Kara Naked in School
Copyright© 2020 by Dinspiration
Chapter 57: Epilogue: Part 2: Scene Time
Romantic Sex Story: Chapter 57: Epilogue: Part 2: Scene Time - Following the end of the main events of Allison and Emanuel NiS, Kara Foster's week in the Program begins. What does 'fate' have in store for her (and them!) this week? This is a direct sequel to Allison and Emanuel NiS, and may not make much sense if you haven't already read that story. Minor Content Warnings (handled tastefully and sensitively): attempted assault (chps 23, 28, 44) and mentions of self-harm. A letter in () indicates the speaker/thinker of a given line - ie (K) for Kara.
Caution: This Romantic Sex Story contains strong sexual content, including Ma/Fa Fa/Fa Mult Consensual Romantic Lesbian BiSexual Heterosexual TransGender Fiction School Extra Sensory Perception BDSM DomSub MaleDom FemaleDom Light Bond Spanking Group Sex Orgy Polygamy/Polyamory Anal Sex Double Penetration Exhibitionism Masturbation Oral Sex Petting Pregnancy Safe Sex Sex Toys Squirting Tit-Fucking Voyeurism Public Sex
A/N: the Spanish used in this chapter is a mix of standard and Mexican. If a translation isn’t provided directly after a phrase, don’t worry – they’ll show up when the time is right.
Before we actually start anything though Emanuel started as they made their way upstairs we need to talk about boundaries again. Specifically yours Nessa.
Mine haven’t changed that ... okay, that makes sense. I suppose the only real change is for things like knives.
Are you sure about that Honey?
Okay, maybe not. There are a few other things I’ve grown more curious about lately.
Things you know one or more of us love?
Sí Mamí. Vanessa motioned them toward her new room. I don’t remember telling any of you about this, but I was able to attend an event while I was in L.A.
Really? Emanuel asked as Vanessa started rooting through her toy bag. Even though she...
Yes. I got lucky that a several day trip came up for ‘her’ that coincided with the night of said event. I couldn’t play as hard as I really wanted to though ... I really didn’t have enough time to let any heavy marking heal before ‘she’ got back. So unfortunately I missed out on getting to try out a few things at that event.
Anything you’re not certain we can do?
Not that I’m aware of Ally. She grabbed the small photo album hiding toward the bottom of the bag. I mention the event because ... well, you know how in all of our play over the years I’ve never gone further than being a bottom? They nodded their heads. Look at this photo.
So you’re tied up Kara began, then gasped softly. Vanessa watched her quickly close the door. “Is that a collar on your neck?”
“Yes. The person who put it on my that night was Reginald; the friend whose phone ‘she’ stole last night. Reg had an aura about him that made me eventually ask for a short term D/s relationship. That night was the only night we were actually able to play like that though.”
“So, it was a common collar?”
Vanessa shook her head, her free hand opening the small, interior zippered compartment. “No Allison, it wasn’t.” Her hand closed itself around the soft leather; she took a deep breath and slowly pulled it out, holding it out to them. “He bought it that night; one of the vendors at the event had a bunch of them, and this one just called to me.” Her eyes glanced down at the red and orange flames stitched into the black leather. “Don’t get me wrong. We both enjoyed ourselves that night, but ... we realized this wasn’t meant for him to use with me.”
She watched Kara’s eyes seem to focus on the collar. “Do you know why he let you keep it?”
“I don’t remember his exact words, but he said something to the effect of ‘This belongs to you. I couldn’t keep it if I wanted to’. And when he saw the pictures of you three that I keep on my computer, well ... that kicked off another of our important conversations.” Allison’s sudden grin caught her attention. “Yes, Matrón; we talked about what you think we did. ‘She’ saw those photos too, but I don’t think she ever put two and two together.”
“I assume you took that out for a reason?”
“Sí. I want to wear this for you three. Maybe tonight if you think that’s wise?”
Emanuel glanced away for a few moments. “I’m not sure. What you’re interested in happening tonight is a huge factor in that decision. Especially if you want a lot of new experiences.”
“And” Allison began “even more importantly, why you want that tonight, and what the collar will mean to you. Do you really want that to be a part of our relationship with you? And where did that interest come from?”
