'Chloe honey, eat up.' Mummy always says that. I just don't like porridge.

'No.'

'Chris, she's not eating. Do you think she's sick?' Daddy did this funny thing he always does where his eyes move in a circle and came over to me.

'Chlo, after you eat this, I'll take you out somewhere.' Oh. But I hate porridge.

'Promise?'

'Promise.' Hmm…Daddy always keeps his promises.

'Fine,' I said.


'Daddy, why are we going next door?'

'I've got a friend for you to meet.' I haven't got any friends because I haven't started school yet. Darren (my big brother) goes and he's already made lots and lots of new friends.

'Is it a boy or a girl Daddy?'

'It's a boy.' Ewww. Boys are yucky.

'But girls only play with girls because we have cooties and boys will get them if they play with us.' Daddy laughed and picked me up.

'Who told you that, huh?'

'Darren.'

'Ah, I should have known.' He put me down and I ran over to the front door and rang the bell.

A very pretty girl with long, raven black hair and beautiful hazel eyes opened the door.

'Oh, hey Chris. I'll just get Dad for you. Why don't you come in?' We stepped inside.

'DAD! CHRIS IS HERE.'

'Thanks Leah. Actually, I was wondering if you know where Seth is. Chloe's feeling a little lonely today.'

I crossed my arms, 'No I'm not.' I muttered. Leah laughed.

'Aww, She's so cute. I'll just get him for you. SETH! SOMEONE WANTS TO MEET YOU.'

A short, skinny boy appeared from the kitchen. Leah pulled him towards me. 'Chloe, this is Seth. Seth, this is Chloe. Why don't you two go off and play together.' And she pushed us out into the garden.

'Hi. I would just like to say I have no cooties.'

'Leah told me cooties aren't real.' He smiled shyly. I smiled back.' Is that a mermaid Barbie doll?' he asked.

'Yeah!' He grabbed it out of my hand.

'Awesome!' How dare he take my doll? Oh no he was poking her face! I have to take action – fast! I picked up a Nerf gun lying on the floor so I picked it up when he wasn't looking and started to pelt him.

'Oww!'

'DON'T HURT MY BABY!' he gave the Barbie back.

'Sorry.'

'It's okay. I've decided to forgive you.'

'Thanks! You're the greatest!'

'I know!'

'Hey! Do you wanna play Nerf tag?'

'Sure!' Then I hit him square on the forehead and grinned at him.

Ahh, I can see the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Thoughts?