In a tiny hole behind the skirting board lived a very small mouse named Squeaky. Squeaky had soft grey fur, twitchy whiskers, and the brightest little eyes you ever did see. Squeaky loved his cozy home, lined with soft fluff and a warm piece of wool. Every night, before sleepytimes, Squeaky liked to go on a little adventure, just outside his door.
Tonight, Squeaky tiptoed out. The big house was quiet and still. He sniffed the air with his wiggly nose. Ooh, what was that lovely smell? It smelled like... cheese! Squeaky followed the scent very carefully, past a giant chair and a mountain of a rug. He found a little crumb, just the right size, sitting all alone on the floor. It was a splendid crumb!
Just as Squeaky was about to nibble his treasure, he saw another pair of bright eyes looking at him from under a cupboard. It was another mouse, smaller than Squeaky, and looking a little bit shy. Squeaky had never seen this mouse before. He looked a little bit hungry, too.
Squeaky thought for a moment. This crumb was delicious, but the other mouse looked like he needed it more. Squeaky gently pushed the crumb towards the shy mouse. "Hello," squeaked Squeaky softly. "My name is Squeaky. Would you like to share?"
The shy mouse popped out, looking surprised but happy. "Oh, thank you!" he squeaked back. "My name is Pip." Squeaky and Pip nibbled on the crumb together. It tasted even better when shared with a new friend. They talked in soft little squeaks about their cozy homes and the quiet big house.
After they finished the crumb, they had a tiny, quiet game of hide-and-seek behind the chair legs. It was lots of fun! But soon, Squeaky's whiskers started to droop, and Pip's eyes blinked slowly. It was definitely time for sleepytime.
Squeaky and Pip said goodbye to each other, promising to look out for one another next time. Squeaky scurried back to his cozy hole, feeling warm and happy inside. He snuggled into his soft bed, thinking about his new friend Pip and the joy of sharing. Soon, Squeaky was fast asleep, dreaming little mouse dreams until the morning light.