The Power of Friendship

Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Subbu and Sakthi. They were both ten years old and went to the same school. They lived in the same neighborhood, and they rode the same school bus every morning.

One day, as they were riding the school bus to school, Subbu noticed that Sakthi was looking sad. "What's wrong, Sakthi?" Subbu asked.

Sakthi looked up and gave a small shrug. "It's nothing," he said. "I just had a bad dream last night."

Subbu knew that Sakthi was lying. He could tell that something was really bothering his friend, but he didn't want to push him. So he just sat there silently and waited for Sakthi to talk.

As they arrived at school and went to their classroom, Sakthi remained quiet and distant. It was only during recess, while they were playing in the park, that Sakthi finally opened up to Subbu.

"I'm having a tough time at home," Sakthi confided in Subbu. "My parents are fighting a lot lately, and it's really stressing me out."

Subbu listened attentively, and then put his hand on Sakthi's shoulder. "I'm sorry to hear that, Sakthi," he said. "You know, whenever you're going through a tough time, I'm always here for you. That's what friends are for."

Sakthi smiled weakly, grateful for Subbu's kind words. "Thanks, Subbu," he said. "You're a true friend."

From that day on, Subbu made sure to check in on Sakthi regularly, to make sure that he was doing okay. Whenever Sakthi was feeling down or stressed out, Subbu would come up with fun activities to take his mind off things, like going on bike rides or playing video games.

Their friendship grew even stronger during the holidays. They went to the park, played soccer, and explored their neighborhood together. They also shared their interests and hobbies, teaching each other new things and learning from one another.

One day, while they were playing at the park, Sakthi tripped and fell, scraping his knee badly. Subbu was quick to help him up and bring him to the first aid kit.

"Thanks, Subbu," Sakthi said, wincing in pain. "I don't know what I would do without you."

"That's what friends are for," Subbu replied, as he carefully cleaned and bandaged Sakthi's wound. "We're here to help each other out, no matter what."

Their friendship continued to blossom, and they remained best friends throughout their school years. They learned the importance of being there for one another, and how true friendship is all about supporting each other through both good times and bad.

As they grew up and went their separate ways, they remained in touch and continued to support each other through life's ups and downs. Because that's what true friends do - they stick together through thick and thin.

As they entered fifth grade, they found themselves in different classrooms for the first time. They were still able to see each other at recess and lunch, but it wasn't quite the same. They missed having all of their classes together.

One day, Subbu found out that Sakthi was struggling in math. He wasn't able to grasp some of the concepts, and his grades were starting to slip. Subbu knew that he was good at math and thought that he could help Sakthi.

"Hey Sakthi, do you want to come over to my house after school today? I could help you with your math homework," Subbu offered.

Sakthi was hesitant at first. He didn't want to burden his friend or take up too much of his time. But Subbu insisted and told him that it wouldn't be a problem at all.

So Sakthi went over to Subbu's house after school. They sat down at the kitchen table with Subbu's math book and went over the problems together. Subbu was patient and explained things clearly, and soon enough, Sakthi began to understand.

"Thanks so much for helping me, Subbu," Sakthi said, feeling grateful. "I don't know what I would have done without you."

"No problem, Sakthi," Subbu replied with a smile. "That's what friends are for."

From then on, Subbu and Sakthi would have regular study sessions together. Subbu would help Sakthi with math, and Sakthi would help Subbu with science. They realized that they were not just friends, but also excellent study partners.

As they moved on to middle school and high school, they continued to help each other with their schoolwork. But their friendship went beyond academics. They would hang out on weekends, go to movies and concerts, and share their dreams and aspirations.

Years later, when they graduated from high school, they both went to different colleges. They were both sad to be so far apart, but they stayed in touch and continued to support each other. They would call each other regularly and send care packages during exams.

One day, Subbu got a call from Sakthi. "Hey, guess what? I'm coming to visit you this weekend!" Sakthi said excitedly.

Subbu was thrilled to hear the news. "That's great! I can't wait to see you again, my friend."

They spent the weekend catching up, exploring the city, and reminiscing about their childhood. They talked about how their friendship had evolved over the years, and how grateful they were to have each other in their lives.

As they said their goodbyes, Sakthi hugged Subbu tightly. "Thanks for being the best friend a guy could ask for," he said.

Subbu smiled and hugged him back. "Anytime, my friend," he replied. "We'll always be there for each other. That's what true friendship is all about."