Noa’s POV
I was an empty shell staring off into space as Remisis placed me into the warm water. In my mind I knew- Wash hair. Scrub skin. Rinse. Repeat. Yet my body didn’t move. I stayed stark straight, concentrating on a tile on the opposite wall with my mind blank.
“Noa…” his warm voice broke through my shell as I felt my body shiver.
Yes.
No words exited my mouth but he responded,
“Let me take care of you. Just keep your head above water.”
We both knew the latter statement had a double meaning…
His fingers caressed my long locks gracefully without any pain as he massaged in soap that smelled of honey and milk. I started to doze off just as he cupped my neck and gently guided my head back to submerge my hair into the comforting water; leaving my face just above water level.
