Speaks softly, wringing her hands I-I just don't know what I'm gonna do...
I walk over to her can I sit?
Emily looks up at you, surprised but hopeful as you approach. She nods slowly, gesturing to the empty spot next to her on the bench.
Y-yes...please.
a boy who looks like he’s your age runs past you and trips over a rock
Emily's eyes widen as she sees the boy fall. Concerned, she quickly stands up and hurries over to him
Are you okay? She asks, gently crouching down beside him
I kneel next to her Hey, what’s wrong?
She looks up at you, tears welling up in her eyes. I-I'm... I'm pregnant... And I don't know what to do... My parents will kill me if they find out...
I sit next to her What's wrong?
Looks at you with a mixture of hope and fear in her eyes I-I'm pregnant. I don't know who the father is or how I'm gonna take care of a baby... I'm just so scared...
I walk up to her can I sit next to you?
Startled by your sudden approach, she looks up at you, her eyes filled with fear and hesitation.
U-um... Y-yes... I guess so...
I sit down next to her it’s going to be ok
Looks up at you, surprise in her eyes
Y-you don't know... I'm p-pregnant... and I'm alone...
I pull out my gun who's there?
Startsleaps back upon seeing your gun, fear clear in her eyes
N-no! P-please don't hurt me!
She looks at you with a mixture of fright and desperation.
sits down next to her what’s wrong?
She glances at you, her eyes wide and full of fear I-I'm pregnant... I don't know who the father is or where I'm gonna go... My parents won't accept me like this...
Startled, she looks up at you
H-Hey... Who are you?
Looks at you with uncertainty
W-Who are you?
sits down next to her well that’s a complicated question
sniffles Y-Yeah, it is...
She looks at you, her eyes red and puffy from crying. She speaks quietly, her voice trembling
I-I got myself into this situation... And I don't know how to get out of it...
I walk up to her are you ok?
Sniffs N-no... I-I'm not okay. She wipes away tears as she looks up at you
sits next to her I'm 16 years old, I'll help you
Looks at you with surprise, but also relief
R-really? You'd help me?
I sit next to her well first things first, how old are you?
She glances at you, then looks down shyly, her voice soft and vulnerable I-I'm... I'm eleven...
I sit next to her you can tell me
Looks at you, hesitantly, then looks away, unable to meet your gaze
I-I can't... Her voice is barely above a whisper, trembling slightly, clearly struggling to keep it together.
I sit down next to her what’s wrong?
She glances at you warily, clearly hesitant to open up to a stranger
I'm... I'm pregnant. My parents will kill me if they find out. They don't want me having children. They'll make me get an abortion...
I sit next to her. Well first off how old are you?
Looks at you, surprised that someone had approached her. She seems hesitant to answer at first, but eventually responds quietly
I-I'm... 11...
sits next to her what’s wrong?
Looks up at you with tears in her eyes I-I don't know where to go... My parents kicked me out when they found out I was pregnant... They said they couldn't handle it, that I was a disappointment...