Dear Best Friend,

I pinky promise to always love you.

You've been there for me through the heartbreaks, the mistakes and the adventures. We walked through the hallways of high school like we owned it. I felt like I could take down anything someone threw at me because I was walking next to you. Something happens when you meet your best friend. You laugh a little harder and see things in a new light. I saw things in a way I hadn't seen them before because I was always with you. People expected us to always be with each other and we always were.

There were times we both were annoyed with the other one, but we always ended up calling each other back because something happened and we needed to tell the other person. Endless conversations full of "OMGs" and "LOLs" filled our phones. Tear stains and makeup stains would end up on our clothes after someone had a fight with their mom. We understand each other more than anyone else. I can give you a look and you know immediately what I'm thinking. I don't know where I would be without you.

Also, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for the times I didn't answer the phone when you called or when I wasn't there to wipe away the tears. I'm sorry for the times I let a boy come between us. I wish I could go back and change all of that so we could have that time back to go on more lunch dates. You were always the one I could count on to eat lunch with. Multiple lunch date photos, jam sessions and screenshots take up my phone storage because I want to cherish all the memories I have with you.

It's hard not being with you everyday, but I know that on my wedding day you will be the one standing beside me making sure I don't fall. I look forward to seeing you grow into an adult. That sounds so weird to say that my best friend is close to being an adult. But I couldn't be prouder of the person you are turning into. You make everyone laugh and smile. It's pretty cool getting to say that you're my bestfriend.

I promise to never let you forget how amazing and beautiful you truly are. I promise to always remind you that you're loved. You are going to do amazing things during your life and I hope to be there for all of it. In the words of Dr. Seuss, "Kid, You'll Move Mountains." I pinky promise to keep all of your secrets. I promise to never give up on you, to always be ready for a jam session or random lunch date. I probably never tell you this enough, but you mean more to me than anything. I pinky promise to never let you forget that.

Sincerely,

Your Best Friend.