The Friendship That Ended

We were friends for twelve years. Since middle school. She knew me better than anyone.\n\nAnd then, one day, it was over. A stupid argument. Words said. We both dug in our heels.\n\nI thought we'd make up. We always did. But neither of us called.\n\nA week became a month. A month became a year.\n\nI think about her all the time. I saw a meme she'd find hilarious. I celebrated a promotion and wanted to tell her.\n\nI hope she thinks about me too. I hope she remembers the time we drove six hours to see a band neither of us liked, just for the adventure.\n\nI loved her like a sister. I still do.\n\nMaybe someday I'll find the courage to reach out. But for now, I'm grateful for the twelve years we had.