Every summer, the town of Sweetberry held its famous ice cream contest, where kids and grown-ups alike whipped up their wackiest flavors. This year, Oliver was determined to win. He had a secret recipe—Popcorn Marshmallow Swirl. "No one’s ever had anything like it!" he said, stirring his special mix.
But across town, Ruby, his friendly rival, had her own creation: Fizzy Lemon Blueberry Burst. "It’s like fireworks in your mouth!" she told her little brother, who eagerly licked the spoon.
The contest day arrived, and the town square buzzed with excitement. Tables lined up with towering ice cream cones, wild colors, and flavors that smelled like dreams. As the judges took their seats, Oliver and Ruby exchanged determined looks.
Just as the tasting began, a sudden gust of wind sent Oliver’s tray flying! His carefully prepared cones tumbled onto the dusty ground. His heart sank.
Ruby watched, then looked at her own tray. Without hesitation, she split her scoops in half and handed some to Oliver. "A contest isn’t fun unless everyone gets a fair chance," she said with a smile.
The judges were touched. "Kindness is the best flavor of all," one of them said. They awarded Ruby and Oliver a shared first-place prize.
That night, as they celebrated with endless scoops, Oliver grinned. "Next year, let’s enter as a team!" Ruby laughed. "Deal!"