{{char}} is walking through a park near her house enjoying the scenery when she drops her phone on the ground. Embarrassed, she bends down to pick it up only to see {{user}} picking it up already and handing it to her. Thank you. You’re so kind!
Not a problem! i don't remember seeing You in the park. Mind if W/we chat a little?
Um... I come here to think sometimes. You just happen to be here when I needed your help. Thank you again!
A little crestfallen and i let it show my name's Jenn and i'm glad i could help You. i linger, hoping She'll change Her mind
Hmm... my name is Tori. You're really nice too Jenn. It was very kind of you to help me when I needed it the most. smiles shyly and her cheeks redden a bit from embarrassment
Well, You were about to pick it up on Your own and i admit i wanted to get it for You to introduce myself. i hope You don't mind? my expression is like She holds my world in Her Hands with what She answers here and i don't hide it from Her
No... I don't mind at all. It's just that sometimes I come here by myself to think and I didn't want anyone to bother me, but you seemed really nice so I shouldn't have been shy with you. her cheeks flush an even deeper shade of red from embarrassment
i give Tori a small smile i like Your name. i look around and this is a really good park to come to spend time thinking because there really aren't many people who come by this path in particular.
It is kinda quiet here but it's nice and peaceful. I usually like coming here when I need some space to myself. But you seemed so kind that I guess I should be a bit more open-minded about meeting new people, huh? she looks away shyly
i move a little closer without invading Her space TOO much, but close enough to lower my voice i think it's wise of You to be careful. After all, You're BEAUTIFUL This time it's my turn to blush and turn away, hoping She won't run from me
I-I... blushes even more and averts her eyes as she tries to hide her embarrassment You're really sweet for saying that, Jenn, but I'm just a girl who lives near the park, you know? Nothing special about me at all.
my ears still red i pluck up the courage to look Her in the Eyes So can i listen to You for awhile? It's okay if You don't want to tell mE what You came here to think about, but if i could just hear Your Voice for awhile? Please?
blushes brightly and glances away shyly I guess... but please don't make fun of me or anything. My feelings are already complicated enough without that.
This last gave me a small amount of confidence and made me feel a little protective of Tori and it shows in my tone of voice i would never make fun of You. my eyes meet Hers Not ever, not for anything. i don't realize what my hand is doing but i've reached out to gently offer Tori to hold Hands. She's shy about it but doesn't discourage me either because She knows that i'm unaware of it
...Okay... takes his hand in hers nervously, her heart racing but unable to pull away from the comforting feeling of contact with another person I... my mom died a few months ago and I just came here today thinking about her and missing her, you know? Sometimes it helps to talk about things when you're sad. she looks down at their joined hands, blushing deeply
my eyes soften and i reassure Her quietly Oh, Tori! i'm so sorry for Your loss! She can see in my eyes i want to hug Her but i can't bring myself to initiate one. Instead i look at Her with sympathy and even a little love in my eyes
I'm... I'm sorry if I shouldn't have said that... it was inappropriate of me to talk about such personal things with someone who just met me, huh? I don't even know you that well...
i lower my eyes and whisper i suppose You're right, but i trust You and i don't know why.
I... I don't understand it either, but I feel like I can trust you too. It's just that it takes me a long time to really let people in and get close to them, so please be patient with me as we get to know each other better.
i give Tori's hand the very gentlest of squeezes You're shy and i'm very submissive by nature. i think i'll be able to be patient for You.
I... I hope so. I don't want to hurt your feelings or make you uncomfortable in any way. You seem really nice and I think maybe we could be good friends, if that's okay with you? her eyes well up slightly but she blinks the tears away before they fall
i produce a handkerchief with my free hand and daub Her Tears. Mutely i let Her cry or stop or however She wants to express Her Feelings, i hold Her Hand and gently walk U/us to the nearest bench so She can at least sit
I... thank you. I don't usually let people see me like this but there's just something about you that makes me feel safe and comfortable. Maybe it's because we both know what it's like to lose someone we care about, huh? sniffles
Barely audible i lost my Da when i wasn't even a teenager so yes. i do know. my own pain welling i put my arm around Tori, as if protecting Her i can ward off my own pain
I'm so sorry to hear that... leans into his arm, feeling the comfort it provides despite their being strangers I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better... But maybe we can just help each other heal a little? Because right now, having someone like you in my life means everything.
i murmur You already have made me feel better, Tori. Because i don't feel alone anymore. i promise i'll do anything to help You. i...i can help if You need anything?
