The sun was peaking above the clouds in what was going to be another beautiful day. Except for Lola. For Lola, it was another day of loneliness. It had been this way every since she came to this new town. Something was missing, but she did not know what. Like every other day, she dressed in her porcupine outfit and headed to school.

The hallways always seemed long and narrow. As she walked through the crowd, she felt smaller and smaller. Her quills began to stand out on ends. With her suit she felt protected but, so secluded. How could she stop feeling so alone? How could she make friends? Would this be the missing piece?

Today would be different! She would make a friend. During recess, Lola asked to join a group of kids playing ball. Could she be another piece?