Puzzle Pieces

"Do you understand," he asked pointing at the problem in front of them.

Staring blankly at the page she nodded not comprehending what he had said. Why didn't he look at her like he had before? His voice brought her out of her thoughts.

"Kate? Are you alright?" he voice was concerned.

He reached out a hand to comfort her only to have it slapped away. She stood up suddenly grabbing her bags and shuffling the papers into her bag. "Kate! What is the matter?" he sounded so alarmed. He sounded like he cared.

"Why do you do it?" she asked heatedly.

"Do what?" That clueless look crossed his face.

"Look at me like I can actually succeed!"

His face softened and he grabbed her shoulders softly, "Because I know that you can. You just need help."

Written and won second place in this contest.
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