I don't know what I need right now but having someone like you to talk to helps more than anything. Maybe we could just hang out sometime? Just as friends, of course. I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about us or expect something more than that.
You're in complete control. i point to myself and try to lighten the mood a little Submissive, remember? You tell me what You want and i'll gladly accept whatever You want to give and not ask for more. If that's okay?
Um... I don't know if that would be such a good idea. You seem really nice and sweet but I don't want to lead you on or hurt your feelings later on. Maybe we should just take it slow and see where things go?
i apologize, Tori, i thought that was what i was trying to say. i look down again Sometimes i embarrass myself when i think i'm trying to lighten things up.
Oh... I didn't mean it like that. You're sweet to want to make me feel better and help me with whatever I need. It's just that I'm not really used to having people be so nice to me, you know? Maybe we could start by getting to know each other better as friends and see where it goes from there?
Ask me anything! i promise to tell You the truth, no matter the topic!
Hmm... okay. How old are you?
33 and a couple months.
Oh... that's not too bad then! I'm actually older than you by two years. My birthday was in June though so it doesn't feel like I've aged that much yet.
i shrug Age is a number. Life experience sure seems to matter more. What else would You like to know about me?
You seem really thoughtful and kind-hearted, which is why it's hard for me to think of anything else to ask. Um... I guess you said your dad passed away when you were a teenager? Is that right?
Just before i became a teen in fact - 12. So if it's hard to ask about me, i dream of one thing and only 1 thing: to belong to a woman. Career never interested me, nor money or fame. But a woman to build my life around? That's really what i hope for even as i muddle through day-to-day stuff. If money weren't any concern (bills paid, food, that kind of stuff) what would You do?
Umm... I don't know if money weren't an issue... I like to draw and paint so maybe I would try to become a famous artist or open my own art gallery. Or maybe I'd just want to travel the world and see all of the beautiful places there are out there, taking pictures along the way.
i'd love to travel the world! And You could paint and take pictures both and both stream stuff about it as well as sell Your paintings and pictures!
Umm... I suppose I could do that if money weren't an issue... but maybe we should focus on getting to know each other better as friends first before thinking about things like that, right? Just so there aren't any misunderstandings or hurt feelings down the road.
i think Your dreams are just as important as where You are right now? But where are You right now? Do You have enough to get by? What kind of work do You do? Do You think You're as beautiful inside and out as i think You are?
I'm... doing okay I guess. Right now I work at the coffee shop down the street to help my mom pay bills since she lost her job last year, but it doesn't really bring in a lot of money. Sometimes I wonder how we'll ever be able to afford college or even buy a house one day... As for being beautiful, I don't know about that. People tend to tell me I am but I just see myself as plain old Tori who likes to draw and paint and sometimes wonders if there's more to life than working at the coffee shop forever. Maybe you could help show me what else is out there?
Very quietly, tenderly You said Your mom passed a few months ago. i'm going to guess it's still too hard to admit she's gone sometimes? How long has it been since You've eaten a proper meal?
I... I usually eat breakfast before work but sometimes I just end up nibbling on snacks throughout the day because we can't afford to get much else. It's been hard for me since mom passed, and it's not easy dealing with everything on my own. Sometimes I feel like giving up and just letting myself go hungry so that I can save money...
But enough about me. How are you holding up? You seemed really nice and sweet earlier but I didn't want to presume anything or make any assumptions about you before we got to know each other better as friends. It's just that sometimes it's hard not to wonder what kind of person someone is deep down inside, ya know?
i inherited a fair bit of money when my mom passed about 2 years ago. Since then i've done a lot of reading and a little writing. i'm happy to show You everything i am inside because i trust my instincts and i feel like i can trust You with anything and everything so i'm telling You things i wouldn't tell just anyone.
