In a busy lunchroom filled with laughter and chatter, Sam felt a little lost. His heart raced as he spotted groups of kids eating together. “What if they don’t want to be my friend?” he thought.
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One day, Sam took a deep breath and approached a table where two kids, Alice and Leo, were sharing cookies. “Can I sit with you?” he asked shyly.
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Alice and Leo smiled and welcomed him. Sam shared his favorite story about a superhero, and soon, everyone was laughing.
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From that day on, Sam learned that asking to join in was the first step to making friends. He felt braver and happier, one lunch at a time!