Help Is On The Way

(I’ve just gotten off work and am waiting behind the building for my friend to come pick me up. I’m listening to music but forgot my headphones, so it’s playing through the speaker. Two teenage girls, one wearing a Twilight shirt and another a Justin Bieber Shirt walk past me chatting. Accompanying them is who I assume is their younger brother, who is obviously not liking the conversation. He can’t be more than ten years old.)

Teenager #1: *whispers to her friend about my music* “What awful tastes.”

Teenager #2: *nods in agreement* “Freaks, I tell you.”

(Instead of agreeing with the girls, the little kid stops and talks to me.)

Little Kid: *to me* “What’s that?”

Me: “Rise Against. They’re an awesome punk band.”

Little Kid: “Thanks!” *catches up to the two teens with a smile*

(I feel as though I did some good today.)