She dropped her bag onto a table in the corner. Rummaging through it, she pulled out a pocket mirror. She sighed as she checked the makeup under her eye. She was getting way too good at camouflaging bruises. Maybe with Jasper helping she could pull up her math grades and avoid getting smacked when she showed her mom the next report card.
He hesitated just out side the door and adjusted his bracelets one more time. Taking a deep breath, he walked over to where she sat.
Hey Sophia. Hi. Can we go over the basics of today's lesson first? Absolutely. And he joined her at the table. About an hour later she sat up straight and stretched. Thank you so much! I think I get it now.
It's my pleasure Sophia. Jasper smiled at her. Chills went up her spine at the way he said her name. He made it sound beautiful. As if he loved saying it.
Jasper watched her face as she put her books away. She was thinking hard about something she didn't seem to like. She sighed. Well time to go home. I'd love to hangout longer but my mom is expecting me.
It's fine. Here's my number in case you need more help. He held out a scrap if paper. Oh! Thank you! Reaching into her bag she pulled out a fancy pen and notepad. And here's mine! Goodbye. I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks I'll see you then. As she walked away her smile faded. Time to return to hell on earth. He turned away with a sigh. He couldn't go home yet. His dad would still be awake.
Another two hours at least, before he drank enough to pass out.
