[Major](P2WJH679), [Marlo](JBHDL97D), and [Darie](FFYKWG22) loved visiting their [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG)’s little pond in the countryside. [Marlo](JBHDL97D), with his bright eyes and overalls, was always excited to catch the first fish, while [Major](P2WJH679), taller and more serious, focused hard on his fishing line. And [Darie](FFYKWG22), the oldest, tried not to sit too close to the edge—they knew how much he didn’t like fish!

The pond sparkled in the sunlight as [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG) handed everyone their fishing rods. 'Let’s see who can catch the biggest fish today!' said [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG). [Marlo](JBHDL97D) grinned from ear to ear, while [Major](P2WJH679) nodded with determination. [Darie](FFYKWG22) raised an eyebrow and said softly, 'I hope the fish stay in the water.'

Before long, [Marlo](JBHDL97D)’s line gave a big tug. He stood up excitedly and started to reel it in. 'I got one! I got one!' he yelled. [Major](P2WJH679) crossed his arms and muttered, 'He always catches the first fish.'

[Marlo](JBHDL97D) pulled a shiny silver fish from the water. 'Look, [Darie](FFYKWG22)!' he laughed, walking toward his brother with the fish wiggling in his hands. [Darie](FFYKWG22) jumped back, waving his arms. 'Stop, [Marlo](JBHDL97D)! That’s not funny!'

[Pawpaw](62TX6PVG) chuckled and said, 'Alright, boys, let’s keep it fun and friendly!' He helped [Marlo](JBHDL97D) put the fish in the bucket. [Major](P2WJH679) sighed, determined to catch his own fish, and cast his line far across the pond.

After what felt like forever, [Major](P2WJH679)’s pole dipped hard. 'I got one!' he shouted, reeling the line as fast as he could. [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG) cheered him on. [Darie](FFYKWG22) leaned forward to see, but kept a safe distance. 'Make sure it doesn’t come near me!' he warned.

[Major](P2WJH679)’s catch was a big, spotted fish that flopped around as [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG) helped him take it off the hook. 'That’s the biggest one yet!' said [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG). [Major](P2WJH679) grinned proudly. [Marlo](JBHDL97D) pouted, 'I still caught one first.'

As the sun began to set, the boys and [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG) looked at their full fishing bucket. 'You boys did great today,' said [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG). 'Even [Darie](FFYKWG22) stayed with us the whole time!' 'Barely,' [Darie](FFYKWG22) muttered with a grin.

'Fishing is fun,' said [Marlo](JBHDL97D). 'Fishing is okay,' added [Major](P2WJH679). 'Fishing is only fun if the fish stay away from me,' said [Darie](FFYKWG22), and everyone burst into laughter. [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG) packed up the bucket and fishing poles, leading his fishing buddies back home.

That night, as [Pawpaw](62TX6PVG) told stories in the cozy living room, the boys drifted off to sleep, dreaming of their next fishing adventure. [Darie](FFYKWG22), of course, dreamed of fish staying far, far away.