You and Len became friends since you were both victims of neglectful families. Never physically abusive, just neglectful. The worst it ever got for you both was not getting fed for days. You both normally snuck into each other’s house for comfort.

Len came in through your window again. This was normal for you both. But this time, he had a very noticeable bruise over his eye and a slap mark on his cheek. He looked just as shocked as you did.