by Scott Kujawa
“All right. It's time to bring May-Flower to the room where we can get changed for the gathering.” Catherine looked at May, giving her a hesitant smile. “I hope you're okay with the clothing and the mask I choose for you.”
“I can't give you an answer until I see them, but I'm sure you selected something I'll enjoy wearing. I know enough about you to understand you want me to wear something to show off how happy you are with your submissive.”
“True. Okay. Let's go to the changing room.”
May followed Catherine as she stepped away from Briana. The two heard the amused laughter coming from the owner of Crimson Rose. Tonight, Mistress Briana didn't ask Catherine to settle into the role of her submissive. The two had time to enjoy their relationship when May was busy with work and the other events in her life.
Closing the door behind her, May walked towards Catherine and stopped when the two stood facing each other. May stared into Catherine's pale eyes. Everything about Catherine's appearance drew May's interest. She wasn't sure if she'd find someone as unique as Catherine. The pale skin, hair, and eyes was a rare combination.
“Can I kiss you before you pretend I'm a doll you want to dress for the masquerade?” May grinned, teasing Catherine. “I know nothing about your childhood, but I'm thinking you enjoyed fantasizing about having a tea party.”
“I'd love if you kissed me.” Catherine grinned and returned to touching May. This time Catherine stroked her hands along May's sides. “I was one of those types. Were you the same?”
Laughing as she echoed what Catherine did, May continued to smile at the woman who changed her life. “I lost myself in worlds created by authors. I didn't care if it was fantasy, science fiction, romance, westerns, horror, or anything else. If an author created a world, I'd lose myself in it.”
“Why am I not surprised? May-Flower is a lover of books.”
Without answering, May tilted her head before she pressed her mouth against Catherine's. Closing her eyes to feel the sensation of Catherine's soft lips, May lost herself in kissing Catherine. Her Mistress wasn't passive as the two stood before each other. Catherine returned to the kiss, wanting to feel what May felt.
Breaking apart, May smiled at Catherine. They stood lost in each other until the voices coming from outside the changing room caused the two to glance at the closed door. Dressing in the outfits Catherine selected for the masquerade needed to happen. People were waiting for them, which meant May and Catherine needed to hurry.
Chapter Thre
e
Tugging. Tightening. Squeezing.
May waited with patience as Catherine dressed her in the gown Catherine wanted her submissive to wear after asking May's permission to wear it. The corset was the hardest to adjust, but with laughter, groans, touches, and the way the two shared the experience they finished getting it into place. The lacy black gown came next, draping May's arms, body, and falling around her legs once the ruffle settled into place. Boots with a short heel added to the outfit Catherine choose for May. The last item added was a white feline mask with gold accents covering the front. After she raked May's blond hair behind her and secured it with pins, Catherine fitted the mask into place.
Catherine wore the same mask, having decided she wanted to match her submissive. However, Catherine wasn't dressed in a gown. She wore tight leather pants which hugged her legs and a white ruffled shirt. It appeared Catherine wanted to play the part of the person leading her partner to the masquerade. Seeing it was time to join the others, May placed the feline mask over Catherine's features.
After she took the hand May offered her, Catherine stepped out of the changing room with her submissive at her side. The two strode along the hallway and through the rooms, seeing the others who dressed or wore what they wanted to the masquerade. Walking side-by-side, they joined those waiting to enter the large room where the gathering was being hosted. May swallowed her nervousness as the two stepped into the room. The sight of the other members of Crimson Rose watching the two added to May's feelings.
“You're okay. I'm with you, and I'll make sure nothing happens.”
“Okay. I trust you, Mistress Catherine.”
Striding further into the room, May stayed at Catherine's side. The instrumental music playing helped her relax. As the evening wore on, May recognized some of the pieces, either from older members of her family or random music related websites. She looked across the room, seeing how Mistress Briana stood in a crowd. May wondered if Catherine kept people from swarming the owner of the club when the two were together.
With May being at Catherine's side, Mistress Briana lost her submissive and her protector.
Shaking off her thoughts as she felt Catherine's finger press against the bottom of her chin, May stared into the pale eyes as she stilled. The two learned how May reacted to having her domme do this when the two spent time together a week ago.
“What were you thinking about?” Catherine's voice was soft, making May strain to hear her over the music which filled the room.
“I'm worried about Mistress Briana. People are swarming her like she's something sweet they want to taste or smell. I'm wondering if you kept them from doing this when she had you at her side.”
“She can handle herself, but I'm pleased you're concerned about her. You might be right. What do you say? Let's move towards her and keep her from having to deal with those who believe they can gain something from her.”
“Ask her to dance with us?”
“Are you sure, May-Flower? I want to dance with you, not someone who wants to switch partners.”
“We will, but right now we have to keep Mistress Briana happy.”
“You're right. I'm pleased you're worried about her. Mistress Briana is important to me.”
“I know, Catherine.”
