Dear best friend that I never see anymore,
I miss you. Not only do I miss you, but I need you back. Being in college 234 miles away from you is cruel and unusual punishment. I miss being able to see you in the high school hallways, recognizing that little perky red head of yours, and attack you with a loving hug. I miss knowing that at any moment, I could text bomb you if a boy broke my heart, my parents irritated me, or if I had just failed my high school pre-calc test because I knew for a fact that you'd be right there with me, complaining about how our lives suck.
I miss those rides in our cars where we would jam out to the weirdest variety of music (definitely not country, even though it was your favorite). I mainly miss those rides because I miss the stares we would get from by-passers. I miss spending the night with you, watching chick flicks, pigging out with pizza and ice cream (even though we were BOTH lactose intolerant).
I miss going to fun school events with you. I miss getting ready for the football and basketball games, only showing up to take pictures, eat food, and pay attention to anything and everything not involving the event we came to support.
I miss your laugh. Your crazy laugh that would make me laugh until I couldn't breathe. Sometimes we would just look at each other, start grinning, and the laughter poured out. Those were my favorite moments.
But most importantly, I miss our conversations. Two young girls sitting in that small Indiana town, talking about how all of the people that were unkind to us would regret it one day because we had dreams. We'd talk about how one day we were going to get out of there, and take this big world by storm.
Well, we began that journey, but sadly, we began that journey apart.
All of these things that I miss about our friendship have really effected me. I am no longer a carefree high school girl with a beautiful and amazing best friend. I can't drop everything and come to your house, or visit you while you lifeguard over the summer at our local pool, and that makes me sad
If I could see you now, I'd want to tell you that college is hard. Many days I look back and miss the fun times we had. I'm sure you're going through the same things that I am, but I want to know everything about you again. I want to know how your boyfriend is, and if he makes you happy. I want to know how your sorority is, because you deserve to be in the best one. I want to know how your classes are going, because I'm sure they're tough but you've got this because you're brilliant. And mainly, I just wish I could see you.
I know that our friendship will stand the tests of time because we are two very equally unique souls, and that bond can never be broken. I mean, I expect to be in your wedding some day, as I expect you to be in mine. Yes we can text, and yes I can FaceTime you, but I want you to always know that I will forever be your best friend.
With endless amounts of love,
Maddy
