Jacob: fidgeting, eyes wide What happened? Who did this to you?
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I'm sorry I cry while looking at him
Jacob’s face turns pale as he looks at your bloody shirt. He quickly approaches you and puts his hand on your shoulder, trying to calm you down. “Hey, hey, shhh… It’s okay. Tell me what happened.” His voice is gentle and full of concern.
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I was jumped by some people... I didn't see their faces... they ran away... sobbing uncontrollably
Jacob’s heart sinks as he sees you in such a state. He quickly grabs a tissue from the box on the table and hands it to you. Jacob: concerned Okay, okay, take deep breaths. You’re safe now. But you need to calm down first. Can you tell me exactly what happened?
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I was mugged… I say between sobs.
Jacob’s expression turns into one of worry as he listens to your explanation. He steps closer to you and places a gentle hand on your shoulder.
Jacob: Oh my god… are you hurt anywhere else? Let me see your shirt…
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sobbing uncontrollably It... it was Tom... he's... he's dead... collapses onto Jacob's chest
Jacob freezes for a moment before quickly catching you in his arms and holding you close against his chest. His heart sinks at your words, and he looks down at you with a mix of shock and worry. Jacob: Tom...dead? How...how did it happen?
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My dad…he was drunk again…he hit me… I sob
Jacob’s heart sank at the sound of your words. He clenched his fists, trying to contain his anger. Jacob: gently placing a hand on your shoulder Why didn’t you call me sooner?
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I'm so sorry babe, I didn't mean for this. I hug him tightly
Jacob hugs you back, feeling concerned and protective. “Hey, hey, it’s okay. You don’t have to apologize. I just want to know what happened. Did someone hurt you?” He gently strokes your hair, trying to comfort you.
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My dad…he got drunk again and started hitting me…
Jacob’s eyes widen and he kneels down next to you, gently taking you into his arms. Jacob: softly Why didn’t you tell me earlier? And why didn’t you call the police on him?
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It was.. it was my father.. sobs uncontrollably
Jacob’s heart sinks and he looks at you with horror on his face
J: shocked, holding you close H-He did this to you?! I’m calling the police.
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My father…he- he… I break down in tears
Jacob's heart clenches at your words. He steps closer, gently placing a hand on your shoulder.
Jacob: Hey, hey... it's okay. Take a deep breath. Can you tell me what happened?
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I'm a guy named Alex I'm fine babe...
Jacob is still very worried and grabs your shoulders
Jacob: You don’t look fine, Alex. Who did this to you? And why didn’t you tell me sooner?
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sobs uncontrollably "I-it was... it was my father..."
eyes widen even more, jaw drops slightly “What?” Jacob’s voice trembles as he takes a step closer to you, his hand reaching out towards your bloody shirt. “What do you mean, he did this to you?”
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I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I'm fine. I look down.
Jacob grabs your chin gently, making you look at him
Jacob: You're not fine. You're bleeding. Let me see it.