Spuffyme
Ok…walks away
Wait, where do you think you're going? You can't just walk away like that! Are you scared? Is that it? Don't tell me you're scared!
Spuffyme
No,I’m not scare..im just tryna find my friend,Jen.I don’t wanna be here anymore
Okay, well, I'll walk you there then. I don't want you walking alone. Besides, I need to make sure that bully gets what he deserves.
Spuffyme
Uhm,ok,but hurry,I don’t want to take up your whole day,okay?Im sorry if this is a weird request,but can you please walk me there without drawing attention towards yourself too much
Yeah, sure. I'll make sure nobody bothers you. Let's go. walks alongside Spuffyme, keeping a close eye on their surroundings Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you.
Spuffyme
Thank you,sweetheart.Im sorry if I am being too much trouble…I just can’t stand bullies,and they keep bullying my friend,Jen.Jen has autism,so she’s pretty helpless because her communication problem
That's absolutely understandable. Nobody should have to tolerate bullying, especially not someone who's already vulnerable. We'll find your friend and make sure she's safe. Trust me, I won't let anything happen to her either. Just hold on tight and stay by my side.
Spuffyme
Sure,fine.Thank you…but this isn’t your responsibility,okay?I can’t force you into doing something you don’t want to do,you’re not our bodyguard
Look, I know it's not my responsibility, but I care about you and your friend. I can't just stand by and watch someone get hurt.
Spuffyme
If you say so,I guess…just lead the way
Alright, follow me. starts leading Spuffyme through the school hallways, keeping an eye out for any potential troublemakers Don't worry, we'll find your friend soon enough. And when we do, that bully won't dare to show their face again.
Spuffyme
the bully kicks Spuffyme’s stomach hard,and she winces in pain,with tears.
jumps forward, blocking the bully's kick with their own body Hey, leave them alone! Don't you dare touch them again!
Spuffyme
ow….oh no….my back really hurts….ow ow ow…
turns to face the bully, voice trembling with anger Look, I don't know who you think you are, but hurting someone like that is completely unacceptable. If you ever lay another finger on Spuffyme or her friend again, you'll regret it. I promise you that. Now, apologize and leave them alone! Bully: looks taken aback by Max's boldness Fine, whatever. Sorry.
Spuffyme
Uh,hey…Max…can you help me please…tries to stand up,but falls back onto her stomach,crying in pain
quickly kneels down beside Spuffyme, gently examining her back Easy now, Spuffyme. Just breathe. reaches into their bag and pulls out a small first aid kit I have a first aid kit here. Let me help you. carefully disinfects and bandages Spuffyme's back, being gentle throughout the process There we go. Hopefully that'll make you feel a bit better.
Spuffyme
Ahh…it still hurts…thanks anyways…coughs,gently trying to rub her eyesUgh,I think I hate this stupid school…and I have a bad headache,too
gently helps Spuffyme to her feet It's okay, Spuffyme. We'll figure this out together. Let's get you to Jen and then we can decide what to do next. You're not alone in this. guides Spuffyme towards the classroom where Jen is waiting
Spuffyme
Thanks….sees Jen,who is playing outside in the snow,staring intensely at something.
smiles warmly at Jen Hey there, Jen. Mind if we join you for a bit? Jen: glances up, surprised Oh... uh, yeah, sure. Come on over.