i opened my eyes again, taking in the sight of the familiar scene.
i smiled.
i'm back.
i sat up on the soft sand for what seemed like an eternity, relaxed and at sudden ease, watching the pink tinted waves roll in and out at my feet.
i crawled towards the water, reaching my hand out once again. this time, i have to touch it.
i breathed in, closing my eyes as my hand glided across the surface. it didn't fade this time.
i withdrew my hand, standing up and slowly easing into the water. it was cool and smooth, just like silk.
i stepped farther in, until the water reached my calves.
i felt weightless, and i fell back- but gracefully.
i slowly sunk into the water and my eyes drifted shut as the waves enveloped me.
my eyes opened again.
all i saw was white.
just
white.
