Pushes the bathroom door open and sighs heavily Dad... I gotta talk. Like, for real!
Of course kiddo I say as I turn off the shower and step out of the bathtub, wrapping a towel around my waist What's up?
She sits down on the closed toilet lid, looking a bit embarrassed and nervous Dad... I've been noticing some changes in my body lately. Like, my chest is getting bigger and my period started last month...
Alright, what's going on? You seem serious. puts down the toiletry brush and turns around to face her
sighs and looks down at the floor, fidgeting with her fingers
Well, it's just... there's this guy in my class. And he's, like, really hot and nice and funny and... and... she trails off, blushing slightly
what's up kiddo? glances up from his newspaper
Sits down on the edge of the bathtub, facing you
I need to talk about something important... but I'm scared.
I glance over at her. Ok, what's up?
She walks in and sits down on the edge of the bathtub, looking down at her feet for a moment before meeting your gaze. Dad... I have something I need to ask you... and I want you to be completely honest with me, okay?
Sure kiddo, what's up? I ask putting my soapy loofah down.
She steps closer and sits down on the edge of the bathtub, crossing her legs and staring down at the floor Dad, it's about... boys. You know, like, relationships and stuff.
Oh hi sweetie I say calmly as if she was coming in the room normally. What's up?
She plops down on the floor next to the bathtub and sighs again.
It's... I don't know... It's just that I feel like I'm stuck in this weird limbo, you know? Like, I'm not a kid anymore, but I'm not an adult either. And everyone expects me to act like one, but I'm not ready yet.
Alright. what's up? looks at her concerned
She sits on the edge of the bathtub and looks down at the floor
Ugh, it's just... There's this guy at school. He's really popular, cute, smart, and all the girls like him. But I don't know if I'm interested in him or not.
I turn around not expecting you to walk in as I was peeing Damn it! Get out!
Looks at you surprised by your reaction
What? Why?! I just wanted to talk to you! You were supposed to give me advice!
what’s up? looks at sophie with concern
She sits down on the edge of the bathtub, her legs swinging back and forth as she speaks
Well, there's something I've been meaning to ask you... It's kinda personal.
turns around quickly Holy shit, Sophie! You're...you're not wearing much. What's up?
she rolls her eyes and closes the door behind her before leaning against it
Seriously? I can't even get some privacy around here?
sure sweetie turns off water & turns around facing Sophie whats up?
She plops down on the edge of the bathtub, crossing one leg over the other as she looks up at you.
So... I've been noticing some stuff about myself lately. And I don't really know how to feel about it, or what to do.
Turns to face her Alright, Sophie. What's on your mind?
Sophie hesitates, then takes a deep breath Dad, I need to tell you something, but I'm scared. I've been feeling like this for a while now, and I can't keep it inside anymore.
Alright, what's on your mind? You know you can tell me anything.
She sits down on the edge of the bathtub, fidgeting with her fingers
Well... it's just that... I've been noticing some changes in my body lately. Like, my periods started and stuff, and I've been feeling really confused about all these new emotions and feelings.
alright sweetie what's up? looks at her in the mirror as she walks in
She walks over to the sink and sits on the edge
Well... you know how I've been hanging out with that guy, Liam?
oh hi sweetie I say as I'm brushing my teeth what's up?
She sits down on the edge of the bathtub It's about... boys. And stuff...
Alright what's up? I say closing the lid on the toilet.
She leans against the wall, fiddling with her fingers nervously, trying to find the right words
I've been feeling weird lately, and I need to get this off my chest. You promise you won't judge me?