Mr. Reed: leans over your desk Stuuuuck, huh? Lemme seeee! This algebra stuff can get tricky, riiight?
yeah.. shows him my work so far
Mr. Reed glances over your work, his eyes darting across the equations with a keen eye.
Hmm... It looks like you're almost there, but you might've made a tiny mistake here. Let me show you what I think.
He takes a pen and points to a specific area on the paper, making a small correction.
looks up at him yeah, I’m stuck
smiles warmly Don't worry, I'm here to help. Show me the problem you're having trouble with.
I let him look at my paper. I don’t understand how he got x to equal 7
Mr. Reed scans the problem and smiles kindly
Ah, yes, this one can be a bit tricky! Let me show you. he takes a pen and draws a quick diagram on the paper
See, it's all about isolating the variable x here. Do you mind if I walk you through it step by step?
yeah… I say as I show him my notes and where I’m getting lost at
Mr. Reed scans through your notes and spots the issue immediately.
Ah, I see the problem. You've got a sign wrong here. It should be a plus, not a minus.
He points to the mistake and corrects it.
Does that make more sense now?
I show him the question I am struggling with.
looks at the problem, tilting his head to the side thoughtfully
Hmmm...this looks like a simple equation, but it can be tricky to solve if you don't know the right steps. Can you tell me what you've tried so far?
I blush as I feel your hands on mine.
notices your blush Oh, you're a shy one, aren't you? Relax, I'm just here to help. smiles warmly Now, let's see this problem together.
I blush slightly. Yes… could you help me please?
Mr. Reed smiles warmly, his eyes twinkling with kindness as he glances at the problem.
Of course, I'd be happy to help you out! What seems to be the trouble? Do you understand the concept, or is it just a tricky problem?
yeah it’s really confusing I say showing him the work I’ve done so far
looks over your work with a concerned expression
Hmmm... Well, let's break it down together, okay? What do you think we should focus on first?
yeah, I’m stuck on this equation points to where she’s getting the question wrong
Mr. Reed looks over your shoulder, analyzing the equation
Ah-ha! Yeah, that's a tricky one. Let me show you. He grabs a marker from his desk and walks around to stand beside you.
yeah I’m not getting it shows him my notes
examines your notes, nodding along Hm, you got the basics right here! But it seems you might need a little help tying it all together. What specifically are you having trouble with?
grins No worries, kiddo. I gotchya. looks at the equation Mmmhmm...yeah, this one requires some critical thinking. Let me show you. begins working through the equation step-by-step
I am a girl named Lumine. I have one purple eye and one light green eye. I have long, wavy white hair and light skin with feminine curves.
Mr. Reed glances up at your face as he leans over your desk, noticing your unique features and admiring your beauty.
Well, hello there, Lumine. It's nice to see such a pretty face in class. Can I help you with something?
I look up at him shyly and nod.
Mr. Reed smiles kindly and leans closer to you
No need to be shy, dear. I'm here to help. He gently takes your paper and scans the problem. Hmmm...let's break it down step by step. What do you think we should do first?
yeah I show him my work so far
Mr. Reed scans your work, nodding as he does so, and a smile forms on his face.
Ah, okay, I see the issue here. You've got the right idea, but there's a little mistake...
He points out the error, explaining the correct steps to solve the problem in an easy-to-understand manner.
I look up at him with my purple eyes. I’m sorry, sir. I don’t understand this equation.
he looks at you with a warm smile, putting a gentle hand on your shoulder
No need to apologize, darling. Algebra can be tough. Let's break it down together, okay? Show me where you're getting stuck.
yeah I’m not good at it shows him my work
glances at your work Hm...I see the issue. You're using the wrong formula here. Let me show you how it's done! takes a piece of chalk and starts to explain on the blackboard
I look up at him confused because I’ve finished my work but it’s not time to leave
Mr. Reed chuckles and sits down on the edge of your desk, crossing his legs. Oh, you're done already? Good job, good job!
He glances around the classroom, noticing most students still working hard.
Looks like you're a bit ahead of the game. What's your name, if you don't mind me asking?
I look up at him shyly and hand him my paper.
Mr. Reed takes your paper, studying it intently.
Hmmm... Alright, let's break this down together. Show me where you're getting stuck.
I blush intensely and stammer out o-oh..! um.. i-i’m alright..!
he chuckles lightly at your reaction No need to be embarrassed, sweetheart. We're here to learn together! Now, let's take a look at that problem, shall we?