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"Trust is like a mirror, you can fix it if it's broken, but you can still see the crack in that mother fucker's reflection."

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"Eijiro, get up," Katsuki's voice trailed through his head and Eijiro grunted while rolling over. He pressed his face into the pillow and his Master chuckled from somewhere near him. He nuzzled into the pillow and griped.

"Let me sleep," He didn't want to get up just yet. After last night, he wasn't sure he could face the blond knowing what they had done. He barely remembered it. It had been such an intense experience that he swore he blacked out. He had fallen asleep soon after Katsuki released his bindings and barely recognized that the dominant was holding him and whispering praise in his ear.

"Eijiro," His Master warned and he frowned but rolled onto his back to blink his eyes open. The windows were opened and the morning light was casting into the bedroom. Katsuki was standing there in a dark navy suit and Eijiro frowned.

"Going somewhere?" He yawned while scooting up and leaning back on the headboard. Were they just going to ignore what happened last night? He really hoped so. Katsuki smirked and he felt his face heat up. Last night had done things to him that Eijiro never thought would happen, well, at least not for a long time. Master had proven to him that his boundaries would be respected. He was caution at first and had used his 'slow down' word twice, just to see if Katsuki would respect him. 

He rolled his lip between his teeth as, in his mind, he was already referring to Katsuki as 'Master'. The blond male looked handsome in his suit and Eijiro was suddenly more awake as his eyes traveled over his Master's figure. He sat up slowly and blushed when the blanket fell and revealed that he was still naked from the night before. He scrambled to grab the thin sheet and pull it back over his waist as a slow heat crept up his neck. Katsuki had seen it all before, but this felt different now. 

They both weren't 'playing' now. He noticed Katsuki's eyes gleam for a second before his face turned up into a smirk.

"Stand up, pet." His Master ordered and Eijiro hesitated for only a second before complying when the blond's face twisted into a warning. He slid out of bed and sheepishly walked over to the center of the room where Kat was.

He stood there nervously while his Master looked him in the eye. He felt the overwhelming need to look away, but Katsuki had not scolded him for eye contact. In fact, the blond seemed to want it at the moment. 

"You shouldn't hide from me, pet. I have seen it all and it all belongs to me, yes?" Katsuki cooed softly while brushing a strand of loose hair behind Eijiro's ear. The heat had made its way to his cheeks now but he still managed to nod his head in affirmation. He did belong to Katsuki. That was all he had ever wanted. He stopped shifting over to hide his body and stood up straight.

"Yes, Master." He replied verbally and gave a timid smile to the blond who was watching him with a fond smile

"I've got to go to work today. You will stay here until I return. The staff is prepared to get you anything you may need while I am gone," Katsuki spoke gently but with a tone that was impossible to ignore. He felt the authority rolling off his Master in thick waves that made his body shudder. 

Some things were still on his mind. Like, what were they? Was he only a 'plaything' for the blond? Or something more? Did a normal D/S relationship go further than just the BDSM side? Eijiro wondered about this last night and this morning it came back full force.

"I want you to look over the contract again and amend some of the limits now that you've experienced some type of physical contact and bondage. I expect you to have this done before I get home at 5pm. I am quite a clean person and I refuse to make the staff clean up behind me. So, you will have chores as well. For now, if you make a mess, clean it up. Put the dishes in the dishwasher after you use them, that stuff. Understand?" That didn't seem unreasonable. He did the same when living with Denki. Technically, he stilled lived with Denki. They shared an apartment but his roommate spent more time with Master Hanta than at there shared space.

"I can do that!" He smiled and Katsuki nodded with a small smirk. 

"Good boy," Kat cooed and heat crept up the redhead's neck. His Master gave him a sweet kiss. He cupped a hand behind Eijiro's head and dipped down, pressing their lips together in a fierce kiss that oozed dominance. Eijiro could barely keep up but didn't fight as Katsuki slipped his tongue past his plump lips. It was shocking, being kissed like that. But he fell naturally into it and let his Master lead the way. When they pulled away, he noticed Katsuki's eyes were dark and his body tensed. A familiar heat pooled in his core as his soft cock twitched to life. Of course, his Master noticed and smirked but otherwise ignored it.

