In a sunny little town, where laughter echoed in the streets, lived a brave boy named Cameron. He loved his school, his books, and the big, bright world around him.
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But sometimes, at school, things got a little tricky. His friends, Rhys and Lyra, would often suggest exciting, but not-so-good, ideas.
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"Come on, Cameron!" whispered Rhys one Tuesday afternoon. "Let's skip the last class! It'll be an adventure!" Lyra nodded, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
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Cameron felt a flutter in his chest. A little voice inside him reminded him of his mom's words, "Being true to yourself is the bravest thing you can do, my dear."
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He took a deep breath, his heart beating like a drum. He looked at Rhys and Lyra, and a calm smile spread across his face. "No, thanks!" he said, his voice steady.
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"I’d rather read my favorite book today," Cameron explained, holding up the book he had in his hand. "It's a really exciting story about a knight and a dragon!"
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Rhys and Lyra were surprised. They had never heard Cameron say 'no' to their adventures before. They exchanged a quick glance.
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But then, a smile slowly grew on Rhys's face, and Lyra nodded. "Okay, Cameron," said Rhys. "We get it." They respected his choice.
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Cameron felt a warmth spread through him. He realized that true friends don't pressure you to do things you don't want to do. True friends support each other’s decisions.
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And from that day on, Cameron felt stronger and braver every time he chose what was right for him. He knew his own choices made him shine brightest of all.
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