Ednin’s House
Ednin stretched in her bed beside Carla, her nude body glistening slightly with sweat from their lovemaking the previous night and again just before drifting off.
-Another beautiful day in paradise, mi amor, she whispered.
In another room, Kiku and Liv were stirring. They had arrived the previous morning after Wednesday’s night session at the dance studio and wanted to spend time with their student and friend and mentor, Ednin.
- Big day ahead of us today, Liv said to Kiku.
Across the hall, Maverick and Nyx emerged from yet another guestroom, still clad in their form-fitting black attire despite having crashed there mere hours ago.
-You broke into Zed's house, Deb reminded Maverick as she watched her leave the room. I'm supposed to be in charge of you, she stated proudly.
Liv entered the living room wrapped in a silky kimono, Kiku close behind. She smirked as Deb groped Maverick.
A short while later, Ednin descended the stairs with Carla trailing behind her. They entered the living room, finding the others already gathered.
-Alright, listen up buttercups, Ednin announced. Our dear Zed has entrusted me with a special project, whipping you lovely ladies into shape for his harem.
Nyx sized up Ednin and Carla as she lit a cigarette indoors, unimpressed by their authoritative posturing. She scoffed.
-Whipped into shape? Honey, we're the ones who usually call the shots.
Ednin laughed.
-Oh, I bet you two are used to being the big fish in small ponds, aren't you? Ednin said, reaching out to play with the strap of Maverick's top.
Maverick stiffened at the touch, grabbing her wrist firmly and removing her hand.
-Careful, sweetheart. These ponds might be bigger than you think, she warned, her piercing gaze locking with Ednin's. We don't take kindly to being handled.
-Zed handled you two just fine last night, Deb snarled from the sidelines. He absolutely punsihed you two.
Maverick's jaw clenched at Deb's taunting words. She released Ednin's wrist abruptly and turned to face the brash sorority girl head-on.
-Listen up, you braindead bimbo, Maverick growled. Last night was a fucking anomaly. We didn't expect to be ambushed in the middle of the night.
Ednin leaned in close, her warm breath tickling Maverick's ear as she whispered.
-Anomaly or not, Zed seemed to handle you two just fine. And now, sweet things, it's our turn to guide you.
Maverick gritted her teeth Nyx, however, decided she'd had enough.
She grabbed Ednin by her hair, yanking her head back roughly and pinning her against the wall.
Deb gasped sharply.
-Ohhh, now that's more like it! Fuck, yes Nyx, put the bitch in her place! Deb squealed gleefully, clapping her hands in delight.
Kiku stepping forward anxiously.
-N-Nyx, is it? Kiku asked. Please, let's not resort to violence, she said in her instructor tone. I'm sure we can communicate better than this.
Ednin held Nyx's intense stare.
-Easy there, wild thing, Ednin said. No need for bruises... unless you're into that sort of thing?
Ednin remained calm even under Nyx's rough treatment.
-I admire your spirit, cariño, truly. But aggression won't get you far here. Unless you'd like to make this interesting? Impress me with more than just brute force, hermosa.
Maverick sighed heavily, rubbing her temples as she watched Nyx escalate the situation.
-Enough, Nyx. Let's not make this harder than it needs to be, she said, looking from Nyx to Ednin.
-Very well, I suppose brute strength is one way to assert dominance, Ednin remarked.
Deb pouted as Nyx backed off, disappointed the action was ending already.
-Aw, you're no fun! she huffed. I was hoping for a real show!
-Zed said he wanted to make sure you learned your place, Ednin told Deb sternly. You want excitement? Fine. But you'll follow the rules and respect the chain of command. Got it?
Maverick stepped in front of Ednin to address Deb.
-Listen carefully, Barbie, Maverick began. We're not here to cater to your bored rich kid fantasies.
Liv set her tray of coffees down on the nearby table with a clatter, drawing everyone's attention.
-Hey now, none of us signed up to be toys for your twisted games either, miss high-and-mighty, Liv added.
-Yes, Kiku added to what Liv said. We came here yesterday for some rest and relaxation. The three of you, Kiku said, pointing to Deb, Maverick, and Nyx, are rehab projects. That's different!