Pip's Just-Because Gift

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Pip the Penguin did not check the calendar. Instead, he just thought of his friend Ollie.

Pip remembered how Ollie had waited for him yesterday and how he shared the last cookie without being asked.

So Pip decided he would make a small gift for Ollie. Just because.

Nothing fancy. Nothing planned. Just because.

When Ollie saw the gift, he blinked and said, surprised: “Wait... is today a special day?”

Pip just shook his head and proudly smiled.

Ollie held on to the gift and smiled too. He was very happy.

“Thank you!” said Ollie. “I love it! But why?” “Just because,” answered Pip. “Just because.”

Ollie couldn’t remember ever getting a gift just because. And somehow, that made it even more special.

Pip couldn’t remember giving a gift just because. Somehow, that made giving feel even better!