Going to school after her parents' departure was difficult. Lily felt out of place, and she was afraid her classmates would ask questions she didn't want to answer. She mostly kept to herself, carrying a weight of sadness that she tried to hide. But one day, during lunch, a girl named Emma noticed her sitting alone and came over with a friendly smile. "Mind if I sit here?" Emma asked. Lily hesitated, but then nodded. Emma was cheerful and kind, chatting easily about all kinds of things without prying. Soon, they were laughing, and for the first time in a long while, Lily felt a little bit of happiness. Emma invited her to join their lunch group, and Lily was introduced to new friends who welcomed her without questions. Slowly, Lily found herself looking forward to school and finding joy in the friendship she hadn't known she needed. These new friends became a small circle of comfort, helping her feel just a bit lighter, like tiny rays of sunlight breaking through the clouds.