I finish washing my hands, preparing for the last client for Sunday. I look over the room one last time to make sure everything is in order, and reset the play list on the iPod before I walk out into the waiting room.
I take a moment to look you over, seeing you chatting with a friend as you two sit in terry cloth robes and hope that you look my way when I say your name. My hands folded in front of my tight short as I call out your name with a smile. You look up at me, my smile broadening as I invite you to follow me.
Leading you down a dimly lit hallway, and opening the door as I let you go in first. The hint of your perfume following behind you, intoxicating me as I struggle for a moment to remain focused and follow you in. I walk over to the cabinet, pulling out a clean sheet as I ask if you have had a Swedish massage before. I catch you looking at me as I turn around, my train of thought faltering again as you respond that you have not.
I ask if you have any areas you want me to focus on in particular as I unfold the sheet. I drop it across the end of the table. I just can't help myself, and allow myself to be a little more personal than I usually am. My hand on your shoulder as I walk up close to you, my body almost touching yours.
"It is ok to be nervous, but you are here to relax right?" I smile my reassurances. "I am going to leave for a moment to give you some privacy. If you would like to hang your robe up on the back of the door and lay face down and rest your forehead in the cradle" I gently rest my fingertips against the top of the bed as you follow my movement. "Just place the sheet on top of you, and I will be right back" I end with a smile as you nod your nervous understanding.
I step out into the hallway to collect my thoughts, trying to remain focused. Taking a deep breath as I attempt to force myself into a professional mind set. I knock gently as I turn the door handle, hearing you invite me in.
"Are you comfortable?" I ask, as I walk around to my oil table, picking out a bottle as you murmur your response back. I place the oil on the edge of the bed, gently rolling the sheet backwards and exposing your shoulders and back, stopping just below the small of your back. I breathe calmly, letting the music fill my ears so I pick up the tempo, allowing me to tie everything together as I fill my hand with some of the oil.
I gently start at your shoulders, working my fingers against them, loosening your muscles. I work the oil into your skin as I kneed slowly down your back, sweeping my fingers up your back as the song carries on. I take my time, slowly working lower to the small of your back, stopping just before your body rises up under the sheet. I let my fingers caress back up your sides, losing my focus slowly as I let my training take over. I listen and watch your reaction, focusing on areas that you respond positively too.