18th Feb 2025
Ellie was nervous on her first day at her new school. "I hope I can make friends!" she said, her blue eyes sparkling behind her thick glasses. At recess, the other kids played tag, but no one came to play with Ellie. She sat in her wheelchair, watching with a sigh. Suddenly, Shashank, a boy with curly black hair and bright smile, rolled over to her. "Want to join me?" he asked. The wheels of her chair chirped happily as he helped her move closer to the group.
Shashank loved to help. He said, "How about I give you a piggyback ride?" Ellie giggled, feeling excited. With a careful lift, Shashank put her on his back. "Wheee!" she shouted, and the other kids turned to watch. "Can I have a turn?" one of the girls asked. Soon, everyone wanted to play, and Ellie smiled brightly. From that day forward, she made friends easily, and every recess was filled with laughter and fun.
As days went by, Ellie and Shashank became best friends. They shared snacks, painted colorful pictures, and dreamed up wonderful stories. Shashank loved the way Ellie laughed, and Ellie loved how Shashank made every day a little brighter. They were a team, and soon, Ellie felt like she belonged.
One sunny afternoon, the teacher announced it was time for a surprise. "Today, we're going to plant flowers in the garden!" she said. Shashank and Ellie chose bright yellow sunflowers. "These are just like us," Shashank said, "always reaching for the sun." Ellie laughed and nodded, knowing their friendship would keep growing, just like the flowers.
On the last day of school, Ellie and Shashank sat under the big oak tree. "Thank you for being my friend," Ellie said softly. Shashank grinned and said, "Friends forever." As they looked out at the playground, filled with laughter and joy, Ellie knew her adventure was just beginning.
