Chapter 21: Beautiful
Noelle woke up with a soft yawn, stretching her arms wide as the first rays of sunlight streamed through the gaps in her curtains. She slipped out of bed then made her way to the bathroom and caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. There was still a bit of sleep lingering in her eyes, but her smile was bright nonetheless. She turned on the tap and let the cool water run over her hands before splashing her face, feeling it awaken her senses. Then, she stepped into the shower letting the warmth of the water envelop her body. As the steam rose around her, she closed her eyes, savoring the sensation. She allowed the water to ease away any lingering drowsiness, taking her time as the steam filled the bathroom. Each drop of water that trickled down her skin felt like a
