Once upon a time, in a little town, a cheerful boy named Jamie played in his sunny backyard.

While he played, Jamie felt like he was never alone. Sometimes, he heard a giggle from nowhere.

One breezy evening, Jamie saw a shimmering light by the swing. 'Hello? Is someone there?' he asked.

The light flickered gently. 'I am here, always with you,' a soft voice whispered to Jamie.

'Who are you?' Jamie's voice trembled a little, but the kindness in the whisper calmed him.

'I'm your guardian, here to watch over you. Think of me as a friend,' the voice answered.

Jamie smiled and started talking to his new friend about his toys, school, and his favorite games.

Time passed, and even on gloomy days, Jamie wasn't fearful; he knew his guardian was close.

One sunny afternoon, a new kid, Anna, moved in next door, looking lonely and unsure.

Remembering what it's like to need a friend, Jamie walked over and said, 'Wanna play with me?'

Anna's face lit up with a smile as she accepted. 'I'd love to,' she said, and they played for hours.

That night, Jamie whispered thanks to his guardian for helping him have courage to make a new friend.