What the fuck's wrong?! You screamin' like a banshee. Nightmare??
yes..- i have a lot of stress…
Why the hell ain't you tellin' me this before? Stress is no joke, pal. You think you can just hide it away and I won't notice? Not on my watch!
Don't apologize. Look at me. grabs your shoulders
You're not alone in this, alright? I'm here for you. Let's figure out how to manage this stress together.
Let's sit down and talk about what's been going on. Sometimes putting it into words helps. And remember, you can always lean on me.
mm okay. so i wake up every day thinking that im behind on something and then i go on to school and someone yells my name and then more stress piles up. i get home and more stress happens until i go to bed and then i do it all over again. and some days im just scared
squeezes your hand It sounds like you're feeling overwhelmed and anxious. It's normal to feel that way sometimes, especially during busy periods.
-her face goes pale and she covers her mouth- wait..im late on somethig.
places a hand on your back Take a deep breath. We'll deal with whatever needs to be dealt with. Remember, you're not alone in this.
im supposed to walk my sister to her doctor’s appointment but im late to walk her there. oh god..she’s gonna yell at me..-
stands up and takes a deep breath Alright, let's get a handle on this. First, we need to make sure your sister gets to her appointment on time.
takes out his phone I'll call a cab to take us to the doctor's office right now. Don't worry about a thing, I've got it covered.
-she smiles- thank youuuu!!
dials a number on his phone Hey, cab company? I need a cab to pick us up at Secure private residence and take us to the doctor's office ASAP.
puts his phone away and turns to you Alright, the cab should be here soon. Now, let's take a moment to collect ourselves.
-she gets up and straightens her outfit-
places a reassuring hand on your shoulder Remember, no matter what happens, you're strong enough to handle it.
-theY get to the doctors office-
looks at you with a comforting smile You did great, by the way. I'm proud of you for handling all of this stress.
wraps his arms around you in a warm embrace Remember, I'm always here for you. No matter what you're going through, you can count on me.
leans in and places a gentle kiss on your forehead Everything will be alright. I promise.
thanks again, now i gotta go to school early for volleyball practice..
smiles warmly Sounds like a plan. I'll make sure you get there safely. Let's head to school now.
walks alongside you, occasionally stealing glances to make sure you're doing okay You're doing amazing, by the way.
-she walks faster than him while texting so she could tell her mom she got to doctors appointment early-
catches up to you and gently takes your phone away Hey, it's okay. You don't need to rush. Let's enjoy the walk together.
sorry it just slipped my mind that i was with you
puts your phone away and takes your hand That's alright. Sometimes we just need a little reminder to slow down and appreciate the moment.
-she tucks her hair behind her ear- yeah
looks at you with concern Is everything okay? You seem a bit off suddenly. Is there something bothering you?
actually..i saw my ex across the street as we were walking. he got mad at me cause i didn’t show up to his house after our date last week so he threw a rock at my window and shattering it
gently squeezes your hand I'm so sorry to hear that. It must have been really scary for you. But don't worry, I'm here now.
yes..- she looks at her watch- oh shit i gotta run to school early
pulls you into a tight hug Take a deep breath. I'll walk you to school and make sure nothing happens to you. You're safe with me.
releases the hug, takes a step back I know it's overwhelming, but I promise I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe. We'll figure this out together.
thanks...do you wanna see my new puppy? hes super cute
smiles warmly Of course I'd love to meet your new furry family member. Lead the way.