As the days turned into weeks, James and Sophie's friendship grew stronger. They discovered that they had a lot in common. Both loved drawing, and they often spent hours sketching together during art class. Sophie was good at math, while James excelled in storytelling. They made a perfect team, helping each other in subjects they found difficult.
One day, during lunch break, Sophie noticed that James seemed quieter than usual.
"What's wrong, James?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.
James hesitated before answering. "I'm scared," he admitted. "I don't think I'll do well in the upcoming exams. My parents will be so disappointed."
Sophie placed a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry, James. We'll study together. I'll help you with math, and you can help me with English. We'll do great!"
Her words filled James with hope. For the first time, he felt like he could face his fears.