A Soft Touch Far Away - (Stefanielle fanfic)

REPETITION

Danielle's POV :

"I don't want you to freak out, okay ?"

Charlotte looked at me with fear and began fidgeting with my fingers.

She was currently sitting on Stefania's lap, resting sideways on her, her head hanging low as she deep down knew she wasn't going to like what I had to tell her.

"Vera called again, your parents really didn't like that she agreed to let you live with us so-" I explained but was cut off by Lottie.

"No, no please Danielle," She whimpered.

"I'm sorry baby, I did everything I could but it'll only be temporary, just one day and one night with a foster family and then you'll be back with us," I said my voice the softest I could.

Her teary eyes met mine and I sob escaped her mouth.

"Please no," She pleaded.

"Oh bambina," Stef sighed sadly and tightened her arms around the small girl.

"Just one day and one night, twenty-four hours, that's all," I promised, taking hold of her hands to prevent her from pinching or scratching at her arms.

"An- and then I come back here ?" She stuttered.

"And then you come back here to us sunshine," I comforted, stroking my thumb against the back of her hand.

"When ?" Lottie questioned.

"In two days, so tomorrow we can do anything you want to keep your mind off of it," I suggested.

"O- okay," She sniffled and rubbed her eyes.

"Let's get ready to go to bed sweetie Lottie, and have a thought of what you want to do tomorrow."

I helped her up and set her on her feet but she gripped my upper arms so I picked her up and watched as Stef gave a little pout.

I smiled sadly at her and made my way upstairs with the tired teen.

"Do you allow me to give you a nice and relaxing bath ?"

"Not too long," She whispered in my neck as I tried to set her down on the bed.

"No, not too long baby, but you'll have to let go of me," I laughed slightly.

She reluctantly removed her arms from behind my neck and allowed me to sit her on the bed.

After turning on the water, I got out a fresh pair of jammies and laid them on the bed.

"Bubbles ?" I asked, shaking the white flask.

She nodded and smiled a little.

"That's my girl," I grinned and went back to the bathroom.

After a few minutes, I helped Charlotte out of her clothes and waited as she checked the temperature of the water.

"All good ?"

"Yes," She said a little more comfortable but still tensed up when I lowered her in the tub.

I helped her get all clean and snuggled her in a warm towel before slipping into her pajamas.

"You'll have a good night of sleep baby girl, full of good dreams," I said quietly, tucking her under the cover.

"Stay," She whispered.

"I'm staying, until you fall asleep my sweet love."

After fondling her hair for a while, I heard her breathing slowing down so knew she was fast asleep.