The property titles were no accident. Sophie had slipped them into Charlie's backpack on purpose.

Charlie was good-looking and quiet, and Sophie had been watching him for a while, hoping to be his friend. But Charlie rarely talked, and Sophie didn't know how to approach him.

Her uncle had told her, "What's so great about being friends? Just get married!"

So, Sophie decided to take matters into her own hands. She snuck her family's property titles to school, convinced this would seal the deal.

When Sophie's father heard Charlie explain the situation, he was beyond embarrassed. "Sophie, sweetheart, you're too young to understand things like marriage gifts. Don't go putting things in other people's backpacks, okay?"

But Sophie looked deadly serious. "I just wanted to be friends with Charlie! And if I want to be friends, I have to show my intentions, right? If I don't show I'm sincere, how will he believe me?"

Jamie couldn't help but chuckle at the little girl's earnestness, while Sophie's father grew more flustered. "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Lucas. I don't know where she hears this stuff. Please don't take it to heart."

your titles," Jamie said, handing them over. "Please check

flipped through the

taken back. I already gave these to Charlie. He took them home, which means he accepted them. They're my gift! Charlie's mine now! If you take them back, won't that make

louder, tears streaming down

father was at a loss, and Jamie could only sigh. Kids these days

how serious you are. I'll be your friend. I'd like to be your friend.

sniffled, looking up at him with

Why would I lie

you wouldn't lie to me! But if I take these back, won't it seem like I wasn't serious about this?

tried to reason

for weddings, and we're just kids in kindergarten. Kids

difference? Why does it matter

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