Everyone has their group of friends. And everyone else knows who they are; they're just like you, or you like to do the same things, whatever the reason is that you're friends, people seem to know who your clan is. But every now and then, you befriend someone who doesn't fit in with your typical crowd. Maybe you were thrown into a group project together, or maybe you joined a club that they happened to be in; whatever the way, they aren't someone you normally would have chosen for yourself. When you mention them to others, they have to double check on the last name, not because it's bad, just because they're surprised. And you have to admit, you're surprised too.

So to the friends I never expected to make:

I'll be honest, I had no intention of ever being friends with you. We were from different worlds; we had no common friends, and for all I knew we had no shared interests whatsoever. But much like Venn diagrams, somehow our circles managed to intersect.

I didn't always know how to act around you right away. But after awhile, we warmed up to each other despite any hesitancies. Becoming friends with you turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made. You helped me to branch out and expand my horizons. I was forced out of my comfort zone and you taught me skills and things that I would have never learned otherwise.

I never thought that we would share inside jokes or give each other nicknames. I never thought that we would miss each other during breaks or text each other almost everyday. I never imagined having friends like you, but here we are, just a few months later and you are so important to me. I can't believe you've put up with my quirks and oddities but thank you.

It goes to show that even if someone doesn't fit your usual mold, they can still be some of the best people you'll ever meet. You can learn something from anyone: the friendly jock turns out to be the most professional and well-spoken person you know; the girl with who always has something to say is actually a passionate civil rights activist that isn't afraid to tell it like it is; the sweet girl, well she is super sweet, but she's also philanthropical and cares so much about her friends and their happiness. The friends I never expected to make became some of my favorite people. They shared some of their amazing qualities with me and helped me to become a more expanded and understanding person.

Sometimes the world just has a way of giving you things that you didn't even know you needed. Who knew I needed you guys? To the friends I never expected to make: thank you.