Saving Faith... by Stephanie M. Colon (classic novels for teens .txt) 📕

No matter how much she wanted to refuse the offer she knew she would need the help. Very timidly she agreed. As the light turned on it was a very dim glow, even the light in the bathroom became the same glow. She didn’t want to look at this stranger for fear of what she would see but he came near her slowly. She tensed as he came up near the side of the bed again.

Sebastian walked very slowly to Faith with his hand outstretched. Once he was within her reach he stopped walking and waited patiently for her to take his hand. He watched her very intently. He looked at her face and watched as she reluctantly took his hand. As he felt Faith place her small delicate hand into his larger rougher hand he felt a strange heat he had never felt before.

Faith felt the coolness of his skin but once he held her hand so he could help her off the bed she began to feel an odd heat tingle up her arm. She tried to pull away and instead was pulled to her feet. Her legs almost gave out under her weight but a strong arm slipped around her waist to keep her from falling. He held her up as she began to carry her own weight. Even after she was standing he kept his arm around her. It had been a long time since she had been able to walk and she was reluctant to shower. She was worried about her legs giving out again, falling in the shower, and possibly hurting herself worse. And she really didn’t want Sebastian to undress her again. As she finally stood with her legs holding her weight she looked up slowly into the face of the man holding her. She saw a strong chiseled jaw, full kissable lips, a perfect nose, and eyes the color of the midnight sky. He was gorgeous and she felt faint looking at him properly.

Sebatian felt her legs start to give out again so he held her more firmly against his body. His arm tightened its hold around her waist. He wondered if he had given her enough blood or if he should have given her more. He was worried about her but he didn't want to say anything in case she became frightened.

She couldn’t stop looking at him. She felt as if she had seen him before even though she knew for a fact she had never seen a man quite like him before. All she wanted was to have his arms around her. She felt safe in his arms even when she had never felt safe anywhere.

Sebastian watched Faith closely making sure she wasn’t in pain as she stood on her own. He began to worry more after he held her up and her legs almost gave out twice. “Are you sure you want to shower Faith?” He asked cautiously.

“I…I don’t know.” Faith said softly. “I don’t want to fall, and I might if I can’t seem to stand on my own.”

“Don’t worry about it. I will sit you on the edge of the bathtub and help you fill it. I’ll be back very quick so by the time you get in the tub I will be back. If you need I’ll be in the next room so you can call me.” Sebastian explained as he walked Faith into the bathroom slowly. He knew she wouldn’t be able to hold herself up too long.

Once he had her in the bathroom he led her to the edge of the large square bathtub. It had two steps leading up to the ledge of the top of the bathtub and Sebastian sat her on the ledge. He walked to a cabinet built into the wall and grabbed a big lush towel and one of his thick robes. He placed them on the first step down neatly so all Faith would need to do is reach over and cover herself.

As Faith sat watching Sebastian getting what she would need for a bath she was able to take in how large he was. He looked to be around 6’3 and he had wide strong shoulders. Along with his good looks came rich dark silky black hair. She was very happy she was sitting because she started to feel weak again from just looking at him.

“Do you have a preference of scent that you would like to use for a bath?” Sebastian asked Faith.

She was so distracted by looking him over that when he spoke she jumped slightly. “I’m sorry, what did you say?”

Sebastian didn’t miss her slight jump when he spoke to her. He kept his distance from her because he thought he had scared her. “For bubble baths, what do you prefer to use? Which is your favorite? It doesn’t matter if you have never used it, have rarely used it, or use it all the time. What is it you want and I shall get it for you. I’ll be back before the tub is a quarter of the way filled.”

“Can’t I just use something you have here?” Faith asked.

“Sadly since I have been without a spouse I have nothing for a bubble bath or any other type of bath at all.” He confessed. “All I use is a bar of soap.”

“Oh okay. Are you sure you want to go out and get stuff for me? I'm sure using a regular bar of soap will do.” At the shake of his head she continued to talk to him about what her preferences were. “Anything with a lavender scent will be great. Any drug store should have it. Bubbles are not necessary, but epsom salts would be greatly appreciated. They should definitely help with the pains. And some pain relievers would be nice. My stomach feels better but my body still hurts a lot.” Faith informed him.

