All of Me (Sebastian Vettel)

17. Stronger Together

When Alyssa opened her eyes several hours later she struggled to remember where she was. Then after several seconds of wracking her brain it all came back to her. Dean's return. Seb's late night drive to be with her. Agreeing to move in with him. Arriving here in the early hours of the morning.

She sat up and glanced around the room. It was so big! So much bigger than any bedroom she'd had in her life. It was painted a baby blue colour. The bedding was also baby blue with cream flowers on it. There were matching oak units, a wardrobe, dressing table, a chest of drawers and a bedside table. A set of cream curtains were drawn across the window. 

Alyssa smiled and lay down again, snuggling down under the covers. She didn't want to get up just yet. The bed was so comfortable. Then there was a knock on the door. She groaned.

"Come on sleepy head! It's nearly midday. I want to show you the rest of the house," came Seb's far too cheerful voice from the other side of the white wooden door. Perhaps if she ignored him he would go away. "If you don't answer me in the next ten seconds I'm coming in there."

"I don't want to get up. I'm quite happy where I am," she retorted.

"Ten, nine, eight, seven..."

"I answered you!"

"Not the answer I wanted. Six, five, four..."

"Ok, just give me five more minutes."

"Three, two, one!"

"You've got to be fucking kidding me!" The door opened and she heard Seb enter the room. She turned to face him. He was already dressed in a pair of navy blue shorts and a white T-shirt. His stubble was now the perfect length and he looked so bloody gorgeous.

"Come on lazy bones. I let you lay in. Up! Or I'll get in there with you!"

"You wouldn't dare!" she exclaimed, even though secretly she wouldn't have minded that!

"Try me!" Seb warned her.

She sat up and swung her legs off of the bed. "Ok, ok!" Seb grinned at her. His eyes travelled over her, admiring the view. She was wearing a pair of mint green shortie pyjamas and the vest top had ridden up showing her bare midriff.

"So I thought after the grand house tour I could take you out for a drive in the DBS.  We could pop to the supermarket and get some food in.  I mean I have plenty, but we'll get some things you like."

"Seb, can't it wait?" she protested.

"You can't hide in your room all the time."

His eyes moved to the bruises on her neck. He'd seen them the day before obviously, but they looked more prominent now. His anger towards the man who had made them began to grow again.

"I'll be waiting downstairs." He turned and left her room, closing the door behind him.

His quick change in mood hadn't gone unnoticed by Alyssa. She didn't know what had caused it. She hoped he wasn't annoyed with her for sleeping in. 

She headed into the en-suite and took a quick shower and then went to get dressed. She put on the neon pink bra and pantie set that Seb had been admiring the day before. Then she rummaged through her case to find some clothes. She knew she'd have to unpack properly soon but she just couldn't be bothered yet.

Finally she decided on a pair of black skinny jeans and a blush pink ribbed vest.  It looked like a nice day outside so she slipped on a pair of sandals. 

Finally she pulled her hair into a high ponytail and applied minimal makeup.  

Then she headed down the stairs to find Seb.  She found him in the kitchen talking on the phone.