He Saved Me

Chapter 2

Dominique's Pov

Ashton had finished eating and was once again focused on Catfish which I had selected on Hulu. I didn't want to upset the poor boy again but he needed a shower and some fresh clothes. I retracted my hand from his leg which made him snap his head in my direction. Although his eyes never met mine I could tell he was anxious on my next move. I had debated with myself on keeping my hand on his leg after he had calmed down. I still wasn't sure what his feeling on anything currently going on let alone with me touching him.

"Do you want to get a shower? I can grab you some clothes for you to wear, they might be a little big on you." I said in a gentle tone.

"Uh, okay sir." Ashton mumbled.

A smile appeared on my face at the fact that no tears or panic was present. I stood up making sure to grab the dishes off the table and dropping them off in the kitchen. I turned to find Ashton standing behind me with his hand slightly outstretched.

"Sir?" He mumbled.

"Yes Ashton?"

"I will only ruin your clothes, I'm sorry sir."

As the words left his mouth the tears began to fall down his cheeks.

"Oh honey, listen it's okay you don't need to worry about my clothes."

Ashton continued to sniffle but slowly nodded his head. I wanted to reach out and offer Ashton some form of comfort but I didn't want to make him uncomfortable. Everything I seemed to do put Ashton on edge even when I was trying to relax him. Normally I wasn't a touchy person which is the reason why I had become interested in becoming a dom. I was much more comfortable when I was the one in control of when and how I was touched. A normal sub of mine would not be spending time on my couch with my hand on their leg. I took very good care of my sub during our scene as well of aftercare but this was different. I wanted to touch and hold Ashton to offer him comfort with my touch. I had to continue to remind myself Ashton was not my sub and I couldn't continue to seek comfort from him. He was hardly even comfortable sitting on my couch let alone becoming my sub.

"Let's get you in the shower." I said as we made our way into the bathroom.

I started the water letting it warm up before turning to Ashton.

"If you want the water warmer turn the handle towards the wall, okay? I'm gonna go grab you a towel and some clothes. I'll knock on the door so you can make sure you're in the shower before I walk in and I'll set them on the toilet lid."

Ashton nodded with his eyes averted to the ground. I took that as my cue to leave so I made my way to my bathroom and grabbed the softest towel I could find. I grabbed a wash cloth as well as a toothbrush and toothpaste for Ashton. I slipped out of my suit jacket and took off my tie finally relaxing for a minute. Next I searched in my drawers for my smallest clothes which would still be huge on Ashton. I found a pair of sweatpants with draw strings and an old band t-shirt that might fit his small frame. I walked into the guest bedroom where there was a drawer of new underwear. I never wanted my sub or any of my friends to have to wear dirty underwear. I had a few pairs of underwear in a variety of sizes but I didn't know if any would fit Ashton. I found the smallest pair of briefs and made my way back to the guest bathroom. I knocked gently hoping not to scare Ashton.

"Sir?"

I had never told Ashton to call me sir which is something I would expect from my subs. Ashton was already a natural submissive from what I could tell but he was also terrified from something that happened in his life. If I had to guess I would say Ashton suffered abuse from a male figure in his life for a long time.

"I'm gonna open the door, is that okay?" I asked.

"Yes sir." Ashton said a little louder but still muffled by the shower.

I opened the door and sat the clothes on the sink and the towel on the toilet lid.

"Ashton, I got you a wash cloth I can hang it over the top of the shower if you want."

"Sir?"

Ashton slowly pulled the curtain back and stuck his head out. I handed him the wash clothes and was about to turn when I felt his hand on my arm. I was shocked to find Ashton initiating contact in touching me first.

"Yes?" I asked keeping my tone gentle.

"Sir, can you stay please? I'm sorry sir I just don't like to be alone."

"Of course." I said with a smile on my face wanting Ashton to know it was not a problem.

Although it wasn't quite a full smile his lips twitched upward and his grip tightened slightly before he closed the shower curtain. I sat on the toilet lid with the towel in my lap and looked towards the shower.

"Can I ask you some questions?" I asked.

"Yes sir." Ashton said after only pausing for a minute.

"How about I ask a question and then you ask a question, is that okay?"

"Sir, can I pass if I don't know a question?" His voice was much quieter just above a whisper.

"Yes you can." I said with a laugh. "I'll start, what's your last name?"

"Burkley."

"Ashton Burkley, I like it. It's your turn to ask a question."

"How old are you?" Ashton asked.

"I'm twenty four." I said pausing for a reply but found none so I continued "do you want to stay here?"

A gasp followed by a thud sounded from inside the shower which had me on my feet in seconds. I wanted to pull the curtain back but once again I didn't want to make Ashton uncomfortable.

"Are you okay?" I asked in a panic.

"Yes sir, I dropped the shampoo, I'm sorry sir."

I released a breath I didn't know I was holding and sat back down. I wasn't sure if Ashton would answer my question but I wanted to give him time to think about his answer. If he didn't want to stay I wouldn't force him, instead I would worry about his well being. At the very least I wanted to form some type of friendship with Ashton so I could ensure he was alright. There was just something about him that I immediately felt a pull to protect and comfort.

"Sir, I don't think I understand." His voice was muffled again.

"I don't want to make you uncomfortable in anyway but I'm offering you to stay here. You can stay as long as you want and you don't have to worry about anything. I want to help you Ashton, I can't really explain it but I feel a connection to you. I know I've only known you a few hours and this is very much not like my normal self. I just I want you to be safe and I want to protect you. I need to tell you a few things about myself first though so you can decide what form of relationship you want."

"Sir, I want to talk about things first."

"That's exactly what you should want to do. It's your turn to ask a question." I said very proud that Ashton was voicing his opinion.

There was a long pause before Ashton spoke and when he did I could hardly hear his voice.

"Do you think I could stay the night sir? I'll leave early in the morning if you want me to sir."

"You don't have to leave Ashton you can stay as long as you want."

"Oh sir! Thank you!" Ashton yelled pulling the curtain back so his face was shown beaming.

Just as quickly has the smile appeared it was replaced with fear he jerked himself backwards causing a loud crash. I was instantly on my feet pulling the curtain back to find Ashton laying on the ground eyes closed with his arm bent side ways. Blood was running down his cheek along with the stream of water from the shower. I gently scooped Ashton into my arms grabbing a towel to lay on top of him. I rushed into my bedroom and gently laid Ashton on the bed with the towel around him.

"Ashton, baby!"