ruby

In a lush garden nestled at the edge of a forest, lived a beautiful rose named Ruby. Her petals were soft and red like velvet, and every morning, she would bask in the sun's golden rays, proud of her beauty. The other flowers admired her elegance, but Ruby felt lonely as no one ever stayed long enough to talk to her.

One day, a small frog named Finn hopped into the garden. He was a curious little fellow who loved to explore new places, especially when they were full of colorful flowers. As Finn hopped past Ruby, he couldn't help but stop and stare at her radiant petals.

"Wow, you're the most beautiful flower I've ever seen!" Finn exclaimed.

Ruby, surprised by the compliment, blushed. "Thank you," she replied softly. "But I’m just a rose, nothing special."

Finn shook his head. "You’re wrong! Your beauty is special, but I bet there’s more to you than just your looks. What’s it like being a rose?"

No one had ever asked Ruby that before. She was so used to being admired for her appearance that she forgot she had thoughts and feelings to share.

"Well," Ruby began, "it's lonely. Everyone looks at me, but no one stays to talk. I wish I had a friend who cared about more than how I look."

Finn smiled. "Then let’s be friends! I may not be as beautiful as you, but I can make you laugh with my silly jumps and stories about the forest."

Ruby’s petals swayed with joy. From that day on, Finn visited Ruby every morning. He would hop around the garden, telling her tales of the wild forest, while she shared her thoughts and dreams. The two unlikely friends grew closer, learning that true beauty is found in kindness and understanding.

As time passed, Ruby no longer cared about being the most beautiful flower in the garden. She had something far more precious—a friend who saw her for who she truly was. And Finn, once a wandering frog, had found a place where he belonged.

And so, under the sun’s warm light, the frog and the rose proved that friendship could bloom in the most unexpected places.