Domestic Bliss

“I’ll just get my phone then.” You tell her before she leaves her bedroom.

You grab your phone from your pants where you placed them to check the time. It’s already eleven in the morning, almost lunch time, and you had several messages from your girlfriends. You decide to check them at the dining table so you don’t make Viv wait since she already left the room.

You sit down on Viv’s dining table, checking your messages. The first one was from Tanya, who was replying from your message last night:

“Heyyy, don’t worry about not being able to drive me to work. I saw Viv’s messages. I’m glad you were there for her. Don’t be afraid to wake me up next time, okay? Viv’s my friend too. I’ll see you guys tonight at the gym. Tell me all about it. Love you.”

After that, you checked Stella’s message:

“Hey Dad. Tanya told us all about what happened. We hope Viv’s doing okay.”

The next one seemed to be from a group chat that the girls created:

[Cassie]: Hey Jay. Stella and I decided the four of us should have a group chat. Message us when you get this.

[Tanya]: Thanks for this girls! We should have done this sooner.

[Tanya]: Also, don’t wait up on them to have breakfast. They’re probably both still tired from last night.

[Stella]: I don’t buy it. Viv has to be the quietest moaner in the world if we couldn’t hear it through the walls.

[Tanya]: I didn’t mean it like that Stella! Hahaha

You can just imagine Cassie nudging Stella in the ribs for making that joke.

Just as you were checking the messages, Cassie sends a new one.

[Cassie]: Jay’s awake!

You’re guessing she saw that you had seen the messages in the group chat.

[Cassie]: Good morning! Maddy just arrived to hang out, and we’re just about to order lunch too. Would you and Viv like anything specific?

“Hey, Viv. Would you like anything specific for lunch? The girls are asking since they’re about to order soon.” You tell Viv.

“Oh. Umm… I can cook you guys something if you want.” Viv suggests as she pours some Cinnamon Toast Crunch into a bowl for you.

“Considering you just wanted to have cereal for breakfast, I think it’s best we just get some takeout so you can enjoy your day off.” You answer her with a smile. Viv smiles right back, not arguing your suggestion, pouring milk into your cereal for you.

“Today you’ll be having a bowl of the best cereal milk ever created by man. In front of you is a bowl of toast minis made from wheat and rice that has been heavily powdered with cinnamon and sugar. It’s served with some fresh cow’s milk. We highly advise that you eat the toast minis immediately before it becomes soggy from the milk, and so that it doesn’t make the cereal milk lumpy. Afterwards, you may enjoy your actual meal, by drinking the milk that has been infused by the cinnamon sugary toasty goodness of the cereal. Bon appetit.” Viv professionally presents to you your bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch as if you were back at her restaurant.

You immediately eat a spoonful and moan in pleasure as if you were eating the best meal you’ve ever had, playing it up for Viv.

“You make a mean bowl of cereal, I give you that.” You tell her playfully.

“Ah~, domestic bliss. How I’ve yearned for thee.” Viv says sarcastically, as she makes a bowl of Kix cereal for herself. “Also, to answer your original question, I know a great Thai place, if you guys want to try that.” Viv says, and you nod as your response while eating another spoonful of cereal. Viv gives you the name of the Thai place and you message the group chat to inform them of Viv’s suggestion.

[Jay]: Viv’s suggesting a Thai place called Kobe Thai for lunch. She recommends the catfish salad and the chicken satays.

[Cassie]: Okay. Cool. We’ll check out the menu.

[Cassie]: Are you guys going to be longer? We miss you :)

[Stella]: We couldn’t find Kobe Thai on the food delivery app. We tried googling it and the results only lead to a pornstar named Kobe Tai. Are you sure Viv’s not messing with you?

You look at Viv who was silently watching you as she was eating her cereal. You raise your eyebrow towards her accusingly, resulting in Viv letting out a stifled laugh.

“Did they find Kobe Thai?” Viv asks you while continuing to stifle her laughter, knowing full well your girlfriends wouldn’t find it. You just roll your eyes and Viv couldn’t help but laugh even more. “The actual name is Krung Thai. I’m not joking now.” Viv tells you before crossing her heart to symbolize her sincerity. You message the girls about Viv’s correction on the name of the restaurant and they were able to place your orders.

Once the girls confirm that they found the restaurant, you check the app once more to see Viv’s reaction to your actions last night.

Nguyen, Vivian - Affection Score: 100 (+1).

Love Score: 61 (+9)

Lust Score: ??

+50 Friendship Points. Total: 150 (For reaching the 50+ Affection Score goal with a person)

Available points: 450 (+50) Friendship points / 250 Love points / 200 Lust points

It seems that Viv’s naughty tease earlier was less than truthful. Her Lust Score for you hasn’t changed, and she’s still confused if she wants to do it with you or not. You can only interpret it as her still being hesitant to actually sleep with you.

Which begs the question, why is she asking her next question so suggestively?

“Would you like some dessert, Daddy?” Viv asks you, the innuendo laid thick in her delivery. If you’re just basing it on her tone, you’d think she had no hesitation or confusion to do it with you.

Even magic can’t figure out the inner machinations of the female brain it seems.

“Viv, I want you to be honest with me again, is that really something you want right now?” You ask her outright.

“I— What?” Viv asks in shock. “Way to ruin the mood, Junior!” Viv reacts in frustration, although you’re not sure how serious she really is with the sentiment.

