Better

Adea

I stood in the shower with my head bowed as a river of water cascaded over me. Scorching, hot water heated my skin. My body warmed and the temperature in the bathroom rose. Facing the wall, the water washed down my body, cleansing me of outside thoughts. Four walls made up a safe place from my thoughts, fears, and worries. In here, I was able to focus on the feel of the water, the sound it made as it splashed against the floor.

I pushed my hands through my hair and lifted my face to the shower head. I sighed as heat hit untouched skin. I dropped my head back and enjoyed the sensation. I still hadn’t looked in a mirror, I knew it was bad and didn’t need confirmation. My body was healing slowly.

Ethan had been fussing over me and while I loved that he cared, it made me feel weak. I was thankful for him but needed to get back on my own feet. He tried to come in with me like he’d been doing the last couple of days. I assured him I was stronger and could handle washing.