Best Friends

It was the summer after graduating from high school and Alyssa and Jack were heading to different colleges in a few weeks’ time. For Alyssa, it seemed that the loss of her best friend was something more than she could bear.

They had been inseparable since they were children. Growing up on the same quiet street in a small town, they shared countless adventures and memories. Their friendship was a constant in their lives, a bond that seemed unbreakable. They were the best of friends, always there for each other, through thick and thin.

As they navigated the ups and downs of high school, their friendship remained steadfast. Even when they dated other people, their bond remained strong. It was as if nothing could come between them. Yet, despite their deep connection, they had never considered dating each other. It was a strange unspoken agreement, a comfortable understanding that they were simply meant to be friends.

Now, as they prepared to embark on new chapters in their lives, the reality of their impending separation was sinking in. Alyssa felt a profound sense of loss. Jack was unlike any other boy she had known. He was a calming presence in her life, always there to listen, to support, and to simply be himself. His friendship was a source of comfort and stability, and she couldn't imagine her life without him.

As the summer days ticked by, Alyssa and Jack spent as much time together as possible. They revisited old hangouts, shared...