TNN One Shots

Fire and Ice

Ever since the family ball 2 years ago where autumn first met her father's girlfriend she couldn't get the blonde out of her head. Something about the blondes cold demeanor  that mimicked her own intrigued her.

Siobhan was the same age as herself which always grossed her out. She wasn't sure how her father could look at someone her age and want to sleep with her. She could tell the blonde held a secret but she couldn't quite place what it was. Typically autumn was very good at reading people.

Siobhan and autumn found themselves in the office alone today as Marjorie was on holiday with Reece in Paris. Autumn had arrived early and got the nursery set up. As she sat at her desk she heard the office door open and the blonde woman walked in her face slightly hidden from the brunette.

The two weren't close however autumn still greeted Siobhan. "Morning Siobhan." She said coldly not even looking up from her screen. "Morning." Siobhan replied sounding irritated. Autumn knew by her tone it was going to be a lovely day in the office.

As autumn glanced over at the blonde she noticed the way she was sitting. Almost like her entire right side was in pain. "Siobhan are you alright?" Autumn asked slightly concerned. Siobhan just rolled her eyes and scoffed. "I'm fine."

Autumn let it be, if she didn't want to talk, autumn definitely wasn't going to push, the last thing she wanted to do was make small talk. After a few minutes she watched the blonde take a sip of her coffee, Siobhan coughed as the liquid went down wrong. After her second cough she winced in pain as she held her side. "Siobhan what is wrong?!" Autumn said louder as she got out of her seat.

"Nothing... I'm f.." before she could finish she coughed again wincing harder and letting out a grunt. "Siobhan lift your shirt." Autumn ordered. The blonde raised her eyebrow and looked at autumn in shock. "I won't ask again. Lift up your shirt." She demanded. Siobhan wouldn't lie seeing the dominate side come out in the brunette made her blush slightly.

Siobhan slowly lifted her shirt showcasing a deep purple bruise covering her ribcage. Autumns eyes widened. "Did my father do this?" Autumn said as she stood there, the rage building up inside her. Siobhan didn't say anything she just met autumns gaze with a pleading look.

"I'll be back." Autumn said before heading towards the door. "W-wait." Siobhan yelled trying to stand but tripping forward in pain. Autumn saw this and made her way to the blonde helping her stand and sit back in her seat. "Please stay. I don't want to be alone." Siobhan whispered. She hated being soft but something about the brunette comforted her.

Autumn nodded and stayed knelt next to her while she grabbed her phone. "Reece." Autumn said once her brother answered. "Hey lil sis to what do I owe this.... Interruption." Her brother joked. "This isn't the time for jokes big brother." Autumn said not amused in the slightest. "What's up Aut." He said more seriously this time.

"You need to go deal with our father." She said bluntly. "What's he don't this time?" Reece asked annoyed. "I'm here with Siobhan, I'm almost positive she has a few broken ribs. I'm sure many more bruises as well. I never want him to lay a hand on another person again." Autumn said sternly. "Fuck. I'll handle it now." Reece said standing and hanging up.

Autumn hung up and set her phone down looking at the blonde who was looking away ashamed. Autumn gently lifted the blondes head forcing her to look at her. As much as she hated physical touch she wanted to make sure Siobhan heard what she had to say.

"Siobhan. Listen. You will never come face to face with him again. Do you understand me." Autumn said the fire ignited in her as she tried to melt Siobhan's icy center. Siobhan just responded hopelessly, "where am I meant to go, without him I'm nothing Autumn." Autumn raised her eyebrow and said simply, "you'll stay with me."