- Are you girls sure about this? - Dave asked, as he finished wrapping Charlotte's wrists in duct tape.

  - Of course we are! - said Charlotte - it'll be fun.

  - Yes! Tie us up as tight as you can,- agreed Maddie.

  - Believe me, if I tied you as tight as I could, you would never be able to escape, - said Dave, - this is just tight enough to be a challenge.

Charlotte laughed at her boyfriend's comment, knowing he was right, and Maddie could only smile at her partner's laughter.

They had become very good friends since the "discovery" a couple of weeks ago. Maddie had caught Charlotte in one of her bondage sessions, and she had confessed that it was a very normal game between her boyfriend and her. Maddie then decided to give it a try, and was delighted. Since then, the sessions between the two roommates had become a continuum.

However, today they had decided to try something different, they were going to practice escape challenge. Dave would tie them together (not too much, knees, ankles and wrists behind their backs with duct tape), and the first one to escape could tie the other one as much as she wanted.

Both partners were sitting on the edge of Maddie's bed, bound and helpless, and Dave concluded:

  - Well, I think I'm going to have to go. I'll leave the challenge all to you.

  - Don't you think you're forgetting something, love?

  - Are you sure, baby? After all, you're going to be on your own.

  - Give us a simple one, 4 or 5 strips over the mouth. That'll do for now.

  - Okay, sweetheart, have it your way.

Dave then cut a series of strips of duct tape, and placed them over Maddie's mouth first. When the entire lower part of her face was covered, he proceeded to do the same for Charlotte.

  - Now we're ready. If in two hours neither of you have spoken to me, I'll be back to help you, - Dave concluded.

  - Mphhhkay, - said both companions in unison, agreeing.

  - My pleasure, girls.

With that said, he disappeared out the door, leaving his girlfriend and her partner ready for the challenge.

Charlotte checked her restraints, and could see that they were much less strict than she was used to. She shouldn't have much trouble getting loose, however, that time she was determined to lose.

She wanted to be sure that Maddie fit inside that little world completely, and perhaps a victory in the challenge was what she needed to finish convincing herself.

The blonde, on the other hand, did try her best to get out of her situation.

  - Mphhhoing to mphheat mphu - she said laughing behind her gag.

  - We'll mphhhsee mphbout mphthat - replied the brunette, equally cheerful.

After several minutes of restless struggle, Maddie managed to break the tape that held her ankles, managing in turn, in a display of flexibility to move her hands forward. After this, the challenge already had a clear winner: Maddie removed the gag from her mouth, and began to bite the tape on her wrists, which soon gave way. The pushes of a still bound Charlotte did not serve to prevent the victory of her partner.

  - Mphhhhhhhhooo! - she protested, feigning her inner joy.

  - You know, I can't believe you weren't even able to get out of the gag, - the blonde observed.

  - Mphhell, mphhometimes you mphhwin, and mphhometimes mphhou lose - answered the brunette, speaking behind the tape.

  - No, I mean I literally can't believe you didn't even take it off.... You let me win, didn't you?

Charlotte's eyes widened at her partner's statement. Totally true statement on the other hand. With a growing blush on her black cheeks, she nodded in embarrassment. Maddie helped her remove her gag, though she was sure she didn't need it.

  - Why did you do it?

  - I don't know... I guess I was still afraid you weren't totally convinced, and I wanted to give you a little push.

  - But I told you, I loved it.

  - I know, but just in case. Let's just say I wouldn't mind being tied up tighter either.

  - Hahahaha you can count on it, - replied Maddie, who had already armed herself with rope and more tape. I think I'm going to go with a combination of both restraints, is that okay with you?

  - You're the boss.

Charlotte's eyes sparkled with pride under the reflection of the glasses. She really did look beautiful. Plus, the combination of the gray of the ribbon and the white of the rope on her black skin looked amazing.

Maddie began to tie her roommate's wrists together with the rope, above the ribbon.

  - I'm going to make sure you can't escape, - she laughed.

