I'm submitting this story to another website as well, but I wanted to post it here to get some feedback on it. If people like it, I may do another one featuring these characters, or several similar ones.
You may find the characters of this story to be quite familiar, if the title hasn't already given it away.
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It was a normal day in Pasadena, California, and, in an apartment in the city, three girls were conversing.
“This is nice that we could all get together like this, just us girls,” Jeanette Horowitz said.
“Yes, this is truly a spectacular girls’ night in,” added Amber Felecia-Forner.
“Actually, we have these all the time, what with the guys busy with video games or one of their other things,” the attractive blonde, Jenny commented.
“Speaking of said guys, how are things with you and Bernard?” Jeanette asked.
“Yes, spill it sister,” Amber added.
“Things are good,” Jenny said “it’s just that, well…I’m not sure I really want to talk about this.”
“Relax it’s just us girls,” Jeanette told her “you can talk to us about private stuff like this.”
“Indeed, nothing you say leaves this room.”
“You promise?” Jenny asked.
“Cross my heart,” Jeanette replied.
“Ditto,” said Amber.
“Okay well…” Jenny began “our relationship is good, but sometimes I feel like it could be spiced up a little bit, you know?”
“Ooh, this is getting into Playboy level talk here,” Amber said “I might need a shower after this, I’m so hot.”
“What do mean by ‘spice it up’?” Jeanette asked.
“You know, try something a little different,” Jenny replied “something I’ve never done before.”
“How about role play?” Jeanette suggested “Gerald and I have tried it and it really works for us.”
“No offense Jeanette, but I don’t really want to think about what you and Gerald do behind closed doors,” Jenny replied, slightly disgusted “although I suppose that is an option.”
“If I may be allowed to make a suggestion,” Amber chimed in “perhaps you could try role playing mixed with bondage.”
“Bondage? I don’t know, I’ve never been tied up before,” Jenny told her “well, I did wake up handcuffed to a bed once, but I was really drunk before that and don’t quite remember how it happened. And anyway, I’m not really into all those whips, and chains and stuff.”
“I wasn't suggesting the more hardcore, masochistic variant,” Amber explained “rather, the two of you acting out a scenario in which you are a damsel in distress and he rescues you. Research has shown that males are quite attracted to the concept of a bound and helpless female.”
“Yeah, I’m not really the ‘helpless’ type,” Jenny told her “I’m more the ‘get out of my face before I kick your ass’ type.”
“Go ahead, give it a try,” Jeanette urged “what have you got to lose? But if you decide not to, me and Gerard would be more than happy to work with it.”
“Well, I’ll think about it,” Jenny told her “maybe it could be fun.”
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Later that day, Jenny walked across the hall to the apartment were her boyfriend Bernard lived. She opened the door, but found only his eccentric roommate, Peldon there.
Although Jenny was normally not happy to see Peldon, in this particular case, he was just the person she was looking for.
“Hi Peldon, is Bernard around?” she asked.
“No, he, Horowitz & Bavragadi went to the theater to see Riddick.”
“How come you didn’t go with them?”
“I have no interest in seeing Riddick; I found the previous films in the series to be boring and uninspired. Also, Vin Diesel scares me.”
“Okay,” Jenny replied “well, anyway, I was wondering if you could do something for me.”
“I could, but whether or not I will depends on the task,” Peldon told her.
Jenny paused, unsure of how to bring up the subject. “Well, you see…” she began nervously “I kinda sorta need you to…” she paused, then took in a deep breath “tie me up.”
Peldon looked at her quizzically “I see, and for what reason do you wish to be restrained?”
“Well, I was talking with Jeanette & Amber about my sex life with Bernard, and how I wanted to spice it up a little, and they were making various suggestions and Amber suggested I should try being a damsel in distress, and I thought about it and I decided ‘what the hell, I’ll give it a shot.’”
“An appropriate suggestion,” Peldon replied “the concept of a hero saving his love from peril has formed the basis of fictional works since the dawn of time. Take for example, the tales of Perseus and Andromeda, Helen & Paris, Mario & Princess Peach.”
“Yeah yeah, great, so are you going to help me or not?” Jenny asked.
“I suppose I could,” Peldon said “although I am a bit confused as to why you asked me to help you with this.”
“Well, I need someone I can trust, who I know won’t take advantage of me once I’m all tied up,” Jenny explained “also, you’re the only one here.”
“That is appropriate logic,” Peldon said “all right, I shall assist you in your odd request, but I will require a ride to the comic book store after this.”
“Deal,” Jenny replied.