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ping his back. "It's 7 a.m. already, darling. Please wake up-you don't want to be l

terrupted

k, kn

Anderson asked, pe

l," came the ch

Mr. Anderson said as he wa

e up and ready?" Ko

ugh. "Your friend is still fast asleep. His mom has b

ly and followed Mr. A

" Kornel greeted M

plied, visibly delighted to

g," Kornel answered politely

ting around to see who had woken him. When he saw Kornel's grinning face, he smiled back sleepily, str

ents. "Good morning, M

uiet amusement before replying in unison, "

with a shy smile before

or him here,

nstairs for breakfast," Mrs. Anderson s

ng to be late for school,"

his flowery boxers. He reached for his uniform but couldn't grab it. Kor

d other supplies inside. Once ready, the boys headed downstairs to the dining area. They sat at the table while Mrs. Anderson served

Time said as he

, Ma," Kor

id you enjoy your breakf

," they repl

p now. Don't keep

efore climbing in himself. With the sound of the door slamming shut, Mr. Anderson started the c

ner, flipping through his books. He didn't enjoy the messiness of playground antics. Instead, Kornel loved basketball. At his family's large house, his parents had built him a small basketball court where he practiced during his free time. Time would ofte

rated his success, but both Kornel and Time were heartbroken at the thought of being apart. Mr. and

te his efforts, he couldn't meet the strict criteria for SOS Hig

tment, and neither could Kornel. They promised to make the most o

summer break, they stuck to their promise, cherishing every moment they spent together despite the oth