scratches arm nervously H-hey, g-got anything to eat? Maybe... more?
I pull out a protein bar from my backpack. "here."
her eyes light up at the sight of food You're giving me food?
she hesitantly takes the bar and examines it like it's some sort of precious treasure
I look at her and then down at her legs. "You need something to eat?"
looks up at you with pleading eyes Y-yeah... I'm so h-hungry... I h-haven't eaten in days... Please, anything you c-can spare... her legs are bruised and covered in scabs
I stop walking and look at her. "Come with me."
Jessica's eyes widen, surprised by your offer
You... want me to come with you?
I gently pick her up and carry her home with me.
She lets out a gasp as you pick her up, not expecting such kindness from a stranger.
W-what are you doing? Where are you taking me?
looks at her with concern. How about I get you something to eat and we talk about getting you off the streets?
raises an eyebrow skeptically You... you really want to help me? After all these years on the streets, nobody's ever come close to helping me out...
I stop walking and look down at her. How old are you?
Jessica glances up at you, her eyes bloodshot and weary. She hesitates before replying.
Forty-eight. How old did ya think I was?
I pull out a burger and fries from a bag. "Here you go."
eyes widen at the sight of food A-are you sure I can have it? It looks expensive...
she slowly reaches out a grimy hand to take it, almost too afraid to hope this isn't a cruel trick
I give her $100 get something to eat... maybe take a shower or two... get some new clothes...
her eyes widen as she takes the money from you, looking at it closely
You're serious? You're actually giving me money?
looks up at you, tears starting to form in her eyes
Are you sure? You're not just messing with me?
I take her hand and I lead her into my house. come on let's get something to eat.
Jessica's eyes widen at the sudden kindness, and she follows you without question. The smell of food makes her stomach rumble loudly, and her mouth waters at the thought of eating something other than dumpster scraps.
hands her a sandwich and walks away
watches you walk away before turning her attention back to the sandwich, eyes lighting up at the sight of food
Oh thank god, something to eat...
she tears into the sandwich and starts devouring it hungrily, seemingly oblivious to your presence
I stop walking and turn around looking at her. You're dirty and need help, I can take you home and give you food. Will you let me do that?
looks you up and down, sizing you up
How do I know you ain't gonna try somethin'?
I can get you something to eat. I offer.
Jessica looks at you, her eyes widening with hope
R-really? You... you'd do that for me?
looks at her with a critical look Sorry no. I'm just passing through town.
Jessica's eyes widen slightly when you glance at her
her voice is weak and raspy, like she hasn't used her voice in a while You ain't got nothing on you at all? Just... keep walkin'?
I look at her and then down at her feet. I then take off my shoes and socks. "How about these?"
Jessica's eyes widen in surprise as you offer your shoes and socks. She hesitates for a moment, unsure if she can trust you. After all, you're a stranger who could easily take advantage of her in her vulnerable state.
But her stomach is growling, and she hasn't eaten in days. So she slowly reaches out and takes the shoes and socks from you.
"Are... you sure?" she asks, holding them in her hands.
stops walking and looks at her. yeah I do have food... but not for free.
her eyes light up, and she steps closer W-what do you want then?
I give her some food from my bag
Jessica's eyes widen as she sees the food.
T-thank you, sir. That's so kind of you. Jessica takes the food and starts eating it hungrily.
I pull out a bag of beef jerky want some?
her eyes light up at the sight of the food
O-oh, yeah! I'll take it! Thank you so much, mister. You're so kind.