Chapter 21

I awoke, the next afternoon, sore and more than a bit sticky. The girls, my ... wait, what was I supposed to refer to them as? House mates? Wives? Pod Moms? I’d have to ask about the official terminology later. I pulled myself out of bed, and ignoring the guy in a suit standing next to my bedroom door, I headed to the bathroom. After a quick piss, I got in the shower and began cleaning myself up. After a thorough shower, I grabbed a towel and began toweling off as I left the bathroom. The guy in the suit just stood there, staring straight ahead at the wall opposite him.

“You know, you don’t have to act like a piece of furniture.” I said.

He looked over at me and sighed a breath of relief.

“Sorry, you’re my first official primary, and I’m a bit nervous.” He explained.

“Well don’t be.” I said. “I’m Joshua.”

“I know.” He said. “My name is Naki. I was in the Fuwa Pod, but when I came of age, I ended up getting trained for this.” He said.

“So you’re not in a pod?” I asked.

“Security doesn’t get pods.” Naki said. “Well, let me phrase that better. Male security cannot lead pods. They can join pods if they’re invited, but otherwise no pods. Females can join pods per normal, but have special stipulations keeping them from being Matriarchs.”

“That sucks.” I said. “I mean, you don’t get laid then, right?” I asked.

“No ... no no no. You really are new. No, I get laid enough. Security reps, and the military still can have sex.” He laughed. “Being that I’m one of the few male reps, a lot of female reps will come to me for release.”

“Oh, I guess that makes sense.” I said as I led him to the kitchen.

I noticed a paper bag on the counter.

“I didn’t know what you liked so I got you a variety.” He said.

I walked up to the counter and looked in the bag. There were a number of wrapped items inside, pulling out one, I found it was a homemade breakfast sandwich. It was an English muffin, topped with homemade scrambled eggs, and bacon. I quickly wolfed it down.

“Oh man, this is epic.” I said in between bites.

After eating a few of these while just standing in the kitchen, I decided to, and we ended up heading out after I geared up. I had Naki take me to where they were made. Behind the counter, there was a young woman, prepping someone’s coffee, steam coming from behind a doorway, and inside the dining area, Mari was sitting with another young woman who looked like her. The young woman, though having similar facial features, had an older looking face, and only d-cup breasts instead of Mari’s larger globes. She was a bit thicker than Mari and she was fully shaven. Her complexion was nearly the same as Mari’s if not a bit darker. Mari hadn’t noticed me because her back was to me, but Mari was actually wearing a baggy t-shirt and shorts.

“I can’t believe that.” Mari said. “He demanded that you spread your legs or get out?”

“And I have until this afternoon to decide, Mari.” The young woman said.

“Do you even want to be in his pod, Kisumi?” Mari asked.

I turned my attention to them.

“No, and I...” Kisumi said before noticing me.

She quickly held her finger up to her lips to shush Mari.

“Shhhh.” Kisumi whispered, though thankfully I could hear her just fine. “I don’t know who the hunk is that walked in, but I wouldn’t mind being in his pod.”

It suddenly became apparent to me, that the building either carried really well, my hearing had become super sensitive, or this young lady wasn’t really trying to keep her voice down. Mari started to turn but the young woman stopped her. I smirked before turning and walking up behind Mari. Kisumi went red in the face and started stammering. I leaned down and gave Mari a hug from behind. I gave her a kiss on the cheek.

“Hi, hun. Who’s your friend?” I asked, pretending to not have heard the conversation.

I could see Mari’s eyes go wide as she realized it was me that Kisumi had just noticed. Kisumi’s face was still completely red. I let go of Mari. She hopped up spun around and jumped into my arms. We hugged for a moment then shared a passionate kiss. This reawoke my libido and I felt myself getting ready for another round, even if I was sure I had been drained from yesterday.

“I thought you’d still be out for a few hours.” Mari said.

She let go of me, and I set her down. She turned towards Kisumi.

“Kisumi, this is Joshua.” Mari said.

“Wait, this is the guy they set you up with for a Pseudopod?” Kisumi asked.

“Yeah, but it’s an actual pod now.” Mari said. “Joshua, this is my half-sister Kisumi. She’s nineteen years old, and her pseudopod leader is a bit of a dick.”

“Aren’t all pod leaders just walking dicks?” I asked.

This caused Kisumi to lose her nervous disposition and crack up laughing.

“Mine is a complete jerk though.” Kisumi said. “We’re a few months from being done with the Pseudo pod. He’s telling a bunch of us if we don’t put out, he’ll give us bad reviews and get us kicked off the island.”

