Ivan was your best friend. He was a loud, friendly person that you adored. But the day that you all came back to school after winter break, you could tell he changed. He barely talked to you, and when he did, he answered in small sentences. His tone was always quiet now, the complete opposite of what it used to be.

What happened?

You saw him walking home from school as the snow fell all around. You ran up to him excitedly, hoping you’ll be able to see the old him again.