"Remember your rules, pet. I will find out if you don't obey them and although you are a novice at all this, I won't refuse to discipline you." His warning was clear but Eiji had no intention of fucking up again. Not after just getting what he wanted. He nodded quickly and smiled.

"I will be good - I promise!" Katsuki chuckled and pecked his lips softly once more before leaving for work and Eiji slipped on some pajama bottoms before moving into more habited areas of the house. He had been here before and knew the layout relatively well. However, He had a feeling that Katsuki would set more rules now that they were going to be sharing the same space for a few days a week. Katsuki had proposed him to live here Friday to Sunday evening and one day a week. He would also be required to go to the club at least once a week as well.

It all seemed a bit much, but part of him loved the idea of being with Katsuki most of the week. His job was one thing standing in the way. Katsuki never once mentioned him giving up his job, but part of him wonders what his Master will have to say about him working late nights.

Moving towards the kitchen, he noticed the same older lady he had seen before. Only this time, she was fiddling through some cabinets and pulling out random spices. A brilliant idea came to him and he carefully approached the kitchen island. He could prepare dinner for Katsuki tonight! A way for him to show his usefulness and appreciation for his Master.

"Umm - Hello," He spoke gently and the older woman turned around quickly before smiling.

"Hello, dear! What can I do for you?" She spoke with energy that had Eijiro startled. It was much too early for that kind of pep. She wore a navy blue blouse and beige pants. Her grey hair was pulled up in a soft bun, tied with a blue strand of silk. The woman oozed kindness and motherly affection.

"I -- Umm, I was wondering what Mr. Bakugou normally had for dinner?" He wanted to facepalm at his awkward behavior. Mr. Bakugou, really?  Thankfully, the woman only chuckled a small laugh and shook her head.

"Mr. Bakuogu gives us a schedule for when he will be home for dinner and when he will be eating out. Tonight, he will be eating here. Dinner is usually to be ready by 5pm when he arrives. Tonight we are having steak and potatoes with a side of grilled asparagus." Eijiro hummed in thought. He didn't really know how to cook much more than breakfast foods. But he was sure that cooking dinner wouldn't be too hard. Maybe he should text Katsuki?

"Thank you. I was thinking of cooking for him tonight, but I need to text him first. Excuse me," He smiled and walked to the living room before pulling out his phone and sending a quick text.

Me: I was wondering if I could cook dinner for us tonight. There was no real reason for Katsuki to deny him this unless Katsuki just wanted things a specific way.

Katsuki: Hi, pet. I would normally allow this, but I want you to use today for the tasks I have given you already. Once you get settled in, if you'd like to cook dinner then I can make that happen. Are you exploring? ;) He felt his heart thump at the wink emoji that Kat had sent through. He smiled and typed back.

Me: Yes, Master. I would love to be able to cook some days. I just made my way to the kitchen for breakfast, actually.

Katsuki: Good boy. Make sure you eat something healthy. That's not a request. Eijiro smirked and shook his head. Katsuki was much different than he had remembered back in school. Then again, he was different as well.

Me: Yes, Sir! ;) Winking back was okay, right? The redhead smirked and giggled when Katsuki's quick reply came through.

Katsuki: Cute ;) I've got to go now. Call me or text me if you need anything. Be good! He quickly replied and sat his phone down on the counter before heading over to the fridge. Eggs it is.

Only a few hours had passed and it was 1 in the afternoon. He couldn't stop the yawns that parted his lips more than once over the past hour. He had spent the morning exploring the house some more, washing a load of dishes and putting them up, as well as washing some laundry. But he was tired. The past few days had been emotionally exhausting.

