Stories from the stars.

Do you remember?

11/15/2021

8:48 PM

       Do you remember those days? Those days where we would spend every second with each other, when we would play in the pool or run through my garden. When we didn't have a care in the world, only the joy of life and the beautiful friendship we formed. We would always joke that we were secretly siblings that got separated at birth, that we were meant to be friends forever. I remember when we would play outside till the sun was setting, when we would bother my brothers and play with our dogs.

       Do you miss me? We were as close as two people could be, we promised to be there for each other till the end of time. I remember when I would stop by and spend the night, we lived right across from each other, basically living in each other's house. We would giggle all night, playing with toys and watching movies. We would eat ice cream during the summer and build snow forts in the winter. We would jump through the sprinkler and pretend to be animals, it was kind of funny thinking back on it. I miss those days.

       Do you ever want to go back? I remember every birthday party, well mostly mine. I always invited you to mine, but I don't remember you inviting me to yours as often, maybe I was never invited. I remember when I invited you to that one birthday party, I was turning 13, I was so excited to finally be a teenager and I wanted to see you so badly. You never came, and I spent all that time waiting for you. I cried that night. You were my only friend when I was little, I was a very quiet kid, never speaking up. I remember how comfortable I was with you, I wouldn't even care when you walked in on me changing, how you made me feel so safe and cared for.

       Do you still have pictures of us? I have pictures of us in my room, I can't seem to get rid of them. They bring back good memories, memories I wish not to forget. Your eyes always were so pretty, that blue-grey always filled me with love and that beautiful sense of friendship. Your hair was that light, sandy blonde. I always found you oh so gorgeous, I would admire you when you weren't looking. I never knew why though. We were very young, around 5 to 6. We knew each other since we were babies, always by the others side. I wish I could just go back and keep you by my side, I miss you so much.

       Do you catch me looking at you in class? You're in a few of my classes, only two, but that's okay. I miss you, but I'm glad I have my friend group. You became popular, you got a whole bunch of friends now. All of those girls, and you have that big strong boyfriend to keep you safe. I'm happy for you, I really am. I just miss our conversations, those talks we would have under the blankets at night while at my house. I miss goofing around with you, never being judged for being so touchy or giving hugs so often, or even giving you kisses on the cheek.

       Did you have fun? I know those years were my favorite. I loved all the adventures we had, all the games we played and all the stories we created. I loved playing with my dogs or bothering your sister, heck I even miss your family. Do you miss mine? My mom always treated you like one of her own kids, even making dinner for you. My brothers counted you as their sister, treating you just like one. My family loved you, happy to see you walk through that door. My dogs loved you as well, happy to play with you any day.

       I hope I left an impact on your life. I hope I left one good memory. I'm glad I got to call you my friend. I'm sad it ended, but glad we're both doing well. I hope to have one last conversation with you, even just a few words, for you will always be family. You will always be welcomed in our home, no matter how many years have passed.