PP Doey Stuff (Matthew?Kevin??Jack?)

Warning: Referenced child sexual abuse done to Quinn

Matthew basically collapsed on his bed when he reached it, internally thanking the lords that he had the bottom bunk so he didn't have to climb a ladder. Matthew shifted onto his back as he stared up at the top bunkbed's base before closing his eyes.

Being the self designated caretaker of the younger orphans was a lot of work. Comforting crying children, resolving fights, and making sure all the kids were happy. It was a lot, especially for just a teenager.

But... he had to do it. If he didn't, he'd be letting...them... down. Again. An image flashed in his mind like a missile before he shot his eyes open, gasping for a few moments. Matthew looked around to see if he woke up any of the other orphans, which luckily he didn't. Matthew was gonna try to get some sleep again before he felt a light tap on his shoulder. Looking down, he saw Quinn staring up at him blankly. 

"Quinn!" Matthew exclaimed, shocked to see the boy but making sure to keep his voice at a quiet level.

"Hi Matthew." Quinn waved at him.

"You gotta head to bed pal, staying up like this will make you tired in the morning." Matthew advised.

"Oh, yeah." Quinn nodded, looking away for a split second before staring back up at Matthew.

"I would but I've been hurting a lot and I can't go to sleep." Quinn stated.

"Hurting? Did you tell the doctor?" Matthew inquired.

"I... I don't want to." Quinn murmured.

"But the doctor helps you feel better." Matthew urged.

Quinn doesn't respond, choosing instead to hum quietly.

"Well, where does it hurt?" Matthew asked.

Quinn shuttered a bit before slowly pointing down at... his bottom area. Matthew's eyes widened as he jolts back slightly. No, something like that couldn't have happened here, right? The orphans were safe, right? He had to make sure.

"...Why does it hurt there? What happened?" Matthew questioned.

"The doctor, he told me to come with him to his office, so I did. There he... touched me in a bad way. I kept telling him that I didn't like it and to stop, but he just laughed, saying I'm not smart enough to know what I want..." Quinn shuddered a bit, tears pricking his eyes as he looked down.

"Dear god..." Matthew muttered under his breath.

Matthew sat up on his bed and initially went in to hug Quinn but he stops himself.

"Can I hug you?" Matthew asked softly.

Quinn nods, rubbing his eyes as Matthew pulls Quinn into a gentle embrace. Quinn hugged back tightly as he cried into Matthew.

"C-Can I sleep with you tonight?" Quinn sniffled.

"Of course, pal..."

Quinn crawled into the bed and laid next to Matthew. Matthew swaddled Quinn in the blanket, not caring to cover himself. Quinn leaned his head into Matthew's chest as Matthew held Quinn with one arm and with the other hand he lightly pat Quinn's head.

"It'll be okay, I'll protect you..." Matthew whispered, lulling Quinn to sleep.

Caring for the younger orphans might be strenuous, but Matthew would rather never have a moment of rest again than not comfort Quinn right now. Matthew will protect Quinn, with that hope in his heart, he eventually drifted off to sleep too. 

The next day Matthew informed Stella about what Quinn said to him. Stella was mortified hearing this and she promised to do something. Later, Matthew overheard arguing coming from the doctor's office. It went on for hours until Stella with a tear streaked face and blood shot eyes walked out. The doctor sat perfectly still in his office chair before getting up and locking the door again.

The doctor remained.