Not to mention the incredible play scene they had yesterday. It had been plaguing Eijiro's mind all-day-long. He had never once felt the way that Katsuki made him feel. His body had never once been so open and ready for pleasure before. The blond had a way with his body that put his worries to rest. He was surprised when Katsuki respected his 'slow down' word but it only confirmed that he could trust Katsuki to know his limits and respect him. Not that he thought the ash-blond would disrespect him! It was just nice to know for sure.

Another yawn passed his lips and he made his way to the veranda. There was a large area that was warmed by the sun and covered partially. There were a few soft lounge chairs that decorated the outdoor area and called to him. It looked to be a perfect napping location.

He slid the glass door open and slipped into the patio before flopping down on one of the cushioned chairs. The sun was high in the midday afternoon sky but the temperature was just cool enough for him not to sweat. It was perfect and his body soaked in the Vitamin D, relaxing his limbs and lulling him to sleep.

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When Eijiro woke up, there was only one thing that caught his attention. Katsuki. The ash-blond was standing in front of him with crossed arms and narrowed eyes. Oh no, he was angry. What had he done to piss off the dominant now? Napping was not against the rules. 

"What are you doing?" Katsuki asked, his voice was deep and demanded attention. However, he had just woken up and was slightly dazed.

"Umm -- What?" The redhead asked softly while rubbing his eyes. Katsuki reached down and grabbed his arm, pulling him up and leading him inside the house again. His Master seemed upset, tense, and the look that the blond was giving him showed that he had fucked up somewhere.

"What time is it, pet?" His Master demanded and he quickly looked around the house to a clock. His phone was blinking on the counter but he didn't dare move to go for it. Katsuki's stare held him.

"It's 5:15pm, Eijiro. I came home and couldn't find you. I texted you 45 minutes ago when I was leaving work and you did not reply. I come home and find you sleeping outside in the sun. Eijiro you could burn out there. How long had you been out there?" Katsuki demanded and he lowered his eyes. He didn't think napping was a problem, but it seemed that napping outside was.

"I - I'm not sure, Sir," He really knew the time he decided to nap, but really doubted Katsuki would like to hear he had slept out in the sun for over four hours. His Master sighed heavily.

"Don't lie to me, pet. I thought we had spoken about this before," He snapped and Eijiro flinched back. Katsuki was right; they had spoken about lying. But the blond would be more upset if he told the truth, right?

"I really don't remember," He lied and Katsuki didn't say a word. He only stood there with his arms crossed but the redhead didn't dare look up. They stayed in silence for a while and each passing second had him shaking. He fucked up. He shouldn't have lied. Way to go, Eijiro! You have lied to your Master after he specifically told you not to!

"Eijiro!" Katsuki snaped and the boy flinched back. "Since you refuse to speak to me, then you will spend the afternoon in silence until you've learned your lesson. Have you at least finished revising your contract?" His heart was hammering behind his ribs and he looked up in a panic.

"I forgot to! Don't punish me! I really didn't do anything wrong," He quickly defended himself but the cold look in his Master's eyes had him slamming his mouth shut.

"You don't get to tell me if I discipline you or not, pet. You forgot to revise the contract, you did not reply to my texts, and you put yourself in harm by sleeping outside without sunscreen. Don't even try to lie, I can't smell it on you. I couldn't feel it on your skin either. Not only that, but you are not telling the truth. I can see it on your face, pet." Katsuki unfolded his arms and shook his head.

"I - I just - I forgot and I was tired!" His Master glared at him and held his hand up.

"Be quiet. You didn't want to be honest with me when I first asked and now you are arguing. Go wash up for dinner. Not another word form you until I say so. If you need to safeword then you may, of course." Katsuki added more softly before going back to giving his orders.

"Meet me at the dinner table when you're cleaned up, pet. No more speaking, understand? Say yes or no and then go wash up!" Eijiro frowned felt the anger bubble inside him. All he did was forget to revise the contract and take a nap! This was stupid!

