Eyes Open

Dear ______,

I talked to you face to face for the first time in forever last week. & I already knew I missed you. You were one of my best friends in our little threesome freshman year, & I was always so glad I knew you. You were always sweet, probably one of the only people I've ever met who was never out to get anyone, & was always willing to do what was right. We became super close within like two weeks of knowing each other, & we stayed that way for awhile. Notes every day, dealing with all the drama & our friends...it was fun though. Then shit happened, & our group broke apart. Your side of the group disappeared more & more, 'till we didn't even see you anymore. We still talked though, we had classes & so on. Then sophomore year we were really distanced but we still occasionally caught up in the classes we had.

Now this year we have no classes, & I have probably seen you like 10 times since school started (which really isn't much for our school) & we've only said more than hey once or twice. Which really just shows how things like this happen.

But when we chatted last week, I realized how much I absolutely, completely missed you, you were so important to me, you still are. Yeah, people grow apart, but I never thought we would when we go to the same school, live in the same area...it's so easy to be friends. Talking to you just reminded me how you used to be a regular part of my day, & how much I miss that. You're one of the only real girl friends I've had at this school...I wish we hadn't drifted apart.

I mean this though: whenever you need me, I'll be there. I don't care how much you're changed, or I've changed or who your friends are. Or how long it's been, or the circumstances. You'll always be my best friend, & I'll always be here for you. Unconditionally. I could never judge you, or turn on you. I sincerely love you, you're an amazing friend & incredible person.

& I mean that with all my heart.

Love, Ally.