I agreed to a tattoo that is elaborate and covers a large part of my chest and neck. Yes, it's a REAL tattoo, but it's not permanent. It's henna. The purpose is two-fold. Colin, my dominant, is a tattoo artist. I, however, have never wanted a tattoo. He's had multiple requests for henna tattoos and wants to practice this ancient art until he is comfortable with the technique, so I have volunteered to be his practice canvas. This will be my fifth henna design.

The second part of the reason for it is that Colin has asked me to participate in a collaring ceremony. While I love the idea of being collared by him, I'm unsure about actually wearing a collar, especially in public. By doing this henna tat, though, I'll have no choice but to either show it off when I'm out and about or wear a high-collared top, which we both know I won't do during the summer. By suggesting that he henna my neck and chest in a design of his choice, I will be forced (through my own decision) to see how the public reacts.

Yes, I am aware, and we have discussed various types of more discrete collars I could wear. A necklace, anklet, bracelet, or even body chain, but if I'm going to accept his collar, I'm going to wear a C O L L A R!!!

As I was lying on Colin's tattoo table and he was applying the stencil he'd made, he said, "This will last between two to four weeks, Stella. I'd like to suggest something."

"Okay, go on."

"While it's visible, I'd like you to be completely submissive to me."

"But I AM your submissive," I answered, confused.

"Yes, in bed, but I'd like to expand that."

"How so?"

"Well," he began to apply the henna, "I'd like to go to Risk Free, the BDSM club more often. I'd also like to set up a few more rules and expectations."

I didn't say anything as he was working on my neck and I didn't want to move and mess up his design. I was also intrigued.

He continued, "I will leave you a note or send you messages throughout the day and expect you to obey. Unless, of course, you use your safeword. I also want to start training your nipples."

He'd moved down to my collarbone, so I cautiously said, "We've talked about that before. I'm good with that idea. Just not sure what you mean by it."

"Great. For starters, I want to play with your tits a little rougher. Clips, clamps, that sort of thing. I've got some cool suction devices. I want to start using them twice a day. I'll focus more on your nipples so that you can come just from them being manipulated."

He'd finished my front and was helping me to stand so he could do the back of the tat.

"I'd like that too. What else?"

"I want a say in what you wear and don't wear, Stella. On a daily basis. After this, is on, we can go through your clothing and I'll put away anything I don't want you to wear. If, after the tat fads, you hate this, I'll give all of them back to you."

I blushed, feeling myself get wet and my nipples harden. "Yeah. That would be good. I mean if we're trying out the whole collar thing, might as well try out everything. Tell you what. I'm going to agree, right now, to be your 24/7 submissive until this henna has completely faded. I'll try to be obedient to your orders as long as you try to be attentive to my needs."

He kissed the back of my neck and whispered, "Perfect. Oh, and by the way, I'm also using a special long-lasting dye, so I'm pretty sure this design will last a full month."

I laughed and said, "Of course you are!"