Mia and Jake were best friends. They did everything together. One sunny morning, they built a tall tower with blocks. "This is the best tower ever!" Mia cheered. Jake smiled and added one more block on top. "We make a great team," he said. They high-fived and laughed. Then they went outside to play tag in the park. Mia ran fast, but Jake was faster. "Catch me if you can!" he shouted. They played until the sun began to set.

The next day, Mia and Jake wanted to play different games. "Let's play with my dolls," Mia said. "No, I want to play with my toy cars," Jake replied. They both frowned. "You never want to play what I like!" Mia said loudly. "That's not true!" Jake shouted back. They turned away from each other, feeling angry and sad. Mia went to one corner. Jake went to another. Neither one wanted to talk. The playground felt lonely and quiet.

At lunchtime, Mia sat alone. She missed Jake's funny jokes. Jake sat by himself too. He missed Mia's bright smile. Mia looked at the empty seat next to her. "Playing alone isn't fun," she whispered. Jake stared at his toy car. "I wish Mia was here," he thought. Both friends felt a hurt in their hearts. They realized something important. Being right wasn't as important as being together. They both knew what they had to do next.

Mia walked over to Jake. "I'm sorry I got mad," she said softly. Jake looked up and smiled. "I'm sorry too. Friends are more important than games." They hugged each other tight. "Let's play with dolls AND cars together!" Jake suggested. Mia's eyes lit up. "That's a great idea!" They spent the afternoon creating adventures with dolls riding in toy cars. They laughed and played until the stars came out. "Best friends forever?" Mia asked. "Forever and always," Jake promised.