Best Friends

Chapter 7

Jennifer looked around the room and tried not to enjoy it, she really did but it was just so beautiful. "You shouldn't have Gabriel," She whispered as she touched the galaxy bedding.

"I just wanted you to be comfortable Trouble," Gabriel shrugged.

"It's too beautiful," She barely whispered.

"Not near as you," He said and she shook her head. "Hey, yes you are," He said hugging her. "I'll get you to believe it one day."

"Don't bother," She whispered as she tried to fight the comfort of his hug but eventually gave in.

"I'll get you to believe it one day, Trouble," he repeated.

"Okay," She said not believing him. He could tell she didn't but he was determined to get her to.

"Lunch," Marc called out and Gabriel put his arm around her shoulder.

"I'm not hungry," She shook her head. "I just want to take a bath, please."

"Don't lock the door," Gabriel warned as he pulled out some of his bubble soap and various bath bombs he made. "Luke will just unlock it if you do."

"I promise," she nodded. She wanted to but she knew how quick Luke could unlock doors, he told her about it when vaguely talking about previous assignments. She knew it was pointless plus she truly did want to soak in the tub for a bit.

She soaked for about an hour then decided to get out, she felt confused. She was so used to being supervised and she honestly thought with her trying to leave that she would be supervised but yet they left her alone in the bathroom. She was confused but at the same time she appreciated the privacy, she couldn't remember the last time she was alone. She loved it but also was suspicious. She decided to just appreciate it and let her mind overwhelm her later.

She wrapped the towel around her and entered the bedroom. She dried off then started applying lotion. She stood with her back to the door and was putting her hair up in a messy bun when the door opened.

"Shit Baby," North gasped noticing the deep bruises and scars on her back.

"NORTH!" Sean yelled shutting the door then called out, "Sorry Pookie, he didn't know you were in the bath relaxing!"

"Doc her back," North protested.

"Later North," Sean's voice trailed off telling her they were leaving.

She quickly got dressed in some Tripp pants with straps, a long sleeve black and purple striped shirt and an Invader Zim shirt over it. She slipped on some Kingdom Hearts socks and curled up in the bed. She grabbed a Spyro the dragon stuff animal and hugged tightly. She turned on the TV and turned on The Dead Files. She quickly fell asleep.

"She's sleeping," Corey called out while looking at his laptop.

"Her back Doc," North growled.

"I know North, I saw when I was checking her at the hospital. The scars look to be inflicted by whips. I have been doing some thinking and I think based on what we have seen with her and the latest development, I think she is terrified and trying to keep us at bay," Sean said sighing.

"We know he controlled her and isn't a true Dom," Kota pointed out.

"She has very low self esteem, and no confidence," Gabriel pointed out. "I mean fuck, remember she was confused at hell at the way her fucking body reacted when Sean told her good girl."

"She was also confused when she emerged from the bathroom and noticed she was alone," Victor pointed out. "It was almost like she has never been alone and didn't really know if she should enjoy it or not. I think it was right that Mr. B said to let her have some privacy. She looked very relaxed, albeit confused but relaxed. Almost as much as when she drifts off in her books."

"What do you think he meant by her mind being so fucked up?" Brandon asked.

"We know she suffers from depression and anxiety," Sean sighed. "I wouldn't be surprised if she has some PTSD as well. She probably needs to be on some medication but I doubt she is on them. He probably was just telling her that no one will want to take care of her since she will need extra care but I know that won't phase us one bit."

"So you think we should keep giving her space and by doing so she won't leave?" Luke asked.

"I think we should treat her like a Queen and how true Doms are and see how she responds," Owen said as he took a drink. "She may just surprise herself and blossom like we know she will if given the right direction and chance."