tw: etemophobia
Vivian didn't get a wink of sleep that night. No one did. The others went back to the nurseries and informed the staff of what happened last night and that agency management would be working, allowing them to handle the issue at hand. Siobhan slowly stirred awake in the hospital bed. Immediately tightening her eyes as all the memories flood into her mind. Vivian rushed over to her side, in her scrubs. She couldn't change, she was too scared to leave Siobhan's side.
"Bon? Everything ok? Do you know where you are?" Vivian questioned her. Siobhan groaned and mumbled, her body aching as irritation flashed over her. She snapped slightly.
"yes..what I don't understand is why you are pestering me-" Siobhan cut herself off as she recognised the comforting tone, the soft gentle hands and that voice. "...Viv?"
"Yes Bon, I'm here, it's me."
"Viv... I'm sorry" She sniffled as tears begin to fall from her eyes. She rolled over on her side facing from Vivian as she stroked her back gently.
"no, no don't apologise. I'm here for you Bon, please just know i love-... care about you so much."
"you're not mad? You still care..?"
"of course not, I'm not mad. Bon I'll always care, Just please talk me when you feel strong enough"
Siobhan wept quietly, relived she could still consider Vivian a friend. Despite her linger love for her...
"also I'm sorry, about many things but we a talk about later. But because of the amount of alcohol and medicine you consumed you have to drink this. It's chalky and will empty your stomach."
Siobhan drank the vile liquid and her stomach cramped as she gagged, covering her hand with her mouth. Vivian grabbed a bowl next her and handed it to Siobhan. She quickly tied up Siobhan's tangled hair.
"turn around..." She choked out. Vivian did so, she didn't want to upset Siobhan or cause any unnecessary embarrassment. Not that there was anything to be embarrassed about.
'oh god' Siobhan groaned. Vivian slowly walked back over rubbing the blondes back in circles
"I'm so sorry Viv"
V"do not apologise. I'll leave you be as I know you might feel a bit embarrassed. Get some rest whilst I check on my other patients, click the red button next to you if you want to talk or an emergency. Okay Bonnie?"
'Mhm' Siobhan hummed, she was barely awake and instantly fell back asleep.
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A few hours later, Siobhan felt strong enough to talk after getting some rest. Vivian was now in the corner reading a book.
"uh Vivian?"
"yes bonbon, you need anything?"
"what happened to me? It's all a blur to be honest..."
"you had an overdose, you had some other injuries like your wrists and neck." Siobhan fell silent as she peered down at her wrists, swollen and wrapped in bandages. All the memories flew back to her. "I'm sor-"
"ah! What did I say?"
"mhm, viv... I can't marry Roger, I can't, please don't let him. Please. Wait oh my god does Roger know I'm here?"
"slow down. Trust me Bon, I won't let him come anywhere near you, ok? I don't know if he knows, and even if he does he isn't coming anywhere near you after what he did last night. I wanted to ask, what tipped you last night? What happened?"
"I went to the bar and stayed there until they refused to serve me. I stumbled my way home and Roger..." She sniffled, Siobhan couldn't finish her sentence. It enraged her to think about.
"..it broke me because after everything he does and did, he moves on but won't let me leave. I chased after him and got too cocky and pushed him, you can guess what happened. I got upset and I was blinded by rage and a lot of liquor, so I grabbed whatever I could get and just ran.."
"oh Bon, I'm so sorry"
She sobbed into Vivian's chest, as she sniffed. "Why does he hate me Viv?"
"He just takes pleasure in pain, he is a vile man. You deserve better." She said kissing her head slightly, enough to show Siobhan she cares but not enough for her to really notice. Siobhan winced as Vivian places her hand on her hip.
"oh god! Did that hurt?"
"no it's fine."
"Siobhan. Please tell me if it does"
Siobhan nodded slightly. It did hurt, everything hurt. "could I look over you? make sure they are healing well?"
Siobhan nodded as she slowly took off her shirt, allowing Vivian to see a big purple bruise left over her right shoulder blade, nail marks scarred into her skin and her ribs on display.
"this isn't normal Bon. This might sting, tell me if it does okay?" Siobhan flinched as Vivian lined the border of these marks, checking the nerves behind them. It wasn't healing well but luckily no permanent damage to her system, just scarring.
"I'll turn around so you can change, if you need help let me know."
Siobhan crouched down to grab some hospital joggers as her ankle gave way. Still sore and fragile.
"god I forgot about that, let me help you, tell me if you feel uncomfortable."
Her thighs throbbed as her clothes slip on and off her. Vivian noticed some scars left on her but she said silent, rubbing over them in a soothing motion. Soon after she was changed, she fell back asleep in Vivian's comforting embrace.
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An hour later visitors started arriving; Marjorie, Mia, Reece and Charlotte gently knocked on the door and slowly opened it. Siobhan was sleeping facing away from the door and Vivian sat in a chair across from her, reading a book. She quietly invited them. In hushed voices they spoke.
"hey, how is she?" Mia asked.
"better, she is exhausted though.." Vivian responded, glancing over Siobhan motionless body.
"should we leave? Don't want to wake her up"
"it's fine she is completely out, besides she needs to be woken up soon for her checks."
"you want company?"
"that would be great"
"how are you? You need us to do anything?" Charlotte asked, running her hands along Vivian's arm.
"would you just keep an eye on her for me? I need to do my final checks in the ward then I can clock out and check up on Jamie, I'll be quick"
"take your time"
"she is safe with us"
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Sorry I haven't uploaded in the past couple days! Have been in London for the ball! It was incredible!!
Anyway enjoy!
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