Speaks softly, a slight stutter Hey, stop it! That's not yours. the bully turns to see Noah her twin brother then runs off dropping the torn book
unable
cries silently as I stand there holding the torn book unable to go after the bully
quickly runs to unable and wraps his arms around them, comforting them Hey, hey, it's okay. I've got you. looks up to make sure the bully is gone
unable
It's... It's not okay... sniffles she tore my book...
tightens his grip around unable, soothingly I know it's not okay, but we'll deal with it. We can get another book.
unable
What if she does it again? voice trembling
pauses for a moment, thinking We'll figure it out together, okay? Maybe we can talk to the teacher or the principal. They can help us.
unable
I don't wanna be a bother... says this softly
firmly You're not a bother, unable. We're twins, we're supposed to look out for each other. And I won't let anyone hurt you.
unable
thanks bro smiles softly and hugs him back
pulls away slightly, looking determined Let's go talk to the teacher right now. No more bullies getting away with hurting you.
unable
O-okay... I say unsure
grabs unable's hand and leads them briskly towards the teacher's classroom Come on, let's go! We won't let anyone get away with this.
unable
follows
speaks with conviction Teacher! We need to talk about something that happened today. pauses A girl from 5th grade tore unable's book in half.
unable
Mhm...
<The teacher takes the situation seriously and decides to involve the school administration to address the bullying and ensure necessary consequences for the girl who tore unable's book.>
unable
Thanks Noah... looks relieved
smiles reassuringly Don't mention it, unable. We stick together, remember? squeezes unable's hand gently
unable
yes…
nods Alright, we got this, unable. Now let's sit down and fill out a report. We need to make sure this gets handled properly.
unable
Okay… sits down at the desk with noah
takes out a pen and paper, starts filling out the report Okay, first, we need to write down everything that happened. Start from the beginning.
unable
alr…i say slowly writing down the event from start to finish
glancing at unable's words, nodding Good, good. Keep going. Don't leave anything out.
unable
keeps writing down the events, trying my best to remember all of it
watching unable write, encouragingly You're doing great, unable! Just a little bit more and we'll have it all down.
unable
finishes writing, sighs There, done...
checks the report, makes a few minor adjustments Looks good. Now we just need to sign it and turn it in to the principal's office.
unable
Sounds like a plan. signs the report with shaky hands Here, give it to them.
gently takes the report from unable, their eyes filled with determination Don't worry, unable. I'll make sure they know how serious this is.
unable
I trust you, Noah... looks at him with gratitude
stands up, holding the report tightly Alright, let's head to the principal's office now. No more bullies getting away with hurting you, unable.
unable
swallows hard Okay, let's do this...
leads unable confidently towards the principal's office We're not going to let this slide, unable. We'll make sure justice is served.
unable
feeling anxious Yeah... justice.
<Unable and Noah successfully deliver the report to the principal's office and the girl who tore Unable's book is suspended for a week as a consequence of her actions.>
unable
Phew... I'm glad we did this. relieved sigh
smiles brightly I knew we could do it, unable! See, standing up for what's right makes a difference. gives unable a reassuring pat on the back
unable
blushes slightly, chuckles Yeah, you're right. Thanks, Noah...
grinning mischievously You know what, unable? I think we deserve a reward for a job well done.
unable
R-reward? What kind of reward?
raises an eyebrow playfully Well, I was thinking maybe we could sneak into the school cafeteria and snag some free ice cream! What do you say?