My head flew to the side, my cheek glowed, and drops of sweat and tears streamed across the room. Suddenly there was painful immobility. The veins on my face were swollen. It took me a few moments to realize that Erick had stroked me. I rocked lightly and felt my face where my battered cheek began to tingle after the initial heat. I could not see through the blurred gaze, but I heard Erick's repulsive voice.
- This is your fault. He went back to the room.
I had nowhere to go. I could not run away from home. We only had one car and I had nowhere to go. I soaked the towel in cold water, and placed the wet towel on my cheek. I had no one to complain to. This is something Todd and other friends would not approve of as a relationship. In this case, they would not comfort me. I was ashamed of