“Viv, I told you last night, didn’t I? I don’t need you to **** yourself to want to sleep with me if you’re not ready yet.” You assure her.

“The nerve to turn the tables on me! It seems like you’re the one who doesn’t want to have sex with me!” Viv scoffs.

You stand up from your chair and stand next to her as she continues to sit. She turns towards you and looks up at you, her eyes curious with what you’ll do next. You bend your knees so you and her can talk at eye level.

“I do. Believe me, I do.” You tell her sincerely, looking deep into her eyes. “I don’t think any man wouldn’t want to, so that’s not really saying something.” You joke.

“You’d be surprised.” Viv replies, half-joking.

“Well, whoever they are, they probably read Twilight and watch the Kardashians or Riverdale unironically.” You tell her, getting a chuckle out of her, while her eyes begin to look at yours just as deeply as you’re looking at hers. “I want to make love to you, of course I do...” You reiterate. “... But it doesn’t have to be now, unless you honestly want to.” You add.

“How do you know I don’t want to do it now?” Viv asks you. “How are you so goddamn sure!?” Viv asks in disbelief at your certainty.

“I’ll tell you, but you have to promise to answer my question honestly.” You negotiate with her, and she nods in agreement. “Why are you so conflicted about wanting to sleep with me?” You ask her.

“That’s assuming I’m confused about wanting to sleep with you, because this conversation is making me pretty sure I don’t really want to anymore.” Viv jokes.

“Viv.” You say sternly, before holding both of her hands with yours. “No more jokes. No more facades. Please.” You plead with her. Viv huffs in annoyance. Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. Trying to take down the wall of flirtiness she uses to hide her insecurities.

“I’m afraid I’m not going to enjoy it... and I’ll be shallow... and even though I lo-uhhh-ike you, I’m not sure how long it will last before I look for my fix again.” Viv admits.

“What’s your fix?” You ask her.

“You know. You’ve seen a hint of it with Becca back at Dorsia.” Viv answers you.

“Lesbian sex?” You ask her jokingly, and she slaps you beside the head as the cost of making that joke.

“No, dingus! Being submissive!” Viv answers, genuinely annoyed. “Follow your own rules! It’s tough enough as it is for a serial pretender like me to be honest for five seconds. Don’t tempt me.” Viv half-jokes, and you immediately apologize. Although you were chuckling during your first attempt so you had to redo it until you’ve composed yourself.

“Anyway, so being... dominated… is that the right word?” You ask, pausing to wait for Viv to answer, which she nods to in response. “Okay, is being dominated the only way you can get off?” You ask her.

“Honestly, I’m not even sure anymore. I haven’t had regular sex in years. Anything sexual I’ve done in the past—” Viv starts counting in her fingers, “— six years has been being dominated in some way.” Viv shares with you, and you can’t help but be surprised at how long it’s been for her since she’s had vanilla sex.

“A part of why I’m suddenly hesitant now that we’re together for real — because, believe me, imagining being dominated by you was easy — is because I feel like being dominated isn’t just a spice I add to sex anymore. It’s probably fucking salt now.” Viv adds to her explanation.

“You’re afraid you’ll find me bland.” You say as a statement and not a question, and Viv nods at your understanding of her explanation.

...

“I’m sorry. I know it’s shallow but—” Viv starts apologizing, and you grab her hands to stop her from continuing to think negatively about her insecurity. You start rubbing the back of her hands with your thumbs to comfort her.

“Viv… it’s not shallow. Lack of compatibility with someone you’re dating is a valid fear. You don’t have to explain your concern about that.” You assure her, and Viv just gives you a shy smile before looking away from you. You continue to rub the back of her hands with your thumbs to continue to comfort her.

“I can learn.” You tell her with a determination in your voice. Viv frees one of her hands from your hold, and cups your cheek with it.

“I like that about you, but I don’t want to **** you to be someone you’re not. Same with what you want from me.” Viv tells you sweetly.

“I wouldn’t know if I can’t be that person if I don’t try.” You tell her.

“The same goes for me, right? I can learn to just enjoy the vanilla side of life and live happily ever after?” Viv argues.

“Hey~, compromises are a part of relationships. If we can’t meet each other all the way, maybe we can work on finding something in the middle?” You ask her. “That is, if you want to work on this relationship.” You add. Viv rubs her thumb on your cheeks, smiling as you both continue to stare into each other’s eyes.

“I do.” Viv answers, almost as if she was answering a priest during marriage vows, and she immediately catches herself upon hearing her tone too. “I mean, I want to work on this relationship. Find a compromise. What you said.” Viv immediately added, a lot more flustered, and you couldn’t help but stifle a laugh. She lightly slaps you in the face for it too.

“We were having a moment here!” Viv says in faux annoyance, as her tone was annoyed but the smile on her face hasn’t gone away.

“I’m sorry. Couldn’t help but find the irony of it funny.” You tell her.

“What’s ironic about what I said?” Viv asks.

“Nothing.” You answer her immediately. “What I found funny was the fact that you found me adorable, when—” “Oh, shut up!” You started saying before Viv cut you off with a kiss on the lips, both her hands holding your cheeks as she does.

As the two of you breakaway from the kiss, the both of you try to recompose yourselves back to the serious demeanors you both had to try and continue the conversation.

“Your turn, Jay.” Viv starts saying.

“How were you so sure I was confused about wanting to sleep with you?”