I’ve never felt regret as deeply as this. I wish I could’ve been given the chance. There’s so much more I needed to say, so much more I needed to do. But the thoughts remained only in my mind. I told myself I’d wait and just give it time. Perhaps this too would resolve on its own. But it didn’t, it never did. Days quickly turned into weeks, weeks quickly turned into months. I felt as if I was waiting for nothing, but really, it was something. It was more than something. Our friendship was on the line.

Eventually, I developed the courage to speak with you face to face, but it was too late. I received the bad news that same evening.

I knocked upon your front door and there was no answer. I felt an emptiness spread around your house. All that’s left are the leaves rustling in the trees, birds chirping, and an occasional rainfall. It didn’t feel the same. You were no longer there with your bright smile, good advice, and hilarious jokes. I’ve lost you, my best friend.