From Strangers to Soulmates
Small gift
[Wakes up early, feeling refreshed and determined]
[She ties her hair into a messy ponytail, puts on her favorite sunny yellow dress, and heads downstairs with renewed energy]
Margaret
Well, someone’s in a good mood today! What changed, Sophie?
Sophie
Nothing, Mom! Just... felt like today’s a good day to make new friends.
Sophie
(Standing on the porch, clutching a small potted flower she picked from her garden, she takes a deep breath before knocking on the door)
Claire
With surprise. Good morning, Sophie! Back so soon?
Sophie
Yup! I brought this for Ethan. Thought he might like it!
Claire
He is in the backyard
(Finding Ethan sitting on the swing, staring at the ground, she approaches cautiously. She hesitates for a moment before stepping closer)
Sophie
Holding out the flower
Sophie
Hey, Ethan. I, um, brought this for you.
Sophie
It’s a flower. You can keep it in your room if you want.
Ethan
[Looks up, his face is still impassive. His eyes shift to the flower, and after a moment of hesitation, he takes it silently]
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