After such a long shift, my body was almost numb. I wasted the last of any energy I had getting up the stairs and opening the apartment. My body flopped down onto my bed as I groaned in agony and relief. Thank God I sleep on the main floor of the loft, because I don't think I could do another set of stairs.

My light above my bed turned on. Last time I checked, I was the only ghost here. I knew it was Ricky. Especially after he took a seat on the edge of my bed and I caught a whiff of cigarettes, mixed with autumn spells. Every time I get close to him I distinctly remember he smells like a fresh fall forest.

I lifted my head to fold my arms across my pillow, then laid it back down. "Did you really get in a fight defending me?"

Ricky looked down at his hands he fiddled with. "Yeah." He slightly blushed. "I still can't believe I did that."

"I can." I replied. "I knew there was some fight in you. You didn't have to bring out the fighter for me though. I'm not worth fighting over."

He shrugged. "Bret deserved what he got. I do feel bad but I just don't want to talk about it. I'm sorry you got most the punishment for something I did."

"It's okay, Sweetie. Three good things came out of this. One: I found out what an asshole Bret is. Two: We found a little spark in you! And three: I got to see you on your knees, chained up."

"E-excuse me?" He stuttered as his face flushed.

I sat myself up in bed. "Ricky, Baby, it was really sexy seeing you like that. I'm not going to lie or keep it to myself. I really appreciated seeing you like that."

"I see." Ricky slightly smiled. "You know I really do enjoy your performances every night. They captivate me."

I chuckled. "Good to know. I'd love to continue this amazing conversation, but I can barely keep my eyes open."

"I understand. Sleep well." Ricky got off my bed, and began walking towards his own.

"Dream about me." I told him.

"I always do." He muttered.

It was another one of his comments he meant to keep in his head, but accidentally spoke aloud. I smiled to myself. My fling with Bret was short lived and simply a distraction to try to convince myself I don't like Ricky. However I do. I really do.

What if we end up dating? Chris said, no employees are aloud to date. Trust me, you don't want to disobey him. I have before and regretted it. Ricky hasn't seen Chris as a dom yet, but he does very well know what it's like to have a dom.

I'd love to have Ricky sub for me. Just thinking about him down on his knees easier... now that was a thought I could fall asleep to.

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Waking into Chris' office to check in for the day, I saw him writing at his desk as Ash put chains on Ricky and Bret. They both weren't aloud to look at me because they were still under punishment, obviously.

"Sit down." Chris gestured towards the chair on the other side of his desk. "Purdy, put them both in cages on the floor tonight. Devin, we'll talk once he takes them out."

I nodded and waited. While I did, I watched Ricky. I couldn't help but examine how amazing he looked all chained up. Now I know why he was a slave for so long, because seeing him dressed as such, turned me on. And I don't mean just a little bit.

Ash walked them out of the room. I even watched Ricky's perfect ass as he left. Then I turned to Chris, waiting for him to speak.

"You know I like directness. So be honest. You like the road kill, don't you?" Chris questioned.

I took in a breath. "Yes, I do. I won't date him though. Rules are rules."

"Yes, they are." He replied. "I don't want to catch you two together, understood? However, I might be able to meet you in the middle. Now that Angelo and I are very serious with each other, I can't be punishing the way I... used to. Perhaps you'd like to."

"What? No! No... I can't do that to him."

A devilish look lingered in his eyes as he spoke. "Just try it. That's a simple order; try it once. See how it feels."

"Fine." I scoffed. "You know it won't be much punishment to him. He wants in my pants anyways."

"I know. It's obvious." Chris snickered. "You have two weeks off for Christmas and New Years. I expect it's done soon, by tonight even, if you can. And Devin, stop acting like you don't want to do this."

"Of course I want to, but I don't want to force him into it."

"You're the one that said he wants to do it anyways. There isn't much force going on here." He responded. "We both need to get back to work. Go."

Okay quick question! I know this story is mainly on Devin & Ricky, but how would you guys feel about a few Chris and Angelo scenes? Be honest :p