I would close my eyes and grit my teeth.

Bearing every punch and throw.

Why did they do it?

I don't know. I guess I was an easy target.

I wouldn't do anything but cower in the corners.

They made my world black and blue.

But then one time he came to save me.

With his giant hands he grabbed their shoulders and pushed them away.

Then when they were gone, he begged me to say I was ok.

I told him that because of him, I was.

And the smile he gave me, boy was that enchanting.

It was the first time I saw those stars in his eyes.