The broken boy

Dave knew

Kyle stood outside the door. He didn't want to go in he was scared. He had removed all the bandages and hid his medication in the bushes a few blocks down. He even put on his own piss filled cloth.

Zander was not happy when Kyle told him that he wanted to wear his own cloth instead of the new ones Zander had got got him. He seemed offended. But nevertheless, there was nothing he could have done to convince Kyle otherwise. 

That didn't mean he didn't force Kyle to take the new cloth with him.

Still standing... he contemplated running away on his walk home. But... he knew his uncle would find him. If he ran away and was caught by the city polices....  He would either be sent back to his uncle or worse.

In the city of Grift.... All runaways, unwanted kids, and orphans that are caught are taken into camps and forced to work. some are trained to become slaves.  Some die of starvation or sickness. Some are sold off to people with enough funds. Those that are sold usually end up dead somewhere in a ditch.  Not that his uncle was much better...

This law was passed as a way to keep the city steets safe and ensure there isn't any teens causing trouble. It also created a place people  can send unwanted children. Sometimes parents sale their kids to the city for money.

Zander had offered to give him a ride but he rejected in fear that his uncle would have seen.

He knew what was awaiting for him at home... he really didn't want to go back. But this is his only option and he should be grateful that his uncle was nice enough to take him in and give him shelter... right... he should be thankful. Not thinking about betraying his uncle. Even if things are bad. He should be glad that he has a roof over his head, he's going to school, he has food ... occasionally.

Walking in. The house was empty. His uncle wasn't home. Kyle let out a sigh of relief. He walked to the closet where he kept His cloth. He opened his only suitcase he brought with him 3 years ago when he got here and placed the new cloth inside. He hasn't had new cloth in all this time. Which is why his cloth sometimes had holes in them. A lot of his cloth had to be thrown away due to the intense beatings he would occasionally get. Some would leave huge rips in his cloth. He didn't have anything light anymore because it would be stained with his blood. That's why he really liked his black hoodie, no one could see the blood stains on it. He looked down at his new shoes... he really liked them. His old ones had holes in it. It was horrible walking in the snow and rain his feet would always get wet. His socks had holes in them too.

He decided to just place his shoes inside his suitcase. The only thing he has. This is so his uncle wouldn't see it. It was 5pm already. He then made his way into the kitchen and started to make chicken noodle soup.  He smiled when he thought about the time he had with Zander. It was a really nice break from his reality. When he was done cooking, he placed the food in the table with a side of coke. He then started to clean.

Maybe his uncle didn't notice he was gone. Maybe he hasn't been home yet.... 

9pm

Kyle had fallen asleep while dusting the bookshelf above the couch. The drugs he took were strong. He woke up when he heard the sound of a car locking. He started to feel panic. The house wasn't clean yet. He ran infront of the door and kneed down while looking at the ground.

The door opened.

His uncle was with 2 other guys. Kyles heart dropped. He knew them. They would come and "play" with Kyle. He was scared of them.

"Look who decided to show up" Dave said in a drunk and mocking tone.

...

SLAP

"TALK YOU LITTLE PIECE OF SH1T! Where were you...?" He asked angrily.

Kyle kept his glaze on the ground. "Some kids from.. from school. Umm. Beat me up .. and I ... I fainted on the way home ... sir...."

"LIE!" Dave shouted.

"Do you know what happened today nephew?! When I was on my way out from a conference, the manager of Knight INK pharmaceuticals approached me. I thought he wanted to partner with my company. But imagine my surprise when he started asking questions about YOU?? He told me that he his boss had housed you for the night and asked me to take you back to their doctors for reexamination of your injuries"

SLAP

KICK, it landed on kyles broken rib which resulted in Kyle letting out a pain filled scream.

"WHY WAS HE ASKING ABOUT YOU!?? Did you try again what you did with that teacher?!??!What did you do!? Do you want more people to come and have their way with you?! Are you prostituting your self out to others without me knowing?! Did you like how it felt you little s|ut?!"

"I... I don't know ... sir... I... fainted.... When I woke up.. I came straight here. Kyle Mumbled out in a whisper.

Dave grabbed the boy by the collar, with his beer breath he said  "lets make sure this never happens again" drunkenly.

The two guys beside him laughed and agreed.

Kyle was dragged to the basement.