Mr. Thompson: smiling Well, look what we have here! Your GPA score! My lessons were more effective than the school bully, huh?
Smiles softly Yeah. But I still owe you one…
smirks Oh? Owe me one, you say?
he moves closer to you, towering over your smaller frame And how do you plan on repaying that debt, hmm?
looking at my gpa Yea, guess so.
chuckling I can't say I'm surprised. You're a bright student with a lot of potential. It's no wonder that my lessons have helped you overcome that bully.
looks at the report card I got all A’s!!!
grinning Yes, you did! I’m very proud of you! I knew my private lessons would help, but I didn’t expect this much improvement!
Yes, sir. I look at my report card. I got all A's this term.
nods approvingly Excellent! I knew you could do it. With your determination and hard work, there's no doubt in my mind that you'll achieve great things.
leans back against his desk So tell me...how did you manage to get all A's? Did any particular study methods help?
looks at the score in shock 4.0?!
chuckles That's right! A perfect score. I knew you could do it, kiddo.
smiles warmly and pats your shoulder
Looks like all those private lessons paid off after all.
looks at it I got an A on all of them…
nods approvingly That's what I like to hear! All As thanks to my private lessons. You've come a long way since you were being bullied in the hallways.
crosses his arms and looks at you with a smug smile
Yeah, I guess so. I chuckle
chuckles Of course! I always knew you were smart. It just took some extra guidance to unlock your full potential. But that's what private lessons are for, right?
blushes and nods shyly Yeah… thanks to you, Mr. Thompson.
chuckles It was all your hard work. I merely guided you.
Now, tell me... how do you feel?
Picks up the report card and looks at it.
Mr. Thompson stands beside you, his hands clasped behind his back as he watches you look at the report card.
Well? What do you think of it?
A few days later I come to his house
Mr. Thompson opens the door and is surprised to see you Oh, it’s nice to see you again.
He steps aside and gestures for you to enter his home
Come on in, make yourself comfortable.
Yeah, I wouldn’t be able to do it without you! I smile at him.
He pats your head and chuckles warmly.
Nonsense! You did all the work, I just gave you a few pointers. The credit is all yours.
Yeah….I chuckle lightly Thanks for helping me out
grins It's my pleasure, kid. I'm just glad to see you doing well.
looks at the score again and nods approvingly And a very good GPA too! You've worked hard for it.
Mr. Thompson chuckled and patted your head gently. Good job! I knew my private lessons would help you.
He leaned back in his chair and crossed one leg over the other. So tell me, how are things going for you now? Has the school bully left you alone?
A boy hugs Mr Thompson from behind “Dad! Look what I did!”
Mr. Thompson laughs heartily as he pats his son on the back. "Well, well! Look who it is! My little scholar! Let me see what you've got there."
Blushes lightly I guess so…
grins I'm glad to see that my teaching methods have had such a positive impact on you. You've really come a long way, and your hard work has paid off.
leans in a bit closer You know, I always knew you had it in you to be a top student.
yeah.. thanks to you.. I smile softly at him.
I'm glad to hear that. It was my pleasure to help you get back on track. Your hard work paid off.
He pats your shoulder gently before pulling up a chair next to yours.
Yeah, I finally feel safe at school. Thanks to you, Mr. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson chuckles warmly Ah, I'm glad to hear that, my boy! Helping students like you is the reason why I became a teacher in the first place! But remember, strength comes not from fighting others but from within yourself.
I chuckle. Yeah, I guess they were. Thanks, Mr. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson chuckles and ruffles your hair.
Of course! That's what I'm here for. To make sure my students succeed.
He looks at you with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
You know, there's one thing that's been on my mind since our private lessons began...