  - We'll see about that, - she replied with a wink. I remind you that I let you win.

  - I'm not so sure about that... hahaha.

Laughing, she continued applying rope over the brunette's legs, until she covered the duct tape, and even more parts of skin that had not been covered. She then tied her hands to her ankles, placing her in a rather taut hogtie.

  - I think I'm done with the rope. Time to get back to the tape.

That said, she grabbed the roll and wrapped Charlotte's hands, to make sure she didn't untie the knots with her fingers. Next, she wrapped the tape around the brunette's waist, making sure that her wrists were fully taped behind her back.

  - I have to admit, this looks pretty good, - Charlotte observed, proud and amused.

  - I'm not done yet.

Still armed with the roll, she tied her upper arms to her friend's torso, so that any possibility of release was totally impossible.

  - Now you try them, - said Maddie, proud of her handiwork.

Charlotte struggled against her situation, realizing that it was going to be very difficult for her to free herself. Then someone knocked on the door. Maddie motioned for Charlotte to be quiet, to which she nodded, and opened the door.

In front of her stood Rebecca, which made Maddie suddenly remember that she had a date to go out partying.

  - Shit! - she exclaimed. - I forgot. Sorry babe, I can't go.

  - Why not? - protested the newcomer.

  - I have some business to take care of. I'm sorry about that. Count me in for the next one.

  - Jeez, babe. What a chore. Tell Charlotte if you see her. Maybe she can come.

  - I don't think so. She's been busy for the whole day, but I'll tell her.

  - All right. I'll talk to you later, okay? We'll talk, okay?

  - Sure!

Maddie went back inside, where Charlotte was waiting for her with a confused look.

  - But you've been talking about that party all week! How could you forget?

  - I don't know. I guess being here with you has made my heart go out of my head.

  - And you don't want to go?

  - I don't have time to untie you, change my clothes and go.

  - Don't untie me! - protested the brunette, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. - Just gag me, and go.

  - I'm not leaving you here alone, bound and gagged, Charlotte. It could be dangerous.

  - It wouldn't be the first time I've been like this, baby. And it won't be the last either. Believe me, I can handle it.

  - Are you sure about that?

  - Of course I'm sure! Call Rebecca, and tell her you'll be ready in 15 minutes, go.

Maddie smiled at her friend's kindness, and did as she was told. Sure enough, in record time she had changed clothes and was ready. She put on some black jeans and a tight red top. On her face, she had applied just enough make-up so that it was not too artificial, but gave her a nicer touch. She looked really beautiful.

  - You look gorgeous! - Charlotte observed.

  - Thank you very much, Charlotte. For the last time, are you sure?

  - Yes, I'm sure, - she answered with a laugh, - go on, gag me and leave, they must be waiting for you.

  - Okay, okay, as you wish, - she finally agreed.

Then, she grabbed a pair of knee socks from the top drawer of the dresser, and brought it close to the brunette's mouth.

  - Well, if you're lucky and manage to get free, you know where we'll be.

  - Don't worry, I'll be there before you know it, - Charlotte replied, laughing before opening her mouth as wide as she could.

Maddie then slipped one of the socks inside her, before wrapping the other around her head. She then cut several strips of duct tape, and placed them on top of the gag, to make sure the socks didn't escape.

  - I don't know. I'm still not convinced.

  - MPHHH mphhow! - (go away now), Charlotte tried to reply.

  - Okay, okay. As you wish, hehe. I'll wait for you at the pub, if you can, - she said before walking out the door.

  - Mphhhhhhhye- replied the brunette, cheerful.

She watched as her friend leaving the room, leaving her completely to her own devices. She tested the restraints that held her, and found that if she really wanted to get out of that situation, she would have to try her best.

But did she really want to get out of the situation?

Charlotte enjoyed feeling the sticky kiss of the straps and the pleasant bite of the ropes on her skin, and she couldn't help but be grateful that Maddie had come into her life. Truly, she had many plans to carry out with her.