Blood is Thicker Than Water

"Ponyboy, do you need to be excused?" Mr. Alexander asked me. I nodded and hurried to the bathroom. I went to the sink to continue cleaning the blood from my nose. That's when I started gagging. Blood was coming from my gums and throat as well. I coughed for a while until I was sure I was dying. Then it stopped. I headed to the nurse quickly before it could start again.