Evening light shone through the blinds that concealed the apartment room from the outside world, and vice versa. The orange glow was soothing, and it created a tranquil atmosphere inside the moderately sized living room. The couch was empty by this point, its occupant having moved back into the bedroom for a more comfortable lounge.

Tess laid herself down onto her captive's bed, feeling the warmth of the sheets beneath her. She fingered the tip of the pillow that rested just above her head, a

Dez was very accomplished in her profession. Of course, most people wouldn't dare call what she did a “profession,” but, regardless, the girl had talent, and she knew it. She was a renowned skateboarder, highly renowned, in fact. She let it all go to her head. She had fan girls galore, a healthy sum of money, a cute girlfriend, and a few other good things going for her. And today, she was relaxed and enjoying herself. There was no work, no practice, no meeting; she had the whole day