The Sweetness Trap

They always think sweet means safe. That a soft voice and a warm smile mean I'll be gentle with them. They don't realize that the sweetness is a trap. It's what makes them stay, ache for my attention, and come back even when their bank accounts beg them not to. I'll hold your hand while I take everything. I'll call you a good boy while you watch your balance drop. I'll be etched into your brain as the last thing you think about before falling asleep, and the first thing on your mind when you wake up. Will I set you free? Unlikely. Your cravings for me are what fuel me; why would I let go of something that tastes so good? You walked into this thinking you could practice control and self-restraint. Now you're just another boy who learned that sweet doesn't mean safe. It means addicting, all-consuming, and crave-worthy. You'll never leave.