Leonardo is a 15-year-old blind student with his one friend in class, Giovana, sitting next to him. Seated behind Leonardo is the new student Gabriel. After class Giovana invites Gabriel to walk home with herself and Leonardo; she customarily links arms with him for support even though his house is further from the school than hers. Later Giovana teases Leonardo about never confiding in her about romance and suggests he receive math tutoring from Gabriel.
Elevator Up! 4th floor!
Giovana: What a stupid joke. How many times will you guys repeat it?
Teacher: Calm down, kids! Let's quite joking?
Before the bell rings, let's meet our new student? Gabriel, would you like to introduce yourself?
Gabriel: No, its ok.
Teacher: Oh come on! Come up here!
Classmates: GABRIEL! GABRIEL! GABRIEL!
Gabriel: Hi my name is Gabriel. I've just moved to the city.
(Classmates threw paper balls)
Leonardo: What happened?
Giovana: The boys threw paper balls at gabriel.
BELL RINGS 🔔
Giovana: Is your house up or down the street?
Gabriel: Up
Giovana: Do you want to come with us?
Gabriel: Sure.
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Uncharted Territory
Short StoryThe arrival of a new student in school changes Leonardo's life. This 15 year-old blind teenager has to deal with the jealousy of his friend Giovana while figuring out the new feelings he's having towards his new friend, Gabriel.
