catamite

"When I met pederast", Cat whispers, "he seemed like a really cool guy. Nothing like my father." Cat's cheeks flush red. His closed eyes force away memories of a dysfunctional home. "Pederast talked about the ancient Greeks." A forced smile flickers briefly. "He made it so glamorous. I was too young to know any better." Cat winces. "I was a fool. I believed him when he said forever. I guess turning 18 is when forever happens. All I have left? Pain. Hemorrhoids

Cat"a*mite (?), n. [L. Catamitus, an old form of Ganymedes Ganymede, Gr. .]

A boy kept for unnatural purposes.

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