you aren’t offended by our lifestyle, and that you’re curious about things that are outlawed on Earth.”
“Some aren’t illegal,” she said reflexively, confused by her need to defend a planet that would likely vilify her for her behavior on this one, even though she hadn’t actually indulged in any of the things the government of Earth considered immoral.
“Sounds like a rather boring way to procreate, though,” Ewin said, sounding far happier than she expected him to feel. “We know you’re curious about Descon lifestyles. While we search for the perfect Descon couple for you to love, you are very welcome to watch us together.”
“That does sound like fun,” Dayved said as the door chime announced the arrival of their dinner.
* * * *
Ewin could feel her trembling, the idea apparently either appealing greatly or scaring her witless. Goddess, he hoped it was the first choice. The thought of having her watch him and Dayved together filled him with an excitement he’d never felt with any of their other friends. There was something special about Kimberley, and a part of him really wanted to explore it. Unfortunately, the part of him loyal to his tredellabina remembered the pact they’d made five years ago. They’d briefly considered adding a woman to their lives, but with so few available and even fewer able to procreate, it just seemed like too much hard work at the time.
He had a wonderful relationship with Dayved. He shouldn’t even be contemplating wanting more. But the woman sitting beside him made him want more. Suddenly the thought of living his entire life without a third to complete their triad seemed a little empty. He pulled Kimberley just a little closer as he acknowledged that he wasn’t thinking about some faceless woman they may or may not meet one day in the future. His emotions were very specifically tied to the woman in his arms.
The knowing look Dayved gave him as he passed through the living area with the food delivery in his arms seemed to suggest that his lover knew exactly what he was thinking. But it was a discussion they needed to have together before they involved Kimberley. There was no way he would put the human woman in a situation where she could be rejected again.
He stood up, helped Kimberley to her feet, and together they headed into the eating area where Dayved was serving out dinner.
* * * *
Dayved watched his lover with the woman who’d somehow filled a gap in their lives that they hadn’t even noticed was there. It was natural for a relationship to ebb and flow, to change and evolve and occasionally slow down, but Kimberley’s addition wasn’t really a part of that. It was somehow more. Almost like the completion of a circle. It made their lives better even in parts that had been perfect before.
And if he wasn’t mistaken, his lover was thinking the same things.
They needed to talk, to discuss the possibility of a future that neither of them had been looking for but had maybe found anyway. But perhaps there was something he could do in the meanwhile. He joined them at the table, smiled at his lover’s happy grin, and turned his attention to Kimberley.
“Are you sure about wanting to watch us together? There’s no rush. If you want to take your time to think about it, we understand.”
“It’s all I seem to think about,” Kimberley said, looking embarrassed as the words left her mouth. “I mean…oh, heavens.” She took a deep breath and shook her head. “That’s exactly what I mean.” She blushed prettily but forged on with her explanation. “I came to Descon expecting to learn about sex and sexuality and all the things that were considered dirty on my planet, yet I find myself feeling even more repressed than I did on Earth.”
“In what way?” Ewin asked with genuine concern in his voice. Even if Dayved was reading his partner’s desire for Kimberley incorrectly, there was absolutely no doubt he cared deeply for
“Some aren’t illegal,” she said reflexively, confused by her need to defend a planet that would likely vilify her for her behavior on this one, even though she hadn’t actually indulged in any of the things the government of Earth considered immoral.
“Sounds like a rather boring way to procreate, though,” Ewin said, sounding far happier than she expected him to feel. “We know you’re curious about Descon lifestyles. While we search for the perfect Descon couple for you to love, you are very welcome to watch us together.”
“That does sound like fun,” Dayved said as the door chime announced the arrival of their dinner.
* * * *
Ewin could feel her trembling, the idea apparently either appealing greatly or scaring her witless. Goddess, he hoped it was the first choice. The thought of having her watch him and Dayved together filled him with an excitement he’d never felt with any of their other friends. There was something special about Kimberley, and a part of him really wanted to explore it. Unfortunately, the part of him loyal to his tredellabina remembered the pact they’d made five years ago. They’d briefly considered adding a woman to their lives, but with so few available and even fewer able to procreate, it just seemed like too much hard work at the time.
He had a wonderful relationship with Dayved. He shouldn’t even be contemplating wanting more. But the woman sitting beside him made him want more. Suddenly the thought of living his entire life without a third to complete their triad seemed a little empty. He pulled Kimberley just a little closer as he acknowledged that he wasn’t thinking about some faceless woman they may or may not meet one day in the future. His emotions were very specifically tied to the woman in his arms.
The knowing look Dayved gave him as he passed through the living area with the food delivery in his arms seemed to suggest that his lover knew exactly what he was thinking. But it was a discussion they needed to have together before they involved Kimberley. There was no way he would put the human woman in a situation where she could be rejected again.
He stood up, helped Kimberley to her feet, and together they headed into the eating area where Dayved was serving out dinner.
* * * *
Dayved watched his lover with the woman who’d somehow filled a gap in their lives that they hadn’t even noticed was there. It was natural for a relationship to ebb and flow, to change and evolve and occasionally slow down, but Kimberley’s addition wasn’t really a part of that. It was somehow more. Almost like the completion of a circle. It made their lives better even in parts that had been perfect before.
And if he wasn’t mistaken, his lover was thinking the same things.
They needed to talk, to discuss the possibility of a future that neither of them had been looking for but had maybe found anyway. But perhaps there was something he could do in the meanwhile. He joined them at the table, smiled at his lover’s happy grin, and turned his attention to Kimberley.
“Are you sure about wanting to watch us together? There’s no rush. If you want to take your time to think about it, we understand.”
“It’s all I seem to think about,” Kimberley said, looking embarrassed as the words left her mouth. “I mean…oh, heavens.” She took a deep breath and shook her head. “That’s exactly what I mean.” She blushed prettily but forged on with her explanation. “I came to Descon expecting to learn about sex and sexuality and all the things that were considered dirty on my planet, yet I find myself feeling even more repressed than I did on Earth.”
“In what way?” Ewin asked with genuine concern in his voice. Even if Dayved was reading his partner’s desire for Kimberley incorrectly, there was absolutely no doubt he cared deeply for
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