did your dad do that Kat and Bryant

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Kat and Bryant were in math class together. Bryant had just moved from New Orleans to California with his abusive dad. On his first day, he walked into the classroom feeling nervous and alone. As he scanned the room, he saw a pretty girl sitting in the back. He decided to sit by himself, hoping to go unnoticed. But Kat, who had a keen eye for detail, couldn't help but notice the fresh bruises on his face. She remembered seeing similar marks on him when they were kids, and her heart went out to him. Despite the chaos of adjusting to a new place and the lingering fear from his home life, Bryant found a small sense of comfort in the fact that someone had noticed his pain. Kat's quiet concern was a glimmer of hope in his otherwise dark world.

Kat tried to ask him what happened, but Bryant just brushed her off, saying, "None of your business." She could see the pain in his eyes, but he was determined to keep his troubles to himself. Over the next three weeks, Kat noticed more and more bruises appearing on his face and arms. Each day, her concern grew deeper. She wanted to help him, to offer him a safe space, but he kept building walls around himself. Despite his resistance, Kat decided she wouldn't give up. She started leaving small notes of encouragement on his desk and made sure to smile at him whenever their eyes met. She hoped that, in time, he would see that someone cared and that he didn't have to face his struggles alone.

The next day, Kat couldn't hold back her worries any longer and decided to tell the teacher about her concerns. She hoped that this might lead to some help for Bryant. The following day, as she walked through the hallway, Bryant suddenly stopped her. "You told the teachers," he said, his voice a mix of anger and betrayal. Kat could see the hurt in his eyes, and her heart sank. She hadn't meant to upset him; she just wanted to help. "I was worried about you," she replied softly, hoping he would understand. Bryant clenched his fists, struggling with his emotions. He wanted to be mad at her, but deep down, he knew she was only trying to look out for him. The hallway seemed to close in around them as they stood there, the weight of unspoken words and shared pain hanging heavy in the air.