“The where is easy; anime. A few of my favorites over the past six months have involved actual Dom/sub relationships between some of the characters, and the mounting stress from work has made me want that more and more lately. Truth be told, the idea’s been a little voice in the back of my head for a few years now. And you three are the only people around here that I really trust to give up that kind of power to. As for why tonight...” she paused for a few moments, holding the collar out to them “I’ve made so many decisions the last two days that require a lot of trust in all of you, and this is one of the last things about myself that I’ve yet to share with you that I haven’t yet.”
Kara started to reach a hand toward the collar, then stopped. “What are the other things? Besides the knife play of course.”
“I want to be spanked, some sensory play and maybe even ... candles.”
“Just maybe?”
“Okay, definitely. I’m just not sure we have the time tonight, and that can get kind of messy if I’m remembering correctly.”
“The mess isn’t a problem Honey. We keep trash bags in different dimensions to make clean up pretty easy. And time isn’t a problem either. Actually...” she glanced away for a few moments “I have an idea. Bring any of your toys that you’d be interested in us using tonight, and look through ours again too. Anything you want, lay out on the bed. If we decide to accept your collar for tonight, we’ll choose from among those toys.” Meanwhile, we three need to talk about this for a little bit.
I’ll put up a wall then.
No. Let us, my pillow; it’ll be faster for us to lower ours.
Vanessa nodded her head. She sighed unhappily as the sensations from Allison and Kara suddenly ceased. “Leave the collar on this bed for now” Allison started “if we decide we’re able and willing to accept your offer, we’ll bring it into the bedroom with us.”
“Okay. Uhm, in case it helps your decision; I didn’t answer your question about what the collar would mean to me, Kara.” Kara nodded her head. “I don’t need the decision relief any more, that’s true. What I want is to be completely vulnerable with and offer everything I am to all of you. The collar would be a sign of that, and proof that I want to serve you three sometimes.” She grabbed her butterfly vibrator and its remote, a soft leather blindfold, and her squirting dildo.
Kara smiled softly. “That does help. Thank you.”
Vanessa smiled back and quietly left the room. Please, let me not run into the kids right now. I haven’t personally experienced yet how good of sleepers they are, but... she passed by their bedroom, the door open a small amount good. They seem fast asleep. We must have succeeded in tiring them out. She continued toward the master bedroom, closing the door behind her as she stepped inside it. “Now, where was their toy bag again? Somewhere in the back of the closet I think.”
She dug around in the closet for a few moments. Okay, the floggers would be nice ... and maybe whatever that one is. I don’t think I’ve seen it before. She laid the four items onto the bed, then returned to the closet.
There it is! She quietly pulled the bag out of the closet, resting it on the bed before opening it. Frederick and Andy for sure, as well as those claws again. Maybe the paddle? Reg’s was actually pretty nice. I should also get the candles, but...
Her head instinctively whipped to the side as the door opened. “It’s just us Honey, don’t worry. The kids aren’t trying to sneak in.”
“Oh, okay. Where are you keeping the candles these days?”
“On top of that set of drawers. Most folks see them and just think they’re decorative. Were you able to find everything else ... the dragon tail?”
“Is that what it’s called? It looked interesting.”
“Interesting is right” Kara replied with a grin. “It’s a considerably sharper feeling than even stingy there. Very intense.” She watched Kara’s eyes gravitate to the dildo. “Without the liquid for it?”
“I haven’t yet, but I was thinking that’s a decent size between anything you have and Manny’s chile.”
“Wait ... what?” Kara and Allison asked, confused.
“His ... penis.”
“The only reason I can think you’d want an in between would be” Kara started, an amused grin briefly appearing on her face “Nessa, this is smaller than the one we used on you last night. Besides, he’s close enough in size to that one that you really don’t need an in between. That said though...” she rummaged through a nearby drawer “check this out!”
Vanessa stared at the dildo; its swirling blend of purples, reds, and blues highlighting the subtle curve. Kara started to move it around; the colors changing slightly as she held it up toward the ceiling light. “That’s made of glass, isn’t it?”
“Yup! Ally and I picked up a few a week or two ago. You know; for those times when we want something more substantial than our silicone ones.”
“Can I see the other ones?”
Kara quietly took two more out of the drawer and handed the first to her. “That one is curved just right for a gentler experience on one side, and an intense one on the other. And we can enjoy it together at the same time too without needing a harness. The straight one...”
