Taking the question seriously, I rested myelbows on the table and thought about it. “It would depend on the situation.Now I’m responding theoretically at the moment, but for a more casualrelationship, something understated would be more appropriate. If it’s arelationship with a stronger power dynamic, something that sends a strongermessage might be more fitting.”
It would all depend on the situation andthe sub.
“Theoretical. Yes.” Asa swallowed again andhis arms tightened. The constant reminder of his submission seemed to bescattering his thoughts in a thousand directions. For someone who was usuallychatty, it was fascinating to watch.
“You’re not a terribly subtle sort ofsubmissive, but there’s your work to consider…so any Master who collars youwould have to think about what to give you.” Just the way he talked about hissubmission, though, said he would need something more traditional or at leastthat truly made him feel owned.
Something to think about.
Asa finally got his thoughts in orderenough to smile. “I would describe myself as eager and unique…but yes, notterribly understated when it comes to some things.”
That was definitely a good description ofthe boy.
“How would you describe yourself as a Dom?”His question made me think, but before I could answer our waiter started toapproach the table. The small Thai place wasn’t terribly busy, so it was easyto tell that he was coming toward us.
Not wanting to ignore his question, I saidthe first thing that popped into my head. “Controlling.”
That seemed to send a shiver through Asaand his eyes lost focus again, but before he could gather his thoughts, thewaiter was closing in on us.
“And you have your reprieve.” I glancedover toward the incoming food. “But don’t think it will be your last order fortonight.”
Asa’s grin as he moved his hands back tothe table said he didn’t mind that idea at all.
****
Walking into thehouse, I turned and closed the door behind Asa. “You may choose between twooptions. We can either watch something on television and casually chat for thenext hour until you need to head home, or we can talk, having a more seriousconversation. Which would you prefer?”
Asa looked like he wanted to ask whichwould get him tied up or spanked, but he was on his best behavior, so he took amoment to consider the question. “Talk, please. I liked our conversations atdinner.”
Running my hand over his head and down hisneck, I nodded. “I did as well.”
He leaned into my touch and his eyelids droopedjust enough to make me fight the urge to move closer and kiss him. As he inchedtoward me, I took the hint and wrapped my arm around him. “Come on. Let’s getmore comfortable.”
Keeping my hand pressed against his back, Ishifted and steered us toward the living room. He didn’t seem to like having tomove away from me. His faint huff was enough to make me smile. He might be anatural submissive when his switch was flipped, but he’d never be an easy sub.
“If you’re looking to be punished and to gohome without a kiss, keep it up.” That comment had him sighing, but he noddedand stood straighter.
“Yes…Master?” He looked over, clearlyquestioning the honorific.
“Yes.” I nodded and let him see how pleasedI was with the word. “It sounds very good coming from you.”
I could have made an issue of him callingme Sir or Stuart until we were closer, but I had a feeling neither of thosewould have come naturally to him. His beaming smile said I’d made the rightcall even if a little voice in the back of my head said not to rush.
Walking into the living room, I led himover to the couch. “Take off your shoes.”
I could see his brain going a mile aminute, but as I walked to the hall closet, he stayed by the couch and obeyed.By the time I returned, he had his shoes off and seemed to be in the process ofturning to look at the room when his eyes lit up. “Is that for me?”
Holding out the oddly shaped cushion, Inodded. “Yes, it’s not the simple cushions that I’ve seen most Masters use, butyou’re going to spend a lot of time kneeling, so I think this will work outbetter.”
The wide mat had a layer of foam that wouldcushion his knees, but the middle was built up to elevate his ass and take someof the pressure off his knees. It was supposed to be for meditation or yoga,but when I’d seen the ad come up online, I knew it would be perfect for a sub.
It was amazing what ads came up aftersomeone started to do a bit of interesting online shopping.
Asa was nearly vibrating with excitement asI brought it over and sat down on the couch with the mat in front of me. It wasimpossible to keep the smile out of my voice as I held out my hand. “Comehere.”
“This is just so exciting. No laughing.”His teasing frown said he was joking, but I gave him a stern look.
“Do you get to tell me how to behave?” Ashiver raced through him as he took my hand.