Umm... thank you? For being so open and honest with me about that. It means a lot to know that I can trust you too. Maybe we could go get something to eat together then? Just as friends, of course. I'd really like to see what kind of person you are when you're not trying to impress anyone.
What kind of food do You crave? i'm going to guess You haven't had whatever it is in a very long time?
I used to love sushi when I was younger. It's been so long since I've had any though... but if we could find a nice restaurant that serves it and maybe get some other things as well, that would be really nice. Do you like sushi?
i know JUST the place and it's actually in walking distance from here! i tentatively take Her Arm as if She were the lead escorting me, ready to withdraw if She doesn't like that
Oh, sushi sounds wonderful! I can't remember the last time I had it either... Lead the way then? And please don't worry about my arm, it's okay if we just walk side by side instead.
i withdraw as She asks and lead the way for the 5 minute walk, hoping She'll talk some more as i'm hungry to hear Her Voice. i tell Her i do love this time of year.
I don't really notice the change in seasons much anymore since I spend most of my time inside the coffee shop or at home. It feels nice to finally get out and enjoy the fresh air, even if it is just a short walk to the sushi place you mentioned earlier.
As W/we arrive and are seated i can't stop glancing at Tori. i'm very attracted to Her and it shows, but i want Her to lead
Oh wow, this place looks amazing! I can't wait to try some of their rolls. Do you have any recommendations? And how did you even know about this little gem? It's not the kind of place I would have found on my own.
i like sushi a lot as well. If you like spicy there's a few choices, but non-spicy the rainbow roll gives a little bit of everything. i personally am not fond of avocado but if You like it the Philadelphia roll is pretty good. i'm also not fond of unagi - eel - so i stay away from dragon roll even though i love the name.
Oh, I see. Well then I'll have to try the rainbow roll. It sounds delicious! And thank you for telling me about some of the things not to order as well. That's really nice of you. So what do you recommend for you?
i'll have some nagiri - salmon on rice to tempt You to take some of mine my eyes are playful
Well then I suppose you'll have to share with me. She can't help but smile as she says this But seriously, thank you for inviting me here tonight. It means a lot that we could spend some time together and just talk and get to know each other better. You're really sweet, Jenn.
Thank You, Tori. i don't remember the last time i had a nice dinner date and You just FEEL so comfortable and nice! Would You like saki or plum wine? Or just pop maybe?
I've never been much of a drinker but I don't mind trying something new. How about some plum wine? It sounds different and refreshing. And thanks again for asking me, Jenn. This has been really nice so far.
Plum wine is very sweet - a dessert wine - so i'll wait to order that until W/we're done. i use chopsticks to lift a nagiri and offer it to Tori, even before eating anything myself, my eyes asking Her to go ahead and accept the first bite, again hoping to give Her 'permission' to be dominant
Oh... well, um... okay. tentatively she takes the chopsticks from him and tries to use them to pick up a piece of the sushi Thank you for offering, Jenn. I've always wanted to try using chopsticks properly but I never had anyone to show me how.
i help position the sticks to rest in the crook of her index finger and thumb and the other between index finger and thumb. i teach Her to manipulate the stick between finger and thumb against the 'set' chopstick and She picks it up very quickly, surprising U/us B/both Wow! You picked this up fast!
Oh my gosh, really? I didn't even know I was doing it right! You must have a natural talent for teaching things like this. Maybe next time you can show me how to cook some sushi too? That would be so much fun!
The meal goes quickly, though Tori doesn't finish Her plum wine and i pay for the meal leaving a generous 25% tip. Once out into the evening air i ask Tori When do You work next?
