When I transferred high schools in the middle of my junior year, I didn't expect to make any close friends. I moved two counties away from where I had lived my entire life and knowing that I was leaving all the friends that I have had since elementary school scared me more than anything. I knew no one at my new high school and that was okay with me. My main goal was to graduate and leave my high school years behind me, rather than focusing on making tons of new friends. That all changed when I met you.

Since I transferred in the middle of the school year, my new guidance counselor tried to place me in the same classes that I was in before so that I could have a smoother transition. I was in a sports medicine class at my former high school and I was thrilled when I found out that my new school also offered the same class. Once my schedule was figured out, I made my way to my first class, sports med. I walked in the classroom and immediately felt uncomfortable. I could tell that my classmates were confused that a new student was coming into the class when the semester was almost over, but once I found a seat and got ready for class to begin, most of my anxiety went away. Everyone in the class came up to me and introduced themselves and of course asked me which high school I had transferred from, what grade I was in, if I had just moved to the area, etc. The girl that I sat beside in class every day was always super nice and friendly towards me. If I was lost on the material being taught in class, she would help me get caught up on the information that I had missed. Little did I know that the girl who I sat beside every day, would end up becoming one of my best friends.

When I think of people who are best friends, I think of people who have known each other for years. Looking back at our friendship, though, I quickly realize that time spent together doesn't define a good friendship, but the connection between the two people does. Even though I have only known you for three years, it feels like I have known you forever. I know everything about your family, your passions and goals in life, things that you struggle with, secrets that you haven't told anyone else, things that annoy you, and of course all of the boy drama that you have ever encountered. You've been there for me through some of the toughest times in life. From letting me vent to you about anything and everything, to calming me down over the phone when I had to pull over on the side of the interstate because I couldn't see through the tears that filled my eyes. I never have to worry about feeling like I don't have anyone in my life because I know that you will always be there. Even though we don't get to see each other as often as we used to, the distance hasn't changed our friendship a bit. We can go a week without talking, but start right back where we left off. I can't thank you enough for all that you have done for me and for the huge impact that you have had on my life. Even though I dreaded switching schools, I'm so glad that I did because it led me to you.

Love,

Your person