You started stripping yourself of your clothes. You folded them and set them to the side, by the sink. You slipped into the water and felt the hot water rise the temperature on your skin. You made sure the bubbles in the water covered up everything that needed to be. You took a deep breath and sighed letting your back become less tense.

   " I'm in! " You yelled with a weak voice.

   " Alright, I'm coming in. "

Malcolm walked inside the bathroom and looked at your form with the same worried look as before. He walked to the end of the bathtub, where your head was at. He set a chair behind the tub and pulled your head closer towards his lap. He tilted your head up, so he could look into your eyes.

   " I'm gonna wash your hair and face okay? "

   " Okay. " You said with your voice still sounding weak.

   " Here drink some of this. It'll help. "

Malcolm handed you a sprite to drink and you started sipping it down. Malcolm cleaned your face first and then put a face scrub on and allowed you to rest your head against his thighs. He grabbed the shampoo and started scrubbing it into your hair. He made sure not to hurt you or scrub too hard. You felt yourself relax with his hands running through your hair with shampoo.

You continued to sip the sprite as he washed your hair, humming a calming tune. Once your hair was moisturized with shampoo he grabbed the showerhead and started washing the strands connected to your hair. The hot water bounced against your head and the pressure made you sigh in content. You finished the sprite and set the cup aside and let yourself relax further into his lap. Malcolm's pants were wet from the shampoo and water but he didn't mind it at all.

You felt yourself get slightly tired and you closed your eyes. You were only going to rest your eyes but you ended up falling asleep. Malcolm noticed how you slept on his lap and he smiled at seeing your peaceful face. He was glad that you fell into a peaceful sleep. He lifted your head up and continued to wash your hair. 

He lathered shampoo into his hand and started waving his hands through the H/c strands. He once again washed your hair with the pressured water and wrapped your hair in a towel. He slowly lifted your body out of the water and wrapped your form in a big towel. He carried you bridal style into the bedroom and he set you on the bed. He started searching for some comfy clothes in the closet. 

He knew you needed to be in some cool clothes and to get under the blankets. He grabbed some black gym shorts and a green tank top. He grabbed some undergarments and slipped them on you. Then he slipped the clothes on. He put the towel aside and grabbed a thin blanket, laying it on top of you.

He walked down to the kitchen and started cooking some soup for you to eat. He made cheesy ramen with plenty of herbs. When he got finished he grabbed some medicine and walked upstairs back to the bedroom. He set the soup on the bedside table along with the medicine. Your cheeks were still red but your skin felt so cold. 

He took your shoulder and tried to shake you awake. After a few more seconds you woke up to Malcolm standing above you. He had a small smile on his face and he helped you sit up in the bed. He brought the soup to your lap and you grabbed it. He handed you a fork/chopsticks/ or any utensil to eat the ramen.

   " Eat this and then you can go back to sleep. "

   " Okay, thank you, Malcolm. "

He nodded and sat down on the bed. You started eating the ramen and a warm feeling overwhelmed you. You finished the noodles and drank the broth to stay warm. Malcolm took the bowl from you and left the room to put the bowl in the kitchen. He walked back upstairs to check on you once more before investigating the basement.

   " Are you feeling any better? "

   " A little. I think I just need more rest. "

   " Alright. I'll let you rest. "

Malcolm left the room and started making his way to the basement. You on the other hand were thinking of how to escape from the room. You knew you couldn't wait for someone to come save you. They would have to save you discreetly but there was no way someone could with Malcolm home.