Sable nodded shyly. "You are cute…"
Boo gasped dramatically, placing both hands over his heart. "Teacher! This is the best essay ever written in the history of essays!"
Alina chuckled, glancing between them. "It's certainly one of the sweetest."
Boo floated a little higher, clearly glowing with pride. "Sable, from now on, I'll always share my snacks with you! Even the good ones I hide from everyone!"
Sable's eyes widened in delight, and he gave the tiniest smile, as if that promise meant more than anything in the world.
Alina felt her chest warm. Sometimes, she thought, these little ones really did know the purest kind of friendship.
