DarkSlinky

I dreamt that I was on an island.

To set the scene; it was a tropical island, covered in dense forest and surrounded by shoaly, crystal-clear water.  The only feature of the island was a calm beach on the Eastern side, and on this beach, a quaint little outdoor cocktail bar, made of bamboo-like-material with colourful fluorescent lights – you know the sort.

The dream was another long one but regrettably I can’t remember most of it.  What I do remember, though, was standing on the beach, feeling the sand between my toes and the wind in my hair as I watched the ocean while the sun set behind me.  I then received a text message from Gavin telling me to meet him at the bar at 8:00pm.  I scowled and had the urge to throw my phone in the ocean, but decided against it.

Then someone walked past me and took my hand, leading me towards the ocean.  They turned to smile down at my surprised expression and I realised it was none other than Chad.  His hand was warm and his smile dazzling in the fading light.

He continued to lead me straight towards the ocean and pulled me into the lukewarm water.  We began to swim along a cliff-face until I noticed a hole in the rocks underneath us.  I asked what it was and Chad simply laughed, wrapped his arms around me and pulled me down towards it.  At first I felt afraid as he took me deeper and deeper, but then I completely relaxed and simply enjoyed the bubbles running over my skin, tickling me gently.

I then resurfaced alone.  Chad was gone, but I wasn’t bothered by it.  I looked around and realised it was growing dark quickly, so I began to climb the cliff-face, headed for a light above me that wasn’t visible from the coastline.  It was hard work and I was feeling salty and kind’ve sticky  from the ocean (ever had that feeling?).

I walked through a sort of passageway and entered a cave that contained a wooden cupboard, a white marble bench with a sink and a mirror above it, candles all around the cave and a bathtub in the middle.  The room was so beautifully set up, although once again I can’t remember specifics.  I remember the atmosphere being romantic and carefree.

Without hesitation I filled the bathtub with soapy, hot water, as though it was my own place, and I relished in the warm steam that filled the cold room.  Mind you, the cave was cold because the entrance didn’t have a door, meaning the cave was open.  From where the bath was I could see the ocean, the stars and the moon beyond the candlelit bathroom, and whatever was out there could see me.

I stripped off my clothes without worry or shame, I actually felt proud of my bare, white body in the dim light.  I scrubbed myself down before soaking in the sweet-scented bath for what seemed like hours, and I think a few hours actually passed in my dream (I imagine it would have been minutes or even seconds in ‘reality’).  When I entered the cave I estimate it would have been about 6.30pm in my dream.

Suddenly I remembered Gavin had asked me to meet him at the bar at 8:00pm and I knew that time had well passed.  I checked the time on my phone, 9:08pm, just before “Gavin calling…” began to flash on the screen.

I immediately jumped out of the bath and towelled myself down.  I felt cold and irritated as I answered the phone and his disappointed voice came through the speaker.

Gavin:  “Where are you?”
Me:  “I can’t explain…”
Gavin:  “Did you forget about me?”
Me:  “No, I –”
Gavin:  “Look, Jayne, it’s simply not good enough.
Me:  “But, I –”
Gavin:  “Forget it.  I’m going home.”

With that, he hung up, and I was left feeling angry and despaired.

I find the whole thing fascinating, honestly.

I had another strange dream last night, but I can’t remember any of it unfortunately.

Maybe my strange dreams will continue.

<3 DarkSlinky.

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