Friends Who Stay

Liam was a quiet kid who loved drawing superheroes in the dirt outside his house.

Every afternoon, he sat alone—until one day, a boy named Noah moved in next door.

Noah didn’t ask many questions; he just sat down and said, “Can I draw with

you?” From that day on, they did everything together. They shared snacks,

secrets, and big dreams about who they wanted to be when they grew up.

When Liam felt scared at school, Noah stood beside him. When Noah felt sad,

Liam listened without judging. Years passed, but their friendship stayed strong.

They learned that a best friend isn’t just someone who plays with you—it’s someone who stays,