“Has a spiral ridge in it. That has to feel amazing!”
“Better than you’re thinking. And the other one does have the rings built into one end too. The one I’m holding is the simplest of the bunch, but feels so good.” Manny?
Almost there. I’m putting Isa back to bed.
They looked asleep when I passed by their room!
Petra is. Isa was pretending to ‘to behave for Mama Vanessa’.
I had a feeling something was up. She glanced at Allison’s hands. “No?”
“Manny has it. Tentative yes, but only after he sees the bed and we negotiate this properly.”
She watched him step into the room a few moments later and close the door. “Okay, lets see what you’re ... interesting. I thought you might not be up for the paddle.”
“Reg has one; he didn’t give me a lot of swats with it, but what he did was surprisingly enjoyable.”
“I assume you already asked about the collar?” She nodded her head, then panicked slightly. “I can’t say for sure if she saw it or not, but if she did ... she’ll ask you directly about it. The book I’m picking up for them tomorrow probably has something about collars in it.”
Kara nodded her head. “I read that section to them during the barbecue yesterday. She already knows why people choose to wear them.” She turned to Vanessa. “It’ll be fine. Don’t worry about it.”
“Okay.”
“I’m up to everything here if Ally and Kara are.” Although, it will likely mean more time than I was originally planning for.
Kara nodded her head. Same, my pillar. I’ll be okay if I don’t get quite enough sleep for one night.
I should be okay too. And Allison and Vanessa can nap while the monsters are at Pre-K.
The four or so hours should be plenty if we take turns working and napping. I’m in.
“Just a few more things Nessa, and we can start. Just the blindfold? And why?”
“I figured it would let you surprise me more easily. If you have something that can take away my hearing too...” she paused for a moment as Kara grinned “then that would be nice too.”
“Just the pain and sexy stuff?”
“Other stuff could be fun too.”
He nodded his head. “The vibrator has fresh batteries I hope.” She nodded her head. “Good. The three of us need to talk about that a little, but that can wait for now. What do you think about marks and gags?”
“Gags are still a hard no. But since I don’t need to worry about what the fools at work think, marks are fine. Especially since Mom and Dad already know about this sort of thing. And I want to try taking you in my butt this time.”
“Are you sure?”
“I’m sure. I handled yesterday just fine, and Kara assures me that if that wasn’t a problem, you shouldn’t be either.”
“Your other boundaries are still the same?”
“Sí. But no rope tonight.”
Why Honey?
Because I want to show that if I’m asked to remain disciplined, I can. My kind of rope work makes that too easy.
“Other restraints are okay?” Vanessa nodded head again. He held up the collar. “The three of us agreed that this will be a test to see if a full Dom/sub thing is viable long term. If we’re all happy with how things go, then we’d like to proceed with the understanding that all you need to do to announce that you want a scene is to bring the collar to one of us. Does that work for you?”
“I think so. I can ask verbally too, right?” He nodded his head. “And would this just be during scenes like this?”
“Only if that’s what you’re willing to offer Honey. Kara and I would prefer if the power shift applied outside of the bedroom too.”
“I was ... kind of hoping you’d want that.” She turned to Emanuel. “You don’t want that?”
“I’m not comfortable with the idea right now. But it’s not a hard no for me; we can renegotiate at a later time if I change my mind. That’s true for all of us; we can renegotiate the terms of this relationship whenever one of us needs to.”
She nodded her head, then turned back to Kara and Allison. “And if I decide I want to do this while we’re out of the house?”
Allison grinned. “Then we’ll get a stealth collar for you. We do have one hard limit concerning all of this though.”
“Oh?”
“Never during daylight hours when the kids are awake and home. Kara and I don’t think it’s worth the risk of something going wrong with your head space while we’re actively caring for them.”
“I hadn’t thought about that. But yeah, I think you two are right.”
“One more question” Emanuel started “None of us believe that saying yes to anything sexual while under a sub head space actually counts as consent.”
“I freely consent to anything sexual we’ve already done together and to trying anal with you tonight. You can make any requests or orders as long as they fall within that spectrum. And” she glanced at all of them “anything you did with the claws last night you can do with the knives.”