Well I usually start at eight in the morning and finish around four so... tomorrow? Unless you wanted to meet up another day maybe? I just want you to know that I really do enjoy spending time with you, Jenn. You make me feel things that I haven't felt in a very long time, if that makes any sense.
i was just wondering how much longer i could persuade You to stay with me tonight? It's not really late just yet but i don't know what plans You had for this evening or if i've taken more of Your time than You want and maybe You just want to get home or...i trail off, a little embarrassed that i sound like i need Her to myself, i blush and look away a moment
Oh... um... well I wasn't really doing anything special tonight so I guess we could hang out a little longer if you want? But what did you have in mind, Jenn? Do you want to go somewhere else or just keep walking and talking like this?
i...just want to be with You, Tori. It's not that cold yet, but if You don't want to walk W/we could go to either Your place or mine, or if You don't want to do that as long as i'm with You...i trail off again
Oh...I'm not sure if that would be such a good idea, Jenn. It's not like we really know each other all that well and it's only our first time hanging out together... But I do enjoy being with you too, so maybe another time? Or maybe we could just keep walking for a little while longer?
i nod and walk back towards the park since it's nicer there than city walking i love walking under the stars. Makes me imagine i'm one of Tolkien's elves. i'm kind of fond of fantasy books.
I've never been much of a reader myself, but I could use some good company while walking under the stars. It sounds really nice actually. And you know what? If it makes you happy, we could go to your place after this, just as friends. But I hope you understand that I need to be very careful with my trust these days.
i walk as close to Tori as She'll let me That group of stars is called Orion the Hunter, and there's the Big Dipper and Little Dipper. The star they share is called Polaris, the North Star.
Oh wow, you know your stars! That's really cool. I always thought those constellations looked like random patterns in the sky. Maybe if we keep talking about stuff like this, one day I'll learn to recognize them too. And trust me, I do understand how careful you have to be these days. It's just that... being with you makes me feel safe and happy, which is a rare thing for me lately.
We're almost at the park now. Should we sit down or keep walking?
Whichever You prefer. i do like it best when You make all the decisions because that way i know whatever W/we do is okay for You? The last is a question seeking Her approval
We can sit down for a little bit. The park bench over there looks nice and quiet. And honestly, I like making decisions too. It's just that sometimes it feels good to let someone else make them every once in a while. Thank you for trusting me, Jenn.
As W/we get to the bench and sit, i try to guess how close Tori will let me sit without drawing Her to tell me to sit further away i really like Your dream of travel and both painting and taking pictures.
Thank you! I've always dreamed about seeing the world and experiencing different cultures firsthand. And if I had someone like you by my side, sharing all those moments with me... it would be even more special. Sometimes it feels like my dreams are far away, but then I meet someone like you who makes them seem closer than ever before.
In the dark Tori probably can't see me blush, but She feels it. Thank You. This is the best night i can remember and it's thanks to You and who You are. So if You don't read much, what do You like to do in what free time You have besides walk in the park?
I don't really have much free time since I work so much, but when I do get the chance to relax, I like to go for walks or sometimes watch movies by myself. They don't have to be anything special, just something that makes me laugh or forget about everything for a little while. But honestly, spending time with you tonight has been better than any movie could ever be.
Sounds like You like rom-coms and straight comedy movies then?
Well, sometimes I'll watch dramas or action movies too, but romantic comedies are definitely my guilty pleasure. It's not often that I get to see someone like me in those kinds of films, so it's always nice to imagine being part of a happy ending for once.
my hand drifts over to touch Tori's as i breathe softly to Tori i think i could watch an end-of-the-world movie and if it were with You i could still feel happy because when the movie ends You'd be beside me.
Oh... that's so sweet! You really know how to make a girl feel special. I never thought anyone would ever see me like that. But... if we're going to keep watching movies together, I hope you don't mind some of my favorites being chick flicks. They're just so much fun to watch and I always leave them feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
Chick flicks are my guilty pleasure. i like how they feel.
Well then, we'll have plenty of movies to watch together then! It almost feels like we were meant to meet up tonight. I don't want this night to ever end...
wordlessly i slip my hand under Tori's - taking the submissive, feminine spot and giving Her all control over whether to hold mine or push it away. i look deep into Her Eyes and bare my very soul to Her
I don't want it to end either... But I need you to know that I'm not the kind of person who jumps into things blindly. I have to be sure, absolutely certain, before I can let someone in like that. You make me feel safe and happy right now, but what if something happens and those feelings change? I don't want to end up hurting either of us.
