The arrangement came along out of seemingly no where, but perhaps it had been building up for a long time. You and Colt had been together for years- you two knew each other like the backs of your own hands. Inside and out, and it only allowed for a stronger bond to be created between you. There were rarely ever fights, apart from the few minor disagreements that were quickly squashed by talking it out and a quick kiss, or hug. You two were perfect for each other, despite being opposites in some ways. He was extroverted and bright, you were shy and quiet...

And perhaps your anxiety made you feel a little out of control sometimes. And Colt, being the more extroverted of the two of you, sometimes felt like he had too much control. For a few weeks, an odd sort of tension had settled over the two of yo. The love and bond was still there, but there was some unspoken conversation playing out between your eyes.

Then, Colt comes up to you one day, laptop in hand, with an article open. Nervous, he puts the laptop on your lap and lo and behold, the article red 'Control- The Guide to Dom and Sub Dynamics.' And it all fell into place after that. You were still dating, but there was an added layer to the relationship. Colt was your submissive, giving up his control for you. And you were his dominant, taking back the control and confidence you lacked. It wasn't all about sex. It was just comforting.

You were soft, as always. Hurting Colt wasn't something you found pleasure in, and he didn't particularly enjoy being punished. But he was up for almost anything else.

Like now. Colt had been telling you all about this... thing. It was now built under your shared bed. A cage. Blankets and pillows inside to make it all comfy. A few fairy lights strung about. It was rather cute, and Colt seemed excited about it, and even more so about the leash and collar you had bought for him. Custom made. So, the two of you stood in the bedroom- well, you stood. Colt was kneeling, as always, smiling softly while you thought to yourself.