Dear Distant (Best) Friend,
I know we haven't talked in a while, so I wanted to write you this letter. First of all, huge thank you for helping me through the insanity that was high school. Without you, there would have been no crushing on boys that had absolutely no idea who we were, no baking cookies and watching movies every weekend, and definitely no cruising through town in your brand spanking new car (which I was incredibly jealous). Looking back at those four years, we were unstoppable. Back when our summers were filled with lake houses, sleepovers and beach days, we knew that we would be attending different colleges but that never phased us. We were unstoppable and inseparable.
When the day came for us to leave for college, we told ourselves it would be fine. Nothing could separate us. We scoffed at the different schools, states, and time zones, as these obstacles tried to break us apart. I called you ecstatic when I got asked to my first fraternity event and you called to tell me about your date with a cute, edgy guy who picked you up on a motorcycle (and I was incredibly jealous). As the semester continued, the calls dwindled without notice.
Second semester flew by; we didn't talk much. That was fine by me, we had both made a great group of friends at school and we were having a blast. When I finally caught up with you over spring break, you told me everything that had happened in your life over the past few months. I didn't get a word in but that didn't bother me. I've always been more of the listener and you the talker. We finished the year off and couldn't wait to make plans for the summer. This was our chance to get everything back to normal, to be us again.
It's now nearing the end of the summer and we've seen each other a few times. We've talked about you and your problems with your bf, laughed about the ridiculous things you've had to put up with while nannying the little devils next door, and you've gushed over your amazing trip while I've been jealous yet again. On the surface, it appeared that nothing changed, while inside you seem like a completely different person: uninterested, inconsiderate, and foreign. Definitely not the person I was best friends with just months back.
I've accepted that we will never be as close as we once were. Just know that I will forever be right here for you, whenever you need me. Don't worry; I'm not living in the past. I'm so fortunate that I got to spend four awesomely weird high school years with you. Thank you for all the memories. Thank you for putting up with my awkward self. Thank you for being my best friend. Even if we grow apart, you will always be that for me. I will always be here for you. I hope that we can catch up over 99 cent iced coffee at Dunkin Donuts soon :)
Love,
Your distant (best) friend
