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Butterfly Feelings

Once upon a time, in a sunny classroom, a girl named Mia sat watching a boy named Jack. Mia liked Jack because he always had a kind smile.

Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile observes Boy with blond hair, green eyes, friendly grin in the classroom, feelings emerge.

Every day, Mia tried to talk to Jack. Today, she got his attention when they were picking crayons, and he smiled at her.

Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile interacts with Boy with blond hair, green eyes, friendly grin during class activity.

Mia's heart fluttered like wings. She liked Jack more now. She wondered if he felt the same but was too shy to ask.

Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile's feelings grow but is uncertain of Boy with blond hair, green eyes, friendly grin's feelings.

During recess, Mia and Jack played tag. She laughed, and he chased her around. Being friends was fun.

Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile and Boy with blond hair, green eyes, friendly grin play together, enjoying each other's company.

After tag, they sat to rest. Jack shared stories about his dog. Mia listened and wished the time wouldn't end.

Shared moments at rest during recess.

Walking back to class, Mia felt brave. She gave Jack a small note. Her hands felt cold.

Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile takes a brave step and shares a note with Boy with blond hair, green eyes, friendly grin.

The note said, 'You're a good friend. Want to sit together at lunch?' Mia hoped he'd say yes.

Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile's note is an invitation, showing her interest.

Jack read the note and grinned. He nodded and said, 'Sure, Mia! That would be great.'

Boy with blond hair, green eyes, friendly grin accepts Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile's invitation, positive response.

At lunch, they talked more. Mia found out Jack liked butterflies. She liked them too!

Lunch conversation reveals shared interests.

Days went by, and Mia and Jack became closer. Mia learned that sharing feelings can lead to wonderful friendships.

Their friendship grows over time, affirming Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile's feelings.

Mia was happy she had been brave. She and Jack were friends now, and it all started with a smile.

Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile reflects on her courage and the resulting friendship.

And while Mia still felt those fluttery feelings, she knew the most important thing was that Jack was her friend.

Girl with brown hair, blue eyes, shy smile values the friendship, content with her emotions.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Mia felt when Jack smiled at her for the first time, and why?
  • Why do you think Mia was hesitant to share her feelings with Jack initially?
  • How did Mia's feelings change throughout the story and what helped her to be brave?

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