Cubis was usually full of laughter and energy, always adventuring through fields, climbing trees, and finding joy in the smallest things. But lately, his playful spirit had been replaced by silence. Ever since Cutis had to leave for a distant town with her family, everything felt different. The games they played, the songs they sang, the secrets they shared—now lived only in his memories.
Each morning, Cubis would sit under the old oak tree where they once met every day. He would trace their initials carved into the bark—C & C, a symbol of their unbreakable bond. But without Cutis’s cheerful voice calling his name, the tree felt lonely. Even the birds seemed quieter, as if they, too, missed her presence.
He tried to distract himself—building their favorite sandcastle, picking wildflowers she loved, even visiting the pond where they skipped stones. But everything reminded him of her. He found himself whispering, “Cutis… when will you come back?”
One afternoon, overcome with emotion, Cubis sat by the pond and finally cried. Tears streamed down his cheeks as he hugged the little scarf Cutis had given him before leaving. “I miss you,” he whispered into the wind. It wasn’t just sadness—it was the deep ache of missing a friend who felt like family.
Seeing his sorrow, his parents gently asked, “Would you like to write to her?” Cubis nodded. With trembling hands, he wrote a heartfelt letter:
Dear Cutis,
I hope you are smiling. I miss you every day. The oak tree is waiting, the flowers are blooming, and I saved your favorite pebble by the pond. Please come back soon.
Your friend forever, Cubis.
He sealed it with care, holding it close to his heart.
That night, as he gazed at the stars, Cubis made a quiet promise—to stay strong until the day they meet again. Though distance separated them, their friendship remained alive in every memory and every tear.
Friendship, he realized, isn’t just about being together. It’s about caring so deeply that even when apart, the heart remembers. And somewhere far away, Cutis was missing him too.
