Ben patted the girl on the back while averting his eyes to make sure he wasn't seemingly like he was staring at her. When she told him it was alright for him to hug her for the moment he felt a but more relieved but that more or less went down the hole when she wanted to stay like this for a bit. It wasn't because he didn't like her, he barely knew Tsukiko, but that was the thing. He barely knew her so he was in the middle of an empty class hugging a girl he just met. But Ben didn't want to disappoint her and he figured it was best for everyone involved in this whole thing if she got it out of her system. Day two here and he was already running into some interesting folks. [color=fff200]"I gotcha don't worry just take your time and breath. I'm here for you I would be a poor friend if I just up and left you here right now. As for this whole thing about boys pursuing you for your looks...well I ain't going to say you're not a pretty young lady but just like you say I didn't try to pull you out of the conversation because you looked pretty I saw someone in need and I tried to help. It's what I do. I'm here for you through thick and thin Tsukiko. Not a lot of strangers would risk their neck for another person but I'm not that kind of guy. So take your time and chill."[/color] Ben said though he did say it a bit awkwardly. He wasn't so sure if what he said was the right thing to say in this sort of situation. Andre had his moments from the past...maybe he could help her out here. At least that's what Ben figured knowing his relationship with their cousin and all...

[color=fff200]"I'm sure your momma was a wonderful and gracious person Tsukiko and you two were born lucky to have her. But don't go wishing for things that can't happen. I know you probably don't remember much about her but I'm sure you and your bro will find out more about her in the future together. Take what you do have and remember it fondly. She gave you life and it just happens she couldn't see you through it. If she's anything like my old lady she's probably wishing you would be more happy right now. My mom was always busy when I was a younger dude back home. Never got a chance to see her much but when I do see her I make the most of it. She's a busy business woman after all and I know she'd like to see me. I just cherish the moments I do have with her and Andre and my own big bro. Being the middle boy means I got to juggle a lot of things. If you like maybe sometime I can try to call her up and you can talk with her about stuff. The world is a big place and it's wonderful. You just got to take what it throws at you and muscle through it. I hope that isn't making you more sad by the way I just...don't know really what else to say. For what it's worth though I'll be here for you. I am not sophisticated, I'm not the best man to ever walk the earth, and I can be vain, profane, and dirty but I am nothing but a friend to those who simply want someone to be there for them. So come on why not dry up those tears. Not because they don't need to come out but because you still got a lot to live for and a lot to discover besides your past you got your future. That should be enough to make anyone smile. Not everyone has a bright future and some people are out there suffering right now. But if it makes you feel better you can cry and cry a bit more and get it all out of you. But I want to see you smile not frown. It takes more muscles to smile than to frown you know. And if there is anyone who knows anything about smiles it's me and my friends."[/color] Ben said trying his best to comfort the girl. He still didn't think he was properly able to get out all of his thoughts in a cohesive and well spoken manner but he hoped they did their job. He meant every word of what he said and if he could he'd say more things to Tsukiko but...yeah that's just how things were. Whatever this girl had in her brain maybe it needed to stay hidden or maybe it will come out a blossom like a flower during spring sometime in the future. Who knew right? What right did Ben have to dictate anyone's thoughts? It was up to HER how things went in the future but at least he could be the cheer leader and make sure everything went towards the right direction.