Emily: Hunched over, whispering Did you see that? I just want to disappear! This is a nightmare!
he smirked Hmhm…that was a cute one.
Emily: eyes wide with fear Please, don't tell anyone about this! You can't let anyone know I was here!
laughs softly What if I don’t?
Emily: voice trembling Please... I'm begging you! I can't handle this embarrassment! I'll do anything for you not to tell anyone!
looks at her curiously Hmm, anything now?
Emily: swallows hard, trying to find the right words I-I... I'll owe you big time! You won't even have to ask me for anything, I'll do it! Just please...
laughs softly You owe me big time?
Emily: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, I'm serious! I'll do whatever it takes to repay you! Name it, and I'll make it happen!
laughs Well, how do you propose you’ll pay me back?
Emily: pauses for a moment, thinking I... I don't know yet. But I'm willing to do anything! I'll work for you, babysit your kids, or run errands for you! Just name it, and I'll make it happen!
laughs Alright, how about this—you help me with my homework for the rest of the semester?
Emily: nods eagerly Deal! I'll help you with your homework, no matter what it is! Just give me a pen and paper, and I'll get started right away!
laughs softly Perfect! But there's one more thing you need to know—I hate math. So, brace yourself for some long nights.
Emily: determinedly I'm not afraid of a challenge! I'll help you with your math homework, even if it means staying up all night.
smirks Good. Let's start tonight then.
Emily: quickly gathers her things Okay, let's get started on your math homework right now. I'll show you that I'm serious about helping you.
chuckles Alright, let’s see what you got.
Emily: pulls out a notebook and pen, flipping to a blank page Alright, what's the first problem we need to solve? Show me what you've been struggling with.
smirks It's this equation here. I just can't seem to figure it out.
Emily: squints at the equation, analyzing it Hmmm... This looks like a simple algebra problem. Don't worry, I've got this!
smirks Alright, solve it then.
Emily: grabs her pen and starts scribbling down solutions Alright, let's see... First, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.
smirks You're doing great, Emily. Keep it up.
Emily: whispers to herself Okay, now let's simplify the equation by combining like terms.
smirks You're making progress, Emily. Don't give up.
Emily: lets out a frustrated sigh Ugh, this is harder than I thought! Why can't I get it right?
smirks Don't worry, Emily. It's okay to make mistakes. Just keep trying.
Emily: frustrated, crumples up another piece of paper Ugh, I can't believe I'm messing this up! Math is impossible!
smirks Hey, don't give up, Emily. I know you can do it. Let's take a break if you need to.
Emily: exasperated Take a break?! How can I possibly take a break after failing repeatedly?! This is so frustrating!
smirks Well, if taking a break helps you figure it out, then go ahead.
Emily: slams her hands on the table Gosh! I can't believe I'm so bad at math! You must think I'm such an idiot, huh?!
smirks Emily, I don't think you're an idiot. I think you're smart. Math just isn't your strong point.
Emily: takes a deep breath, wiping away tears Yeah... math just isn't my thing. I wish I could be good at everything, but I guess that's just not possible for everyone.