Irin turned to him with a reassuring smile. "Don't fear, okay? Your parents will come too." She said it in a soft, gentle voice. The boy nodded, his eyes still fixed on the crowd of parents waiting to pick up their children.

"I think we should wait a little for his parents to come," Y/N said, standing beside them. Her voice was calm and soothing, and she put a gentle hand on the boy's shoulder.

Just then, a car pulled up, and a manager stepped out, calling out his name - "Young master, your ride is here!" The manager's voice was loud and clear, and the boy's eyes lit up with recognition.

Irin and the boy stood up, and Irin waved goodbye as he walked towards the car. "Bye, bye! See you tomorrow!" She said it with a smile, feeling a sense of friendship and connection with him.

The boy smiled and waved back before getting into the car. His eyes met Irin's, and she felt a sense of gratitude and appreciation from him.

As they drove away, Y/N turned to her and asked, "So, how was your day at school, sweetie?" Her voice was soft and gentle, and she put a comforting arm around Irin's shoulders.

Irin thought for a moment before answering. She looked down, her voice barely above a whisper. "It was okay, Mommy. I was a bit scared at first, but then I met him, and he helped me."

Y/N's expression turned sympathetic. "Oh, sweetie, what's his name?"

"I...I don't know, Mommy," Irin replied.

Y/N smiled warmly. "That's okay, sweetie. I'm just glad you're safe and sound. What happened with the teasing?"

Irin's face fell, and she looked down, her voice cracking. "They said my dress was babyish, Mommy."

Y/N's eyes filled with empathy. "Oh, sweetie, don't listen to them. You look beautiful in that dress, and it's okay to be different."

Irin nodded, feeling a lump form in her throat. She looked out the window, watching the trees pass by.

As they drove home, Y/N asked her more questions about her day, and Irin told her everything. Y/N listened attentively, offering words of encouragement and support.

When they arrived home, Irin felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was glad to be safe and sound with Y/N.

As they walked into the house, Y/N, suggested they have a snack together. Irin agreed, and they went to the kitchen to make some sandwiches.

As they sat at the table, Y/N asked Irin more about her new friend. Irin smiled, feeling happy to share about him. "He's really nice, Mommy. He helped me when those kids were teasing me."

Y/N's expression turned sympathetic again. "I'm so glad he was there for you, sweetie. That takes a lot of courage."

Irin nodded, feeling grateful for her mother's understanding. "Yeah, Mommy. I feel like we're going to be good friends."

Y/N smiled warmly. "I'm sure you will, sweetie. And remember, I'm always here for you, no matter what."

As they finished their snack, Irin's mother suggested they do something fun together. Irin agreed, and they decided to watch a movie. As they snuggled up on the couch, Irin felt happy and content, knowing she had her mother's love and support.

TBC 🤍~