He smiled and held the collar out to her. “Okay, in that case, take it back for a moment while we discuss one more thing. When we step back into the room, if you’re still interested in trying it out tonight you can offer it again.” She carefully took the collar back; he nodded at the others, then quickly left the room.
Vanessa watched them follow him, closing the door behind them. “So I can still back out if I want to.” She started to pace back and forth, her father’s voice quietly protesting in the back of her mind. “No. Papá was wrong. I have every right to ask for what I want.” She watched the door open a few moments later. “Is everything okay?”
“Yes Honey. We just needed to figure out if we need to use filters while we’re using that vibrator on you. One more question did come to mind though.”
“Go ahead.”
“With the candles, paddle and dragon tail; is there anywhere you don’t want those to be used?”
“I’m thinking paddle only on my butt, and I’m not sure if I can take the wax on anywhere sensitive. Anywhere on my back, stomach, arms or legs should be fine though. And I have no idea about the dragon tail to be honest.”
“Then we’ll go with where Ally prefers to start.” Vanessa cocked her head. “None of the dangerous spots, and swings only at the typical places like thighs, back and butt. If you decided you can handle more, we’ll treat it like the claws or knives.”
“That sounds good.”
“Then” Emanuel smiled again “standard safe words, and we’re thinking you can refer to us as ‘Sir’ or ‘Ma’am’ when you want or need to say something. You will always be allowed to ask for something you want, but with no guarantees that you’ll get it.”
“Can I use the Spanish equivalents instead? And if I need something, I can tell you, right?”
“If you need something, we want to know right away. And the equivalent terms will be fine.”
What are they anyway Honey?
“Señor and Señora.”
“Then you know what to do when you’re ready to start” Emanuel said with a smile.
Vanessa nodded her head, knelt down, then held the collar out him. “Please Señor?”
He nodded his head, took the collar from her, and stepped behind her. “Hold your hair up.”
“Sí Señor.”
She quietly pulled her hair away from her neck, shivering slightly as the soft leather rested on her neck. Which hole works best for you, Nessa?
If you want it a little looser, the second one from the end. But if you want to send me deep really quickly, do the last one. She felt the collar tighten around her, putting a very subtle pressure on her neck as Emanuel stretched it a little more. Sí Señor. I obey.
“Good. Move all of the toys on the bed to that desk, then put the toy bag on the floor.”
“Sí Señor.” She carefully moved all of the toys, laying them out by type on the desk, then moved the toy bag. “What is next Señor?”
“Sit on the edge of bed, your legs open” Allison replied.
“Sí Señora.” Vanessa sat down, spreading her legs as wide as she could. “Is this good Señora?”
“Yes. Kara?”
Kara held the butterfly out. “Here you go.”
“Thank you.” Allison turned back to her. “Look at me for a moment Nessa.” Vanessa looked up, into Allison’s eyes. “Good girl. I’m going to start this on its lowest setting. When you’re good, we may choose to increase the speed or change the pattern for you. But if you’re bad, then it gets lowered or turned off. If you’re really bad ... I don’t need to say it, do I?”
“No, Señora. I understand.”
“Good.” Vanessa watched Allison slip the straps of the butterfly up her legs. It’s clear where the lower part goes. But what about the head?
Where do you think Ally? There’s really only one place.
Okay, I think that’s right. Nessa?
It ... a little higher Señora.
Vanessa sighed happily as the butterfly’s head came to rest on her clit. Perfect. One more thing to do with it... Vanessa gasped as the butterfly began to move, sending soft vibrations through her. You had an idea Kara?
Yes, I did. “Nessa, stand up and go to the drawer I pulled the dildos out of earlier.”
She stood up and quickly moved to the drawer. “Sí Señora. Do you need something from it?”
“Yes. But I think you should use a different word for me first. Do you know the Spanish for ‘mistress’?”
“Amante.”
Really Nessa?
Sí Señor. Without the usual context.
What?
We’ll explain later, Partner.
Okay. “Use that instead.”
“Sí Amante.”
“Good. In that drawer are butt plugs, lube, and hopefully a few condoms. Bring those to me. Water based lube only for now.”
“I can bring you the plugs and the lube Amante, but I don’t see any condoms. The box is empty. And do you want all of the plugs?”
“No, just the large one with the red jewel.” Are you sure you’re ready for this Nessa? You know what I mean.
