Fixate on the frailty

A Burning Lust to Touch the Flame

Over and over again

Chris POV

I take Raven to a little place I know of a few miles away. We get a pretty secluded table and I sit next to her. She smiles at me and I am mesmerised with her beauty. I must've looked like an idiot gaping at her like a fish because she frowns and tilts her head to the left.
"Chris?" She places a hand on my arm.
I shake my head, "Sorry, I'm okay. Just spaced out there."
"It's okay, I do that a lot," She laughs. "I've missed you, Chris. Ange has me working crazy hours."
"I'll talk to him," I assure her. "But, right now, I want to talk to you about something that should've been done a while ago."
She nods but before she can answer, the waitress comes over.
"Hi, I'm Bethany and I'll be taking care of you today," she says, licking her lips and looking at me. "Can I start you off with something to drink?"
"I'll have a water, what do you want, love?" I ask Raven.
"Water as well."
Bethany gives us a fake smile, "I'll be right back with those."
Raven turns to me and rolls her eyes making me laugh. "Raven, I never asked you properly and I want to correct that. So, Raven, will you be my submissive."
Not to my surprise she says yes.
"Alright, so, when we get home, I have a few contracts for us to go over. It's limits, rules and anything else we may need to add, okay?"
She nods, "I'm actually glad that you've decided to actually ask me. Not that my answer would've changed if you didn't, but I just don't see you as someone who leaves loose ends."
"Good," I murmur as I kiss her forehead and then the hollow of her ear, moving down to her cheek.
She blushes and I groan slightly, this woman is going to be the death of me, I have to use every once of self-restraint to not take her home and put her on her knees. I rub my thumb over her cheekbones and she smiles, letting her eyes close. I kiss her gently, letting my tongue run across her bottom lip before pulling away. She pouts and I close my eyes for a second.
"Not here, love," I tease slightly while trying to control myself.

The waitress comes back with our drinks and Raven frowns while the waitress smirks, waiting for her to say something.
"Excuse me, could you put ice in this, please?"
Bethany tries to look shocked, "Well, sweetie, I didn't want you to get too bloated with all that water, we wouldn't want to look fat, now, would we?"
Raven stiffens and I grip her wrist to keep her from killing the waitress. I shoot Bethany a firm look and she winks at me.
"I want you to go get my girlfriend some ice for her water and then I want you to take our order, is that clear?"
She licks her lips, "Crystal, sir."
"Then, get moving."
She throws Raven a dirty glance before walking away, but I stand up abruptly making her turn in surprise. I walk over and grip her wrist in my hand as I stare her down.
"Now listen to me and listen good I want you to do your job or else I'll take it up with your manager, do you understand me, you little slut?"
She looks stunned for a second before recovering and pressing herself against me, "Of course, Mr...?"
"My name is of no importance to you. Now, leave," I let go of her hand and she leaves, I go back to Raven who is looking at me with her wide eyes.
"Chris, that was...that was...."
"It was what, Darling?"
She shakes her head, at a loss for words. I smirk and kiss her cheek. I tuck a strand of hair behind her ear and cradle her cheek in my hand, she nuzzles it subconsciously and I have to seriously restrain myself. Before I can do anything, a guy. I'm assuming is the manager comes up to our table.
"Excuse me, but I hear you had problems with Bethany?"
I look at him in the eyes and I see him cower back a bit, "Yes, Bethany was utterly rude to us and insulted both me and my girlfriend."
"I-I'm sorry, sir, is there anything I can do for you?"
"No, other then getting our food," I reply.
The guy nods eagerly before scurrying away. Raven suddenly cracks up laughing and I look at her with an eyebrow raised. She looks at me and starts to laugh harder.
"Sorry, Chris, it's just the way he reacted to you was funny," she says.
I shake my head, "Ah, Raven, what am I going to do with you?"
She simply smiles and the man comes to the table with our food, still apologising for his sorry excuse for staff.
"Look, I don't want your apology. I want to eat my meal in peace, I don't give a fuck about what you're going to do with the slut, that is none of my concern, understand?"
"Y-yes, sir," he stammers. "I'm so-"
"Don't you dare apologise again."
He runs away and Raven and I eat in peace.

Afterwards, I drive Raven back to Ange's shop when he calls me into his office. I walk in and stare at the mess awaiting me. Ange puts his head down and I stare at him.
"Angelo, what the fuck is this?"
"Well, I haven't had time to organise everything just yet, sir." He shuffles around nervously, " I'm sorry for making you sit here in this mess of an office."
"You should be, Angelo. I want you to clean this up, understood?"
He nods, "Yes, sir."
"Good, now what did you want to discuss with me. You may speak with me as an equal," I settle myself on the only chair that doesn't have shit piled up on top of it.
"I wanted to talk to you about Raven. I've been pushing her, I know. She's probably told you about the hours I'm making her work."
I nod, "She has, but go on."
"I see a lot of talent in her, and I would like to help her hone that. I mean, you can tell that she hasn't had the easiest life and I think that if there are times when you can't be around, say, touring and she needs something to help her, she can tattoo or draw a design or something."
I tilt my head in thought, he has a point, as much as I would love to be here all the time, I can't, it's impossible when you have a popular band and fans who rely in your touring. Even thought she'll have Endymion and Sophie, she does need a creative outlet and if Ange agrees to be keeping an eye on her, I don't see why she shouldn't put her feelings into tattooing. "We'll talk about it. I don't see why not, I just have some rules I want to go over with her first."
"Of course, Chris."
We chat for a bit about the band and life before we go out to the front where Jace is manning the counter and Raven is leaning against the counter chatting with him. She laughs at something he says and turns around before smiling at me.
"Hey Chris, hey Ange."
"Ready to go home, darling?" I ask.
"Sure, I took a cab, so, I'll go with you?"
I nod, "Of course, love."
When we get home, Raven attacks me. She pushes me up against the door and presses herself against me. Normally, I wouldn't allow this to happen, but she took me by surprise so all I can do is stand there. She purrs and rubs her leg on mine.
"That was so hot," she whispers, "when you told that waitress where her place was."
I smirk and flip her over, "Really? Well, I'll remember that when we're out and you embarrass me."
"Ooh, can't wait," she groans and squirms underneath me.
I push myself off of her and she whines, following me as I walk to my office. I open a drawer and take out some papers, handing it to her. Giving me a look, she looks them over before putting them on the desk.
"Few changes," she says.
I raise an eyebrow, "Hm?"
She blushes, "Sorry, sir. It's just that a few things are too uncomfortable for me to handle."
"Better," I praise. "Now, what is it?"
"Wax, sir. I can't handle wax or intense sensory deprivation. You can blindfold me, but, don't blindfold me and then take away my hearing and then do whatever."
I study Raven, she seems nervous and upset about something. I frown and walk over to her, kissing her neck gently before moving to her lips.
Screw the contract right now, I've got better things to do...