You do the irresponsible thing to placate Pearl

You swallow, unable to say no to your rock hard arousal. “Relax Pearl. You consent to me using Zoey’s consent if I want.”

Pearl sways on her feet as her consent is again exercised. “Oh. Woah.” She shakes her head clear again, slightly dazed. “Sure… I guess. If you say so. I mean, so long as you have Zoe’s consent…” Pearl seems a little lost at first, but she quickly finds her footing again. She smirks at you and grabs your arm in hers. “We do have a movie to get to, though.”

You nod, grinning mischievously to yourself. “I’ll make it quick then.” Then to Zoey. This power really is too much. “So. Zoe. Want me to show you what sex is like?”

Zoey titters, preening at your attention. “I’ve really got to get back to work before my manager starts wondering where I am,” she says, “and I’m here through to closing today.”

Your disappointment is immeasurable.

“How about tomorrow though?” Zoey offers, flipping her fingers through her hair. “I can wear clothes and show off for you some more.”

That sounds like one hell of a deal to you, but you turn to Pearl to check. “Is it okay if I keep Zoey’s consent for an extra day?”

Pearl seems torn, but sighs. “Ugh. Boys will be boys. Yeah, sure. But you have to give it back when you’re done with it.”

You grin at Zoe. “All right. Tomorrow, then.”

She beams back at you. “Tomorrow.”

You and Pearl exchange numbers with Zoey.

Your goth friend sighs. “Look, when I have the time, I’ll put your style back together in a less… this sort of way,” she says, gesturing at all of Zoey. “I’ll text you and figure out the details later, okay?”

“Not before I get to show off to Chase some more,” Zoey says, flashing you another smile. “Oh, and by the way, thanks for keeping me safe by watching out for my sexual consent. It sounds pretty important - it feels weird to let a guy I just met walk off with it, even if it is you.”

“Don’t worry,” says Pearl, taking your hand in hers and squeezing tight. “Chase is a clutz with some things, but he’s way good with consent.”

Noting both scantily clad women before you, you have to agree. After putting Zoey at ease, you promise again to meet up soon. Then you and Pearl rush out of the bookstore to make your showtime.