“Do not get into the bathtub just yet. I will be right back to help with your bath. You can start undressing, and put on the robe though. I’ll get everything you need right now and help you get everything set. If you're comfortable with it I would like to help you get in too. I worry you might fall trying to get in.” Sebastian explained right before he walked out. Rarely had he actually tended to someone else's needs and wants. He can remember when Cara was a child and he had to tend to her at night when Constantine was asleep. This was all so new to him but it felt so right to cater to Faith.

Faith was reluctant to undress because she didn't know if it was a trick, like so many times before, but she did feel this inexplicable trust she had for this man. A virtual stranger but he seemed like she had known him for so long. Even though she had just gone through the worst thing she could have ever imagined she knew that everything was meant to happen. She was meant to go through all that pain just so she could end up here with this man who had somehow saved her against more than ten heavily armed men. He had found a way to get her away from Owen and for that alone she would be forever grateful. Faith knew that she owed this man her life so in return she felt the best thing to do was to truly put her trust in him and not question anything he said to her. Faith changed into the rob as she waited for Sebastian to come back. The whole time thinking about how he looked so strong and reliable. She hoped that putting her trust in a stranger wasn’t going to come back to haunt her. As she was putting on the robe she started to feel a little lightheaded. She took a few minutes to sit down before trying to get up to brush her teeth. She couldn’t remember the last time she was allowed to brush her teeth. She counted to one hundred really slowly before trying to get up and tend to her basic needs she had been refused.

Sebastian

Sebastian left the house quickly out of his bedroom window and used his supernatural speed to get to the closest store where he could pick up the requested items. He hadn’t gone to retrieve items for any female since Cara was a young girl and Constantine requested help. When he started hiring women to help Constantine they were the ones to be sent to the town to get what was needed. What do they have in the stores now? How much has medicine changed? Sebastian thought to himself.

He arrived at a store that had the word pharmacy on the outside. Sebastian went in and froze. There was no one around but it was open. He had no idea where anything was so he started looking at every item slowly. After he went through three isles a woman came up behind him and said “ Excuse me? Can I help you with something, sir?”

Sebastian turned around and smiled. He usually didn't talk to many people, but for Faith he would do anything. “Good evening. Yes, I need help.” He gave the woman the list of items he had come to get. It took longer than he thought because he didn't know there were so many different brands or reasons to get certain things. With the help of the woman Sebatian got everything he thought Faith would need. His problem was that the woman was taking too long to scan everything. She wouldn't stop asking questions and apparently flirting with him. Sebastian had finally gotten fed up with this woman and told her “I need you to hurry up. My wife is at home with our newborn, and I need to get back as quickly as possible.” He saw the disappointment in her eyes before he saw determination.

“Oh, I’m sorry if this is taking so long. How long have you been with her? With a baby at home you must need a bit of a break from all that stress. How about you come to my house after you bring all this home. I get off in about an hour and I'm sure your wife will be so wrapped up in the baby that if you told her you were going out for a drink she wouldn't even hear you.” The woman offered, trying to sound seductive.

“I don't drink and I would rather be home with my wife.” He said sternly. “Now if you do not hurry I will report you to the owners and tell them you are being deliberately inappropriate with customers who are clearly not interested in your sexual advances. I will also call the police and tell them you are sexually harassing male customers. I’m pretty sure I am not the first man you have seen today.  They will believe me. I am a private investor for the city and they have ALL known me for a LONG time.” Sebastian didn't like to threaten anyone but he did do it occasionally when necessary. For the women in his life that he vowed to love and protect he would do anything. This moment he felt like Faith was being disrespected and he didn't want to deal with this woman anymore. “Are you done or do I have to make a few phone calls and go to another establishment?”

The woman’s eyes grew more with every sentence he spoke, and looked terrified by the time he finished his question. She didn't speak another word but she finished her job quickly and without any eye contact. She looked shaken but he didn't care. He just wanted to hurry up and get home before Faith attempted to do anything. He wanted to be able to get there and help her. Once he got everything that was on his list he left and walked down the