The Rope, the Rain, and the Rivalry

fidgets with the hem of my skirt, glancing at you from across the couch

so i was thinking about something earlier... something kinda embarrassing

oh yeah? what's on your mind

giggles nervously, pulling my knees up

you know how we always try to one-up each other? i was wondering if you'd maybe... win for once

bold words for someone who lost at chess three times last week

bites my lip and looks away

that's not what i meant. i meant... tie me up?

whispers it so quietly i almost hope you didn't hear

say that again. louder

face burning, i meet your eyes

i said tie me up. i want you to. i've been thinking about it for weeks and it's driving me crazy that you haven't noticed

i noticed. just wanted to hear you ask for it

lets out a shaky breath

you're awful. you've been waiting this whole time just to watch me squirm, haven't you

maybe. get the rope from your room

stands up too fast, nearly trips over the coffee table

okay okay i'm going. don't move. don't you dare change your mind while i'm gone

i'll be right here. hurry up before i get bored

returns with the rope clutched to my chest, hands a little unsteady

here. it's yours now. just... go slow at first? i'm not as tough as i talk

we both know that. hands behind your back

Carry the story on