Yeah, I’m good. “Amante, I might have some condoms in my bag. May I go get them?”
“Yes! Good thinking Nessa.” Ally...
Already ahead of you. Vanessa felt the vibrator speed up slightly, handing the items from the drawer to Kara quickly. If this becomes too distracting for you to focus, I want you to let us know.
Sí Señora. She hastily made her way to her room and opened the front pocket of the bag. Good. I still have a few in here. Is three enough Amante?
If that’s all you have, it will do.
I’m sorry Amante, I forgot to refill them from the box that’s in one of the ones marked ‘bedroom’
It’s okay Nessa. We’ve forgotten to buy more too. You don’t need to go rummaging about in the packed boxes for more.
If you need me to Amante, I will. Vanessa stepped back into the master bedroom, glancing nervously at the open door.
“Not unless we absolutely need them. And if you’ll feel more comfortable, you can close it. Right Ally?”
“I’d prefer it open, but if you need to Nessa, you can close it.” It doesn’t need to be closed I hope.
The other door is closed ... and Isa promised they’d stay in their bedroom and shout out if one of them needs to get up for whatever reason.
“Does that help, Nessa?”
“A little Señora. It still makes me a little nervous.”
“Can you...” Allison started.
“Allison, can I speak with you in the other room for a moment? Kara, please stay with Nessa while we talk.”
“Of course.”
Vanessa felt her breathing become a little heavy. “Did I do something wrong Amante?”
“No Nessa. You’ve done nothing wrong so far. Come sit down next to me for a moment, okay?” Vanessa nodded her head and sat down next to Kara. “If you need, you can rest your head on my shoulder for a bit. Or if you’re more comfortable on the floor, you can sit between my legs and rest your head on my belly.”
“May I rest my head on your breast Amante?” Kara nodded her head; Vanessa carefully lowered her head to Kara’s left breast, the soothing sound of her heartbeat quickly calming Vanessa’s nerves. “Thank you Amante ... I needed this.”
“I know. And don’t worry, everything will be okay.”
A few moments later, the door creaked slightly as it opened. “Ready Allison?”
“Yes.” Vanessa watched it close again with a ‘click’ shortly after they both stepped into the room, Allison quietly approaching her. “Vanessa, I need to apologize to you. I was pushing you to do something you really didn’t seem comfortable doing ... strictly because I wanted it. I should have been looking out for your needs first. I hope you can forgive me.” Regardless of if you do, you don’t need to use Señora this time.
“I forgive you Matrón.” Does this mean we need to stop?
Only if you need to. I’ll give you the power back too if you feel you need that.
No ... I want to keep going. I’m okay.
Then what do you say?
“Green!”
“Very well. Nessa, stand up in front of me and present your butt to Kara.”
Vanessa smiled softly for a moment, then started to stand. “Sí Señora” she started to say as she turned her back to Kara and bent forward, keeping her stance wide. Is this enough Amante?
Perfect. I’m going to put the plug in now.
I understand. Vanessa gasped softly as the plug slowly pushed into her, stopping as she began to adjust to the sense of fullness. May I ask a question Amante?
Go ahead.
That wasn’t as smooth as last night. Why?
We each have a filter up, so I wasn’t feeling your side of things. Was it too fast?
Maybe a little? Not a real problem though.
No, we need to know what you’re feeling. I’ll take mine down.
Me too Darling. Manny?
If I take mine down, then... he glanced down at his semi-erect penis I’m going to be very distracted.
“Señor, I can take care of such things for you if you want.”
Well Sweetheart?
I’d be crazy if I don’t take advantage of this, right? Vanessa watched Allison and Kara nod their heads. Okay, it comes down. At a cost though.
“Señor?”
“The vibrator needs to have periods of very low or no operation. Especially during dangerous play if need be.”
“That’s ... probably better for me too, Señor.”
Emanuel smiled, then nodded his head. Vanessa sighed happily as the low buzz from Allison and Kara’s shields joined hers just a moment later. “Bring me the blindfold and ear plugs from the desk Nessa.”
“Sí Señor.” Vanessa walked over to the desk and glanced at its contents. “Which ear plugs Señor?”
“The ones in the case without an initial on them. Those will be yours going forward.” She quietly picked both up and quietly held them out to Emanuel. “Good girl. Put the ear plugs in by yourself, then stand still so I can put the blindfold on you.” She carefully inserted the plugs, then nodded at Emanuel. A moment later, she watched his mouth move without hearing anything. Well Nessa?
