It'll all be okay 🖤

chapter 10: safe person

TW: MENTIONS OF ABUSE, DV

Siobhan sat frozen in the car, she knew she had a long night ahead of her. Roger was livid and he was going to let Siobhan know that. Vivian slowly tapped the blondes leg, helping bring her back to the present. She gave her a small smile and a quick nod, it was the reassurance Siobhan needed.

As the two stepped out of the car, Siobhan started the walk up to the porch, as she turned around to find safety in Viv, she was already gone. Siobhan's heart sank, she had to do this on her own now. It'll all be okay.

As the blonde made her way to Roger, he grabbed her and dragged her inside, slamming the door behind them. Siobhan winced in anticipation of his next move; but as his hand flew up towards her, her mind wandered off. This was her coping mechanism. This is how she had always protected herself. But it was different this time.

In the past, Siobhan usually found herself in Lottie's arms, surrounded by her love and all the memories they shared. Whether it be times they spent baking together, cuddling on the sofa watching movies, or Siobhan's personal favourite, was when the two painted together. But Lottie was no where to be seen in her mind. The blonde was confused. Then she saw her. Viv.

Siobhan's heart skipped a beat, the two of them were walking through a park, hand in hand, with the sun beaming down on them. The blonde could feel Vivian's hand, it was squeezing hers, making her feel safe. The sun was warm on her skin, she could feel that too. As she turned to look at Vivian, she was met with her beautiful blue eyes looking at her with such love. Siobhan felt butterflies fill her stomach. This was new, very new, but she liked it. Viv was her new safe person.

Siobhan had no idea how much time had passed, but when she woke up, she found herself sprawled across the kitchen floor. Her body was aching and even the slightest movement caused her to wince in pain.

She could hear Roger's footsteps upstairs. He was pacing. He was on the phone, she could hear him shouting at whoever was on the other end. It sent a shiver down her spine. As the blonde slowly pulled herself up from the floor, she went to the sink to get a glass of water, she didn't want to see what he had done to her, she was in such agony, she knew it was nothing good.

As Siobhan finished her water, her mind went straight to Viv. Was she okay? Did she get home safe? The box. She had totally forgotten about it. She knew Vivian would make sure it was looked after, she knew she could trust Viv, however trusting was new, and Siobhan wasn't used to letting her walls down.

Siobhan made her way to the sofa, collapsing into it and letting out a sigh. The weight of the day slowly resurfacing. The way Vivian held her, the way she rocked her when she was crying, how she wiped the tears that fell down her cheeks, and how she squeezed her hand when she needed to be grounded. Viv knew what she needed, how did she know that? Vivian had now secured a special place in the blondes heart, and now the only thing she could think about, was her. She felt the tears start streaming down her face, but she couldn't help but smile. It'll all be okay.

As the night drew on, Siobhan had dozed off on the sofa multiple times, before she would jolt herself awake after having a bad dream. She'd picture herself in Viv's arms, how she wrapped her arms around her. What did Siobhan do to deserve such love? After Lottie passed, Siobhan didn't think she would ever feel safe in the arms of someone else again, but here she was, allowing someone new into her life; someone to be vulnerable around. It was terrifying, but something about it felt so right.

She just hoped that Viv felt the same, little did she know, Viv was sitting at her house, and the only thing on her mind was Siobhan. The two were now connected by an invisible string between their hearts, and neither of them were about to let Roger cut them bond between them. No matter what consequences they'd face, no matter what he threatened; it was Siobhan and Viv against the world. Always.

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A/N: I'm so sorry for the break between the chapters, the writers block was insane. I also apologise for this being such a short chapter, but I've got some good ideas for the upcoming ones. So please bare with me. Lots of love x