“He’s not related to me too, is he?” I asked Mari.

“No, thankfully.” Mari said.

“You said he’s telling a bunch of you...” I said.

“Yeah, five of us. There are three girls that he doesn’t want to screw that he’s just gonna drop from the pod, and two that are already having sex with him.” Kisumi explained.

“Anyone you can report it to?” I asked.

“That’s the thing, the council tends to take the word of the heads of the pod, and sides with them.” She said.

“But he’s only a pseudo head.” I pointed out.

“No, it doesn’t matter.” Kisumi said. “So, it’s either we get the bad reviews and get judged, join the military or island security, or find a pod that will happily let us join that isn’t full.”

“Okay. Well, if it’s the five of you, what have the others decided?” I asked.

“Two are doing the service thing. And the other two are joining a current pod.” She said. “And that just leaves me, alone.” She added.

“Listen, I’m gonna stop pretending that I didn’t hear you earlier.” I said. “You barely know me, why would you wanna be in my pod?”

“Well, now that I do know who you are, it’s not just for your looks anymore.” She said.

“Wait, you told her?” I asked Mari.

“About your job? No. About how you treated the three of us, yes.” Mari said.

“And knowing that, I’d happily be one of your pod-mates.” She added before she got up.

She walked over to me and got down on a knee and looked up at me as if she were a knight bowing to royalty.

“My name is Kasumi. I’m nineteen years old. I’m sure Mari will vouch for me. I was only with one guy ever and that was my brother when I was fourteen. Only the one time.” Kasumi said.

“Brother, huh?” I said.

“Naki!” Kasumi said calling out to him.

I turned to look at him. Suddenly I recognized the resemblance. These girls were all from his old pod. He walked over to us.

“Will you please verify that you were with me, to this pod leader?” Kasumi asked. “I’d like to join his pod.”

Naki looking at her then at Mari started cracking up.

“Wow.” He said before laughing harder.

Kisumi looked confused.

“I look forward getting to know you a bit better.” I said.

“Wait, do you mean it?” Kisumi asked. “Just like that? You don’t wanna give me commands beforehand?”

“I told you, he’s not like that.” Mari sighed.

Kisumi seemed perplexed as she rose up.

“I wouldn’t mind a kiss, if you’re offering.” I said with a grin.

Oh I got a kiss alright. Practically tackled to the ground as she jumped into a full on bear hug, smashing her lips against mine.

“I guess it’s good to be the owner.” Naki said as his sister broke the kiss.

“Owner?” Kisumi asked as she looked at him.

She released her grip on me. She stared at me in wonder. Naki grabbed his walkie talkie from his belt and spoke into it for a moment before returning it. Luci’s voice came from it after stating that he was on his way.

“Well, you better get ready, little sis, because it’s about to be official.” Naki said.

Kisumi began stuttering, as Mari pulled her aside, trying to get her calmed and in the right state of mind to handle this sort of thing ... After a couple minutes, Luci strode in.

“Ah, there you are, boss!” Luci said.

He walked up and shook my hand before heading over to Mari.

“Mari, and Kisumi. I’m guessing Kisumi is the one joining?” Luci said.

“Yeah.” Mari said.

He turned towards Kisumi.

“You know what this means, right?” He asked her.

She shook her head.

“Well, we’re going to have to get your stuff from your old pseudopod house and move it over to your new home.” Luci said.

He was grinning from ear to ear.

“Now we haven’t talked much about upgrades, but the boss’s pod is still small.” Luci said.

“Wait a second. Naki said Josh was the owner. Owner of what?” Kisumi asked.

Luci turned towards me, laughing.

“If I’m calling him boss, and your older brother is guarding him, what would you think he’s the owner of?” Luci asked.

Kisumi closed the distance between us in record time, looking into my eyes and inches from my face.

“Are you seriously the new island owner?” She whispered. “Did I just join the pod of the island owner?”

“Yeah.” I said.

I pulled her into a hug when she began crying.

“Luci, her old pseudo pod leader is a bit scummy.” I said.

“Don’t worry, I’ll have it handled by the end of the day.” Luci said.

“Thanks.” I said.

“Mom! Dad!” Mari called out towards the back of the place.

After a moment or two an older woman and an older man came out. They looked as if they could be Mari’s grandparents. While in their grays, both of them looked physically fit. Mari’s mom wore and apron which hid her large breasts, which were just a bit smaller than Mari’s. Mari’s father was a shorter man, who, while wearing an apron to protect himself, had facial features I’d expect on a younger man. When they came out, the girls rushed over and gave them hugs. They started to explain but Mari’s mom was having none of it.