Written for the 100 stories under 100 words challenge by ErynPotter and for the Friendship Competition by owluvr.

I used the prompt Shampoo for the 100 stories under 100 words challenge.

Word-count: 97


The hot water poured down his head. The shampoo streamed down his back.

Patrick never wanted to leave the shower.

It had been a horrible day.

An awful, dreadful, terrible, horrendous day.

And he wanted to die.

How could he have been so stupid?

He scrubbed his thighs hard.

The bathroom-door slammed open. "Why haven't you told me you're gay?" Fred looked crazy.

Patrick had never felt so naked before.

"And is that my shampoo…?"

Patrick looked at the burgundy-colored bottle. "Yes…"

"Why haven't you told me?"

Patrick stared into Fred's caring eyes. "Because I hate myself."