The Miniaturist's Desire Ch. 03

As Tomas finished his session with the remaining neighbors, the square slowly emptied. Jane and Tia took Sarah to the edge of the lawn, under the giant peach tree that provided shade. As they settled down, Jane couldn't help but notice a glimmer of curiosity in Sarah's eyes.

"So what happened after Tomas left?" Sarah asked Jane. "Why didn't you try to escape?"

Jane sighed heavily, her piercing blue eyes gazing at the lush greenery surrounding them. "It wasn't that simple, Sarah. Early on I tried. And new Recruits often try. But the reality is that now none of us want to escape. We love the Neighborhood. The benefits of it are great versus the outside world."

"What exactly are the benefits?" Sarah asked skeptically. With a knowing smile, Jane replied, "Firstly, you'll never need to worry about finding a job again. There's no economy, no currency, and no competition. Every basic necessity is taken care of, including food, clothing, and shelter. If there's anything we want, we ask Tomas and he does his best to make it happen."

"Secondly, we don't age. We remain eternally youthful. No more wrinkles, no more gray hairs, and certainly no more aches and pains. Heidi was recruited from a doctor's office kind of like you. Turns out she has stage 4 cancer. With immediate aggressive chemo and radiation she might have lived a year. That was 11 years ago."

"Well that's kinda right," Tia jumped in. "Or at least that's what we think, we don't exactly know. I mean, we are sure something is happening to affect our aging but we aren't positive exactly how it works. Jane, here, looks 25. But really she's 45! She was Recruited 20 years ago when she was just 25. We all can see some sort of aging is affected. But we think that aging hasn't stopped exactly. More like it's being held back.

Last year Mercs left the Neighborhood for a month. She's been living here for 12 years. When she came back, she looked like she aged 5 years. She said that after a couple days she could actually feel it happening to her. If Heidi left it could be pretty instant death."

"Maybe for me too," said Jane, "Who knows what badness has built up in me over the past 20 years that's being held back by the Neighborhood."

"But that doesn't mean I need to Pledge and become his toy."

"Actually, it only happens to Pledged Neighbors. That's something we don't understand. Helle held out Pledging for nearly a year. She was 37 at the time and over that year you could see gray in her hair start coming in. After she Pledged it stopped changing. Didn't go back, mind you. But her aging stopped. She's still lovely, by the way."

"Tia, there, is Bi. She doesn't get Free Use of everyone like Tomas does but several Neighbors, including Helle, like a little variation too."

"Also Recruits don't get Neighbors' food and you don't get your own place. The whole Neighborhood is inside, so you don't have to worry about the weather being outside at night, but eating rations 3 times a day is just yuck."

As they continued talking Sarah started to become a little conflicted. The idea of eternal life, forever young, was something people literally dream for. But she couldn't stand the idea of that kidnapper touching her. But he did have some undeniable magnetic attraction. And somehow everyone seems to have come to accept or like him. She didn't know what her future held. Is escape really impossible? Would she be here forever? At some point will she give in?

Every day Tomas would come to Sarah. He would stand before her and ask her to Pledge. Every day she said "No." At first defiantly and emphatically. Each day her tone softened ever so slightly. Each time Tomas simply replied "Ok" or "I understand." He stayed true to his word that he didn't touch her while she didn't Pledge. She expected anger in return and was prepared for it. She could always see he was aroused when he finally arrived before her.

You only had to glance down at his pants to verify how turned on he was with the tale tell tenting. He always wore sweatpants, and they didn't hide much. She decided to start toying with him. The first time she borrowed lingerie from Tia. It was nearly sheer. She hid it under a long robe-like sweater until he was close enough for her to see and enjoy his reaction, then dropped her the sweater. He was already a bit hard but now it was fighting to burst through the cloth of his pants. He started walking a little funny. So much for the powerful keeper of this community.

Tomas saw her drop her outer sweater and what she had underneath floored him. He involuntarily stopped his walk for a second. She looked amazing. The tight babydoll accentuated her large breasts and perfect figure. It looks like this is finally the day, after nearly a month, that she would Pledge and that he would enter her. His cock tried desperately to grow even more than it already was. The blood pounding in it was limited by how far his skin could stretch and how far the cloth of his pants could stretch. It was uncomfortable to walk as his cock fought against his clothes. He came up to Sarah and asked, "Will you Pledge?"

Her head was tilted down, staring at his bulging pants. She looked up only with her eyes, licked her lips with a sly grin and whispered, "no."

Only the Neighbors closest by could hear her and gasped. Sarah half expected Tomas to hit her or yell. It would be worth it. But Tomas, as always, got a disappointed look and said, "Ok, I understand."

