Sweet Night Dreams

 'Exposure therapy.'

 That word just kept echoing in her mind over and over again. Knots formed in her stomach and rolled around in her gut all day after hearing that.

 Coming face to face with a MAN? Even when she stopped to think about the therapist's words, 'step by step,' she couldn't fathom ever getting that far.

 Elise flopped on her bed and laid on her stomach, her legs kicking as she scrolled through her social media feed.

 The sickening feeling she was having at the unknown future was knowing at her too much.

 A wide smile appeared on her face as she saw a video of a man proposing to his girlfriend. The description of the video said, 'After 3 years of long distance 😊'

 How heartwarming! She tapped the like button and continued scrolling.

 The next video was of a couple playing a 'who knows who better' kind of game. They seemed so happy, laughing hard and pushing each other playfully.

 Elise pursed her lips, 'Will I ever be like this? How can they just interact so normally?'

 The third video was by a popular influence who was always did love readings. Elise knew it was ridiculous to follow her, she'd probably never get to be in love, but the readings would offer her at least a small piece of hope.

 Maybe now that she was seeking therapy, her love reading would be more hopeful.

 "Hey guys before we get into todays video I just want to tell you about our sponsor! Love Core! You guys, Love Core has come out with a new set of lingerie, so sexy, so hot, very comfortable and easy to remove for any of those steamy moments!"

 The influencer held up a beautiful dark purple lace bra and panty set.

 "The cups have a lot of lift and support to make your girls look fantastic while also keeping you comfortable!"

 Elise wiggled her lips as she stared at the pieces. They WERE really pretty.

 'Maybe I should….go ahead and buy myself a pair or two….after all maybe a little confidence boost would be a good thing?'

 She flipped onto her back and sat up before opening up the Love Core website.

 Right on the front page was a huge advertisement featuring a muscular blonde man with a perfect smile and a twinkle in his eye.

 'Wow….he's…..he's so…..attractive…and….WHOA!'

 With a red hue on her face, she quickly scrolled back up to the top after seeing the very detailed and zoomed in photos of her bare crotch.

 Elise looked up at the ceiling and let out a slow exhale, fanning herself with her free hand.

 'I don't know what I was expecting on an adult pleasure website…. Oh how stupid is this! I'm an adult, I live alone but why do I feel like my mom is going to pop out from around the corner and yell at me….'

 She nervously stared at her closed bedroom door before turning her attention back at her phone.

 His eyes seemed so charming, so full of love, so full of life. Then, she saw what the advertisement said.

 "HYPER ULTRA REALISTIC SEX DOLL! NEW MODEL!"

 Elise tossed her phone to the side as she hunched over and coughed, having choked on her saliva. 

 "Th-that's a robot?!" She exclaimed, her voice echoing off the walls of her bedroom.

 She grabbed her phone and looked at the ad closely.

 'Tch. I bet it's a scam. I bet they used a real-life person to be the model and the actual robot looks nothing like that.'

 Elise shook her head.

 'Why am I even thinking so hard about it?! Like I'd need o-or WANT something like that!'

 Elise tapped on the lingerie section and bought herself a few pairs.

 She was known for her beauty, and didn't really have self confidence issues in that aspect.

 However, perhaps the lingerie would give her a nice boost when interacting with men. Maybe it would help her feel sexier, and more 'womanly.'

 With her purchase made and processing, she set her phone aside on the night stand before sliding underneath the comfort of her covers.

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 "Elise…." He breathed out as he cupped her face, his deep brown eyes staring into her luscious green ones.

 "….you're so soft….I want….more….of you…" The blonde male leaned down and pressed his lips against her neck as his other arm wrapped around her waist pulling her closer.

 "V-Vance…..we shouldn't…." Elise mumbled, her chest heaving with each harsh breath.

 Her face felt hot and sweat dripped down the sides of her face, but for once….it was manageable.

 "Hmmm…? And why is….that?" He questioned, in between his kisses to her neck.

 The feeling of his lips brushing against her skin was causing her to feel ticklish which elicited a giggle from her.

 Vance chuckled, his deep voice reverberating against her.

 "It sounds like you like it."

 Elise practically melted in his arms, her heart pounding loudly in her ears and beating against her chest as if it wanted to escape.

 "I….do….but…." she bit her lip, "what if someone sees?"

 She pulled back a little to search his face.

 Vance stared down at her and smiled. He closed his eyes and rested his forehead against hers, sighing with contentment.

 "Who cares? Let them see. You're mine, everyone should know."

 He cocked his head to the side and looked into the distance, thinking.

 "Actually, you wanna know what? I WANT people to see. I want people to know what I do to you, that only I can make you sound and look like this."

 With a smile on his face, he leaned in, capturing her lips in his as he pulled her tight against his body.

 Elise trembled, sighing against him, her lips moving with ease against his.

 "E-Excuse me, I'd like to get some cucumbers please-" An unknown woman's voice cut into Elise's mind.

 Her eyes widened and she looked to her left to see a woman standing there with a grocery store basket full of food.

 "W-What?!"

 Elise's eyes shot open, and her body jolted upright in her bed.

 She was panting hard, as she ran her fingers through her sweat dampened hair.

 "It was just a dream…."