In the quiet warmth of the morning, when sunlight gently filtered through the leaves and painted soft shadows on the ground, little monkey Bubu was already awake. He sat close to his family, his bright eyes full of curiosity and kindness. But more than anything else, Bubuās attention was fixed on one small, precious bundle beside himāhis younger brother.

The baby monkey was tiny, much smaller than Bubu, with soft fur and big, wondering eyes that blinked slowly at the world. Every sound, every movement seemed new and surprising to him. And to Bubu, his younger brother was the most important thing in the whole world.
Bubu leaned closer, careful not to startle the baby. He reached out with one gentle hand and touched his brotherās tiny fingers. The baby reacted immediately, wrapping his hand around Bubuās finger with surprising strength. Bubu froze, afraid to move, his heart swelling with happiness. A wide smile spread across his face.
He stayed like that for a long moment, just holding on.

From the very first day his younger brother arrived, Bubu had taken his role seriously. He watched everything closelyāhow their mother held the baby, how she cleaned his fur, how she comforted him when he cried. Bubu learned quickly, copying her gentle movements whenever he could.
When the baby fussed, Bubu was often the first to notice. He would shuffle closer, making soft noises to calm him down. Sometimes he patted his brotherās back awkwardly, not quite sure how much pressure was right. Other times, he simply sat nearby, offering his quiet presence.
The baby seemed to know Bubu was special.
Whenever Bubu moved away, the babyās eyes followed him. When Bubu returned, the baby relaxed, as if everything was right again. That bond, silent but strong, grew deeper with every passing day.
One afternoon, as the family rested, the baby began to cry. His small face scrunched up, and his little hands waved in the air. Before their mother could even react, Bubu hurried over. He sat beside his brother and gently rocked back and forth, humming soft monkey sounds under his breath.
The babyās cries slowly faded.
Bubu looked proudānot in a loud, showy way, but in a quiet, glowing way. He had helped. He mattered.
As days passed, the baby grew stronger. He learned how to hold his head up, how to grip fur, how to kick his tiny legs. Bubu was always nearby, watching carefully. When the baby rolled too close to the edge of their resting spot, Bubu quickly placed his arm in the way, acting like a soft barrier.
He was a guardian in training.
Sometimes Bubu got a little too excited with his love. He would try to groom his brother, gently picking at his fur the way adults did. The baby would squirm and squeak in protest, and Bubu would immediately stop, looking worried. He would tilt his head, studying his brotherās face, as if asking, Did I hurt you?
If the baby calmed down, Bubu relaxed. If not, he stayed close until everything was okay again.
Playtime was Bubuās favorite part of the day. He would roll small leaves or twigs toward his brother, fascinated by how the baby reacted. The baby reached clumsily, sometimes missing entirely, sometimes grabbing his own foot by mistake. Bubu laughed softly, delighted by every tiny movement.
When the baby finally managed to grab a leaf, Bubuās excitement was impossible to hide. He bounced slightly, eyes shining, as if his brother had just achieved something incredible.
In Bubuās eyes, he had.
When the baby grew tired, Bubu adjusted himself so his brother could lean against him. He sat very still, even when his legs cramped or his tail twitched. He didnāt want to disturb the babyās rest. He watched over him quietly, feeling important in a way he had never felt before.
Their mother observed all of this with calm approval. She allowed Bubu to stay close, trusting his instincts. She knew that this bond between brothers would shape them both.
Sometimes, when danger felt nearāa loud noise, a sudden movementāBubu reacted instantly. He placed himself between his brother and the unknown, puffing himself up just a little, pretending to be braver than he felt. Even though he was still young, his love made him strong.
At night, when the world grew quiet and the air cooled, Bubu curled up beside his younger brother. The baby slept deeply, tiny chest rising and falling. Bubu rested his chin near his brotherās head, listening to his soft breathing.
In those moments, Bubu felt peaceful.
He didnāt know what the future would bring. He didnāt know that one day his brother would grow bigger, stronger, and more independent. All he knew was that right now, his brother needed himāand that was enough.
Days turned into weeks, and the baby began to recognize Bubuās voice and touch. When Bubu approached, the baby responded with happy little sounds, arms reaching out. Bubu always answered, gently pulling him close.
Their bond became unbreakable.
Bubu wasnāt just a brother. He was a friend, a protector, a teacher, and a comfort. Through every small struggle and every tiny success, Bubu was there, offering love in the purest form.
And as the two brothers grew side by side, one thing was certain: no matter how big the world became, little monkey Bubu would always love his younger brother very much. šš„°
