Hello. We haven't met before, but we do have something very special in common. We were both lucky enough to have met her.

For the past four years, she has been my rock. My go-to. She was there for me when I was so upset I couldn't see straight and she was there for me when I was so happy I couldn't contain it. She was by my side through the tumultuous years of high school. I'm telling you all of this because I want you to know just how important she is to me. And to show you just how hard it is to be so far away from her, which is where you come in.

Over the next few months, you'll become the person I can't be for her. You'll be the one she'll talk to about her day. The one she'll get dinner with, and send stupid Snapchats to. You'll become her best friend.

Please don't interpret any of this as jealousy, because it's not. I'm happy that she's found you! I love that she has found someone she can laugh with, or cry to or go get mozzarella sticks from Applebee's with at ten o'clock at night. I'm so excited she has found someone to take on college with, and I really appreciate that that person is you.

But as someone who loves her and wants the best for her, I ask a few things of you.

Please take care of her. If she's sad, make her laugh. If she's having a good day, make it even better. Don't leave her when she's sad, and don't let her be happy alone. I promise she's worth it.

Please keep her safe. Make sure you keep her from doing something stupid. Don't be afraid to be the voice of reason and keep her in check. I can guarantee that she'll be thankful you did.

Please make sure she enjoys college. Don't let her study the days away inside her room, but don't let her party 24/7, either. Make sure she finds the right balance between having a good time and doing well in school.

Please let her be herself. She's a pretty amazing person, which I'm sure you know by now. Don't discourage her from showing the world how wonderful she is. And if she's doing something crazy, do it with her. You'll cherish the memories later, I promise.

Please let her know that she is loved. Hug her. Tell her you love her. There should never be a day where she questions whether or not someone cares about her.

And finally, enjoy her. Stay up late to talk to her. Go out to events with her. Watch a movie with her. Don't take a single moment for granted, because you'll miss her as soon as you're apart. Trust me, I know.

Maybe one day down the road, the two of us will meet. But until then, all I can say is thank you for being there for her. I can't even begin to describe all the amazing memories the two of you will share. Just make sure you look out for her. And when she and I are reunited in May, I promise I'll do the same.