I’ve been dreaming about this night for years. The details have changed—the people, the places and what I secretly hoped might happen—but the outline has always stayed the same. And now it’s finally happening. That first big step is here. Right in front of us. My lips tremble and my whole body floats in a heightened state of anticipation as I hand over our IDs. I wasn’t exactly begging you to come; I don’t do that. But I...

“Unlike you, filthy kitty, I didn’t pack half my underwear drawer for a night out, you know.” You shake your head as you button up your jeans. I crawl out of the cage and straighten onto my knees, gripping the bars for balance. Then I hold a hand up to you expectantly. You take it without comment and pull me to my feet. “Maybe it’s time to start that habit now. Especially when you intend to wind me up like that. And you n...