Chapter 4: Catalyst
The sun was beginning to set as Scott pulled into his driveway, the rich hues of orange and pink casting long shadows across the perfectly manicured lawn. He took a deep breath. Scott was desperately missing lily.
As he stepped out of his car, the scent of freshly cut grass filled his nostrils, a stark contrast to the lingering smell of exhaust from the city streets.
Scott slowly makes his way into the house, thoughts of Lily circle his mind. He desperately wants to text her but knows he shouldn't. He doesn't even know this person, yet she feels familiar, like a puzzle piece he's been missing. He hangs his keys on the hook by the door, his shoulders slumping as he walks into the kitchen. Jen is sitting at the table, her head buried in a book. She looks up as he enters, a soft smile playing on her lips.
"Hey," she says quietly. "How was work?”
Scott forces a smile, "It was good!”
Jen nods, "I bet. You want something to eat?
I made lasagna." Jen offers, closing the book she was reading.
Scott shakes his head, "No, I'm not really hungry. I'll grab something later." He slumps into a chair across from her, his eyes drifting to the window behind her. The sun is dipping below the horizon, casting the room in a warm, golden hue.
Jen watches him, her brow furrowing in concern. "You seem distracted, Scott. Everything okay at work?"
Scott turns back to her, forcing a smile. "Yeah, just a long day is all.
I'm beat." Scott rubs his temples, trying to massage away the tension headache that's been lingering since this morning.
Jen's eyes soften, and she reaches out to touch his hand. "You know, you should take some time off. Go fishing or something. Clear your head."
Scott looks at her hand on his, a pang of guilt hitting him. He hasn't been here for Jen, not really. Not for a long time. "Yeah, maybe I will."
Jen smiles, and Scott forces a small grin in return.
Scott gets up and retreats to take a shower.
The hot water cascading down his body does little to wash away the lingering thoughts of Lily from his mind. He towel-dries his hair, looking at his reflection in the mirror. The man staring back at him looks tired, worn down by the weight of his life. He doesn't recognize this person anymore. He splashes some cold water on his face, trying to wake himself up. He needs a distraction, something to take his mind off Lily and the emptiness he feels. He decides to check his phone, maybe there's a message from his daughter, Sam.
As he picks up his phone, he notices a new tik tok notification.
He swipes to open it, and a video of Lily pops up. She's laughing, her face lit up with joy as she dances in her room. Scott feels a pang of jealousy as he watches her, wishing he could see her like this in person, wishing he could be a part of her life. He forces a smile, pushing the jealousy aside. He's happy to see her having fun.
He decides to reply to her latest text, despite knowing he shouldn't.
**Scott:** Hey, I saw your new video. You looked like you were having fun.
😊
There’s a long pause before Lily replies.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** Hey Scott 😊 Yeah, I was just goofing off. Trying to stay positive. 😊 How are you?
Scott feels a wave of guilt wash over him. He knows he shouldn’t be talking to Lily like this, especially not after their last conversation. But he can’t help it. He craves the connection he feels with her, the way she understands him.
**Scott:** I’m doing okay. Just another long week at work done.
Scott sits at the foot of his bed. He lays down. He’s pretty sure Jen will be sleeping in the guest room like always. Her snoring keeps him awake at night. Plus, he needs the time alone to clear his head, to think. He stares at their wedding photo on the nightstand, Jen smiling up at him, her eyes filled with so much hope and love. He remembers their honeymoon, the way they couldn’t keep their hands off each other, the way they talked about their future, about the life they wanted to build together. It feels like a lifetime ago.
He reaches over and turns off the bedside lamp, plunging the room into darkness. He stares up at the ceiling, his mind racing with thoughts of Lily.
He can't shake the feeling that she's different, that she understands him in a way no one else does. He knows he should stop talking to her, that it's not right. But he can't bring himself to do it. He's too lost in her, too drawn to her.
He rolls over onto his side, pulling his phone out from under his pillow. He opens up their chat, his heart pounding in his chest as he types out a message.
**Scott:** Can I ask you something, Lily?
A few moments pass before she responds.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** Of course, Scott.
You can ask me anything 😌
Scott takes a deep breath, steeling himself for what he's about to say. He knows it's a risk, but he can't deny the curiosity that's been gnawing at him since their last conversation.
**Scott:** Why do you do this, Lily? Why do you talk to strangers online?
There's a pause before Lily responds, and Scott wonders if he's pushed too far. But then, finally, her message pops up.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** your the only one Scott, I don’t talk to anyone else.
I just enjoy your company.
Scott's heart skips a beat. He wonders if this is true, if Lily really doesn't talk to anyone else. He wants to believe her, but he's been burned before. He decides to take a chance.
