The property titles were no accident. Sophie had slipped them into Charlie's backpack on purpose.

Charlie was good-looking and quiet, and Sophie had been watching him for a while, hoping to be his friend. But Charlie rarely talked, and Sophie didn't know how to approach him.

Her uncle had told her, "What's so great about being friends? Just get married!"

So, Sophie decided to take matters into her own hands. She snuck her family's property titles to school, convinced this would seal the deal.

When Sophie's father heard Charlie explain the situation, he was beyond embarrassed. "Sophie, sweetheart, you're too young to understand things like marriage gifts. Don't go putting things in other people's backpacks, okay?"

But Sophie looked deadly serious. "I just wanted to be friends with Charlie! And if I want to be friends, I have to show my intentions, right? If I don't show I'm sincere, how will he believe me?"

girl's earnestness, while Sophie's father grew more flustered. "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Lucas.

titles," Jamie said, handing them over. "Please check to make sure they're all

the documents-eight property titles-all accounted

to let her father take them back. "No! You always say what's given away can't be taken back. I already gave these to Charlie. He took them home, which means he accepted them. They're my gift! Charlie's mine now! If you take them back, won't that

grew louder, tears

father was at a loss, and Jamie could only sigh. Kids these days could

forward and calmly tried to soothe Sophie. "Stop crying, okay? I see how serious you are. I'll be your friend. I'd like to be your friend.

at him

course. Why would I lie

smile. She flung her arms around Charlie. "I knew you wouldn't lie to me! But if I take these back, won't it seem like I wasn't serious about this?

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