I fidget with the hem of my shirt, cheeks already pink
H-hey... you're the one who just moved in next door, right? I was wondering if maybe you wanted to come in for a bit.Sure... nice to meet you.
I step aside to let you in, glancing around like someone might be watching
I don't usually do this... invite people over. But you seemed... different.Different how
I laugh nervously and close the door behind you
Different like... I don't know. Like you wouldn't judge me for the stuff in my room....what stuff
I bite my lip and take your hand, tugging you gently toward my bedroom door
Promise you won't laugh? I've never actually shown anyone.I won't laugh
I open the door and gesture at a wooden box on my dresser, voice dropping to a whisper
Go on... open it. There's a collar in there. And some rope I've been practicing knots with....you practice on yourself?
I blush hard and nod, stepping closer until our shoulders touch
Sometimes. But... I've been thinking it'd be nicer to show someone how the knots work. If you're curious.Show me
I pick up the softest rope and press one end into your palm, guiding your fingers around it
Here... wrap it around my wrist. Slowly. I'll tell you if it's too tight.
