#&learntobelonely

———————— it's the sharp pain in his side that slows steve for a moment, a brief thought that maybe he'd broken it. again. but it's only a moment before steve swings again determined not to give in. it's not like this is anything new for him. though, this time, it was his fault. maybe he hadn't needed one more drink before going but that didn't give the other any right to even allude to steve's mother.

he's about to swing again when he feels a sharp kick and he's on the ground again wondering if maybe he's pushed his luck. but he still tries to stand again knowing another blow is headed his way.