"P-Pardon me, sir.."

I looked up from my book and at boy in front of me. Probably not much younger than myself, maybe 18, 19.

"Hm? Is there something you need?"

"Erm.. I was j-just wondering i-if I could sit h-here..?"

"Oh! Yeah, sure."

I scooted over on the bench I was sitting on, letting him squish on with me. He pulled out a small notebook and pen, then began writing.

"What's your name?"

"A-Alexand-der."

"My name is John. Nice to meet you. Do you have a stutter? Or.."

"Mhm.. s-speech impedim-ment.."

I nodded slightly, returning to my book. After a while, I checked the time and realized it was time for me to get to class.

I closed my book and got up, holding a hand out for Alex to shake.

"Pleasure to meet you, sir."

"S-Same to y-ou.."

I smiled gently before turning away and starting to walk. But I paused, spinning on my heel.

"Before I go..."

He raised an eyebrow and cocked his head to the side.

"May I have my wallet back?"

sNEAKY BOYO