Author's Note: A word about contracts. For some reason in Fanfiction, I often read reviews that imply that the relationship isn't legit if they have a contract. That's bullshit and shows the reader doesn't understand the purpose of the contract in BDSM. It's about clear communication. Don't make the assumption that they need to throw away their contract to have a real relationship. In some FSOG FF stories, and even in the original, that's what happened, but that's because they weren't really into BDSM in the first place. Most Anastasias that you read about aren't interested in BDSM but only go along with it for Christian. This story is different. She's actually just as unto it if not more into it than he is. Some of you are already realizing that Christian isn't much of a Dom... yet. He needs to grow into it, and he will. Actually, he's more of the kind of Dom Anastasia is looking for than either of them realizes right now, but he's more open to taking suggestions from his Dominant friends than many Doms would be.

About the contract, just a disclaimer that I borrowed heavily from the Internet. While I tried to change it enough and don't intend any plagiarism from the sources I used, which I don't remember now, all this time later, I admit there might be some strong similarities to something you'd find if you did a google search. Remember, this is Fanfiction, not for commercial purposes, so fair use applies. No worries. I researched it because I wanted to be informed by a real BDSM contract, not anything like the one Christian had in Chapter 8 of Leila's memoir. I was happy in what I found: real affection between the Dominant and submissive that was built into the contract. I hope I've conveyed some of that here.

Chapter 9: Christian & Anastasia's Dominant/submissive Contract, Part 1

Christian realized after reading through the contract that BB and Jose had made with each other that he was in all new territory. Despite having had more than 20 submissives over the past six years, he had always used the same basic contract that Elena had helped him write when he was only twenty years old and new to sexual Dominance. This new arrangement/relationship that he was going to have with Anastasia was very, very different than anything he'd ever known.

Anastasia, on the other hand, knew exactly the type of relationship that they were beginning, because it was exactly what BB had been training her for over the past several months. She was not surprised by anything in the contract. She knew there were things that she and Christian would need to tweak, but that was the whole point of the contract, to communicate and understand each other's needs and expectations more.

"OK, kids, here's what I recommend," BB began the contract discussion. "You've both mentioned 24-7 Total Physical Exchange, but since you're both so new to this type of thing, I suggest moving slowly in that direction. You need to spend more time getting to know each other first. And you're both going to need time to process everything that's happening between you, to make sure it's really what you want. You have rules that you'll follow through the week, but give yourselves space to yourselves until you've grown together more. Agreed?"

"Agreed," Christian and Anastasia both responded.

If BB was surprised at how agreeable Christian was being, he didn't comment on it. Shit, his friend really wanted this thing. Maybe it was just what he needed. If Dominance was really his thing, maybe he'd find his feet this way instead of relying on that awful woman anymore.

BB continued, "You're going to need to make it clear what you expect when you're in different situations. I can think of four different scenarios off the top of my head, and there might be more that I'm not aware of. First, there's when you're alone, just the two of you. Second, when you're with others from the lifestyle like me and Jose. Third, when you're together at Down Under, and then there's the broad fourth category of when you're in public… that's any environment where it's not safe to practice your Dom/sub roles."

Christian nodded pensively. He was feeling a little overwhelmed by the newness of something he thought he knew all about, but he didn't want to admit it. He had always controlled everything about the contract with his subs, but now, this was out of his control, and he didn't like it.

Anastasia sensed Christian's discomfort. Knowing what little she knew of his background, she understood that he was beginning an entirely new thing with her than he'd ever done before. She slipped off the sofa and onto her knees in front of him. Averting her eyes, she said, "We're in scenario two right now. And I should respect my Dominant by kneeling in his presence. I'm sorry, Sir, for not thinking of it earlier."

Christian smiled at Anastasia. She was so fucking perfect. She had immediately made him feel more relaxed with the situation.

"How about we use your contract as a template, start from the beginning, and make the changes we need to make," Christian suggested to BB.

"Yeah, that works," BB agreed. "Is that OK with you, baby boy?"

"Sure, Daddy," Jose readily agreed.

BB smiled fondly at Jose and then told Christian and Anastasia, "Jose and I prefer to put the date and our names at the beginning. Some people put them at the end like a more traditional contract. It doesn't really matter where you put it."

"Yeah, mine were always at the end, but I don't care if it's at the beginning," Christian responded. "Is that fine with you, Princess?"

