Every part in my body hurts if I move, so I stay in his arms and quietly sob into his shirt. "Shh Sofia what happened,are you okey?"Grayson cooed and his voice was slightly shaking.He stroked my hair with one hand and with the other he very gently rubbed my back up and down.After,I finally finished sobbing I slowly pulled away from him.He immediately placed his hand on my cheek stroking it with his thumb and examining my face.
"I'm so sorry Grayson." I look at the wet spot on his shirt that I left from crying. "What?What are you sorry for?" I couldn't help but giggle and point to his shirt.He chuckled as well when he realised what I was thinking.
"But seriously Sofia what happened?" He wipes the tears from my face. "Can I shower first and clean those cuts first?" I finally met his eyes,they were glossy and I could get lost in them. "Yeah sure,I'll help you..." he picked me up bridal style careful not to hurt me.
My heart melted at how sweet and gentle he was.After,I ignored him, Ethan and Emma he's still nice and caring.
"You really don't have to Grayson."I said as he placed me next to my sink. "But,I want to."He said and smiled.His warm smile made me smile too,not fully,but it did.
He then turned around and started filling up the bath tub with warm water.During this process we were both quiet as we didn't know what to say. When the water reached the top,he turned off the water and added my favourite bath bomb called wild strawberry. "I'll be in your room?just shout my name if you need anything." He was about to walk out but I stopped him. "Wait,Grayson can you maybe-..- Erm..—-..Stay here with me?"
"I mean,if that's alright with you I mean.."He scratched the back of his head.I knew what he was thinking. "Of course Grayson,also I don't mind you seeing me I'll just take of my shirt and leggings."I gave him a small smile and he nodded his head. "But I'll close my eyes until you get in." I laughed a little bit before agreeing.He turned around and I started taking off my clothes.
Once I was in my underwear I looked into the mirror and saw myself for the first time.I was a little bit skinnier and my whole body was covered in bruises all sizes.Grayson was asking me if everything's alright and if he can turn around,but I couldn't answer,it was like if I froze.The only thing that moved was the tears falling from my eyes,down my cheek all the way to my neck.
"Sofia?" He slowly turned around.I didn't look at him but I saw him through the bathroom mirror.I saw how his expression changed and he immediately walked towards me ignoring the fact that I'm half naked.He stood in front of me blocking the way of seeing myself which I'm thankful for. "Sofia stop,it's not your fault,I promise you'll heal in few days.." I then cut him off, "it is my fault Grayson." I broke the eye contact and went and sat in the bath.He kneeled in front of the bath, took my hand in his and held it, stroking it with his thumb. "It is my fault Grayson."My voice cracked. "Sofia?You are telling me everything now!"He went to gentle and calm to gentle and sort of angry.I nodded my head and started explaining.
"Few weeks ago I got a message from un unknown number threatening me to stop being friends with you,Emma and Ethan.He said if there will be any contact between us he would hurt you all,humiliate and so much more and I didn't want that so I listened to him. Everything was fine until I broke the promise and ..."
"And gave us presents."Grayson finished my sentence sounding like he understands what was going on.
"Yeah...on Monday he kidnapped me and held me in a tiny room,tied to a chair without any food or water." I only now realised that I was crying again. Grayson's eyes went wide.He quickly wiped my tears away and went and got my silky black rope as the water was already cold.Meanwhile,I stood up and got out of the bath drying myself with my towel.Grayson helped me get on my rope and placed me next to the sink again.He got my first aid kit out and started cleaning my cuts on my face.I had about two or three,one on my lip,cheek and I think there's one on my forehead.
No word was spoken once again,we were so close to each other.He was so focused on cleaning my face,while I was 'admiring' him I guess.I couldn't help myself but to stare into his eyes. Beautiful golden brown,hazel eyes, so so so similar to Grey's actually.What a nice coincidence.
"What?"Grayson smiled showing his dimples as he noticed me staring at him. I was quiet for a few seconds before speaking. "Thank you so much Grayson..I don't deserve you,not after what I've done."A tear rolls down my cheek.He wipes it once again and says. "You're welcome Sofia and I should be the one thankful,you protected me and us actually and it's absolutely not your fault...Look let's forget about it today, tomorrow I'll come and we'll talk about it once you rest."
I pulled Grayson for a hug and whispered thank you again.
—- We walked back to my room and heard loads of noises coming from outside. When we looked out the window we saw that it was raining really hard and the wind was blowing really fast.I quickly turned on the news on my tv and it says that everyone has to stay indoors as it's one of the most dangerous storms in New Jersey.
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"Looks like you're stuck with me." I smiled.Grayson was sat next to me and chuckled at what I have said. "Looks like I am stuck with you."He smiled.
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I noticed he had his hand around my waist,which I didn't mind... I think he noticed me noticing and realised what he did as he took his hand away quickly.I giggled at how cute he was.
I then stood up and went over to my closet and opened a drawer for Grayson with his and Ethan's stuff for sleepover. "Your stuff is in here,I'll go change in the bathroom." He nodded his head and picked out his clothes.I did the same and went to the bathroom and changed myself.
