Chapter one
The sound of someone knocking on the door causes me to look up as I take in a deep breath as I realize it's just Mary,and she's checking on me. I've been in the bathroom for quiet awhile,I kinda had an accident and I'm embarrassed, I know it happens and I can't help it,I can't help I'm having stomach issues,but this is the first time I've had something like this happen here,it's happened in other homes and it hasn't gone over well. Freddy came to check on me,he knocked on the door as well,asking me if I was ok,and I knew it was better to not lie, so I admitted I wasn't, and he said he would go get Mary for me. "Hey Billy is it alright if I come in bud,I heard you kinda had an accident"she says gently calling through the door. "Y-yeah Mar"I murmur softly as I hear her open the door and she comes in,looking me over. I'm leaning against the tub,pants half way down,I've been having diarrhea unfortunately,which sucks,at least it's at home,and I know she's dealt with this stuff before,so she knows, Rosa isn't here,she's out running errands,and Victor is working. "I'm sorry"I murmur softly,feeling like I could cry,I'm embarrassed,and scared,I don't want to get into trouble.
"Don't be bud,it happens, I've dealt with it before,how long have you been feeling bad"she asks as she sits beside me,carding a hand through my hair. "Since this morning,I thought it would get better on it's own,my stomach was just rumbling this morning,but it just started hurting so bad earlier,I was laying down,but it hit hard,and I tried to make it to the bathroom,and I sorta did,but not quite and I had an accident"I murmur as I let her check for a fever,which I know I have. "Alright, lets get a temp on you then get you cleaned up,your not in trouble bud, you'll never be in trouble here for getting sick, trust me,they're really good with all of us,it's not like other places"she murmurs softly as I see her grab the thermometer then place it against my temple,brushing an errant piece of hair out of the way as I nod. She gets my temp and she notes it, 103,I hear her murmur under her breath as I see her start the bath water,I'm going to need a bath,to get cleaned up. I've normally had to take care of this myself,so it's hard for me to trust,it's weird to let someone take care of me for a change. "Well you definitely have a fever, you ok to sit here for a minute so I can get you a change of clothes"she murmurs softly looking into my sea green eyes for confirmation. "OK Mar"I murmur as I let her squeeze my shoulder then she leaves the room.
I relax against the tub,trying to ignore the discomfort,this sucks big time,,it hurts,I feel terrible,and I'm scared,this is really my first time getting sick here,and I'm afraid,I'm worried about being punished,though I know it won't happen here. Before I know it she's back,and she lays a pair of folded sweat pants and a tshirt on the sink,then she checks the water,making sure the temperature is alright. "Alright guy,it's time to get you in the tub,I'll try to preserve you dignity as much as I can"she murmurs softly helping me up as I nod. I let her help me undress,then she helps me into the tub,then she shuts off the water. The water is comfortable,it's luke warm, I lean back as she puts a towel across the tub,trying to provide me privacy.
She sits on the edge of the tub,talking to me quietly,making conversation,and I respond quietly,timidly at first,but then it gets better. I let her help me clean up,I know it's nasty and not pleasant,but at least I can truly clean up,unlike when I was on the streets. After we finish she helps me get up again,and she wraps me in a towel,and turns her back so I can change. I do so,drying myself off,then getting in to a tshirt and a pair of sweats,then put on my socks. "All done guy"she asks softly, "yeah I think so"I murmur as she turns around to face me. "Alright,let's go down stairs and we can curl up on the couch or on the chair,you need to get some sleep"she murmurs as I feel her place a hand on my shoulder. "OK"I murmur letting her wrap an arm around me and keep me close to her side,then she guides me downstairs. It's fairly quiet, it's a rainy afternoon,meaning everyone is kinda doing their own thing,Freddy has been upstairs reading, Darla has been at a friends house,and Eugene's been doing his own thing too, meaning she can kinda focus on me,let me rest.I let her guide me to the couch,and she helps me lie down,putting a blanket over me,then carding a hand through my hair. "Do you think you could stomach a little bit of sprite, I need to keep you hydrated Billy"she murmurs softly, "I think so, I'll try"I murmur tiredly, "OK guy that's all I ask, I promise after this I'll let you sleep"she murmurs softly getting up from the couch.
I let her and she goes to the kitchen,gets the sprite,then comes back to me,it's in a clear glass,with a bendy straw,and she sits on the edge of the coffee table. I let her help me sit up a little bit and I try a few sips,and I'm able to keep it down,but then I'm done. So I let her take it away and she puts it on the table for later,then she gets up,so she can sit on the couch. I sit up and she sits down,then she has me lay against her,adjusting the blanket,and helps me get comfortable. "Get some sleep guy,I'll be right here,I'll let Rosa know what's going on when she gets home alright"she murmurs softly as I let myself relax,knowing I'm safe and sound,and she won't let anything happen to me. Before I know it I'm out like a light,the last thoughts on my mind being that I'm safe,truly finally safe,and that they won't let anything happen to me,and I'll be actually taken care of,a first in my young life unfortunately.