The Lonely Bus Ride

    By stephanietolentino38

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    01 May, 2024

    a group of children riding on a bus together with their teacher in the back of the bus and the first one holding a box, bengal school of art, a comic book panel, Ella Guru, official art

    Anika was on the school bus, sitting quietly in her seat. Her face held a look of sadness as she watched other children talk and laugh.

    a girl standing on a bus with a group of people behind her looking out the window at the camera, magical realism, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, official art

    She felt lonely. She didn't have a friend to share stories or play games with. She sighed and looked out of the window, trying to hide her sadness.

    a cartoon of a girl in front of a school bus with a group of people behind her and a yellow backpack, samikshavad, a comic book panel, Ella Guru, comic cover art

    At the next stop, a new girl named Mia boarded the bus. She had a friendly smile and greeted everyone. She noticed Anika sitting alone and went to sit with her.

    a cartoon of a girl with glasses and a backpack standing in front of a school bus with a group of people in the background, paris school, a character portrait, Cliff Childs, graphic novel

    Mia introduced herself and started talking to Anika. She shared her stories, and slowly, Anika started to smile and share hers too.

    two girls sitting on a bus with their arms around each other and smiling at the camera, with a bus in the background, bengal school of art, a comic book panel, Anthony Devas, comic cover art

    Mia and Anika became friends. They played games, shared snacks and laughed together. Anika didn't feel lonely anymore.

    a cartoon of a group of school girls riding a bus together with their arms crossed and looking at the camera, lyco art, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, comic cover art

    Their friendship made the bus rides fun and enjoyable. The sadness on Anika's face was replaced with happiness and laughter.

    a cartoon of a girl standing in front of a school bus on a street with a man in the background, magical realism, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    When the bus reached the school, Mia and Anika got off together. They promised to sit together on the bus every day.

    two girls in school uniforms standing on a sidewalk with a bus in the background and a tree in the foreground, bengal school of art, a comic book panel, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Anika was no longer sad. She had a friend who made her feel included and happy. She looked forward to her bus rides with Mia.

    a group of children walking down a sidewalk next to a playground area with a playground structure and trees in the background, northwest school, a comic book panel, Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy, official art

    Anika and Mia spent their breaks together at school too. They played and studied together. Their friendship grew stronger every day.

    a cartoon of a girl in a school uniform standing in front of a group of children in a school, quito school, a storybook illustration, Ella Guru, comic cover art

    Anika was happy. She learned that making friends wasn't so difficult after all. All it took was a little kindness and understanding.

    three children sitting on a bus looking out the window at the bus stop and the bus is parked behind them, serial art, a storybook illustration, Alson S. Clark, graphic novel

    At the end of the day, Anika and Mia got on the bus together. They sat in their usual seats, ready for another fun-filled bus ride home.

    a group of children standing in a bus with their backs to the camera, with the front of the bus full of them, bengal school of art, a comic book panel, Ella Guru, official art

    Anika wasn't lonely anymore. She had a friend in Mia, and the bus rides were no longer sad. They were filled with laughter, stories, and happiness.

    The Lonely Bus Ride

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