Friends

4 panel comic.
Panel 1: Off-screen teacher: For this project, we'll work in pairs.
Clay (thinking): I hope I'm paired up with a friend!
Panel 2: Clay (thinking): ... Wait, I don't have any friends.
Panel 3: Clay is silent.
Panel 4: Clay is seen about to cut himself, smiling.

Alternate ending by Cass

4 panel comic.
Panel 1: Off-screen teacher: For this project, we'll work in pairs.
Clay (thinking): I hope I'm paired up with a friend!
Panel 2: Clay (thinking): ... Wait, I don't have any friends.
Panel 3: Clay is silent.
Panel 4: Clay is approached by a friend.
Friend: Thank Christ I have you!