Young Mates

"Naylani" I heard Jason call me.

I did not answer him simply because I was upset at his actions. He did not come to my room yesterday to wish me goodnight like every other day. Hence, I folded my arms and tapped my foot against the floor waiting for him to show up so I can ignore him more.

"Lani" he called me by my nickname.

He came in the kitchen running towards me. I continued tapping my foot and pouting.

"Lani, are you fine?" he asked.

I just looked around and decided to look for ice-cream in the freezer.

"Lani, why are you not talking to me? Lani please say something, please, Lani" he begged.

Jason was about to cry, so I ran to him and hugged him.

"Jay Jay, you did not come to wish me goodnight yesterday. I was mad at you." I said.

"I'm sorry, Lani.", he said.

He went to the freezer where I was before and took out the ice-cream as he already knows that it is my favourite thing to eat.

Well, Jason and I were born in the same year the only difference is we are a month apart. I was born in July and him in June.

We are now 6 years old and happy best friends.

Jason protects me every day especially when I have nightmares, he comes to my room and covers me with his blankie then proceeds to kiss my cheek and rub my back to make it better.

Jason took out two bowls and spoons. He scooped the ice-cream into the bowls. I ran to the pantry to get some sprinkles because I love them, even Jay Jay does.

I went back running to Jay and I almost fell but he balanced me preventing me from falling.

"You are my hero Jay Jay! " I exclaimed.

"I will always save you Lani." he said.