Dear Friend,

You and I haven’t been close that long and quite frankly, I didn’t even realize how close we had become. You kind of snuck in on me; from sitting in front of my in science class to now, spending almost every week of summer together. We’ve laughed together, we’ve ranted about boys and don’t forget the most important thing we do: the weekly ice cream dates.

But in all reality, you were the best friend I didn’t even know I had. I feel like I might have taken you for granted a lot since we didn’t spend a lot of time together in high school. I guess we’ve moved on and matured, and now look at us. The fact that I’ve trusted you with more than I trust some of the people in my family says a lot about you and our relationship.

I know you always have my best interest in mind.

You show it a lot of weird way sometimes, but when it comes down to it I know that when push comes to shove you’re rooting for me. You give me the pep talk when I need it and you bring me back down to earth when it’s necessary.

I’ve realized that you’re the one I want to call now when things are going bad or good.

When I get good news or a boy just broke my heart, you’re the name I pull up on my phone. You’re easy to talk to because I know that no matter what you’re not going to judge me. It’s always been so natural for you to help me and cheer me on and I never realized it.

You make me happy when things get gray.
Yeah, it’s a little cheesy because of the song but I’m not kidding. You’ve had to listen to me cry countless times since we’ve been friends. You know my insecurities and you know who’s hurt me and why I am the way I am. You’ve let me know that I deserve better and because of that, I’m a better person. You always have the right thing to say at the right time and it makes those real dark days a lot lighter.

You’re going to make leaving for college so much harder.

I know that I can’t bring you with me, but you have to know that I’ll be FaceTiming you almost everyday to keep you up to date on my life.

You’ve set the bar up really high for anyone I meet in college.

No one has ever come to care about me as quickly as you have. Our friendship happened so oddly but it makes perfect sense now. I couldn’t imagine life without you and being separated from you is going to be hard. Anyone I meet in college is going to have to be rated on a scale from 1-you even though I doubt no one will come close.

I don’t think I’ve ever had a friend like you.

Even though we didn’t know we would become good friends, I didn’t know you were missing in my life. You’ve made me happy on my worst days and made some of the best memories with me. You’ve given me love, support and advice whenever I needed a shoulder to cry on. You’ve taken that extra step with me even though sometimes you regretted it, but you know you had fun doing it with me anyway. You’re always there.

You put me first when I need it the most.

When I’m sad and I need your love, you’ve rearranged your schedule just because you know that it’s important you be with me. You love me too much to see me upset and I didn’t know how much I loved you for that.

You don’t sugar coat things so I know you care.

Remember that guy I met at the concert and you told me he was a douche but I went for it anyway? You were right and you reserve the right to say “I told you so” but you don’t because you love me.

What am I going to do without you?

We haven’t been friends long but we’ve gotten close quickly. You got comfortable with me and I love being comfortable around you. I’ve never been able to open up to someone as easily as I have with you so thank you for listening to my craziness and still sticking around. You’re the best and I love you so much.

Love,

Your Friend You Didn’t Know You Had