It was the last day of school before summer break. Tim was 1 , but also a little sad. His best friend Michael was moving away at the end of the week.
Tim and Michael had been friends since first grade. They did 2 together—played soccer, went camping with their families, and even took the same classes so they could be deskmates. Tim couldn't imagine life 3 his best friend by his side.
At lunch, the two boys sat picking at their 4 , neither one wanting to be the first to bring up the scary "M" word—moving. Finally, Michael took a deep breath. "My dad's new job is in another state. We're 5 this Saturday."
Tim felt his throat get tight (紧的). Saturday was only four days away! He tried 6 not to cry. "I'm really gonna miss you, man," he said, finding it hard to speak.
Michael 7 , looking just as sad. "Me too. But hey, we'll keep in touch, right? We can text, video chat, all that stuff."
"I guess. But it won't be the same as getting to actually 8 ," Tim said sadly.
Michael reached over and clapped Tim on the shoulder. "No, it won't be the same. But real 9 isn't about being together in the same place. It's a special connection that can't be broken, 10 we are very far away from each other. You'll always be my best friend, no matter what."
