A Soft Lean

A quiet breath filled me, slow and steady. My plush body gave a leisurely sigh, settling an inch deeper into the soft bedding beneath me. Behind my back, the smooth surface with its golden hexagon borders felt pleasantly firm and cool. I nudged myself backward just a little, letting my spine press against the flat panel. It held me comfortably upright without any effort. The night was peaceful and dim, and resting here felt like the exact right place to begin.