I lay there, curled into a ball with nothing but shame on my back. The gravel felt hard and wet as my legs were slowly puncturing my bruises by its little stones. The street was quiet, but all that echoed through the alleyway was my cries of sadness and pain. The cool breeze blew against my body uncomfortably, goosebumps spreading up and down my skin. I hugged myself tighter, hoping that warmth would suddenly come and wrap around me. I close my eyes and repeat the same words over and over, "Its just a dream. None of this is real. This is just.. a dream." I would believe in it so much, that I thought it would actually be true. And when I would open my eyes again, Id still be on the same ground, looking across a brick wall,cold,bare,and alone. My heart still yearned for something, someone, to come and make this go away. Make the pain disappear and forget it ever existed. But I gave up on ever believing that would happen years ago. So, I just lay on the ground, not thinking about wiping up the many tears Ive let loose, and do nothing. "Hey." I hear a strong voice and my breath hitches. My heart starts beating fast and try to ignore whoever is there. "Go away," I say quietly. I feel a finger grazes the bruise on my back and I freeze. My back arches and I yell, "Dont touch me!" The finger jumps back and I start crying again. "Please..." I whisper. I continue to cry as the person stayed still, looking at me. Eventually, my breathing starts to regulate and I feel myself growing progressively sleepy. Something heavy was placed on my back and I felt my body being lifted from the ground. My brain is yelling "Let go of me! Get your hand off of me!" but my body gives in, because Im tried of fighting and Ive got nowhere to go. So, I let him hold me. I let him carry me to somewhere unknown. Because this could be it. Maybe, something good will happen... ForewordHonestly, I dont know why Im writing this, but I am, so yeah. This is mostly an experiment for myself so youre welcome to join me on this ride. Geeky