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Indoor cafeteria at midday with bright overhead lights, long lunch tables, and colorful posters. Liam sits in the once-empty chair beside Ava, smiling warmly while holding his lunch tray; Ava looks up, surprised yet hopeful.
Liam saw an empty chair beside Ava at lunch. She looked lonely. He remembered Jesus’ words: 'Love one another.' He walked over and sat down. 'Hi, I’m Liam,' he said, smiling.
Sunlit cafeteria with high windows casting beams onto the table. Liam extends a small container of red apple slices toward Ava; her eyes widen and a shy smile forms as she gently reaches to take one.
Ava glanced up, surprised. 'Hi,' she whispered, 'I’m Ava.' Liam offered his apple slices to share. 'Would you like a friend today?' Ava nodded, and her smile grew.
Indoor library corner beside classroom windows glowing with afternoon light, picture-book shelves behind them. Ava shows a sketchpad open to a soccer doodle while Liam leans closer, crayons and a favorite novel spread between them.
They talked about drawings, soccer, favorite books. Liam listened carefully. 'I’m new,' Ava said. 'I miss my old school.' 'I’ll show you around,' Liam promised. Together, they planned recess adventures.
Sunny outdoor playground after lunch with chalk hopscotch squares and a jungle gym in the background. Liam walks beside Ava toward the classroom doors, both laughing, their linked arms swinging and loose backpacks bouncing lightly.
At recess, Liam showed Ava games. The empty chair didn’t feel empty anymore. 'Thank you,' Ava said. 'Caring is loving like Jesus,' Liam replied. They walked to class, new friends.