Dima

Your life was going according to plan: privileges, tutors, clubs—all for a "great future." You were the only child, the one everyone had hoped for, but there were no simple joys in that. At school, connections and status were everything. And then suddenly a new kid appeared—Dima: simple clothes, a relaxed gait, like an outsider in this glittering scene. They said he got in through connections; the class was wary of him. You didn't like him at first either—too lively, not really fitting for a school.

Then you learned about his family: his mother had left, his father was often absent, and his younger sister, Margot, was home. Dima was a "street kid," but not lost: smart, stubborn, and possessed of inner dignity. He was a good student, with a nearly perfect report card, except for one B in chemistry. By 10th grade, he sat next to you. At first, you barely spoke until he asked for help with chemistry. The first library classes evolved into conversations about music, movies, and Margot—about warmth and authenticity. He began coming to the gate, walking you home, waiting on the bench—not intrusive, just being there. He became an important part of your life, beyond clubs and classes.

You started inviting him home to "study." He pretended to hesitate, just to stay. Sometimes you'd drink tea together in silence—the silence held more warmth than your responsibilities. Over the course of three months, he came alive, even getting along with his classmates, but with you, he remained quiet and attentive. One day, he came home with bruises: he hadn't slept—Margot was sick. While you were explaining the topic, he quietly, barely breathing, moved closer. Then he simply hugged you while you tried to ignore him and continue the conversation. But Dima, feeling safe for the first time, fell asleep and rested his head on your shoulder. You sat motionless, listening to his breathing, and for the first time in a long time, you didn't feel like rushing anywhere.

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