The Universe of Thoughts

Bubble Buddy

"true friends are the ones who lift you up, when no one else has noticed you've fallen."
-unknown-

"boo!"

"FUDGE! oh my god, you startled me! and anyway, i have a freaking door in front of my house, why did you freaking climb through the balcony!?" i bickered.

"shut up, this is the fastest way i can go," she said.

"remind me to block my balcony door next time,"

"uh, said the one who cried her lungs out just to get a freaking balcony because she loves stargazing," she mocked me.

"i hate you,"

"i hate you more but can we go stargazing tonight?" she begged.

so, here we are, sitting on a couch with bunch of snacks and beverages, staring at the sky full of stars. it was 1 in the morning, everyone was asleep but we didn't care.

"hey, it's been a while since the last time we talked like this, hasn't it?" i said.

"yep. uni life has been keeping us busy,"

"how was it?"

"what?"

"uni life, your daily life, your feelings, everything. how was it?"

"well, it sucks. i don't know how to describe but everything sucks and i'm not okay," she stared at the sky, blankly.

"i know. that's why you came here. you know what? it's nice to know that you always decided to come to me everytime you feel tired," i responded

"i know everything is suck for you too. i thought many times about should i come to you or should i not. i'm afraid to be such a burden for you, for everyone around me,"

"hey, we've known each other since we were babies and we decided to always hold on to each other. you were never a burden, you're not a burden, and you'll never be a burden for me, for everyone around you,"

"i'm tired, everything seems so hard and i can't handle it,"

the night was getting colder and the wind was blowing harder.

"it's getting colder, let's go in!" i said.

"but, i haven't done yet!"

"come on, you'll get cold," i forced her.

"fine."

we lay ourselves on the bed, letting out heavy sighs. life has been rough and we knew it well. our minds were wilding, keeping us awake. it was a long silence until i decided to say, "you know that it's okay not to be okay, right? life has been rough for us but as long as we are together, i'll make sure everything will be okay. we've been friends since the first day we came to the world and i'm so grateful that fate brought us together."

"i'm sorry for being such a burden for you. you don't need to do this, you're too kind for me," she answered.

"i told you, you're not a burden. and that's what friends are for. i want to be there for you no matter what."

"but i'm too complicated. i know you're tired."

"sshhh, the first day i decided to be your friend meant i also agreed to be there, for better or for worse, for every hardship or every ease, for everything that will happen to our lives. i'll always be there, no matter what."

but i didn't hear any response. her heavy sigh was replaced by a peace sound of breathing. she fell asleep. everything must be rough for her.

i tucked her with a blanket. i smiled at her, "sleep well, bubble buddy. thank you for always working hard. thank you for always being strong."

dear bubble buddy,
just call my name and i'll be there.

this chapter is dedicated to my very bestfriend. we met through twitter but she's so precious to me 🥺 i also present this chapter to everyone who is currently facing hardships. hang in there, buddies! you can get through this! thank you for always holding on, thank you for always working hard! you guys deserve the best. you are loved and precious. if you think you're not well at least you are loved by me uwu. i love you<3