He didn't care if the other boys saw him stumbling half-naked down the corridor to the bathroom.He didn't care if the other boys saw him stumbling half-naked down the corridor to the bathroom. It took forever to wash the sheets clean and wipe the spots off his blankets. He showered, cleansing himself carefully, shocked when he found traces of blood on his fingers as he washed his bottom. He dried off and pulled his pajama top on. He carried the sheets down into the basement before he went back to the bedroom. Cal was already asleep as Rafael lay down and pulled the wet blankets over him. Two long weeks would pass before the pain and shame left the young boy. |