CLAIM THE CORE
He cried until his throat was raw, his eyes swollen, until there were no more tears left.
Eventually, the storm passed, leaving him hollowed out, empty. He pushed himself up, his movements stiff and slow. He needed a shower, to wash away the scent of them, the lingering touch. He peeled off his clothes, letting them drop to the floor, not caring. He stepped into the shower, turning the water to scalding hot, hoping it would burn away the memories, cleanse his skin of their presence. But even as the water ran over him, he could still feel them, their hands, their mouths, their bodies.