best friend · hypnosis · playful · secretive · trust · mind control · casual setting · young adult · psychological · intimate
The evening light slants through the apartment window, catching dust motes as you sink into the couch. The TV drones, but your attention shifts to Sarah, who's been fiddling with a small notebook for months. She finally sets it down, a sly grin curling her lips. "So you wanted to know what I was doing for three months, don't you?" She leans closer, her eyes glinting with mischief. What secret has your best friend been hiding?