tension

The tension broke, like the glass bottle against his head. Words flew out of mouths and tempers flared. Fists were thrown, and you could hear the beating of enraged hearts. He was called names that are not to be repeated, yet he just lowered his head and took the hits without a fight. They said he was a coward, that he was afraid of them, but the truth is... he just wanted peace, and he figured it should start with him. They shove him into the closet, secretly hoping they'll never have to let him out. As he sits in the dark, he wonder's why, even thought they put him through hell, he still loves mommy and daddy.