INT. SPARE ROOM - DAY A sparsely furnished room with a single bed, a cluttered desk, and posters of various rock bands tacked to the walls. There's an air of neglect, with clothes scattered across the floor. DAN (19, laid-back, casual attire) lounges on the bed, scrolling through his phone. The door creaks open, revealing JEANNINE (15, dressed in black, her hair streaked with vibrant colors, and her feet bare). JEANNINE Hey, Dan! Guess what I've been learning? DAN, barely glancing up, quirks an eyebrow. DAN Uhh, quantum physics? Jeannine rolls her eyes, walking into the room with a mix of confidence and mischief. JEANNINE Funny. No, hypnosis. And I'm actually good at it. Dan snorts, locking his phone and setting it aside. DAN Hypnosis? Seriously? JEANNINE Yes, seriously. And I want to practice. On you. Dan gives her a skeptical look before breaking into a grin. DAN Sure, why not. It'll be a good laugh. JEANNINE Great! Sit up and focus on me. Nothing else matters right now. Dan sits up, leaning back against the wall, trying to suppress his amusement. DAN Alright, go for it, "Master Hypnotist." JEANNINE takes a deep breath, centering herself. She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small, shiny object. JEANNINE I want you to focus on this. Let your eyes follow it. That's it... just focus. She begins to swing the object gently, and DAN's eyes track the movement. She lowers her voice to a soothing, rhythmic cadence. JEANNINE (CONT'D) With every swing, you're feeling more and more relaxed. It's like your body is becoming heavy... so heavy... and your eyelids are getting tired. Dan's amused expression begins to fade as his body language shifts subtly. His eyes blink slowly, betraying a genuine sense of relaxation. DAN (muttering) This is... actually kinda nice. JEANNINE, encouraged by his response, leans in closer. JEANNINE That's right. Every time I snap my fingers, you'll go deeper into trance. And when you wake up, you'll feel amazing and want to experience this again. She snaps her fingers, and Dan's head droops slightly, a sign he's sinking deeper. JEANNINE (CONT'D) Now, when I count to three, you'll wake up feeling refreshed. One, feeling energy returning... two, becoming aware of the room... three. She snaps her fingers once more, and Dan's eyes flutter open. He looks around, a bit dazed, but there's a smile creeping onto his face. DAN Woah... that was... actually impressive. Jeannine smirks, the corners of her mouth lifting with pride. JEANNINE Told you I was good. Dan stands up, stretching his arms over his head. He looks at Jeannine with newfound respect. DAN Yeah, you got me. I actually wouldn't mind doing that again. JEANNINE Really? Dan nods, still feeling the afterglow of relaxation. DAN Yeah. Maybe there's more to this hypnosis stuff than I thought. Jeannine's eyes glint with triumph. JEANNINE Maybe there is. So... same time tomorrow? Dan chuckles and nods again. DAN Sure, why not? But let's keep this our little secret, okay? JEANNINE Deal. I've got plenty more suggestions to try out. They share a conspiratorial smile as the scene fades to black, the power dynamics in their relationship having shifted subtly. FADE OUT.