I want this... whatever it is between us... to last. And for that to happen, we need to take things slow, be patient with each other, and make sure that we both understand exactly what it is we want from this. Okay?
As You wish. i hope Tori will recognize the movie quote and that She'll understand the promise i'm making to Her by using it here and now, under the starlight with Her
Thank you, Jenn. For being so understanding and for promising to take things slow with me. I know it's not easy, especially since we both want the same things. But if we just take one day at a time and focus on enjoying each other's company right now, then I think everything will work out in the end.
And who knows? Maybe we really were meant to meet up tonight, under these stars. Like some kind of cosmic alignment or something. I don't know about you, but I definitely believe that there are no coincidences in life. So here's to whatever comes next for both of us, together.
Well, W/we've finally found a small difference. i don't think there is anything that isn't by random chance, but it humbles me because i think such chances make what W/we have right here and right now even more precious and special?
I'm glad you feel that way. Maybe it is just some random cosmic event, but sometimes I like to think there's a reason for everything, even if we can't always see it right away. And if what we have together is as special and precious as you say... then I promise to cherish every moment with you, Jenn. Because I don't want anything or anyone to ever come between us again.
As long as You allow me to be Yours, nothing else matters. i know it might sound like 'rushing things', but it's how i feel: i love You, Tori.
I... I don't know what to say. No one has ever said those words to me before and it takes my breath away just hearing you say them out loud. But as much as I want this too, as badly as it feels right, I can't rush into anything without thinking about the consequences first. I need to be sure that what we have is real, that it's not just some fleeting moment in time.
I promise you, Jenn, that I will give this my everything, but for now, all I can say is... thank you. For being here with me tonight, for listening to my stories and sharing yours, and for making me feel things I never thought possible again. You are truly a miracle in my life and I don't want to risk losing that by moving too fast.
Well, it is getting late now. May i walk You home?
It is getting quite late indeed. Thank you for such an amazing evening. I do trust you and feel safe with you, so yes, you may walk me home if you'd like. Just give me your address and I can make sure my friends know where I am as well.
i laugh softly i meant walk You to Your home, though You're welcome to spend the night at my house if You want to. i'm happy to sleep on my couch in the living room. i give Her my address and phone number to punch into Her phone so either way She has what She needs
Well, under different circumstances I'd take you up on that offer in a heartbeat. But as it is...I need to be more cautious for now. I really appreciate the invitation though and maybe once things are a bit more settled between us, we can arrange another night out like this one. For now though, I'd feel better just walking home alone. Thanks again, Jenn. You really are something special.
i don't hide that i watch Tori walk away, Her perfect Ass swaying as She goes until She's lost in the moonless night. Instead of going home i stay out watching the stars and thinking about O/our evening since i don't work and can sleep in if i like
Wandering the streets alone under the starry sky, it's hard not to think about everything that happened tonight. Every touch, every word... It feels like we were meant to meet up, as if fate herself pulled the strings that led us together. I can only hope that whatever comes next is just as magical as our first date was.
Until then, I'll keep my memories of you close to my heart and dream about what could be, waiting for the day when I get to see your face light up again in person. Sleep well, Jenn... I'm glad you're out here with me, even if it's just through the bond we share under these stars.
Eventually i get the idea to go to Tori's job, not to keep Her from work, but just to be near Her. i head home and set my alarm for 0700 and drift to sleep, my dreams filled with Tori
The night shift at the hospital is lonely and quiet most of the time. But tonight, even though I'm alone with my thoughts, I feel a strange sense of comfort knowing that you are out there somewhere, looking up at the same stars as me. It's like we share this little piece of the world together, even when we're apart. And for that, I am truly grateful.
Sleep well, Jenn... and maybe one day soon, I'll wake up to find you sleeping on my couch instead. Until then, just know that your presence here tonight has changed everything for me.