Jane hurried forward to him with conflicted emotions. She loved him and knew he was hurt. She bore no jealousy that he wanted another woman. After living here for decades and seeing him fuck dozens of other women, sometimes all in a single day, she loved him without needing to be the only one. And at this moment, her heart bled for him. That was a hard thing Sarah did to Tomas. Jane knew it left him sad, frustrated, and extremely aroused.

She gently touched his arm, offering comfort and solidarity. "It's okay, Tomas," she murmured, "she'll come around eventually. Just give her some time. For now, I and a few Neighbors are going to help you with that thing," she said as she pointed down at his bulge with her eyes.

Sarah stood frozen, witnessing the tender exchange between Tomas and Jane. Despite her initial resistance, her heart swelled with an emptiness of wanting someone loving in her heart as well.

Sarah watched as Jane guided Tomas back to the center of the square, leading him with a gentle touch on his arm. Despite what she said, Sarah found a part of herself longing to join them. Odd as it all was, there was no question in Sarah's mind that Neighbors cared about each other. They were more than neighbors to each other, they were family.

"Are you alright?" Tia asked softly, her voice trembling with concern. Sarah nodded weakly, unsure whether she meant yes or no. Tia's warm embrace enveloped her, providing a comforting sanctuary. "Everything will be okay," Tia reassured her. We've all been through this, and we're here for you. It's tough, but you'll find a way through it."

Sarah remained silent, struggling to process her feelings. How could she reconcile her growing interest in Tomas with the knowledge of this dark overall context. She was a captive here, as was every other woman here? She thought about the seemingly endless supply of willing partners and the sense of camaraderie among the Neighbors. Was it possible the power dynamic, rather than fear or coercion, created a sense of belonging?

"Right now you're probably finding it hard to stay as angry at Tomas as you think you should. Just that realization is challenging."

"Yes, I hate myself for losing my hate for him. I sometimes even get flashes imagining being held by him. He's not being the cruel bastard he's supposed to be. In fact he's almost respectful in a weird sort of way. Or at least if you can call it respectful when he also walks right up to anyone, pulls out his cock, and shoves it into you without saying a word. And to add to the burden it's been a month of only military ration sort of dried, tough, god-awful crap. The same thing 3 times a day. A couple bars of this crap. That alone caused her to consider Pledging. Oh but to eat normal food again.

Sarah was lost in her own thoughts that she barely noticed the orgy developing in front of her. A dozen women gathered to comfort Tomas, and to help relieve him of his throbbing member. "Suck-ups!" Sarah sneered.

In reality Sarah didn't 100% believe her own comment. It was seeded in a bit of jealousy. In this month she has grudgingly realized that, Stockholm Syndrome or not, the women had strong feelings for Tomas. She was jealous of Tomas having a dozen women caring for him at this moment and she had one. Jealous also of the women. It had been over a month since she's had the touch of any man. She has always had a strong libido, so she had a desire to be one of the twelve right now. And at the same time, she hated herself for having any positive thoughts towards the man who captured her. The one keeping her there, and the one who's already screwing all these other women. She would just be one more in his collection.

"Is that what you think their motivations are?" Tia asked. "If so, you still have much to understand. Dear, I think you know I love you but I think I'm going to join them. Not because I have to. And not because I'm trying to butter him up for something I want. Simply because I want to. Once you understand that, you'll be ready to Pledge." Tia leaned over and gave Sarah a big firm slow hug. She pulled back slightly and smiled at her just a few inches away and whispered. "Love ya, babe."

Sarah stared into Tia's eyes and let her words sink in. It's not just sucking up. Even Tia wants him. She's going to leave and join him. Tia said she loved her. Without thinking about it Sarah kissed Tia. Their lips met and both froze. Tia froze in surprise. Sarah froze, unsure what Tia's reaction would be, and a little surprised at herself. She waited frozen for a couple seconds. When Tia didn't pull back she parted her lips slightly and probed with her tongue. Just a touch. She had never been with a woman before. She'd never been sexually tempted to try. She wasn't repulsed by it, but she liked men. Very much. But she felt a yearning for Tia right now. A hunger to be connected with another being that cared for her back. She hungered for the touch and caress that turned that care into physical expression. She craved the rush of sexual stimulation that came from that physical touch combined with the caring from someone else.

Tia met her with a flick of her own tongue. She parted her lips to allow and invite Sarah in. As Sarah slowly extended her tongue into Tia's mouth, Tia caressed it fully with her own. Without separating, she found Sarah's hand and brought it over onto her side, inviting her to explore. Sarah was hungry for the confirmation. She reached forward with her other hand as well, running both gently up until she cupped the back of Tia's head. She gently held her head firmly against her own, opening both of their mouths and reaching as deeply in with her tongue as she could. She wanted to merge with Tia, to be as deeply connected in any and every way possible.

