After some tension with Coraline, Marcia starts to enjoy her date

The sudden knock on the door made Marcia jump up from her seat, her heart leaping in her chest. An eager smile of excitement bloomed across her face. She'd been waiting here in Momma's kitchen for the past hour or so, just fiddling with her hair and dress, trying to make sure everything was right and she looked as pretty as she could for her coming date with Lieutenant Castus. The thought of how the handsome soldier...liking how she looked again made her blush even now, her pale cheeks burning under the light dusting of makeup. Maybe he'd even want to kiss her again! She wriggled with delight, her hands fluttering eagerly. The girl hurriedly smoothed down the hem of her flowery dress one last time, making sure it covered down to her thighs and didn't reveal the skimpy panties she was wearing underneath. She was still getting used to how that thin strip of fabric sank between the cheeks of her butt and gently cupped her soft little dick, but...she had to admit there was something a bit exciting about the thought of wearing such naughty underwear while sitting with Castus. Maybe it'd even make her more confident around the handsome soldier. Biting her lip eagerly at the thought, Marcia started for the door.

"Not so fast, young lady." Coraline chided, sweeping in from the kitchen with a stern look on her face and a wooden spoon in her hand. She'd been fussing over dinner, keeping everything hot while they waited for Castus to arrive. The girl froze in place, turning to give her Momma a pleading stare. That was Castus right? It had to be...and she so wanted to see him. "Don't be silly now." Her Momma continued insistently. "You think you can just run up to the door dressed like that whenever you please? You'll get yourself snatched up by some ruffian that way. Even if it is Lieutenant Castus waiting there, I had better speak to him first and make a few things clear." The girl pouted, twisting the hem of her pretty dress in her hands. She didn't want that at all, but Coraline was already turning to head towards the door.

"But Momma..." Marcia began, only to freeze in place as Coraline turned back to glare, her eyes narrowed coolly.

"No buts." Momma snapped, that sharp tone of her voice making Marcia shiver under the dress. "I'm doing you a big favor, you silly child, by even letting this happen at all, only because I thought you were being a good girl and finally listening to me. If that's not what's happening here..." She didn't need to finish. Marcia glanced at the floor, feeling a cold pit of worry in her stomach. If...Coraline decided she couldn't see Castus anymore...what was she supposed to do? The brave, handsome, dashing soldier was all she had right now apart from her Momma. She'd be all alone without him. All alone, trapped in this house. She wouldn't be able to stop herself, she'd...have to think about other things, scary, terrible things that belonged with Marcus and not Marcia.

"Sorry, Momma...I'll be good." The girl whimpered, hoping she didn't cry despite the cold ache in her throat. She didn't want to ruin her makeup after all.

"You had better. I don't want to do any of that, but I will if you make me, sweetheart.." Coraline sighed, seeming to relax a little at last. Some of the tension bled from the air, and Marcia felt herself let out the breath she'd been holding. "Now sit back down and wait, patiently. I'll bring our guest through shortly, and you want to be looking nice and pretty for him, don't you?" Marcia nodded hurriedly. She did want that! It would make Castus like her more if he thought she was pretty! The girl scurried back to her seat, sitting her butt down and wriggling a little until she was settled. She struggled not to fidget as Coraline headed back for the door. Sometimes she wished her Momma wasn't quite so strict. Why couldn't she go meet Castus herself at the door? She wanted to see his reaction when he caught that first glimpse of her dressed up all pretty like this.

A few long minutes passed as she sat there, fidgeting awkwardly. She could hear muffled voices from down the hall, Momma's and...a lower, masculine one she definitely recognized. She shivered with excitement, but she couldn't quite make out what they were saying. What did Coraline want to say to him that was so important anyway? Was Momma going to tell him things they could or couldn't do together? The thought made her lips curl into another little pout. Why couldn't she decide that for herself? If she wanted Castus to kiss her again, or to grab her tight and do...other things to her, why was it any of Momma's business? Coraline wasn't even really her...she shook her head frantically, chasing that bad thought away before it could frighten her. Instead, she fussed over her dress again, trying to make sure it was perfect again and again.

At that moment, Momma swept back into the room, a wide smile on her face. She was holding a rather lovely bunch of colourful flowers in her hands, neatly tied with a ribbon, and seemed very pleased with herself. Marcia perked up in the chair, her heart quickening. An instant later, Castus ducked under the doorway and strode in, his dark eyes sweeping over the room. The girl couldn't stop herself, rising from her seat with a little gasp. He looked...so handsome. Instead of his armor this time, the dashing soldier wore a smart tunic, tailored to his muscular body. The sleeves were cut short, showing off his bulging forearms, and a leather belt was fastened round his waist with a gleaming brass buckle. Marcia felt her breath catch in her throat as she stared at him, drinking in the sight of his handsome face. Just...that was enough to make her soft dick tingle and press a little tighter against the front of her panties. The soldier turned slightly, and his gaze found her, his lips curling into an eager smile.

