Damaged ♡ Lashton ✔

Chapter 14

"You guys made it!" I look up just in time to watch Cass launch herself at Ash. I chuckle quietly as he stumbles a few steps before regaining his footing and wrapping his arms around her in a hug.

"Hi, pretty girl. I promised we'd come, didn't I?" Ash says as Cory makes his way over to us, a bright smile on his face. He pulls me into a brief hug before switching places with Cass.

"Good to see you two. I see you brought your toy bag; are you two planning on playing tonight?" Cory asks, looking between us. Ash glances over at me before returning his focus to Cory.

"Undecided. Just wanted to come prepared, just in case."

Ash and Cory start chatting with each other, so Cass grabs my hand and pulls me over to an overstuffed couch. I finally get a good look at her and raise my eyebrows as I sit down beside her.

"You look... different," I say slowly which causes her to giggle.

I've only ever seen her in girly dresses with pigtails in her hair and minimal – if any – makeup on. Today, however, she's wearing an incredibly short leather skirt, a black long-sleeved mesh crop top with a hot pink bra underneath, fishnet stockings, and ridiculously high platform shoes that match the exposed bra. Her dark hair is straight and falling down over her shoulders showing off a hot pink peek-a-boo that I never noticed before, a pink collar with black studs around her slim neck, and her makeup is incredibly dark – dark gray smoky eye and a deep purple lipstick.

"Is that a compliment or an insult?" she asks, nudging my shoulder with hers as her lips curl up in a teasing smirk. My eyes widen fractionally and I shake my head quickly, tugging on my lip ring in nervousness.

"No, it's a compliment! I just – I've only ever, you know..." She starts laughing, her head tossed back and her eyes squeezed shut. I take a deep breath and try to figure out how to speak. "You look great, Cass. It just took me by surprise – this is the first time I've seen you look so... edgy," I explain. She grins and rests her head on my shoulder.

"I knew what you meant, I was just busting your balls. The two times you've seen me, I've been in little space, but I'm staying big tonight. Daddy said that we can play in the dungeon tonight if I promise to stay big while we're here." Her eyes get a mischievous glint to them as she bites at her plump bottom lip slightly. She zones out for a moment before shaking her head to bring herself back to the present and sits up straight, looking me over slowly. "You look hot," she says bluntly and I feel my cheeks heat up.

"Th-thanks," I whisper, averting my gaze to my lap where I fidget with my fingers. Ash insisted on picking out my outfit, so I'm currently wearing a pair of tight black leather pants, a fitted black button up with the sleeves rolled up, and a thin black choker with a small crown pendant hanging from it that he gave to me last week.

"Love this," she says, tapping the pendant with a pointy black nail. "Is it a day collar?" I raise my eyebrows.

"I beg your pardon?" She snorts and shakes her head.

"A day collar. You know, something subtle you wear day to day that isn't flashy like a collar but still symbolizes that you're taken." I furrow my eyebrows and glance over at Ash who is still deep in conversation with Cory.

"I-I don't know?" It comes out as more of a question and she follows my gaze.

"Did he buy it for you?" I nod and she hums. "Do you wear it every day?"

"Well yeah... it was a gift from him, of course I wear it every day."

"Collar," she says in a sing-song voice. I roll my eyes and push her away from me gently which just makes her giggle.