Dear SS

I cherish our friendship so much. You are the extrovert who took me, an introvert, in. Because of you, I've experienced more in life than I could have on my own. You push me to do things that scare me. You inspire me to be grateful for everything, to show my family more love, and to reach for the untouchable because you truly can do anything you put your mind and heart to. I admire how hard you work, and you still manage to make time for loved ones when you've got so much on your plate. I admire how you are a lifelong learner. I feel like it's difficult for me to express how much you mean to me through words, so this may seem short. But I genuinely appreciate having you in my life. I love that I can go to your house and be welcomed so warmly by your entire family. You all bring out the extrovert in me. I'm able to be myself freely with you all. I am forever grateful for all you've added to my life.

Dear Lime Scooter guy

To the friend who sometimes felt like more than a friend, here are the things I wish I could’ve told you

You're such a down-to-earth person who doesn't care what others think of you. You walk with confidence.

Your scent is magnetic. It's not overpowering, and it's a good balance of masculine and feminine. I was drawn in.

I appreciated your gentlemanliness. You opened the door for me. You covered my head in the rain when we first met. You paid for me multiple times when I was really okay with splitting.

I think it's entertaining to watch you wander. You seem to just dilly dally, but I think it's cute.

I associate Ariana Grande's song Twilight Zone with you.

I felt a lot of sadness when you texted me less and less.

It makes me sad to think about how our friendship was short-lived.

I'm not one to be comfortable around others easily, but it was easy with you from day one.

I liked the banter between us and the playful bullying. It was endearing bullying.

I met you when I knew you had someone else on your mind.

I regret asking you for her name.

Is it that I fell for you? I'm not sure. But I know I can't have you. I'm leaving soon.

You confused me with your words and actions. We said we're friends, but sometimes it felt like more.

Although you're not obligated to text me, I felt disappointed when you didn't.

I want to hang out with you more before I leave, but it feels like I’m the one to keep reaching out first.

Although the sadness looms over me, I don't regret getting to know you. I wouldn't change a thing, because I genuinely enjoyed your presence.

When I was around you, all my thoughts about Austin guy went away. The pain I've been storing had gone away because with you I felt happy.

I wish we still hung out as friends. I had a lot of fun doing simple things with you.