Fragile Sanctuary

~Dorian~

The water muffles everything—the sound of the world, the noise in my head, even the ache sitting in my chest. Down here, beneath the surface, it’s quiet, and peaceful. For a moment, I let it hold me.

Then my lungs start to burn, and I push upward, breaking through with a sharp inhale. The air feels heavy, humid, pressing against my skin as I blink the water out of my eyes.

I rest my arms