I Hate This Life I Live

Jeff sighed and looked down. "Ken's been abusing me," he said softly, unable to look at Matt. He was ashamed he let this happen.

Matt felt anger flare in his veins. "He... He abuses you? What exactly does he do?" He asked, keeping his voice soft despite his anger as he gently rubbed Jeff's back.

"He hits me sometimes. Forces me to have sex with him others. Chokes me. Various things," Jeff said as tears stung his eyes. He had never told this to anyone.

Anger burned even more in Matt's stomach. "Well he ain't gonna do that ever again." He said, kissing Jeff's cheek. "Never again." He whispered, stroking the small of Jeff's back.

Jeff nodded and cuddled up to Matt, closing his eyes and relaxing against him, feeling safe. "I love you, Mattie," he said softly.