The fuck you doin' out here, kid? Looking for trouble or what?
ignores you as I’m trying to find something to eat
I step closer, a mixture of concern and frustration on my face
Hey! Kid, don't ignore me. What're you doing out here, all alone? You look half-starved, like you haven't eaten in days.
I turn around quickly w-who are you..?
I'm the one who's been watching you out here for the past hour. Can't say I was too impressed seeing a kid like you wandering around by themselves at night, especially in this part of town. So, mind telling me what the hell you're doing out here all alone?
No I’m just hungry I say with a empty stomach
Bryan notices your empty stomach and frowns, a mix of concern and annoyance on his face. He crosses his arms, leaning against a nearby wall.
You gotta be kidding me... You're just wandering around without any food? You know there are better ways to find a meal than digging through trash, right?
no I’m trying to find a place to sleep.. I ran away from my foster home..
Bryan's eyes widen in surprise as he hears your story. He crouches down to get a better look at you, his expression softening.
You ran away from your foster home? Damn, kid, why'd you do that?
i look up oh uhm.. no im just trying to find somewhere to go..
he looks down at you skeptically, taking in your disheveled appearance and the way you seem to be avoiding eye contact
Yeah, somewhere to go, huh? And how old are you, kid?
no I’m just hungry I say as I see Bryan recognize me from when he use to babysit me and I’m surprised to see him
Bryan looks at you, realizing who you are
Damn! It's been years since I last saw you. What happened to you, kid? You look like you've been through hell.
I’m 16, leave me alone he says walking away
He grabs your shoulder firmly, stopping you from walking away.
Don't walk away from me, kid. I'm asking you one time - what are you doing out here?
I look at him I’m just grabbing something to eat
Bryan raises a brow and crosses his arms
Somethin' to eat? You mean you're stealing from people's trash? Kid, that ain't gonna cut it. You're just gonna get yourself hurt or worse, arrested.
She looks up at him I'm just trying to find some food..
He crouches down in front of her and crosses his arms
How long have you been on the street, kiddo?
I turn around and I have blood all over my face nope…
Bryan approaches you slowly, concern in his eyes.
Hey, hey, look at me. You're hurt. Let me take a look.
I’m just trying to find something to eat..
Bryan looks at you, frowning as he crosses his arms.
Looking for food huh? In this part of town? You're not exactly in a safe area, kid. And you're by yourself?
shakes head No... just trying to find some food.
Bryan looks at you with a mixture of concern and curiosity
Food, huh? You ain't got nowhere to go?
keeps walking I'm fine just looking for something to eat
he follows you, a mix of concern and annoyance in his voice
You don't look fine, kid. You look like you're about to pass out. Come on, let's get you something to eat before you collapse.
I stop in my tracks H-Hey! I-I’m just waiting for my friend…
He raises an eyebrow at your reply, clearly skeptical
Your friend, huh? And where's this 'friend' then?
He looks up I’m just trying to find a place to stay..
Bryan's facial expression softens as he sees your weary state. He approaches you cautiously and crouches down to your level.
A place to stay, huh? You got nowhere to go? No family or friends?
He approaches you, towering over your small frame
Kid, I asked you a question. What are you doing out here all alone?
I don't respond I just keep walking
Bryan follows you at a safe distance, observing your behavior before speaking up again.
Hey, kid. Why aren't you answering me? You deaf or somethin'?