Teen Sees Boy Sobbing On Bus, Recognizes His Shoes And Yells “Stop The Bus”

He heard a soft sound from behind him and turned around, trying to find the source of the heartbreaking noise. His eyes scanned the bus until he found it. There was a boy sitting at the back with his sleeves covering his face.

His chest was moving up and down rapidly as he tried to stifle his crying so that nobody would hear, but he couldn’t help but sob. Then, Tom saw his shoes.

New School Woes

Starting a new school can be an extremely challenging time for any child. Children’s minds race at the thought of everything they may have to face.

They worry about fitting in and if they will make friends, if they will like and be liked by their teachers. The unfamiliarity of it all can be daunting.

But when 7-year-old Dale finished his first day at his new school, all his worst nightmares came true.

So Far, So Good

The first half of Dale’s first day at Holy Family Catholic School went off without a hitch. He nervously navigated the new hallways and classrooms and became familiar with his teachers and classmates.

He even mustered up the courage to speak to the boy sitting next to him at recess. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad after all. But by the time school ended and it was time to go home, Dale made an enormous mistake.

Boarding The Bus By Himself

The bell rang at 3:15, signaling that it was time to go home. Students chatted excitedly and pushed and shoved out the classrooms, eager to be released. Dale quietly hung back and waited for the rush to pass before stepping outside.

At the entrance, he saw the big yellow bus waiting for him. Riding the bus by himself was a little scary for the 7-year-old, but his mom had gone through it with him before he left that morning, so he got on.

An Oversight

There were a few other kids on the bus, but Dale didn’t recognize them. Feeling exposed and a little nervous, he walked right to the back and took a seat. He daydreamed as he watched the trees whipping by, knowing that he would be home soon.

He couldn’t wait to tell his mom about how well his first day had gone. But there was something that he had failed to notice right away.