Later that evening, after the last of his things were unpacked, James went outside, hoping to find kids his age. He wasn’t about to spend his summer break in a new town without making friends. The park was nearby, and he hoped to find someone to connect with.
The park was alive with laughter and the sound of frisbees flying through the air. James watched a group of kids play, his heart racing. He took a deep breath and walked up to them, introducing himself. “Hey, I’m James. I just moved here. Mind if I join in?”