All I asked for was a hug.

And there you were. You were on my front porch, waiting for me to open the door with your arms wide and your smile bright. Every time we reunite it is as if we have been apart for years; we hug and laugh and never let go until the other has trouble breathing. You are the best thing that ever happened to me, and every time we are both home my heart feels like it's on fire.

You have always been the most genuine friend to me, supporting me from miles away, loving me at my lowest, making time for me regardless of what is going on in your life, and always being there for me no matter how long it's been since the last time we spoke. I need you to know that I love you with all of my heart.

While we are on different paths right now, at different colleges for different majors, fighting for different lives than what we had back home; what always remains true is the amazing bond we share. That bond will never diminish for as long as I live. You have always shown me what true friendship is like, and for that I am thankful. You are always true to who you are, and accept whatever life throws at you. You see people for who they truly are, and that is something we have in common. You warn me about things before they even happen, things you are almost always right about, yet you never rub an "I told you so" in my face (unless it is truly necessary).

Our memories are timeless. I can look back to a moment with you and remember it vividly as if it were yesterday. I love all of our memories, all of our moments, and all of our jokes. You have always stood by me, and not for a single second have I questioned our friendship. You are one of the best things that have ever happened to me. When I think of "home", I don't think of our town, I think of the next possible second I get to see your beautiful face.

I have been blessed to have a person as amazing as you in my life. So, thank you for always supporting me, even in my dumbest decisions. Thank you for holding my hand when life starts throwing me punches. Thank you for laughing with me until our stomachs hurt. Thank you for growing up with me; for taking awkward pre-teen videos with me at our sleepovers (that are truly cringeworthy), for remembering the good old days, and for always reminding me of our amazing "how we met" story.

Being away at college without you is very hard, but it is always reassuring knowing that you will always have my back and be there for me whenever we are both home. I miss you every day and cherish the moments we spend together. You are my best friend, you're the Joe to my Nick, the Rose to my Jack, the chicken to my nugget, the sugar to my cookie, and the Pagogo to my Pookie.

Thank you for being my person. I love you so much! *air kiss*