Dear NP

We were in the same high school orientation group and then later in a few of the same classes. We grew closer from being sat by each other. I vaguely recall us clicking pretty well. You seemed to be pretty interested in getting to know me but I know I was pretty reserved. I eventually opened up. You always spoke your mind. You always were respectful. I remember you asked me to get lunch with you one day. I thought of it as a hang out but others teased that it was a date. I saw your friends walk by to peek at us, but I brushed that off. You later joined the club I was involved in. Both of us taking on leadership roles. I wondered why you joined out of nowhere. Through tennis, one of the girls I grew closer with was your friend and she told me you liked me. She said you’d wait for me knowing I didn’t intend on dating at that time. I didn’t get why someone would wait for me. It’s flattering to think of now that I’m older, but at the time I didn’t see what was so special about me for you to say you’d wait. We drifted apart. I have regrets about not checking up on you. When your best friend passed, I should’ve reached out. I didn’t. I should’ve. I’m sorry. You have a good heart. I wonder how you’re doing. I hope you’re well.