"Yes," He huffed and turned away before stomping up the stairs to the bathroom. Katsuki glared at him until he slammed the bathroom door shut. He knew this because he turned around and saw his Master looking at him with disapproving eyes before he closed the door. This was so stupid. He was being put on a silent treatment because of this? All he did was forget something small and take a nap! 

Sure, he wasn't honest... But still! 

A little white lie isn't that bad! He's being treated like a child and Katsuki should not be so upset!

He huffed and washed his hands as well as his face before marching back down to the kitchen. The lady that he had spoken to earlier gave him a sad look before quickly setting the food on the table. Katsuki excused her and she quickly left the area.

"I would quit with the attitude, pet. Come sit down and eat." He ordered and Eijiro rolled his eyes before flopping down in the seat.

"I'm serious, pet. Enough of that attitude. You broke the rules and lied to me. Communication is the number one rule along with honesty. I would not have been this upset if you had just told me what you did instead of shutting down and not speaking. This is not going to work if you can't talk to me when I ask you to."

"Please don't get rid of me, Master! I will talk more I swear!" He quickly shouted. His eyes going wide as he pleas with his Master. However, Katsuki just slams his hands down on the table, startling the redhead.

"Enough! I told you that you are not to speak! I am not getting rid of you, pet. I am being honest with you. Now, eat your food and then come kneel beside me when you're finished. Not another word, sweetheart. Understand?" His voice softened some and Eiji nodded and fought to contain the anger bubbling within.

As he ate, he slowly began to realize where he went wrong. He lied to Katsuki. That was the main thing. He refused to talk about what he was feeling and wasn't honest when Master had asked how long he was asleep outside. He didn't do the contract like he was asked to either. The anger slowly turned to guilt as dinner crept by slowly. Katsuki would only glance at him every once in a while before going back to his own meal.

He could barely finish his food, but he refused to make Kat mad anymore. So, once he finished his food, he quickly got up and made his way around the table to his Master's side. Gracefully dropping to his knees, he kept his back straight and his body in a perfect display. He lowered his eyes and sat there in silence while Katsuki finished his meal. 

He wasn't sure how long he sat there but the longer he did, the more the guilt ate at him. Katsuki had only been kind to him and was willing to help Eijiro get better. Now, he repays his Master with a sour attitude and lies. Tears well up in his eyes as he kneels by Katsuki until a soft hand brushed through his hair.

"You may look up and speak now pet," Katsuki said gently and he instantly rose his eyes.

"I'm sorry for lying to you and not communicating, Master. I shouldn't have gotten an attituded with you either. Please forgive me," He begged and watched as Katsuki cupped his cheek and leaned down to connect their lips gently. He whimpered into the kiss but refused to move closer for more. He stayed on his knees by his Master's side.

"I am not mad at you, pet. I just wanted you to understand that lying is not okay and that communication is key. If you wanted to hide things from me, then you would spend dinner in silence. You took your punishment well, sweetheart. But now I want you to talk to me. Tell me what happened today." He ordered and Eijiro instantly spoke up. He came clean and told Kat about falling asleep at 1pm and how he was tired from the past few days. He also apologized for forgetting the contract and talking back disrespectfully. 

"Thank you for telling me, Ei. If you are feeling tired then I have no issues with taking naps. However, outside was not the best place and especially without sunscreen. You should put reminders in your phone for your tasks during the day so you won't forget. Responsibility is a big thing. Learning it now will only help you in the future and will help you become a better man and submissive."

"Yes, Master," He quickly whispered and made a mental note to start putting reminders on his phone. This punishment was almost worse than the spanking he had received. Katsuki scolding him and not letting his speak was way worse. But he was thankful that his Master was kind and collected. 

"Good boy, now stand up and come here," Katsuki orders gently and he instantly stood up. Master pulled him into his lap and wrapped his arms around the younger boy's body. Katsuki held Eiji close and whispered soothing words into his ear and he was glad. Glad that Katsuki took the time to explain things to him. Glad that he didn't want to get rid of him. Glad that Eijiro knew that his Master was fair but strict. 

He needed that; he needed Katsuki.