续写故事：奔跑的决心

We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn't look at me. I tried to encourage him, telling him how proud I was of him for even participating in the cross-country run, but he just shrugged and looked away. I could tell he was still upset about something. Finally, I asked him what was really bothering him. 'Do you think they'll still be my friends if I come in last place?' David asked quietly, his eyes filling with tears. I put my arm around him and assured him that his classmates were his friends no matter what and that they were proud of him for trying his best. It seemed to comfort him and he gave me a small smile before we heard the starting whistle. I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. He was determined and focused, and I knew that he would give it his all. As the race began, I could see him trailing behind the other runners, but he kept going, his small legs pumping as hard as they could. The other children cheered him on as he passed them, and I could see the pride on his face. Finally, he crossed the finish line, the last one to do so, but he had a huge grin on his face. He had finished the race, and that was all that mattered.