As time went on, James began to notice something different about his feelings for Sophie. Her smile made his heart race, and her laughter was like music to his ears. He didn't understand what these feelings meant, but he knew one thing for sure—Sophie was special.
One evening, as they sat under the big banyan tree near the school, James gathered the courage to ask her a question that had been on his mind.
"Sophie, do you think we'll always be friends?" he asked, his voice trembling slightly.
Sophie turned to him, her eyes filled with warmth. "Of course, James. No matter what happens, we'll always be together."
Her words filled James with a sense of comfort and happiness. Little did he know, this was just the beginning of a beautiful journey—a journey of love, friendship, and self-discovery.