"Yes, Sir," Anastasia replied.

Their contract, therefore, began:

_(Dominant's Name) and _ (submissive's Name) agree to the following, effective from _ (Date) to _ (Date), at which time this contract will end or be renegotiated. Any participant may also choose to end this contract before that time, for any reason.

"This is where we decide how long we want to do this for," Christian told Anastasia. "You already know that my previous contracts were for three months. I want this one to be at least six months. I'm open to making it longer, if that's what you want."

Anastasia responded. "I think six months is reasonable. At the end of that time, if things are going well, then we can move forward with a collaring ceremony. I want to be up front and tell you that that's what I'm hoping this leads to."

"I know," Christian told her. "BB made that clear to me. And I'm… open to the possibility. I wouldn't be here right now if I weren't."

BB observed, "It seems that both of you see something in my relationship with my boy that you like. Baby girl sees my relationship with her best friend as her model. We're the reason she got drawn into this world. She never saw our contract because that was private between the two of us, but she knows that when we first started out, things were pretty similar to this thing the two of you are doing now."

"Yeah, I can see that," Christian agreed. "I also know that he moved into your home six months after your first contract. That's where it looks like we might be headed. And like I said, I am open to that possibility. I know that Anastasia wants something like you and Jose have. I know you two have figured out your own variation of 24-7 TPE, but it doesn't interfere with Jose's work. He still travels without you, and it works for both of you. I like that. I've never considered anything like it, but I… I'm ready to try something new."

"Anastasia wants an affectionate Master," BB told him. "I've been convinced for the past nine months or so… since the first time you asked me about her… that you don't have it in you to be what she needs. But you've been different the past few days. If this change I'm seeing in you is legit, then this thing could work for you."

Christian wondered whether he had it in him to be affectionate. The Master part of it he knew he could do, but would he be affectionate enough to satisfy her?

BB saw the look on Christian's face and knew exactly what his friend was worried about. "She's known who you really are for less than 24 hours, and you've already rocked her world with three steamy kisses. I've witnessed all three of them, and I know they're what she wants. So I know now that you've got it in you to do this, Grey. The question is, do you want to?"

Christian nodded at BB. "Yes, I want to," he answered emphatically. He looked back at the contract. "I agree to everything in this first part. I've never had anything like it in any of my contracts, which I'm sure doesn't come as a surprise to you. But I like it, and I'm OK with leaving it all as it is."

Anastasia happily agreed, so the next part of the contract read:

Dominant agrees to take submissive into his care and guidance. He agrees to encourage growth together in affection, trust, and mutual respect.

Submissive agrees to strive to satisfy the needs and desires of Dominant in every way possible. Submissive freely offers Dominant the use of her body, abilities, and purpose.

Dominant accepts the responsibility of using submissive's body for the fulfillment and enhancement of both of their sexual, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual needs. Dominant has unrestricted use of submissive's body at any time, in any place, and in front of anyone as Dominant determines appropriate.

Submissive agrees to gladly accept from Dominant any symbol of ownership, including a collar, as well as any other future marks or tokens Dominant may wish to bestow upon submissive. Symbols of ownership are to be a visible reminder of status and will be worn with pride.

Dominant agrees that nothing asked or expected of submissive will demean her as a person or diminish her own responsibilities towards making the utmost use of her potential.

"OK, that part was easy," BB told them. "Now we get to the difficult part. The Code of Conduct."

Anastasia said, "I really like how your code of conduct has three different parts to it, and how the first part is shared duties of both of us. I've been thinking about my own behavior as a submissive, of course, but I haven't thought as much about our shared behavior, or of my Dominant's behavior… other than punishments."

"Are you looking forward to being punished, Princess?" Christian asked seductively. "Are you getting wet thinking about how I'm going to make your ass red?"

Anastasia knew she was blushing. Yeah, she was wet. She could hardly wait to get alone with her new Dominant. She knew he was going to punish her for that misunderstanding from a year and a half ago, and she wanted it. She was surprised at herself at just how much she wanted it. BB had been training her at Down Under with floggings, but there wasn't anything sexual about it. She wanted the sexual release that came with it.

"Yes, Sir," she answered Christian. "Does that please you… Master?"

Christian had never allowed any of his subs to call him Master, but he liked the sound of it coming from Anastasia. However, it felt wrong to have her use that title before they finished this discussion. They needed to sign the contract first.