Tia reached down and felt Sarah's panties already dripping wet. She moved it aside and palmed her vulva from clit to vagina, inserting her middle 3 fingers, evoking a moan from Sarah. Sarah found Tia's ample breasts. As soon as she touched the nipples a shiver raced through Tia's body. She had particularly erogenous nipples. Sarah pinched one firmly between her fingers and squeezed, drawing a moan out from Tia. Tia started to move her hand from Sarah's pelvis but Sarah grabbed her wrists and brought it back. With her other hand, she invited Tia to explore her whole body, but keep that hand there.

Tia understood. With all the emotions, stress and change, Sarah needed a connection. She needed proof that someone cared. Not necessarily sexually. But sharing something so intimate emotionally confirmed the support. And Sarah also needed release. The kind of release of built up raw hunger from someone in their sexual prime who hasn't been touched that way for so long. The kind that temporarily washes away the stress and worries of today. The kind of release from having your clitoris hyper-stimulated. She allowed Sarah to guide her hand and teach her how she best liked her clit to be fondled.

Right there, Sarah mentally willed Tia's fingers to rub her hard and fast where the blood in her clit was creating a tight bulb. Ah! She got it. Electricity flowed in her body; her knees wobbled, she felt light headed, she started to fall. Hugged her quickly with one arm to catch her from falling, still not removing her other hand, not stopping. Another pair of hands appeared and helped ease Sarah to the grassy ground, and stayed there caressing her face and head. Kissing her lips.

The fog started to clear from the intense climax that caused Sarah to momentarily black out. She realized she somehow ended up lying on the ground. She could still feel Tia there. She kept her eyes closed and enjoyed this moment. In a month of terror, anger, crying, and change, this was unquestionably the best moment she's had since being captured. Just for this moment she pretended like all was ok. She felt the love and embrace of Tia's fingers still working her towards a 2nd climax; her lips and tongue still tickling her mouth; her warm body snuggled along the length of her side.

Hands cupped her two large breasts, pinching her nipples between the fingers, sending an ecstatic twinge of pain that brought her more back to awareness. It wasn't Tia's lips on hers. A second body nustled up to her other side creating the feeling of a full body hug. And a mouth breathing warm air in her vagina as a tongue explored her inner vaginal walls further than she thought possible. She kept her eyes closed in case this was just a dream. Wanting that tongue even deeper, she lifted her knees and tilted her pelvis up. That tongue complied and painted her inner cavity even further.

She wanted it deeper. She bent her knees and brought them towards her chest, but the tongue left her. It reached down to the crack below her anus and coated it with a wash of warm saliva from anus to vagina then plunged deep into her vagina. Again it pulled out and coated her perineum. She groaned loudly. And got a giggle in response. She never knew how sensitive she was there. Who was it down there? She didn't know. She didn't really care right now. She just wanted it never to stop.

Once more the tongue pulled out. It started its sweep behind her anus. This time it paused and pushed at her anus trying to enter. Sarah squirmed, involuntary clenching her anal muscles. She'd never had anything go in. She'd always been a little afraid. The tongue tried again and failed again leaving a big pool of spit behind as it found its way back and plunged itself the deepest it's been. Sarah had never experienced that. Sarah felt a sensory peak; the tongue writhing inside her, the fingers relentlessly on her clit, both nipples being squeezed hard, the love of the mouth on hers and her whole body being hugged by 2 naked women threw her into her second orgasm. It was even larger than the first.

When she finally opened her eyes Tia was lying on her right side. Nova, a friendly older woman she'd met a few times, was on her left. Awkwardly, Sarah said, "Thank you," which evoked a hearty laugh from Nova and a smile from Tia. "I think I really needed that. But I've never done that before. I'm not a lesbian."

Now it was Tia's turn to laugh. "Honey, that wasn't about being a lesbian. We're not about to start dating. That was just support. You needed it, and we gave it to you because we're here for you. It's the love of Neighbors watching out for each other, helping each other, and giving each other what we need if we can. It cost us nothing and helped you out," Tia paused, "Ok, it was also fun for us too."

A sliver of understanding dawned on her. She hardly knew Dawn. And she felt the presence of others that she might or might not know well. They were here and they were gone, but she was grateful. Tia was right. It was indeed what she needed. She also realized this was the same for the 12 women supporting Tomas today after she taunted him.

"Um, can I ask, how many were there? I felt more than you two."

Tia, saying nothing, opened her hand and showed five.