There was no falling out, no big fight or drama, no backstabbing. It was simply time.

Looking back on most of my friendships, yours is one that I will cherish forever. We were best friends during the time it's most important to have an amazing best friend. Most of my pre-teen memories are with you, and I'm thankful that they're all only good. I think that shows the kind of person you are, and how wonderful our friendship really was.

Whether we were jamming out to 2010 Bieber, making scary movies, having photoshoots, or talking on the phone, we always managed to have fun. You protected me from middle school drama and mean girls, and I protected you from bad boys who didn't have your best interests at heart. You pushed me out of my comfort zone but never pressured me. You let me be myself, and you made me a better person. You were the most supportive person, always pushing me to do what I truly loved and wanted to do, and that's something I can't say for most of my friends at the age of 12.

Almost every day on TimeHop, I'm reminded of our crazy adventures from six years ago.

You left our school after eighth grade, and without having our licenses and living in different towns, we knew it would be hard to stay close. We managed for a good year, until time and distance finally separated us.

That's the thing about time. It can bring years of something wonderful, and it can end them just as well. But, I don't consider our friendship as being over and I don't think it ever will be.

I still think about you often, and I still love you with all of my heart. I want you to know that just because we don't talk every day, or even every month, I'm always here for you. I know that you are always there for me, as well. Every time I see you, it brings tears to my eyes. Happy tears.

I am so happy that you are happy. You have grown into a beautiful girl, and it means the world to me that you are with someone who truly deserves you and treats you how you should be treated. You changed my life, even if we were "just kids" throughout most of our friendship. You will always be one of the best friends I've ever had.

Our friendship seems so long ago, but it will never be forgotten. Even if my "new friends" raise their eyebrows when we run into each other and both nearly start crying.

So again, thank you for being the person I needed when I was 12 and when I was 15. Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for making me laugh and cry harder than anyone else ever has.

Thank you for everything.