The Four Friends

12 year old Rooney is claustrophobic. She can't stand being in dark, small and tight places. It was a BIG problem for her. But her BEST friends helped her get over it. How? Read more to find out!

Rooney, Tania, Sarah and Grace were in Tania's room, playing cards. It was late night.

Suddenly, the lights flickered and went out.

'Aaaaaah!' Rooney screamed.

'It's just a power cut.' Grace said.

Rooney's face beaded with sweat. The darkness was pressing on her.

The lights came back and Rooney let out a sigh of relief.

'Whoa,' Tania said. 'You are covered in SWEAT!'

'OK guys,' Rooney said carefully. 'I never told this to anyone, but I am claustrophobic.'

Sarah's mouth dropped open. 'WHAT?'

'Yes.' Rooney said.

*Next day, at school*

Rooney stayed in the classroom for long, because she had to complete her work.

Her rival, Scarlett, came there, switched off the lights and locked the door before she could do anything.

Rooney breathed heavily. She was all alone. 

She pulled out her phone and texted her friends. Thank god Tania saw her message, and they unlocked the door.

'Scarlett did it!' Rooney breathed heavily.

'SCARLETTTTTT!' Grace said angrily. 'THAT GURL!'

'First things first,' Sarah said. 'We are gonna help you conquer your weakness.'

'That's impossible.' Rooney snapped.

'Nothing is impossible.' Tania insisted.

They trained Rooney. First they walked through a dark tunnel holding hands for a few days. When Rooney got used to it, they made her walk through the tunnel ALONE.

Rooney was scared at first, but then she remembered her friends encouraging her, holding hands. She took a deep breath and she did it!

A few days later, Rooney wasn't afraid at all!

Isn't she lucky to have such good friends!?