AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sorry it's been so long. I've been busy with work...doing my job and finding new staff to hire. URG! Anywho, enjoy!
Chapter 13
It feels like only moment later when Dick opens his eyes. Glancing at the clock by his bedside, he sees that hours have gone by and it's time for him to get ready for school. Pushing back the covers of the bed, Dick jumps out of the bed and heads out of the room. Turning down the hall, Dick slowly walks down the hall toward his room.
Reaching the door, the boy pushes open his door and steps into the room. Seeing the sunshine stream through the window, Dick feels safer in his room in the light of day. Grabbing some clothing, Dick heads for the bathroom to shower before he goes to school.
Dropping off his clean clothing on the toilet seat, Dick grabs his toothbrush and paste and cleans his teeth. Feeling better, Dick avoids looking at himself in the mirror as he undresses from his pajamas and steps into the shower. Turning on the water full blast, the boy watches as in mere seconds, his skins begins to turn red.
If only I could just wash it all away, he thinks as he adjusts the temperature on the water.
Grabbing some soap and a washcloth, Dick lathers up the soap and begins to clean his body. Just as he reaches his waist line, Dick stares down his body and watches as all the bruises play peek-a-boo with the soap. Not able to go any further, Dick drops the washcloth and leans against the shower stall. Feeling the tears slip down his face, Dick slides to the floor and lets his tears be washed away by the shower.
