[Kitarun]

Rune stood there awkwardly, glad there was no one else in the bathroom at the moment. He flinched slightly when Luck first lifted the towel to his face, slowly relaxing, having to remind himself that Luck wasn't going to hurt him this time. He set his books down on the counter behind him, resting his palms on the edge, leaning against it lightly as Luck cleaned him up.

His tears, though, weren't the only thing being wiped away. Few knew that Rune wore makeup, but now Luck was among them. Revealed were pale scars, both from the accident that killed his mum, and from his father's beatings, among numerous bruises, both fresh and fading, some from Luck and his goons, a few from other bullies in the school. Most were his father's handiwork, though...