when the first time we met.. br at each other we just stared... br we quietly sat on the corners of the bench br the bench.........that we shared.... br br it was our first day in school br everything around was completely new.... br everyone seemed to be scared & afraid br that included me & you... br br slowly slwoly days passed by....... br but we still started & ended with a HI! br i wanted to talk...i wanted to play br but with whom was the question in my way... br br i was in need of an eraser one day br in my pencilbox which was missing br without me asking you for it br you slowly pushed your eraser towards me br br i immediately looked up at you br i wondered what this could be br you blinked your eyes and gave a smile br which said 'I am there whenever u need me' br br i felt so secured... br no longer i felt alone br i could feel something was binding us br i could feel the magic around.... br br we no longer sat on the corners of the bench br we had endless talks between a HI & a BYE! ! br i now had someone to talk, play & share br i now had a friend, on whom i could rely... br br you laughed with me... br you made me smile br and whenever i was in tears br you stood by my side... br br thankyou for being around br your presence is something i wud always like to see br thankyou for being a friend br your friendship means a lot to me...