"Not yet, Princess," he told her. "I like how it sounds coming from your sexy lips, but wait until we're finished here before you call me that again. Just 'Sir' is OK for now. Don't call me Master until I put my training collar on you. I do want you to call me Master when we're at Down Under. I want all those assholes to know that you belong to me."

"Yes, Sir," Anastasia agreed. "While we're on that topic, Sir… I like the idea of a public scene at Down Under. And I like the idea of you…um… claiming every part of me, for all of our community to see. And on that note, my ass doesn't need to be prepared. BB told you earlier today that it did, but he didn't know… it's ready. What I mean is… I'm ready for the scene at Down Under as soon as you're ready to do it. My ass is already prepared."

Christian didn't like the sound of that at all. He glanced at Jose, who'd been silent all this time. He knew that Ana's friend had been giving her aftercare at Down Under, which included getting her off with a vibrator. Had he done more than that? Had he used a vibrator in her ass? Or butt plugs? Or his dick?

"No, don't go there, Grey," BB warned him gruffly. "You can be for damn sure that if I didn't know about it, my boy had nothing to do with it."

"No, of course, he didn't," Anastasia jumped in quickly. "I did it myself. I wanted to be ready. I've been wearing butt plugs for the past couple of months, just to gradually stretch myself. I have one that I can wear under my clothes, so I've even worn it to work. Mostly, I wore them at home, on weekends. I love the feel of being double penetrated.

Her words only made Christian angrier. "Who's been penetrating you?" He asked harshly.

"Nobody!" she answered quickly. "Just me. Myself. When I masturbate. I have dildos and vibrators that I use. And butt plugs. I use nipple clamps on myself, too. And a clit ring."

Neither BB nor Jose blinked an eye at Anastasia's sexual openness. It was normal for them to talk this openly in their world.

BB explained to Christian, "She hasn't had any restrictions on masturbation under my protection. Our relationship hasn't been sexual, so I assumed she'd get herself off. That didn't matter to me, and she knew it. She had the freedom to explore herself."

Christian was incredibly turned on by the mental image of Anastasia using all those toys on herself. He shifted in his seat to try to adjust his painful erection. But his voice was very controlled when he told Anastasia gruffly, "That ends now. You will not masturbate again unless I order you to. You will not have another orgasm that I don't give you. You won't use any of those toys without my permission."

"Yes, Sir," Anastasia answered apologetically. "Umm… I'm sorry, Sir. I'm… Should I remove the ben wa balls I'm wearing right now?"

BB tried to hide his smirk, but Jose couldn't stop the giggle that burst from his lips. Christian, though, just looked at Anastasia in amazement.

"You're wearing ben wa balls inside you… right now?" he asked surprisedly. "How long have you had them in?"

Anastasia glanced at her watch. "Um, about two hours. I put them in after my shower, before I got dressed this evening. I wear them to strengthen my kegel muscles, for you, Sir. Because I want to please you."

Christian glanced at BB, who was openly smirking now. Christian could no longer hold back his own smile. He told BB, "I don't know whether to make her hold up her dress while I push down her panties and remove the balls myself, with my mouth, while you both watch, or… no, she'd enjoy that too much. I have a better idea. Stand up, Princess. Come here."

Christian took Ana's hand, and pulled her towards him, being careful to hold onto both of her hands so she couldn't touch him. As he held her, he swung his body around in a circle, pulling her with him, simulating dancing. The look on her face as the ben wa balls moved inside her was delightful.

"It's a shame you don't have a rocking chair," Christian told BB.

"We have a sex swing in the playroom," BB said with a shrug.

"No playrooms for us until we finish this contract," Christian said as he sat back down, pulling Anastasia into his lap. "And then, it'll be my playroom, not my friend's. Don't touch my chest, Princess," he warned her. "Keep your hands in your lap." He let go of her hands, knowing instinctively that she would obey.

He didn't keep his own hands to himself, though. He knew he was in a gray area by touching her like this before they finished the contract discussion, but he just couldn't help himself. She looked so luscious in that pink dress. And when he began to caress her inner thigh, she spread her legs to give him better access. Such a good submissive. He didn't allow his fingers to travel past the hem of her dress, though. Not yet. That would definitely wait until they were finished with this discussion.