It was a warm afternoon when I first met him. The sun was shining brightly, and the school playground was filled with laughter and noise. I was new there, unsure of everything, holding my bag tightly as if it could protect me from the unfamiliar world around me.
That's when he walked up to me.
"Hey, you're new, right?" he asked with a friendly smile. There was something about his confidence that made me feel a little less nervous.
I nodded. "Yeah… I just joined today."
"I'm your friend now," he said casually, as if it was the most normal thing in the world. "Come, I'll show you around."
That simple sentence changed everything.
From that day on, we were inseparable. We sat together in class, shared lunch, and laughed at the smallest things. He had a way of turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. Whether it was playing cricket after school or helping each other with homework, every day felt brighter with him around.
He wasn't just a friend—he became my support system. When I struggled, he encouraged me. When I doubted myself, he reminded me of my strengths. And when the world felt too heavy, he made it lighter just by being there.
I didn't realize it then, but that day in the playground was the start of a friendship that would shape my life forever.
Little did I know, our journey together was just beginning…