors including, but not necessarily limited to, dangerous driving (text messaging while driving, excessive speeding, failure to stop at stop signs or lights, etc.), no leaving appliances on (such as the stove) when not in use, no leaving the car or house doors unlocked, etc.
Absolutely no illegal behavior.
All major decisions must be made together.
No procrastination.
Check in while out of the house so that the Beck knows that you are safe.
Must be on time to school and show, unless Beck is notified before or Jade communicates reason why they were late or absent.
Must finish homework before doing any other activities and must maintain at least a GPA of 2.5 in all classes.
Punishments and reason(s) for punishment must be communicated before administered.
I, Jade West understand that failure to follow the above rules may result in the consequence of Beck Oliver choosing. I, Jade West also understand that these rules have been set forth by Beck Oliver because they are in the best interest of myself, and our relationship. Beck Oliver agrees to refrain from making any modifications and/or additions to these rules without the prior knowledge of Jade West.
Section II: Consequences
I, Beck Oliver understand that I must hold Jade West accountable if the above rules are broken. I, Beck Oliver agree to always maintain a calm and controlled environment and demeanor prior to imposing any of the below consequences, and I agree to never make Jade West feel degraded or humiliated. I, Beck Oliver further agree to only impose the following consequences fairly and responsibly.
I, Jade West agree that I am subject to the following consequences should any of the above rules be broken. I, Jade West, agree to act responsible and appropriately throughout the course of any consequence set forth by Beck Oliver. I, Jade West, understand that I able to respectfully express my opinion to Beck Oliver at any time, but that the final say in the consequence will always remain at the discretion of Beck Oliver.
The consequences that both (submissive partner's name) and (HoH's name) have agreed upon are as follows:
Verbal or non-verbal warning: Beck Oliver would give Jade West a warning (whether verbal or through a look) to let them know that they are close to breaking a rule or had already broken a rule (or rules) and digging a bigger hole.
Corner time: Corner time may be carried out in any room that Beck Oliver deems necessary or appropriate. Beck Oliver agrees that the length of the corner time will fit the offence committed. Jade West understands that the length and style in which corner time is carried out is solely up to Beck and that any misbehaviour during corner time could result in an extra consequence of Beck Oliver choosing.
Grounding/removal of privileges: Beck Oliver agrees to only remove Jade West privileges if a misbehaviour has occurred that Beck Oliver feels warrants this consequence. Beck Oliver agrees to impose the length of the grounding fairly based on the severity of the consequence and vows never to ground Jade West from anything that would prohibit Jade West from completing necessary responsibilities to work or children. Jade West understands that the terms and length of the grounding are solely up to Beck Oliver and failure to comply with the instructions of Beck Oliver could result in additional consequences.
Writing lines/essay: Beck Oliver decides the length of essay or the number of lines Jade West must write. The length (or number) would depend on the severity of the rule breaking. Failure to comply with the instructions of Beck Oliver could result in additional consequences.
Both Beck Oliver and Jade West agree to uphold the rules, and consequences, named above as part of the domestic discipline dynamic. Furthermore, both parties fully acknowledge that they have both consented to this agreement, and lifestyle, and can withdraw that consent at any time either formally or informally.
Signed:
Beck Oliver Date: 05/06/16
Jade West Date: 05/06/16
I found this template online and I just change some stuff around. Also, I based the date off of 2018 because it was easier for me to the do the math. Beck and Jade have been together for about two-three years and I went from there (for anybody who was curious).