Michelle closed her eyes and turned her face towards the shower head to let the hot water hit her face. She ran her fingers through her short platinum hair, helping the water soak it through. She took a deep breath in, letting the steam fill her lungs as the water cascaded down her body. She let the breath out and willed some of the soreness and tension out of her muscles.
Her after practice shower was one of her favorite parts of every day. It gave her time to be alone with her thoughts and let her brain wander. She focused on the feel of the almost too-hot water as it flowed over her. She started at her neck and moved her focus downward, relaxing her muscles as she went. She hitched up her shoulders, stretching out her back and luxuriating in the heat and pressure of the water.