"Marcia...you look lovely, just like every time I see you." The Lieutenant began smoothly, but there was a hint of breathless wonder in his voice that made the girl want to jump for joy.

"Thank you..." The girl replied, her voice soft and trembling. "Sir...I mean, Castus." She caught herself, remembering he'd told her to call him by his name instead. The handsome soldier smiled, his dark eyes moving slowly down Marcia's body. Feeling bold, the girl twisted and turned a bit under his gaze, hoping very much he liked what she saw. By the way his gaze lingered so avidly on her flat chest and the sliver of bared thigh below the hem of her dress...she could guess he did. The thought made her heart soar, and her little dick ache between her shivering legs. She stared limply back at him, this wonderful, handsome man who said such nice things about her and stared at her like this, the simmering look in his eyes just making her want to melt into his big, strong arms and let him do with her as he pleased.

"Why don't you show the Lieutenant to his seat while I fetch the food, sweetheart?" Coraline cut in suddenly. "The one across from you, okay?" Marcia once again felt a faint flicker of annoyance at her Momma's interruption, but she knew she couldn't make a fuss now. It was easy to ignore anyway, with how happy and excited she felt right now. Castus was here, her brave, handsome soldier! And they were going to have a really nice date together, and have fun!

"Um...here, this way." Marcia stepped out from the table, gesturing towards the chair. Coraline meanwhile, was ducking back into the kitchen, leaving the two of them alone...at least for a few short moments. The thought made her shiver with excitement.

"Thank you." Castus nodded, stepping forward into the room with dashing confidence. "Oh, but I couldn't sit before a lady, why don't you take yours, first?" Marcia gasped and nodded, his chivalry making her feel even more the helpless girl. She stepped back to her own chair, feeling his gaze follow her. Oh...please let him like her dress and makeup she'd spent so much time on! Please let him find her...attractive so he'd kiss her again! She'd never wanted anything more! Turning quickly, she sat herself down, her back straight and her arms neat by her sides like a good, polite girl. Castus lowered himself into the chair across from her, resting his muscled forearms on the table between them. Marcia couldn't stop her eager gaze from darting over his bulging muscles. He looked like he could easily sling her over his shoulder and carry her off like a sack to wherever he wanted! Oh...that would be so exciting, the girl thought, shivering lustfully in her chair. "So...Marcia, how are things going?" The soldier asked, leaning forward over the table a little.

"Oh..." Marcia tore her gaze from his arms, hoping he hadn't noticed her ogling him. That wasn't very ladylike at all! "Um...everything's fine, I guess." She answered him breathlessly. "I did all my chores today, otherwise I've just been in the house, either alone or with my Momma."

"I see." Castus nodded, something a little strained in his smile. "Well, I hope your Mother lets you out sometimes once the streets are safer." He paused a moment, then shook his head before continuing. "As for me...well, had guard duty at the castle again, making sure everything's safe for the Lord Protector's coronation soon. Of course I'm grateful for the promotion he gave me...and the higher salary means I can make sure my mother and sisters are supported better, but it does mean a lot more work." He chuckled, his low laughter joined moments later by Marcia's eager little giggle. She didn't exactly find what he said that funny...but she just wanted to laugh when he did. "That reminds me actually, my mother would just adore you Marcia, and my younger sisters too. I've told them a bit about you and they're all dying to meet you."

"Really?" Marcia gasped, a little shocked. She didn't know why anyone would want to meet a boring girl like her.

"Of course." Castus nodded. "With how much I go on about you all the time, I'm not surprised they're **** to see what the fuss is about. Oh..." He gasped out, a little color flooding to his stubbly cheeks. "Shouldn't have said that, should I?"

"No, it's alright." The girl giggled again. It was kind of cute when he got embarrassed like that, she decided. "So...um about your family...when do you think...?"

"How about drinks?" Coraline asked, leaning in rather suddenly from the door to the kitchen, an expectant look on her face. Marcia winced, the moment she'd been hoping to ask about seeing Castus' family like he wanted slipping away just like that. She wasn't sure she'd be able to work up the courage a second time. "Ale for you, Castus, I imagine?"

"Yes, that sounds just fine, ma'am." The Lieutenant replied, glancing over his shoulder at Coraline for just a moment, before turning back to Marcia. The girl smiled shyly back at him, her hands fiddling with the hem of her dress back at the table. Sure...Momma was being a bit annoying again, but she wasn't about to let that spoil this wonderful evening!