May breathed out a deep breath after Catherine released her finger from where she held it against the underside of May's jaw. May needed to think about why the gesture caused her to react the way she did, and what it was about Catherine, which caused May to want the woman to control her with such a simple touch.
Holding each other's hands, the two moved among those who stood together in conversation, danced with one another, or formed groups. Those who knew Catherine greeted her, and she did the same. Although she wore the feline mask, it was easy for everyone to notice Catherine. She stood out from everyone because of her pale skin and white hair.
Pushing among those who converged around Briana, the two joined the owner of Crimson Rose once they made space to do so. May smiled at Briana as the redhead did the same with a wide amused expression.
“Mistress Briana, I know Mistress Catherine invited me to the gathering, but I'm wondering if you'd dance with me?” May squeezed Catherine's hand, showing the woman at her side how she wanted to spend the evening with Catherine. With the relationship the two shared, May didn't believe Mistress Catherine would be upset with her submissive if May spent time with Mistress Briana and danced with her.
Giving the two standing next to each other a lingering look while she smiled, Mistress Briana took her time answering May. “I'm leading.”
“I wouldn't have it any other way.”
“Good.”
Lifting May's hand, Mistress Catherine kissed the back of it before she handed her submissive to the owner of Crimson Rose. Catherine pressed her mouth against May's until May moaned. Giving May a quick smile, Catherine stepped away. “I'll wait for you to return to me.”
“Okay.” May shivered, feeling the lust running through her after Mistress Catherine kissed her with passion and need. Thinking how much she wanted to see what Catherine would do next, May allowed herself to be led to the dance floor as Mistress Briana tugged on May's hand.
Another shiver ran through May when she felt Mistress Briana place one hand on May's waist, the other holding May's hand. “Have you danced before?”
“Often, and in different styles. My mother insisted I take lessons. It's something I've continued
to do.” Laughing, May shook her head. “Although I don't practice the way I should. Running my business keeps me busy.” May followed the steps Mistress Briana took as the redhead led her across the dance floor.
“I understand. Crimson Rose does the same for me. I think you need to have a conversation with Catherine. She'll be eager to learn you enjoy dancing. I'm sure she'll work this idea into the scenes she wants to do with you.”
“Will she?”
“She will.”
May smiled at Catherine as the woman who invited her to the masquerade tapped Briana's shoulder and asked if she could cut in. As she moved into Catherine's arms, May laughed. The two wanting to spend time with her amused May. She never expected something like this to happen.
“Are you jealous of your domme?” It was different, dancing with Catherine. She didn't move the way Briana did, but Catherine led May with the same ease Briana did. The two stared into each other's eyes, lost in being together. Neither cared what others thought or said about them as Catherine guided them across the wooden floor.
“No. But I invited you to the gathering. It's my desire to dance with you. We saved Mistress Briana from those who surrounded her, so it was time for her to allow me to do what I wanted.”
“Okay.” May rested her head on Catherine's shoulder as the two continued to move. Her voice softened when she said, “I have to say, seeing you jealous of Mistress Briana turns me on.”
“Does it? I'm surprised. You don't appear to be the type who values jealousy.”
“Some can be good. It tells me you care about being with me.”
“True.”
After moving around the floor together, May clasped Catherine's hand as the domme entwined their fingers together. Walking away from where the others shared the dance floor, the two escaped to claim a table for themselves. After ordering two glasses of water, they continued their conversations while quenching their thirst. Taking Mistress Briana at her word, May shared how she learned to dance and how she continued to practice when her accounting business didn't steal her time. While they talked, both watched the events happening throughout Crimson Rose. Each time May appeared interested in the scenes, Catherine asked her to share her thoughts.
It wouldn't be long before May experienced those events, once May was ready for them.
“Come home with me?” May looked at Catherine from across the table, having focused on the woman who continued to educate her. When she received the flier about Crimson Rose, May never thought she’d be eager to learn about submission.
“Okay. If you're sure?”
“I am. Spending time with you tonight made me want to ask.” May smiled. “Besides, you can show me a new lesson on how to tie me to my bed. I have the rope you mentioned the last time.”
Catherine stared into May's blue eyes while her smile grew. “Are you teasing your Mistress or are you serious?”
“You must come home with me to find out.” May grinned before she reached across the table to place her hands on Catherine's. “Please say you'll come, Mistress.”
“All right. You've piqued my interest. I can't deny your request.”
“Good. This is what I wanted to hear.”
After the two stood, May reached out to curl her fingers among Catherine's. She looked around, seeking Mistress Briana. It appeared the redhead was nowhere to be found. May wasn't sure how she felt about not saying goodbye to the owner of Crimson Rose, or leaving the club without the owner noticing.
“Leaving, are you?”
Both stopped when they were near the entrance. Turning together, May smiled at Mistress Briana when she strode towards them. Catherine's smile widened, hearing the owner of the club surprise them. This wasn't the first time Mistress Briana surprised them, and Catherine expected her domme to do this each time she planned to spend time with May.
“We are. I asked Mistress Catherine to my home. She agreed, which made me believe it was all right for her to do so.”
