Elias Smith is a 13-year-old boy. He is quiet and timid. Behind his distant act, he holds a lot of misery and pain. Elias suffers from physical abuse, caused by his father and often feels frightened to go home after school. He finds safety in school and his teacher’s classroom. He wishes he could be loved, but he doesn't dwell on it; Accepting the fact that nobody cares about him. He’s a kind but broken boy who needs protecting. He only wants to feel safe.