Early one sunny morning, the playful monkey Cubis sat on a tree branch with his arms crossed and a pout on his face. Luk, his best friend, stood below, tilting his head in confusion. Something was clearly wrongâor so it seemed. Cubis wasnât really angry, but he wanted to tease Luk a little. Maybe Luk would panic and try to make him smile again!
âCubis, what happened? Did I do something wrong?â Luk asked softly, climbing closer with a worried look. Cubis turned his head away dramatically, puffing up his cheeks. âHmph! I donât want to talk to you!â he said, trying to keep a straight face while secretly watching Lukâs reaction.
Luk scratched his head nervously and then started offering Cubis his favorite banana. âCome on, Cubis, donât be mad. I brought you a banana! Lookâitâs the sweetest one!â Cubis peeked out from the corner of his eye, fighting hard not to smile. Luk waved the banana closer, even peeling it for him. Still, Cubis stayed quiet, pretending to sulk.
Finally, Luk sighed and said in a soft voice, âIâm really sorry, even though I donât know what I did. I donât want you to be sad.â His gentle words melted Cubisâs playful heart. He couldnât hold his act any longer. With a burst of laughter, Cubis jumped toward Luk and hugged him tightly. âGotcha! I wasnât angry at all!â
Luk blinked in surprise, then laughed too. âYou silly monkey! You tricked me!â The two rolled around on the grass, laughing until their tummies hurt.
Moments later, Cubis shared the banana with Luk, saying, âI just wanted to see how much you care about me.â Luk smiled and replied, âYou donât have to pretendâIâll always care.â
From that day, their bond grew even stronger. Whether playing, teasing, or sharing snacks, they learned that true friendshipâand maybe even a little loveâstarts with care, laughter, and a warm hug. â¤ď¸
