Dear Best Friend,

How can I even express how much I miss seeing you all the time? It's so strange not having you around me every single day like I have in the past. Sometimes I wish you went away to school with me so we could take on the world together. Sometimes the semester breaks feel way too short. And sometimes I just wanna pick up in the middle of the week and head back home. Still, it's comforting knowing you're back there, so I can visit you when I miss you most.

It's bittersweet being so far from my other half. It's upsetting not being able to see you all the time like we're used to, but it's also a good thing. We're able to live completely separate lives while still staying in touch. That's what makes coming home that much sweeter. We get to meet up and catch up on everything that would take too long to text to each other. I can drive home to surprise you, or we can meet at our favorite little hipster coffee shop. We can bring each other up to speed on what's been happening lately and look forward to the coming weeks together, secretly counting down to summer as we do so. All this took some getting used to, but I think we're finally getting the hang of it.

Some days at school feel really lonely without you. Sometimes, I'll see other students waltzing around with their newest college best friend, who they met through a sorority or shared course, and I remember how much it sucks to be separated from the one person who can always make me smile. Sure, I have my friends here and, while they're all really great, I still find myself wishing you were around. We would have so much fun here together, trust me. We would go on adventures at night, stay up late, and feel awful for our classes the next day, but know that it was worth it. But, I think that's what keeps me going, keeps me pushing through all the late nights filled with studying and surprise exams from professors.

I know you're killing it back home, and one day I know it'll be easier. We'll see each other whenever we want and go anywhere we're ready to take on together. We're kicking ass while getting ready for our futures, where we'll be able to roam the streets side-by-side. But, for now, we have to rely on semester breaks and surprise visits back home to reconnect. Summer's right around the corner and, if I know us, we're gonna make it last.

Just remember, we've been through a lot, so we're stuck with each other. But trust me, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Sincerely,

Your Best Friend Who Misses You Very Much