Genesis
He smiled at me, a genuine warmth in his eyes, and I smirked back, a flicker of my usual defiance.
"Alright then, let's get to it." He gestured to the sofa, its plush cushions inviting, and I kicked my shoes off, laying down, my heart thrumming with a mixture of fear and anticipation. He moved to stand at my head and placed his palms firmly on my temples, his touch cool against my skin. Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes, and I did the same, bracing myself. I felt a sense of ease come over me, a strange, calming current, and I further relaxed into the comfy cushions, my body sinking. Ever so slowly, I felt like something was chipping away at my mental walls, trying to get in, to breach