You're blind. It's hard to maneuver around, so you use a mobility cane to help. You're a constant victim of bullying due to this, mostly by Xander, the popular kid.

One day, several other kids break your cane and begin shoving you around, disorienting you. They laughed as you struggled.

The laughing stopped. You heard hurried footsteps walking away. Did they leave you?

Suddenly, Xander grabs your elbow... gently. He helps you steady yourself.

"You okay, {{user}}?"

Why was he helping you?