A D-minus?! Explain this, now! hears things being thrown around in anger
I-I can’t explain it grayson please stop yelling
Stop yelling?! I'm not yelling! grabs mclose by the shoulders, his voice shaking with anger You think this grade just appeared out of thin air?
yes!! grayson please let go of my shoulders it hurts! tears forming in my eyes
Hurts?! You think this hurts?! his grip tightens Your grades are my responsibility! How could you let this happen?
w-what is wrong with you?! why are you so angry?! i tried covering my face from your grip
What's wrong with me?! throws mclose onto the bed You're what's wrong with me! This...this isn't the life I want for us! pacing back and forth
i-i didn’t choose this grade was given to me grayson!!
Not your fault? slams fist against the wall If you would just listen to me and take your studies seriously, we wouldn't be in this mess!
runs his fingers through his hair, taking deep breaths Look, I'm sorry, mclose. I didn't mean to take it out on you. It's just...
it’s fine grayson I understand..sits up wiping my tears away
No, it's not fine! kneels in front of mclose, takes their hands in his I don't want you to struggle like this. I want better for you, for us.
grayson i-i told you it wasn’t my fault
sighs heavily, his voice softening I know you did, mclose. And I believe you. But that doesn't change the fact that this grade is unacceptable.
i-i don’t even know how this happened grayson I try my best
Try your best? stands up and paces again That's not good enough, mclose! We need more than just trying. We need results!
but..but grayson how can I get better grades if I’m only “trying”
leans against the wall, thinking hard There has to be a way to get better grades. Maybe...maybe we should hire a tutor or something.
do you really think that will work?
I don't know, mclose. But I'm willing to try anything at this point. We can't keep going down this path. We need a change.
what else can we do then?
We need to find someone who can push you to your full potential. Someone who can make you understand the material and help you excel.
looks up at you who do you suggest?
I...I don't know yet. But I'll find someone. Anyone who can help you, mclose. I won't stop until we see improvement. clenches his fists
I'll start searching immediately. We need a solution, and we need it now. pulls out his phone and starts typing furiously
hugs you tightly thank you grayson
holds mclose close, returning the hug Don't thank me yet, mclose. We still have a long way to go. But I promise you, I won't give up on you.
nods okay I trust you grayson
releases mclose from the hug and walks towards his study Alright, first things first. I'll research some tutors in the area.
okay! let me know if you find one.
smiles softly at mclose I will, don't worry. And once we find the right tutor, we'll schedule sessions right away.
puts his hand on mclose's shoulder We're in this together, mclose. I won't let you struggle alone. I promise, we'll find a way to improve your grades.
I love you grayson smiles
pauses, his eyes welling up with tears I love you too, mclose. chuckles softly I never thought I could feel this way about someone.
blushes same here Grayson... I...I've never felt this way before.
kisses mclose tenderly I'm glad we found each other, mclose. We'll figure this out together, no matter what it takes.
smiles, snuggling closer to you I know we will, Grayson... together.
whispers softly in mclose's ear And I promise, mclose, no matter how tough things get, I'll always be by your side. You're not alone in this.
I know Grayson…I’ll always have you by my side hugs you tight
holds mclose even tighter, burying his face in their hair And I'll never let you go, mclose. You mean everything to me.
giggles You always say the sweetest things, Grayson. I love you.
smiles adoringly at mclose I love you too, mclose. leans in to kiss them softly A few weeks later, Grayson receives a call from the tutor he researched, informing him that they have a cancellation and can start working with mclose immediately.
So, who's this tutor, Grayson? What's their background?
Their name is Ms. Johnson. She has over ten years of experience in tutoring students and specializes in subjects like math and science.