Curved Edges ✔

(107) Mindfulness

 ♡ AMA

I stare at my suitcase and try to decide what shirt to wear, I've already put on an aqua colored sports bra, seamless panties, and leggings. I go for my 'curvy & delicious' shirt and check myself in the mirror.

I feel butterflies in my stomach because I'm actually nervous about this class. I'm so bad at relaxing and clearing my mind. Yeah I know, that's why I'm here, to learn that. Just worried I'll look bad or stupid. And before you say something, I know it's my insecurities speaking.

I sigh and hear a knock on the door at the same time. "Noah, if that's you, you can come in."

The door opens and in walks Noah, wearing a wide smile and an amazing shirt, with the text 'Thank God for girls with big butts'.

I smile and look up into his amused hazel eyes, "Your shirt makes me want to change mine."

"Why? You are curvy and delicious."

I blow him a kiss and take my shirt off, changing into a different one with my back turned to him. I turn around slowly and he smiles even wider when he reads the text.

"Fuck yes! You're bootiful as well."

I walk up to him and kiss his lips.

He kisses me back gently and looks into my eyes. "You look calm. Ready for your first meditation class?"

"Yep. Is there anything I need to bring?"

"Nope. Just your bootiful self. Towels and water are provided. And don't worry. You'll do great."

I slide my hand into his and give it a gentle squeeze.

He knew exactly what to say and keeps making conversation on the way to the class, to make sure my nerves don't get the best of me. We arrive at the reserved spot on the beach and he guides me to a towel in the front.

I sit down and watch him walk over to the teacher. They shake hands and joke about something.

My nerves start to rush back in and I close my eyes trying to stop them from growing stronger. I feel a hand on my shoulder and hear Noah's raspy, deep voice.

"Do you want me to leave?"

I open my eyes quickly and shake my head, "No please stay. I'm calmer when you're near."

He smiles and sits down next to me, staring at the sea as he waits for the class to start.

I play with the sand and sigh softly, feeling his hand on top of mine as he whispers: "Focus on the ocean Ama. Watch the water move. Let it take away your tension."

I stare at the water before closing my eyes and listening to the sound of the waves as I take in a deep breath of salty air. I hold it for a few seconds before breathing out slowly. As I open my eyes again I catch the teacher looking at me.

He smiles and speaks in a comforting, soft tone. "You've already passed this class, miss. That's all there is to it. Find something that calms your mind, focus on your breathing, and relax the body."

I blush and look at Noah. He winks at me and I smile back at him. The teacher spends the next hour teaching us breathing techniques and relaxing positions. He ends the lesson by having us all lie down and breathe calmly to let the last worries and stress of the day go.

I could fall asleep right here, listening to the waves and breathing in the fresh air, laying on my back on the sand. I turn my head to look at the curly-haired man next to me.