The Boy In The Mask

3: Settle in

After Sethe left 30 minutes ago after showing me how to use the tv he had Mr. Asher begin me dinner.

It was just a sandwich with some mash potatoes and peas.

The peas could have used more salt and some butter. But hey, it's eatable.

I turn to look out the window. That had gray certain. I slowly open them to look outside.

It was still storming heavily.

I just wanted to go home. I knew if i ran out in the rain this heavy i wouldn't be able to find my way home alone.

I look back at the TV. The news channel was on. Sethe was having me watch Kids shows.

I was never really into those. Even when i was five i would sleep right though them.

I was pulled from my thoughts when i heard a knock on the door. I turn looking at the door knob as it slowly opens.

While watching the door knob turn my heart was beating fast as my breathing was becoming heavy.

Flash back:

"Mom? It's dark in here. Can you let me out!" I screamed and cried as i was leaning on the door.

"Mom.. please.. i am scared!" I beat hard on the door screaming and begging to be let out.

30 minutes later i was on the back wall holding my knees close as my head was between my legs.

I whispered in the corner of the dark room.

I turned hearing the door knob shake as time seemed like it was moving in slow motion. I slowly got home going to the door as light slowly came through.

As i got closer to the door the light gotten so bright it began to burn my eyes a bit as i quickly stood back.

I don't know how long i was in this room but the light seems to hurt my eyes as if i am having problems adjusting the to the light.

"Kira. Your alright? You need a bath." I heard a familiar voice has the world around me faded.

End of flashback:

I blink to see i was shaking and Mr.Asher stood tall in front in me with a towel in his hands.

I looked up to see his face though my mask. My mask had two eye holes and a small one for my mouth.

Mr.Asher had a worried and certain look on his face.

"Kira bath time", i blink in confusion.

Bath time? Right now is bed time.

"Why? It's bed time",i turn looking at the clock that said 8:25

"No,Kira. It's bath time. You will be starting here for awhile so you need to know the schedule. At 8:30 it's bath time. Then at 9:45 it's bed time. Now come", Mr.asher explained as he handed me the towels.

I nod looking down at towels in my hands. They was fluffy and blue.

Then i just had a thought before thinking i spoke."How am i supposed to take a bath with my mask?"

Mr.Asher turned and looked at me. "We already planned that all out. You have other mask we have gotten you. So your not forced to wear a dirty mask", he stated simply.

"Oh, okay then", i whispers as i slowly got off the bed.

When my feet hit the floor they started to sting. Probably because my feet fallen asleep while i was sitting on the bed.

I slowly walked to the bathroom with Mr. Asher following me.

I turned around looking at him. Don't tell me he has to bath me. I ain't a toddler

We walked into the bathroom ashe started to lecturing me on the 'bath tools' and soaps a 'young man' should use.

I have taken bath alone a lot before. I felt like telling him i wasn't stupid but i didn't want to be rude and get punished for it.

I nod as he finally finishes talking he started the bath for me adding bubbles to it.

When the tub was full he turned around walking out.

I slowly got undress as my pale skin was showing and all the needle marks that was shown on my skin.

Letting my clothes fall to the ground i put my hand in the water. It was warm. I took a deep breath walking to the plug letting the water out.

I refill the tub with cold water.

I slowly get into the tub laying back as the cold water relaxed my back making the marks on my skin feel better.

I smile a bit. Trying to not cry. I just wanted to go home. I am scared.

I knew if my mom had my clothes ready here. She wasn't planning on getting me back.

I wrap my arms around me as i whispered. "Time to Settle In".