An Open Letter To The Boy Who Is Hurting My Friend | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

An Open Letter To The Boy Who Is Hurting My Friend

He is not the sun, you are.

26
An Open Letter To The Boy Who Is Hurting My Friend
Bustle.com

You know who I am. You don't know me well. We have met a few times and exchanged nothing more than casual conversation, but I know all about you. I have heard every detail about you. Whether it is good or bad, I feel like I have known you for as long, if not longer than she has known you. But right about now I wish I didn't have to know much about you, because then I wouldn't have to write this.

You're dreamy. You're nice. You seem to treat her well. You say everything that takes her breath away and when she's mad you know just what to say to bring her back. You understand her humor. To everyone around us, you two are just keeping it cool and having fun.

I know you don't text her back. I know that you put a million other things in your life before even giving her a second thought. I know that you tell her to wait up for you then change your mind when she has already sat around for hours. I have seen the screenshots, I have heard the stories. I have seen her face when you text her and say you don't have time tonight. I have been there. You have not.

It's not OK. It never has been and it never will be. But for the sake of her, I choose not to say anything. For the sake of not getting involved with drama, I still smile and wave. On the inside, I am fuming. The games you are playing aren't fun. For me, for her or for our other friends. It's a game where you're the only person benefiting and you're the only one getting to win. That's probably why you love to play though.

Let me tell you something. The world doesn't revolve around you. Time isn't run on your watch. She shouldn't be available when it's convenient for you, but she is because she cares. And she likes you. You think it doesn't matter because she says it's fine. That's the biggest lie she has ever told.

I don't know what it is going to take for you to realize that she is the sun. She is the light when there is darkness. At some point, you are going to need that light and she just might not be there to give it to you. She is the reason that so many people smile, and I don't know why you aren't seeing that too.

I don't hate you. I should, but I don't. That's only because she doesn't hate you. I hate what you are doing to her. I hate that you provide no explanation for your actions. I hate that you are so back and forth and refuse to give her a straight answer or make up your mind. Boy, she has not given up on you yet, so I won't either. Just know that if you ever try to win her back, you're going to have to win me back too.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Lifestyle

The Great Christmas Movie Debate

"A Christmas Story" is the star on top of the tree.

722
The Great Christmas Movie Debate
Mental Floss

One staple of the Christmas season is sitting around the television watching a Christmas movie with family and friends. But of the seemingly hundreds of movies, which one is the star on the tree? Some share stories of Santa to children ("Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"), others want to spread the Christmas joy to adults ("It's a Wonderful Life"), and a select few are made to get laughs ("Elf"). All good movies, but merely ornaments on the Christmas tree of the best movies. What tops the tree is a movie that bridges the gap between these three movies, and makes it a great watch for anyone who chooses to watch it. Enter the timeless Christmas classic, "A Christmas Story." Created in 1983, this movie holds the tradition of capturing both young and old eyes for 24 straight hours on its Christmas Day marathon. It gets the most coverage out of all holiday movies, but the sheer amount of times it's on television does not make it the greatest. Why is it,
then? A Christmas Story does not try to tell the tale of a Christmas miracle or use Christmas magic to move the story. What it does do though is tell the real story of Christmas. It is relatable and brings out the unmatched excitement of children on Christmas in everyone who watches. Every one becomes a child again when they watch "A Christmas Story."

Keep Reading...Show less
student thinking about finals in library
StableDiffusion

As this semester wraps up, students can’t help but be stressed about finals. After all, our GPAs depends on these grades! What student isn’t worrying about their finals right now? It’s “goodbye social life, hello library” time from now until the end of finals week.

1. Finals are weeks away, I’m sure I’ll be ready for them when they come.

Keep Reading...Show less
Christmas tree
Librarian Lavender

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is one of my personal favorite holidays because of the Christmas traditions my family upholds generation after generation. After talking to a few of my friends at college, I realized that a lot of them don't really have "Christmas traditions" in their family, and I want to help change that. Here's a list of Christmas traditions that my family does, and anyone can incorporate into their family as well!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Phases Of Finals

May the odds be ever in your favor.

2044
Does anybody know how to study
Gurl.com

It’s here; that time of year when college students turn into preschoolers again. We cry for our mothers, eat everything in sight, and whine when we don’t get our way. It’s finals, the dreaded time of the semester when we all realize we should have been paying attention in class instead of literally doing anything else but that. Everyone has to take them, and yes, unfortunately, they are inevitable. But just because they are here and inevitable does not mean they’re peaches and cream and full of rainbows. Surviving them is a must, and the following five phases are a reality for all majors from business to art, nursing to history.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

How To Prepare For The Library: Finals Edition

10 ways to prepare for finals week—beginning with getting to the library.

3288
How To Prepare For The Library: Finals Edition
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash

It’s that time of year again when college students live at the library all week, cramming for tests that they should have started studying for last month. Preparing to spend all day at the library takes much consideration and planning. Use these tips to help get you through the week while spending an excessive amount of time in a building that no one wants to be in.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments