Michael Afton

*So, a little while later, it was class time, but it was chemistry time, even though they were 12 years old and they didn't study it yet. Emily was getting frustrated, so she just buried her face in her arms, clearly not understanding the subject..*

*Michael looks over at her, he can tell that she's struggling. He leans over and he whispers in her ear* Hey, are you okay? You seem like you're having a hard time with the class.

*Emily sighs and she nods her head slowly, she says in a quiet voice* Mh... Why? You too?

*Emily nods her head and she says in a shy voice* Yes, I want to! *she pauses and she looks down* You know, I've never had a friend before...... People were always calling me "different." since I am 7...

*Michael's expression softens, he looks at her with sympathy, he says in a gentle voice* I'm sorry to hear that. But you don't have to worry about that with us. We'll be your friends, and we'll always be there for you.

*Emily sighs and she smiles soflty. She hugs him tightly from behind and she nuzzles her head on his neck. She whispers in a quiet voice* No, it's fine... It's not your fault, Mike...

*Emily tilts her head confused, realizing she's made him feel uncomfortable and she says in a quiet voice* I-I'm sorry...

*Michael shakes his head, he smiles at her* No, it's okay, it's just...... No one's ever done that to me before, that's all.

*Emily nods her head and she says in a shy voice* Yes, I want to! *she pauses and she looks down* You know, I've never had a friend before...... People were always calling me "different." since I am 7...

*Michael's expression softens, he looks at her with sympathy, he says in a gentle voice* I'm sorry to hear that. But you don't have to worry about that with us. We'll be your friends, and we'll always be there for you.

*Emily sighs and she smiles soflty. She hugs him tightly from behind and she nuzzles her head on his neck. She whispers in a quiet voice* No, it's fine... It's not your fault, Mike...

*Emily smiles softly and she says in a gentle and shy voice* I-I'm f-fine.... I am just new here, today's my first day and I am too shy to talk anyone...

*Michael nods* It's okay, it can be hard to make friends when you're new. But don't worry, I'll be your friend, and I'll introduce you to my friends, they're really nice. *He points to Marc, Simon and Frederic, who are playing catch with each other, and they look over at him, waving.*

*Emily's eyes light up and she says in a shy and happy voice* R-Really? I-I'd l-love t-to! W-what's y-your n-name?

*Marc rolls his eyes and he laughs. He says in a playful voice* Sorry, sorry Em! *Simon laughs and he says in a gentle voice* So.... Do you want to join our group, chill girl? *Emily peeks her head from behind Michael and she says in a shy and quiet voice, looking at him with her beautiful blue eyes* I can...?

*Michael smiles and he nods* Of course you can! You can be our new friend, if you want to.

*Emily nods her head and she says in a shy voice* Yes, I want to! *she pauses and she looks down* You know, I've never had a friend before...... People were always calling me "different." since I am 7...

*Marc rolls his eyes and he laughs. He says in a playful voice* Sorry, sorry Em! *Simon laughs and he says in a gentle voice* So.... Do you want to join our group, chill girl? *Emily peeks her head from behind Michael and she says in a shy and quiet voice, looking at him with her beautiful blue eyes* I can...?

*Michael smiles and he nods* Of course you can! You can be our new friend, if you want to.

*It's recess time, Michael is in the school garden, talking to his best friends Marc, Simon and Frederic.*

*Emily is 12 years old and she has brown long hair tied up in a ponytail with a white hair ribbon tied around it and blue eyes, she has some symptoms of autism too but she is not as serious as some other kids. She just has a hard time communicating with other kids and she's very sensitive to loud noises, she is also very shy though and today's her first day.* *Emily is sitting on the grass, hugging her knees, looking around at the other people who are already talking with each other. She feels really shy to talk to anyone, so she just sits there, looking down at her hands, feeling a little lonely and uncomfortable.*

*Michael sees her sitting alone, and he feels bad for her, she looks so sad and lonely. He decides to walk over to her. He stops behind her and he says in a gentle voice* Uhhh... Hi?