Mia ran upstairs and ran Charlotte a bath while the water was running she went back in to see Charlotte, picking her up in her arms and carrying her to the bathroom before sitting her down and checking the water before turning the taps off.
"Help... please." Charlotte whispered nervously. Mia helped get Charlotte out of her dress, removing everything slowly before helping her into the bath. "Im going to find you some comfy clothes, baby, then i will come back." Mia said before slightly closing the bathroom door. Mia looked through her wardrobe and found Charlottes' favourite top to sleep in along with her favourite shorts to sleep in.
Mia was gone for a few minutes, but the time she walked back into the bathroom, she could see a change in Charlotte's whole body language. "Charlotte, it's me, Mia. I've come to sit with you. Is that okay? We are in our bathroom and in our house." Mia continued talking till Charlotte looked at her, tears in her eyes. "H-he tried to k-k-kill me. In water. He held me under," she sobbed. Mia took no time in getting her baby out of the bath and just holding her as close as she physically could. By this point, Mias clothes were wet through, but she didn't care. She just needed to hold Charlotte. "I've got you, you are safe, nothing bad will happen to you. I will always protect you sweetheart."
"I-i want to have a bath but with you," she whispered. Mia nodded, letting go of Charlotte before removing her clothes. "You get in first?" She asked, Mia done as she asked to make her feel comfortable. Mia reached her hand out to Charlotte. "Come on baby, when you are ready," she whispered softly. Charlotte reached out an unsteady hand and held onto Mias. She held her tightly while climbing into the bath. "Proud of you." she whispered as Charlotte gripped her hand. "What if i end up drowning you... i hurt Carly earlier. What if i now hurt you? " she whispered nervously. Mia moved and kissed Charlotte. "Char you forgot I'm stronger than Carly so if i thought i was in danger i could get myself out and i know that you would never hurt me on purpose" she told her Charlotte nodded slowly while looking down at the water. "Charlotte," mia called her name, making her look up. As they made eye contact, she just smiled at her softly. "How about I wash your back for you?" she asked, Charlotte nodded and handed her the sponge. Mia smiled while tying up Charlottes hair so it didn't get wet. "I will start at the top," she whispered, placing her hand there first, which was soon replaced by the sponge.
Mia was careful with Charlotte, humming softly as she rubbed her back gently. "Mia stop. I can't! Stop, please, " Charlotte snapped at her. Mia dropped the sponge and just wrapped her arms around Charlotte to help comfort her, but she pushed her away, quickly getting out the bath. Her hands were trembling. "Stay away from me. I'm going to hurt you, don't come near me." Charlotte shouted at her. Mia slowly stood up and reached to get a towel for them both. "Stay away from me!" She shouted again. Mia sighed before wrapping the towel around Charlottes shoulders and then putting one around herself.
"Stop trying to touch me... go away, leave me alone!" She told Mia sternly. "This stops right now, do you understand. We were going to Marjories for a whole group movie night, but the only place you are going is to sleep. This is enough Charlotte Victoria!" Mia told her bluntly. Mia never used her full name the whole time they had been together. "Well, I'm still going out with or without you" Charlotte told her bluntly, that was when Mia took hold of Charlotte and carried her to the bed and pushed her slightly so she was sat down. "This stops now! Hurt me all you like, but none of them deserve to see you like this. Carly will be traumatised for life if you start this in front of her. Reece would be the only one to stop you, but think of how hurt he would be trying to deal with this behaviour! I don't know what has gotten into you, but it stops here and now. This has never been an issue till now, so whatever it is, you talk to me or someone else." Mia told her sternly before walking to find herself something comfortable to change into.
Charlotte stood up and walked up behind Mia, resting her forehead against her back. "Sorry." she mumbled in defeat. Mia sighed and turned around wrapping her arms around Charlotte. "I dont know what has gotten into you. You wouldn't hurt a fly, let alone me or your work family." Mia whispered. Charlotte sighed sadly. "I'm just scared it's just a fight or flight. With you, I flight and come for cuddles, and you look after me, but before i had to fight, i had no choice. Im so in my head that i forget who is with me when I'm in a flashback." she whispered nervously. Without a second thought, mia picked Charlotte up and sat her on the bed before pulling her in for a hug. "Shh baby, it's okay. If I take you tonight and things get too much, i can take you home." she whispered softly. Charlotte nodded slightly. "We need to get ready to leave," she whispered.
Mia got up and made her way to go and find a hoodie and leggings. "Matching?" She asked Charlotte quietly, and she nodded slightly, rubbing up and down her arm. "Baby, use your words. You now aren't talking to me." she spoke softly before helping Charlotte get dressed. "I think i need Marjorie cuddles." she got out, barely above a whisper, Mia looked up at her and smiled softly. "When we are both dressed, i will drive over early. I know Marjorie won't mind." she spoke while getting herself ready.
Ten minutes had passed, and on the drive to Marjories, Charlotte had become withdrawn again. "Baby, why dont you message Marjorie and tell her we are on our way?" Mia asked softly as her hand stayed rested on Charlottes knee. "She won't care. She's probably busy," she mumbled before looking out the window. "Oh baby girl, it's okay." she whispered before driving faster to get to Marjories quicker.
Mia pulled into Marjories driveway and jumped out before walking around and helping Charlotte out. Charlotte pushed her away slightly. "Please dont," she mumbled, Mia nodded and took a step back while she got out of the car. She watched as Charlotte walked straight into Marjories house, Mia followed her closely, not fully trusting Charlotte.
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Why Me?
Fanfiction*Complete* Read at your own risk. Nearly every chapter touches on anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and self-harm. Please be kind to yourself and don't read if this triggers you. Please be kind as this is my first attempt at writing anything.
