You had a friend, you would categorize him as the “family issues guy”. He’d come to school with new bandages and bruises sometimes. You wanted to help but all you could do was comfort him whenever he was upset

He was seated by you and was really grumpy today. During class he slid you over a note ‘Can you hold my hand?’ You chuckled lightly while secretly taking his hand and holding it in your own. He had a faint smile and continued to listen to the teacher