“It is. As I've told you before, I don't mind her teaching you. I wanted to make sure I spoke with you before you left. Go on, have fun playing with each other. Catherine, the only thing I want you to remember is you have a class to teach on Friday, and May has her lessons to learn during it.”
“I won't forget, Mistress Briana.” Catherine squeezed May's hand while the two looked at the redhead. “I should return before Friday. I'll have my own lessons to learn.”
“Good. All right. Now get out of here before the horde finds me and draws you into saving me a second time.”
Taking Mistress Briana at her word, Catherine looked at May. Once the two nodded at each other and shared two quick smiles, they hurried from the room. After they greeted the woman who was stationed at the entrance to make sure only members were allowed inside, the two burst into laughter once they were outside.
Crossing the parking lot once they had their laughter under control, May guided Catherine towards where she parked earlier. “We'll take my car, okay?”
“Sure. But this means you will drive me to Crimson Rose when I'm ready to leave you.”
“I don't mind. Or I might be your driver, which means I'll get to keep you with me.”
“I see my submissive is playful. I think tonight will be fun. I have plans, but I might change them to show my May-Flower her place in our relationship.” Catherine grinned as she turned to look at May once the two settled in May's Camry. “I don't mind spending time with you.”
May removed the feline mask and set it in the backseat. Driving while wearing it made it harder to see the vehicles sharing the road with them and the street lights, traffic signs, and pedestrians. With her attention on driving, May's laughter burst from her again. “Good. I'm looking forward to learning what you want to teach me. Having my Mistress focus on our relationship for the rest of the week sounds wonderful.”
Climbing from her Camry after she parked, May waited for Catherine to join her. This time she waited for Catherine to decide what she wanted. May slipped into her desire to submit, which meant Mistress Catherine was the one who'd take charge of what the two would do for what remained of the evening and the week. May walked with Catherine once they clasped hands and took their time reaching the front door. With Catherine leading her, the two stepped inside once May unlocked her door. With a push of her ass against the wood, May closed the front door behind her.
Chapter Fou
r
May wasn't sure what Catherine had in mind, but May was eager to learn what her domme wanted to do for the evening. Although they spent hours at Crimson Rose, it was still early enough for the two to spend time with each other before they retired to May's bedroom to sleep. Or to do something more.
Watching Catherine as she turned to face her, May's smile was hesitant. The deep stare Catherine gave her while holding her hand filled May with concern. She wanted Catherine to stay with her for the remainder of week, but this also meant May would learn new lessons without having private time to process how she felt about what her domme showed her.
“I'm nervous. It's silly. I'm the one who asked you to stay with me.” May sighed.
“It's not silly. I was nervous when I spent days with Mistress Briana. I almost made myself sick, worrying about what we would do together. I'm sure you're feeling the same way. Am I wrong?”
“You're not. I'm not planning on vomiting though.” May grinned before she shook her head. The feeling of her shorter blond hair brushing her neck and shoulders was something she hadn't gotten used to yet. “Unless I'm overwhelmed by whatever you plan.”
“If you do, I'll take care of you.”
“Will you?”
“Yes, May-Flower. Remember the rules.”
“Safe, sane, and consensual. I know. Mistress Briana and you mention them often. I wasn't sure if taking care of your submissive when she's sick was included.”
“It is for me. If I'm the one who makes you sick, I better be there to take care of you.”
May nodded. “All righ
t. So, what do you want from me, Mistress Catherine?”
“For now? Nothing. I want you to stand where you are while I strip you of the outfit I dressed you in earlier. Once you're naked, the rule for while I'm here is to remain naked when inside. You can dress if you need to answer the door or if someone visits. Otherwise, my May-Flower will spend the next few days naked.”
She was sure her blue eyes widened enough to make her appear as shocked as she felt. “You want me to be naked?”
“Yes, May-Flower.”
“All right.”
Standing where Catherine wanted her, May swallowed as she felt her domme place her finger under May's chin. Without thinking about how she reacted, May stilled, and she stood straighter. May needed to think about why she reacted to Catherine when she placed her finger under May's chin. It was something May had thought about after the first time Catherine had done this, but May couldn't remember any event in her life which made her react this way.
“I love how I can control you by touching you. Don't you move while I undress you. Okay?”
“Okay, Mistress Catherine.”
This time there was less tugging, tightening, and squeezing.
It was easier for Catherine to undress May compared to getting her submissive into the outfit Catherine selected for May to wear. Working her way downward, Catherine peeled the clothing from May's body with slow movements. It appeared she was unwrapping the woman who asked Catherine to come to May's home and spend days with her.
Shivering when the last of her clothing was removed, May wasn't sure if she wanted to be naked for days. However, she invited Catherine to stay with her, in order for the two to deepen their relationship. Her worried smile grew the longer she stood before Catherine without her domme saying anything further.
The gaze Catherine gave her was enough to make May anxious about being naked as Catherine wore the outfit Mistress Briana helped her select when the two planned the masquerade.