Teach me
"You already help me enough by giving me a place to stay. I don't want to be a burden to you."
"We're friends, right?" he questioned, glancing quickly at her, and she nodded in response. "Friends help each other, that's what I do and will continue to do if you allow it." He smiled, a gleam of amusement shining on his face and in his voice. "And, look, the classes might be interesting for me too."
Tábata felt her eyes fill with tears, but she held firm. A confusion of feelings overwhelmed her, between relief, gratitude, and a hint of doubt. But above all, an unexpected joy at no longer being alone.