Shattered Perfection

Thirty Two

TW: spicy

The next morning Siobhan woke to the sound of little feet running up the hall, Jamie was giggling and chattering away to his mum. Siobhan smiled to herself, she felt so safe at Vivian's house. Suddenly the door opened and Jamie was stood there with Viv behind him, she was trying to close the door before realising Siobhan was awake.

'Good morning sleepy head,' she said, 'I'm just going to run this monkey to nursery and I'll be back to help you. So, stay exactly where you are, nurses orders.' She winked at Siobhan.

'Have a good day Jamie,' Siobhan said to the dark haired boy who grinned at her and waved. Siobhan lay back and took a deep breath. She realised she could see out of both eyes again, the swelling must be going down. She still felt like she'd been run over and her head ached. She knew she had been through quite a lot. As she lay there, she began to think about where she was going to live and how she was going to live. All her money had been taken by Roger, even the car was his. All his assets had been frozen by the police and she didn't have access to anything. Her mind started to spiral as she worried about the future. What was she going to do?

She was so focussed on her thoughts she didn't hear Viv come back from the nursery so when she pushed the door open Siobhan jumped violently. Viv crossed to the bed quickly and put her arms around the trembling woman. 'Bon bon you ok? I'm sorry if I scared you.'

Siobhan rested her head on Viv's chest and tried to control her breathing. Her limbs trembled and shook.

'I'm sorry, I'm sorry,' she repeated into Viv's shirt.

'Shh, it's ok.' Viv replied, rubbing her back gently. 'Tell me what's going on.'

Siobhan took a few deep breaths, 'I started thinking about how I was going to live, I have nothing, not even the clothes on my back are my own. Roger has taken everything.'

Viv paused and leaned back until they were looking at each other. 'I know the future seems scary but you are not alone. You have me. Plus, all the gang at the nursery. They will support you. Let's get you feeling better first, then we can work out the rest.' She smiled. Siobhan had begun to relax a little. 'First things first.' Viv said, 'how about a bubble bath, it will soothe those aching muscles? I can wash your hair for you, if you'd like?' Siobhan ran a hand through her hair, her usual silky locks had blood and dirt in making it feel gritty.

'That would be lovely,' She replied.

Viv helped her stand up, she was still a little unsteady on her feet so Viv supported her to the bathroom. She gave her a new toothbrush and let her use the facilities while the bubble bath filled. Siobhan slowly stripped off the pyjamas with Viv's help before stepping into the bath. Viv couldn't help admire Siobhan's body even as battered as it was, it sent butterflies to her stomach. Siobhan settled back into the bath wincing as the water stung the abrasions on her skin. Viv carefully washed her hair, mindful of the lump on the back of her head and the stitches in her cheekbone which must remain dry. Siobhan moaned slightly as Viv massaged her head with the shampoo. Viv stopped immediately. 'Sorry Bon, did I hurt you?' she asked. Siobhan had her eyes closed, she cracked one open and gazed at Vivian, her cheeks were pink.

'No, you didn't hurt me, it felt nice.' The pink in her cheeks increased. Vivian smiled.

'Oh,' she said simply and began to massage her head again. Siobhan's head rolled back to rest on the tub. Viv managed to rinse her hair and gathered the soap and wash cloth. 'Do you want to wash yourself or would you like some help?' she said softly. Siobhan opened her eyes and gazed at Vivian.

'Please,' was all she said. Vivian gently washed down each arm and tended carefully to her face.

'Lean forward,' she whispered. Siobhan lent forward, her head dropping down as Vivian carefully washed her back. Easing Siobhan back she ran the washcloth across her collarbones, her pale skin glistening. Vivian looked up at Siobhan's face and was surprised to see the heat in her hooded eyes. She wasn't the only one affected then. 'Do you want me to continue?' she whispered breathing heavily. Siobhan nodded. Vivian carefully ran the washcloth over her chest and down to her stomach. She continued down each leg and foot. Siobhan was watching her closely. Viv knelt next to the bath and lent towards Siobhan, 'Can I kiss you,' she whispered. Siobhan nodded and licked her lips, the action drew Viv's eye's down. Gently, she kissed her. Siobhan moaned and reached up to the back of Viv's head holding her against her. She ran her fingers through her hair. Heat pooled in Viv's belly and she moaned against Siobhan's mouth. Siobhan slipped her tongue between Viv's lips tentatively touching her teeth. 'Oh God,' Viv said dropping the washcloth in the water, she smoothed her hands up Siobhan's quivering belly and cupped her breast. Siobhan's eyes rolled back in her head. The kiss became more passionate as Viv explored Siobhan's mouth while her hand explored her chest, pinching her hard nipples before cradling her breast gently. Siobhan couldn't believe the feelings this woman provoked in her. She had never had such a reaction to anyone before. She squirmed and tried to get closer to her but the movement made her gasp and cry out in pain. Viv stopped immediately, 'Bon where does it hurt?' Siobhan grimaced.