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lancetuckershairgel · 5 years ago

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Summary: Chris settles in at the elementary school and meets a new friend.

Word count: 737

Warnings: none

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It had been two weeks since Chris had started his new job at the elementary school. He'd settled in and felt at home with the incredibly helpful and kind staff. The kids were great too, the little ones loved him and the older ones had a lot of questions any time they saw him.

There wasn't a lot for him to do, most of the behavior issues were usually handled quickly by the counselor or the principal but he did teach a safety course to the fifth graders once a week and helped out where he was needed. Being in the kind of town, and the specific area, they were in a resource officer was needed, just in case. Chris spent a majority of his time just hanging out around the school, being a helping hand to the teachers or mentor to the students. He didn't mind, he enjoyed less police work and more hands on opportunities. The experience would help him when he changed careers and the staff appreciate way he had with the kids.

Chris made his way out to the playground, doing a general safety survey of the area. It was kindergarten recess time and the playground was filled with little kids climbing on the equipment or playing tag in the grass field. He stood and watched for a bit, amused.

"Officer Haven! How are you?" Miss Hopewell asked as she approached him

"I'm good thank you. It's a beautiful day out."

"It is, I'm glad it isn't cold, these kids need to get their energy out."

Both adults chuckled and continued small talk as they watched over the students. Chris' eyes scanned the playground and landed on the blue bench between the two oak trees off the side of the playground.

"What's that?" Chris gestured, unable to make out the writing from across the yard

"That's our Buddy Bench!" Miss Hopewell replied cheerfully "If someone needs a friend to play with they sit on the bench to let the other kids know and someone will ask them to play."

"Oh yeah? That's a pretty good idea."

"Oh for sure. A lot of the younger ones are shy and it really helps with inclusion and building friendships."

Chris nodded, rubbing his beard and wishing the schools had something like the Buddy Bench when he was in school. A few moments later a little girl who had been walking around the playground sat down on the bench and swung her legs. Chris waited to see if anyone would offer to play with her but minutes passed without a single student coming by. A few had glanced over but no one stopped.

"Hmm." Chris pondered out loud "What's going on there?"

"Oh…" Miss Hopewell sighed sadly "That's Lily. She sits there every day waiting for someone to play with her."

"Does anyone?"

"No, no one ever does. She's a bit..different."

Chris nodded and made his way over to the bench. He sat down and smiled at the girl.

"Hi there."

"Hi." Lily said quietly, looking up at Chris "My name's Lily."

"I'm Chris. It's nice to meet you Lily."

"Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked hopefully yet her tone anticipated rejection

"Sure. What would you like to do?"

"Can you teach me how to swing? I've never done it before."

"Never?"

Lily shook her head

"Sure. It's easy, come on."

Chris and Lily walked over to the swings and Lily climbed into the seat.

"Not too high, okay?"

"You got it. Hold on tight."

Chris gave Lily a small push and told her how to swing her legs. Chris continued to push her carefully until she was at a good speed then he walked over to the side, watching.

"Look at you, you're doing it!"

"Yay!"

Lucy happily continued to swing until the teacher blew her whistle indicating the end of recess. Chris stopped the swing and Lily climbed down and looked up at him.

"That was fun!"

"I'm glad." Chris smiled as they walked over to join the class

Lily slipped her hand into his, swinging their arms as they walked. Chris smiled down at her.

"Can you play with me tomorrow too?"

"I don't know if I can Sweetie."

"Oh." Lily dropped her hand from his and looked down disappointed "That's okay. Thanks for helping me swing. Bye."

Chris watched as Lily joined the rest of the kids in line.

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