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A Helping Hand | RAMYEON

Rami and Ahyeon had always been on opposite ends of the spectrum at school. Rami was the star student, loved by teachers and respected by her peers for her diligence and kindness. Ahyeon, on the other hand, was notorious for skipping classes, getting into trouble, and generally being a thorn in everyone's side. Their mutual disdain for each other was well-known.

One rainy afternoon, Rami stayed late at school to finish a project. As she was packing up to leave, she noticed Ahyeon huddled under the awning by the school's entrance, clearly trying to avoid the downpour. Rami considered just walking past her, but something made her pause.

"Hey," Rami called out, "do you need an umbrella?"

Ahyeon looked up, surprised. "No, I'm fine," she muttered, though her soaked clothes suggested otherwise.

Rami sighed, took off her own jacket, and handed it to Ahyeon. "Here, just take it."

Ahyeon hesitated but eventually took the jacket, muttering a barely audible "thanks."

The next day, Rami found herself thinking about Ahyeon. She couldn't shake the image of her huddled in the rain, looking so vulnerable. During lunch, she saw Ahyeon sitting alone, poking at a meager meal. Rami decided to approach her.

"Mind if I sit here?" Rami asked, not waiting for an answer before sitting down.

Ahyeon glared at her. "What do you want?"

Rami smiled, trying to lighten the mood. "Just some company. You don't seem to have much of an appetite."

Ahyeon shrugged. "Not hungry."

Rami noticed the dark circles under Ahyeon's eyes and the worn-out clothes she wore. A thought struck her-perhaps Ahyeon's behavior was rooted in something more than just rebellion.

Over the next few days, Rami observed Ahyeon more closely. She noticed that Ahyeon often skipped meals and seemed to wear the same few outfits over and over. One day, Rami followed Ahyeon after school and discovered her entering a run-down building on the outskirts of town. It was then that Rami realized Ahyeon's situation was far worse than she had imagined.

Determined to help, Rami began bringing extra food to school, making sure to discreetly leave it where Ahyeon would find it. She also started packing some of her own clothes and other essentials in her bag. One day, she mustered the courage to approach Ahyeon directly.

"Hey, Ahyeon," Rami said, handing her a bag. "I thought you might need these."

Ahyeon stared at the bag, then at Rami. "Why are you doing this?"

"Because everyone deserves a little help sometimes," Rami replied gently.

One afternoon, as they sat under a tree in the schoolyard, Ahyeon finally opened up to Rami about her struggles.

"You know," Ahyeon began, her voice barely above a whisper, "it's not like I want to be the way I am at school. But it's hard, Rami. My dad left us, and my mom is sick. I have two little siblings to take care of and feed. I have to work two jobs just to keep us afloat. There are days when I don't even have time to sleep, let alone study."

Rami listened intently, her heart aching for Ahyeon. "I had no idea," she said softly. "Why didn't you tell anyone?"

Ahyeon scoffed. "Who would care? To everyone here, I'm just the troublemaker. No one wants to know what's really going on."

"That's not true," Rami said firmly. "I care. And I want to help."

Ahyeon's eyes welled up with tears. "It's just so hard, you know? Every day feels like a fight. And when I get to school, I'm so tired and frustrated. Acting out is just my way of coping, I guess."

Rami reached out and took Ahyeon's hand. "You don't have to do this alone anymore. We can figure it out together. I'll help you with your studies, and if you need anything else, just let me know."

Slowly, Ahyeon began to trust Rami. She confided more about her difficult home life, the financial struggles, and the pressure of taking care of her family. Rami listened without judgment, offering support and encouragement.

Their relationship transformed from mutual animosity to a deep, unexpected bond. Rami's kindness and understanding helped Ahyeon find a reason to come to school and try harder. In turn, Ahyeon taught Rami about resilience and the importance of looking beyond appearances.

As the school year progressed, the two became inseparable. Rami continued to support Ahyeon in any way she could, and Ahyeon slowly but surely began to turn her life around, motivated by the belief that someone genuinely cared about her well-being.

Their story became an inspiration to others at school, showing that even the deepest enmities could turn into the most meaningful friendships with a little compassion and understanding.