Ethan wakes up late. He feels worried. School starts soon. Ethan quickly puts on his clothes. He eats breakfast fast. Mom packs his lunch. Ethan runs to the bus stop. His friend, Lucas, waits there. "You're just in time," says Lucas. Ethan smiles and feels relieved. On the bus, Ethan and Lucas talk about school. Ethan checks his backpack. He forgets his pencil case! Ethan feels worried again. Lucas says, "Don't worry. I have extra pencils." Ethan thanks Lucas happily. At school, Ethan borrows Lucas’s pencils. Ethan learns to get ready earlier next time. He is glad Lucas helped him. Friends always help each other.