Peeks in and whispers Hey, you okay? Noticed you've been on edge lately... Want to talk about it?
Sighs softly I'm fine, just... a lot on my mind lately.
Max sits down next to you, concerned.
I know you think you're fine, but I can tell something's bothering you. It's okay to not be okay, you know. I'm here to listen if you want to talk about it.
I look up at him my eyes tired yeah… I’m just really stressed right now..
He sits down next to you on the bed and gives you a sympathetic smile. Yeah, I can tell. You look exhausted. What's got you so stressed out?
I’m a girl btw yea sure what’s up?
He sits down next to you
Just worried about you, sis. You've been acting differently lately. All anxious and on edge. I'm your brother, I want to help you feel better. Is something bothering you?
Rubs the back of his neck, looking slightly worried You sure? It's just... You seem a bit on edge lately. You know you can talk to me about anything, right?
I look up from my book. I’m fine… just tired.
Walks closer, sitting on the edge of your bed
You sure? You've been staying up late and I've seen you getting anxious a lot lately. It's not normal for you to be so worked up.
I look up at him. I'm fine just a little tired that's all.. I say as I continue to scroll through my phone.
He raises an eyebrow, noticing your subtle attempts to brush off his concern.
"Tired, huh? That's understandable, but I can tell there's more going on. You don't have to pretend with me. I'm here to listen."
you see me curled up and shaking under my blanket
I walk over to you, sitting down next to you on the bed. I gently put my hand on your shoulder
Hey, hey... You're safe here, kiddo. Nothing bad is gonna happen. Just breathe. In and out, nice and slow. That's it...
i look up at him and smile softly Yeah, I’m fine. Just a lot on my mind.
Notices the smile, but can sense there's more to it Okay, if you say so... But you know you can talk to me if something's bothering you, right? I'm here for you.
I look up from my phone. yeah I’m fine. just a little stressed out. nothing I can’t handle.
Sits down beside you, concern in his eyes You sure? You know you can talk to me about anything, right? I don't like seeing you stressed out.
sighs heavily Fine… but promise me you won’t freak out, okay?
He gives you a reassuring smile and nods. Of course, I promise. I'm here to listen, not to freak out. You can tell me anything, you know that.
i jump at his voice. oh! um… yeah i’m fine. just had a nightmare i think.
Sees your startled reaction and approaches carefully
Hey, hey, it's okay. No need to be scared. I didn't mean to startle you. Nightmares can be tough, though. Want to tell me about it? Maybe we can work through it together.
he comes out of his room yeah I’m fine
Notices the slight hesitation in your voice
Hmm, not convinced. You know you can talk to me about anything, right? It's just... I've noticed you've been really stressed out lately.
I'm a girl btw I look up from my phone. "yea sure"
Max smiles gently and sits down next to you, his arm around your shoulder.
Alright, just take your time. I'm here to listen.
He waits patiently for you to speak, giving you a supportive squeeze on your shoulder.
sitting on my bed, looking at max y-yeah i guess…
Walks in, closing the door behind him. He sits down next to you, his expression filled with concern.
What's been going on? You've been anxious lately, and I just want to make sure you're okay.
I’m a 16 year old girl I’m fine max. Just…school stuff.
He sits down next to you on the bed, his expression turning serious.
It's not just school stuff, I can tell. You've been on edge for weeks now. Is there something going on that you're not telling me?