He Saved Me

Chapter 4

Dominique's Pov

I was following behind Finn on the way to the hospital trying to remain calm. Finn had promised if anything was wrong it would be an easy fix. The stitches alone had been difficult until Ashton had relaxed. I trusted Finn that he would be able to fix any problems we may run into with Ashton's medical history. He had no insurance and could not remember the last time he went to the doctor. 

"Sir?" 

I glanced over to see Ashton's body faced towards me but his eyes were looking down.

"Yes?"

"Sir, I have no money to pay you back. I went into the restaurant and asked to speak to the owner and that man attacked me. I'm sorry sir, I just wanted a job so I could eat. I'm a hard worker I can find a job and pay you back. I'll get a job right away so I'm not so worthless to you sir."

"Ashton you are in no way worthless, do you understand me? I am not worried about the money I'm just worried about you. Sometimes hospitals have difficult rules when it comes to patients without insurance. Finn promised he will fix anything so you don't have to worry I will take care of you. I know I said earlier we needed to talk which is what caused this whole problem to begin with." I said with a sigh.

I was frustrated with myself for causing all of this to happen. After promising Ashton he was safe with me I'm taking him to the hospital. The dom in me wanted nothing more than to protect the younger boy beside me. I had to remind myself Ashton was not my sub, he had no idea what this lifestyle even was. Hell, he might now even have any romantic feelings for me. 

"Sir, I fell in the shower that is not your fault. I am bad at everything that's why I have so many punishments. I try to be good sir, I'll try so hard." 

I wanted to stop and pull Ashton into my arms but we needed to get to the hospital. Instead I slowly reached out and brought my hand to his cheek. I was careful to avoid his cut and stroked his face.

"Ashton I don't want to hear you talk like that anymore. We need to talk more later but I don't want you to be upset. You're in charge of everything, just know I care about you."

We pulled into the parking lot seconds later I found a parking spot as close to the door as I could. Finn was already walking towards my car so I took a deep breathe and got out. I walked around and opened Ashton's door and unhooking his seat belt. He slowly got out of the car with a wince as his arm was jostled about. 

"Ready?" Finn asked.

"Ready." I said as we began to walk.

Finn walked ahead of us already on his phone talking to someone inside the hospital. Ashton was walking slowly behind me so I reached my hand out offering it to him. He hesitated before slowly placing his non injured hand in mine. 

"I'll be right back." Finn said as he walked inside.

Ashton and I waited outside with him huddling against me. There was a slight breeze but the night was still warm enough to not need a jacket. I couldn't tell if Ashton was cold or just scared but my heart swelled knowing that I was a comfort to him.

"Alright, Ashton have a seat and Dom start filling this out." Finn said appearing again with a wheel chair for Ashton and a clipboard for me.

Ashton didn't move instead just squeezed my hand which i squeezed back.

"Go ahead and sit down. Finn is gonna take good care of you and I'll follow right behind you." I said nudging Ashton forward.

"Yes sir." Ashton mumbled before letting go of my head and sitting in the wheel chair.