"For most of his life E.J tries to hide behind drawn curtains, to afraid that the world will find out about his abnormal situation. The one where he needs to please his stepfather sexually every night behind the same drawn curtains
When E.J meets Christopher he wishes that he could be whole for him and be in his arms as a pure boy again, be he know that is impossible. Add in E.J's stepfather becoming jealous of Christopher and E.J feeling he will never be good enough to be in a relationship and E.J needs to choose between killing his stepfather to be with Christopher or committing suicide to get out of this situation once and for all.
WARNING: This story may contain adult themes or sexual abuse. Do not read if this affects you in any way. This story however is based on things that do happen in real life. If you are being sexually abused, please talk about it and tell someone that can help you. 
This story has a rating of 18. If you are not 18 please refrain from reading since this story contains scenes of sexual nature as well as strong language."

Behind Drawn Curtains 1-2

　　I open my eyes to the morning light coming in through the gap in the curtains, only to see E.J. cuddled up in his Charmander onesie, only his nose and mouth sticking out. He must have pulled the hood over his head throughout the night, and once again I cannot think how anyone would want to hurt this innocence lying next to me.


　　“E.J,” I whisper, touching his shoulder, knowing that just like the storm has ended here in New York, our journey has come to an end as well. It’s time to get the hell out of here.


　　“Hmmm,” he makes a sound, pulling the hood further over his face, hiding him from view.


　　“E.J, the sun is out already…” I whisper again, this time daring to put my hand on his shoulder, touching him softly and hoping that he won’t get a fright.


　　“I wanna sleep,” he answers, turning around, ignoring my hand on his shoulder.


Chapter 43