Dear Best Friend,
It's hard to look back and remember a time where we weren't spending all of our time together, yet that time did exist. And it was not a pretty time from our past. You chose to hate me for no other reason than the fact you were popular and I was not. We were stupid kids; it's OK. I don't hold it against you. I hated you, too. You seemed too stuck up and not the kind of person I wanted to be associated with.
Then, an explosion of drama came out and for some reason, you decided to be on my side. It was hard to believe at first, and there was some genuine concern toward your decision; it took me a while to trust it. Eventually, though, we started talking, and somehow became friends. The most common problem between friends is the two turning against each other and becoming enemies. So, how do two already existing enemies move past and become friends?
It took awhile, and by awhile, I mean a few years for me to finally trust you and believe in our friendship. But eventually, the walls we had built up against each other came crashing down, and that's the moment we became best friends. Like I said before, becoming enemies is the main reason why friendships fail, but because we were enemies first, it's hard to go back to that. Of course, that doesn't mean we didn't have our fair share of fights and disagreements, but nothing unusual.
Why did we hate each other anyway? Now that I know you all too well and you know me all too well, it's hard to think we couldn't stand each other. We're too alike for that to happen. Only I understand your moments of creative madness, and only you get my sadness over my obsession with fictional characters. We have the same outlook on life, share creative influences and dream the same future. We're a power duo, and I'm glad fate decided to turn us together.
So, to those who say people never change, I'd like to argue with them. It takes time, but you can change people for the better, and what arises is something that will last a lifetime. I would've never imagined this when I was younger, but now, I can't imagine my life without my best friend by my side. You're the older brother I'll never have.
I still hate you every once in a while because you're annoying, but even then, I still love you. To forever, my dear friend.
Sincerely,
Your ex-enemy
