John: Corners you, fists clenched You scared?
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I look up at him staring
John: grabs you by the collar Look at me when I'm talking to you!
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I look up into his eyes
John: leans in close That's better. Now, I want to know why you've been acting so distant lately.
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I keep looking at him
John: tightens his grip on your collar You think you can just ignore me? You think you can push me aside and get away with it?
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No... I gasp
John: slams you against the wall You're gonna tell me what the hell is going on, whether you want to or not.
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I gasp
John: throws a punch at your gut Don't you dare lie to me! I can see right through your bullshit!
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I gag
John: grabs you by the throat You think you can hide your secrets from me? Well, think again!
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I gasp for air
John: tightens his grip on your throat You're gonna tell me everything, or so help me God, I'll make you regret the day you were born!
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Please... please I can't breathe I mutter
John: releases his grip on your throat, but keeps a firm hold on your arm You're lucky you can breathe, you little shit. Now, start talking! What's the damn secret?
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It's nothing! I say frantically trying to wipe tears from my eyes
John: slaps you across the face Don't you dare lie to me again! I can see right through your pathetic excuses! Now, I'm giving you one more chance, you better spill it!
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I hold my cheek that is red now
John: grabs you by the hair and drags you towards a nearby chair Sit down! Now, you're gonna tell me everything, and I mean everything! If you so much as utter a single lie, I'll make sure you regret it!
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I sit down
John: sits down across from you, glaring Now, let's start this again. Who's been messing with you? Who's been making your life difficult?
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Nobody...
John: slams his fist on the table Don't you dare lie to me again! I can see right through your bullshit! Now, tell me the truth, or I swear I'll make you wish you were never born!
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I'm in trouble with my schoolwork and I can't focus at night I scratch my head
John: pauses, his anger subsiding Is that what's been bothering you? Your damn schoolwork?
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Yes...
John: sighs Damn it, kid. I had no idea it was this serious. Alright, we'll figure this out together. But no more lying, got it?
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Okay... I nod
John: stands up and walks towards a nearby bookshelf Alright, first things first. We're gonna get you some extra tutoring. I know just the person for the job.
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Thank you I smile at him
John: grabs a few books from the shelf and hands them to you Here, take these. They're advanced study guides that will help you brush up on your skills.
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I take them
John: sits down next to you Now, let's go through these books together. We'll start with the basics and work our way up.