The car journey was quiet, and neither woman wanted to start conversation
Rachel looked over to her student, her face held no emotion, her eyes were blank, and bruises were easily seen on her very pale skin
Finally they reached the house 'Frances we're here darling' the girl didn't move, so Rachel delicately put her hand on her shoulder, the girl flinched
'Sorry miss, I was miles away'
'No worries lovely girl - when we get in I'll show you your room for the night and then run you a bath'
'Thanks Miss, I mean really Thank you. Oh my god your house is huge'
Rachel laughed 'ok inside and I'll show you where you'll be sleeping tonight, get you some pyjamas and run you a bath' the headmistress was torn between treating Frances like a student, however looking at the trembling girl, she decided to treat her like any proper guardian would, it was clear she needed some care
Within ten minutes Frances was stepping into the bath, the warm water colliding with her skin nearly made her trip, as she was expecting cold water like she had at home, the water made her bruises sting, however soon began to soothe her skin
Her new found comfort and warmth hit her, and tears began to form in her eyes, she also became very homesick 'how could I miss them?' Frances thought, her torn emotions made her feel weaker, and soon tears were falling down her face
Rachel was downstairs when she heard the crying, the noise pulled at her heart, she went upstairs and knocked on the bathroom door 'Frances are you ok? Can I come in?'
'Yes' a small voice croaked
Rachel walked in, there she saw the girl sat against the radio, with a towel wrapped round her, her wet hair dripping either side of her face, her face was red from crying, her vulnerable tiny figure shaking - the headmistress went to sit by the girl, and put her arm round her
Although hesitant, Frances put her head on Rachel's chest
'Talk to me sweetheart'
'Can I trust Miss Mason?' Frances thought, she looked up into the woman's soft eyes and knew the answer
'I...I...'
Sorry haven't updated in yonks I went on my hols then straight into a full time job :/ but thought I'd leave it with a cliff hanger mwahahhaa
Let me know what you think!
Mads x