I couldn’t hear anything Señor.
Good. Now turn around and hold your hair up again.
Sí Señor. She watched the black interior of the blindfold appear in front of her, then begin to draw closer. The sides of it closed around her as her vision went black; Emanuel’s strong hands gently tying it around the back of her head a moment later. Now, can you see anything Nessa?
No... she began to think.
She can’t, Manny. You see it too, don’t you?
Yes, I do. One of us will guide you to the bed. Lay down on your stomach when that happens.
Sí Señor. She felt a soft hand grab each of her arms and gently pull her along; resting her hands on the edge of the bed some moments later. Vanessa carefully laid down, then turned her head toward the direction of the desk. Is this good?
Yes Nessa. Now lay as still as you can, with your legs spread open as much as is comfortable.
Sí Amante.
Good girl. Vanessa smiled as the vibrator switched patterns and began pulsing on and off slowly. She gasped as something cold touched her neck and started moving south; joined shortly by a soft, smooth leather item. A courser leather item joined the others somewhere on her arms as the cold item reached her legs.
She gasped and shifted reflexively as the cold item moved in a little, briefly touching close to her outer lips, then moving back to her inner thighs. It seemed to vanish a little later, replaced by the almost imperceptible pressure of some number of fingers. Another leather item joined the symphony of feelings, then just as quickly vanished. Someone’s lips landed somewhere on her back for a moment, then again on her upper legs. Those lips traveled down her leg in slow jumps; stopping an uncountable number of times later.
Now turn around.
Sí Señora. Vanessa slowly turned onto her side, then onto her back. The cold item was the first to return; its seemingly random dance around her breasts causing her to shiver uncontrollably for a few moments. Fingers and one of the leather items joined in the dance; someone’s lips and tongue making strange jumps from place to place. The vibrator changed again, its pulsing mimicking the beating of a heart.
In the back of her mind, several small waves of pleasure began to form, growing rapidly as fingers danced almost too gently over her body. The first of these waves peaked and crashed when a few fingers found her toes; the second and third quickly followed, causing all three to merge together for a few brief moments.
A small cold item came to rest on her neck shortly after the last orgasm ceased. Okay Nessa, can you guess what time it is now?
No Señora, I can’t.
Four more cold points landed near the first. How about now?
Oh! Claw time?
Very good. Do your best to stay as still as possible.
I’ll try Amante. She involuntarily let out a soft gasp as the first claws trailed down the front of her neck, moving quickly to the side as they continued toward her shoulder. Another set came to her attention cupping one of her breasts from underneath as the first reached her arm; the second set very carefully beginning to more as another dug into her stomach. The set on her arm dug in strongly; the pain/pleasure mixture growing to match its intensity.
The set on her stomach quickly moved south, brushing briefly against her mound before being dragged with more force along her inner thigh. One of her breasts squished in on itself for a few seconds, drawing her attention away from the claws as a jolt of pleasure sped straight down to join the others building into a new wave. That wave spiked considerably when two of the claw sets were quickly pulled down her legs at the same time. Vanessa attempted to focus on the wave for a moment, failing as the vibrator slowed down to a soft, steady pace.
Two pairs of hands quietly flipped her over, a third tucking her breasts carefully under her. The sensations flowing through her calmed for a few moments; ramping up rapidly as a number of claws were suddenly raked down her back. Try not to tense up Nessa.
I’ll try Señor. Sudden movements like that make it difficult.
Try anyway. She began to respond as a large item, moving very quickly, was suddenly stopped by one of her butt cheeks. A hand quickly slammed into the other a moment later; soon the two were taking turns, the pain/pleasure radiating out with each hit. Two hands made their landing at the same time, followed by multiple flat metal objects. Was that one too much Nessa?
No Señora. Can I have more?
Of course. More hits followed, ramping in intensity with each set. The last hit landed; Vanessa started to scream as the much larger wave building in her peaked and began to rush through her.
The last of the after shocks from the follow up orgasms faded some time later. Wa ... was I too loud?
She felt Kara’s soft, reassuring smile. No Nessa. All of the walls and doors are well sound proofed. You don’t need to control your volume.
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