**Scott:** Why me, Lily? What makes me special?
Another pause, and Scott feels a pang of anxiety. What if she can't answer? What if she changes her mind? But then, her response comes through.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** You're different, Daddy. You showed me a side of myself I never have seen. You understood my need for dominance without ever seeing me. Your orders gave me purpose and it felt so right. I have missed you and thought about you everyday since.
I have been waiting for you to come back online”. Scott feels a rush of warmth at her words. He’s not sure what it is about Lily that draws him in, but he can’t deny the connection he feels with her. He wants to know more about her, to understand what makes her tick.
**Scott:** Why were you so upset before? What happened?
There’s a pause, and Scott waits anxiously for her response. He can’t shake the feeling that something is off, that she’s holding something back.
Finally, her message appears on the screen.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** It's a long story, Scott. But I’m not ready to tell you yet.
Scott's heart races as he reads her message. He wants to know everything about her.
**Scott:** I really want to know, Lily. I care about you, and I want to understand what makes you tick, I will be patient.
There's a brief pause before her response.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** Okay, Daddy. But it might take some time for me to open up about it.
Scott feels a pang of disappointment but understands.
**Scott:** That's fine, sweetheart. I'm not going anywhere. You set the pace. It means a lot.
Scott feels a sense of contentment wash over him. It's been a while since he's felt this connected to someone, this understood.
**scott** thank you for being there for me lily.
You mean a lot to me.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** I’m glad, Daddy. You mean the world to me too. ❤️
Scott's heart swells with warmth at her words. He's never felt this understood, this seen before. He knows he should go to sleep, but he can't bring himself to leave the conversation just yet.
**Scott:** Can I tell you something, Lily? Something I've never told anyone before?
There's a brief pause before she responds.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** Of course, Daddy.
Sebastian is in complete bliss with Scott showing his vulnerability to him. He can barely wait to hear what Scott wants to tell him.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** I’m all ears, Daddy. 😌
Scott takes a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest. He's never told anyone this before, not even Jen. But there's something about Lily that makes him feel safe, makes him feel like he can be himself.
**Scott:** I've never really felt like I... fit, you know? Not in my marriage, not in my life. It's like I've been wearing this fucking suit that doesn't fit right, and everyone expects me to keep wearing it because that's what's 'normal' or 'right’. But you know what? It fucking hurts, Lily. It hurts to wear something that doesn't fit, that doesn't feel like it's meant for you. Do you understand what I mean?"
**Lunar_Lily_23:** Oh Daddy, I understand. I feel that way too. Like I'm this puzzle piece that doesn't quite fit anywhere. I've been searching for my place, my purpose, for so long. Your orders are the only thing that has ever made me feel whole.
Lily's words hit Scott like a punch in the gut. He feels a surge of dominance, of power. He wants to make her feel whole, to fill that void inside her. He wants to possess her, to own her.
**Scott:** Lily?
**Lunar_Lily_23:** Yes, Daddy.
**Scott** I want to make you feel whole again. I want to possess you, Lily. I want to be the one to fill that void inside you.
**lunar_lily_23** I want that to, just online though daddy.
**Scott** Good girl. That’s all we can do because I am married.
**Lunar_Lily_23:** I know, Daddy. I just want to be yours, even if it's just online. I want to feel your dominance to hear you tell me how good I am.
**Scott:** You like that, don’t you? You like being dominated by me?
**Lunar_Lily_23:** Yes.God, yes. I fucking love it. I love every dirty, filthy word that comes out of your mouth. I love that you don't hold back, that you tell me exactly what you want me to do to you.
Scott's cock twitches at Lily's words, a throb of lust pulsing through his veins.
**Scott:** Where do you live lily?
**Lunar_Lily_23:** Saint Joseph Mo
**Scott** no way so do I!
Sebastian already knew this after all this was all his scheme. He was cat fishing his new daddy as a girl. How would this ever work in real life.
Sebastian decides to text Scott as himself even though it is late.
He takes a deep breath to steady his nerves and begins to type.
**Sebastian:** Hey Scott, it's me, Sebastian. I need to talk to you about something. It's important.
He hits send, his heart pounding in his chest as he waits for a response. A few moments later, his phone buzzes with a reply.
**Scott:** Sebastian? What's up, kid? It's kinda late.
Sebastian takes a deep breath and types out his confession.
**Sebastian:** I have to tell you something, Scott. I can come over tomorrow morning for tutoring. Will Sam be available?
**Scott:** Sam will be ready a 8 am
Sebastian took a deep breath and typed.
**Sebastian:** ok I’ll be there.
**Scott:** Goodnight, Sebastian. See you in the morning.
**Sebastian:** Night, Scott.
Sebastian can't believe he just set this up. He's nervous, excited, and anxious all at the same time. He knows he shouldn't be doing this, knows it's wrong. But he can't help himself. He's drawn to Scott like a moth to a flame.