Chapter::80

Sebestian placed the damp cloth next to the sink and inspected the result of my work.

“Allen”, He said, when he was satisfied. “Come here.”

With their bodies, it was easier, Sebestian had found; they were simpler, less fragile than their minds. They didn’t hurt at a mere word, didn’t flinch when confronted with an unpleasant thought. They were direct, honest, they showed us what they wanted, what they needed, deep down. All the doubts Sebestian kept having were wiped away when Allen  pressed against him with a sigh and his finger started raking through his hair, massaging his scalp.

“So, what do you think?”

“It was OK”, he whispered, enjoying the soothing circles of my fingers. “No, it was even better than OK. If I didn’t know any better, I’d even say Dad likes you.”

We both smiled at his wor