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Under cover(s) – 7
"When we bring new couples into our community, we like to keep the first meeting only moderately sexual, as you may understand. Of course, if you decide you want to interact with other members more intimately at once and the others involved agree, it is also acceptable. But most couples need some time to get used to the concept. And… to be honest, we would like to get to know you a little better before entering the next phase." Mrs. O'Reilly explained.
She smiled at Roxy and Brennan made Roxy smiled back. "Oh, we don't want to change your usual procedure. You're more experienced in this than we are, so we bow to your expertise, so to say."
Booth nearly sighed in relief. Although they had agreed upon pulling off the shy act, as Cullen had advised him, he had not been quite sure if Brennan really would be able to resist. Suddenly he noticed, that Matilda and some of the others were watching him. "I agree, darling." He hurried to say and absently patted 'his wife's' hand.
"Well, then…" Matilda smiled and raised her glass. "To Tony and Roxy and new experiences."
The other sinners joined them, repeating her words and everybody drank some wine, before Matilda continued. "So, the first meeting usually is to get to know each other better, get a feeling for each other. As you may understand, we're not shy here. In fact, most of the time we are all stay in this hall here… You can see that there is a very nice soft bed in front of the fireplace that we're all very fond of. Moreover there is an alcove on each side of the hall." She pointed at the two purple curtains. "But we also have sauna and a whirlpool…. And of course there are three bed rooms for those who prefer… more conventional surroundings. Terry will show you around soon."
"I'd just love to see the whirlpool." Roxy sighed. "We've been talking about buying one for years, right, Sweetheart?" She looked at the man beside her and saw Tony smile back at her. "That's right, darling."
Booth wondered how his usually so socially awkward partner was able to come up with the perfect retorts sometimes.
"Well, this is a very special whirlpool." Vivian cut in. "It's big enough for half our group…. Which makes for very entertaining evenings." The woman meaningfully said and licked her lips. Her eyes were fixed on Booth and held an unmistakable predatory gleam. Booth nearly shuddered at the mere imagination of the whirlpool and half of the group in it, especially Vivian who leered at him. The woman surely was ten or fifteen years older than him.
"Sometimes during the first meeting, but usually during the second, things get a little… easier and more comfortable. Usually then the couple that joins our group talks about what they like to do in bed – or somewhere else - and what they don't. For instance, if you're into dominance, we have submissive people here, who'd just love to join you in your role play." Matilda continued. "This group exists to offer each other pleasure. Sometimes only one of the partners has a certain affection for a fetish… so, experimenting with other partners here is the ideal way to get the kind of sexual fulfilment you maybe wouldn't achieve with your partner."
"Like pony play." Brennan threw in, before catching herself. Brennan had had contact with a pony play group during a case she'd worked on with Booth. But did Roxy have that kind of knowledge?
"You're interested in it?" The woman in jeans and t-shirt asked, almost hopefully.
"Ah, no, not really." Roxy cleared her throat. "I only heard something about it. Role-play might be interesting for us, but not to that extent. Right?" Roxy asked Tony.
She practically felt Booth's inner struggle to stay calm and relaxed. She was relieved that he managed it quite well. Only somebody who knew him well would be able to make out the jumping little muscle in his jaw.
"Yes." He agreed, his voice slightly hoarse. "Moderate role play, so to say. But let's not hurry."
"I see." Matilda smiled. "We don't want to push you."
"Some couples like to show, rather than describe what kind of sexual stimulation they prefer. Some feel not that comfortable with talking about it, but are less shy about acting it." Terry cut in and Booth nearly winced, but he managed to keep up Tony's cooler façade. "I think we all should try to get to know each other better."
"Of course." Vivian agreed. "It's much easier to be comfortable with each other afterwards." She smiled. "What kind of work is it you do. I couldn't overlook how… well-built you are." She sent Tony a dazzling smile.
Booth wanted to groan, but he forced himself to answer. "Thank you. I'm and independent security consultant… and I like to keep in shape."
"Ah, a security consultant." Vivian repeated, her interest fading quickly. "And…. your wife?"
Roxy smiled, though Brennan internally fumed at the tone the other woman had used, somewhat pejorative and casual and most definitely not respectful. "I'm a teacher." She said.
"Ohhhh, really?" A blonde, slightly overweight man with a round face on the other side of the table asked eagerly.
Matilda chuckled. "You just really hit a nerve with James. His favourite role is being a nasty student who needs to get punished by a strict teacher."
"Punished." Roxy echoed, eyeing the 'student' in question.
"Oh yes. He has very specific preferences." The woman sitting next to James – his wife Tina, if Brennan's memory served – added in a conspiratorial tone. "She has to wear a blouse and a short skirt and punishes him with a ruler. I'm not much into role playing, though." She shrugged lightly.
Booth had to fight the down the urge to gag. The woman did not display any sign of jealousy whatsoever while talking about her husband getting spanked by other women with a ruler.
The world is a sick, sick place, he thought.
"Ah, well. I'm not sure if I want to play a teacher. Isn't it the difference from the every day things that make all this so….interesting?" Brennan asked with Roxy's voice.
"Right." James sank back a little, his shoulder's slumping slightly. Brennan almost felt bad for destroying his hopes and gingerly added. "But who knows. Since we only just moved here I'm not yet employed. I might lose my touch as teacher. I might need to exercise."
Hope lit James' whole face as he straightened a little. "That would be great. But, I don't want to put pressure on you."
"You wouldn't, James." Tina patted his hand absently. "You're way too submissive."
The way the woman treated her husband made Booth feel nearly nauseous. She was talking about him as if he was a dog. A dog she loaned to other women to go for a walk with him. He nearly groaned as the picture of a collared James, lead by a leash appeared in his mind. This sick place was already infecting him.
"Is something wrong?" Vivian asked, her gaze glued to Tony.
"No, not at all. Well, to be honest….I haven't had dinner today and the wine is quite strong." Booth tried to cover up quickly.
"Oh, why didn't you say anything" Mrs. O'Reilly exclaimed. "We have canapés waiting in the kitchen. I'll just go get them." She quickly rose and wordlessly the woman in jeans and t-shirt – Booth believed her name had been Gloria – rose and went after her, presumably to help her.
"What kind of teacher are you?" Gloria's partner asked. He was not young anymore, but had a handsome face, a well-built body and deep blue eyes. His hair was black with grey streaks in it. Andrew, she remembered, his name was Andrew. And she had to admit, Andrew looked very interesting.
"Science." She answered after a moment, smiling at the other man.
James sighed dreamily and Tina chuckled. "He's fond of experiments, too."
"Aren't we all?" Terry added mildly and smiled when his wife arrived with a big tray covered in canapés followed by Gloria carrying a similar plate.
"But let's eat before we go into more details." The owner continued and reached for one of the canapés. "We can't have our new members starve, can we?"
Soooo, now what do you think? I know, a lot of talking in this chapter, but I felt it was necessary. How do you feel about the sinners so far?