Dear Ruby

I am sorry I lost contact with you. We met when we were in fourth grade and immediately became friends after discovering that we had a mutual crush. You were such a cool girl, to me. You knew a lot about music and loved Usher. You were so strong and smart. You knew what you wanted to do and you were never afraid. We created a beautiful friendship within two years. I remember when we would leave class in order to go to our music classes. You were the only female flute player and I was the only female clarinet player. The bond we created was beautiful.
Our friendship blossomed even more in middle school. It was a time where we realized that we wouldn't be able to hangout every single minute of our academic life. We had different classes and started new friendships, but we still managed to have a great friendship. You always told me to not be afraid of people and, if I was, to just let you know because you had my back. You were an intimidating person to others, but not to me. You were an amazing person. You were the true definition of a friend.
I remember that one birthday of yours,towards the end of our middle school years. You planned a trip to Disneyland with a big group of mutual friends. That Disneyland trip was amazing. Everyone had so much fun and were truly enjoying themselves. No one fought and no one complained. We ended the night at your home and had a huge sleepover. We watched Up and we all talked about our lives. It was truly a memorable day.
As we entered high school, things changed. You went to a different school that was miles away from my school. You still kept inviting me to events but I failed our friendship. I became someone that would say "Oh, I can't go." I would find ways to get out of meeting up and I truly regret that. I never meant to create such distance between us, but I did. You always tried and I never reciprocated it. I am sorry for that. I should have tried because you were an amazing friend. I know that we still have a small string of friendship but I wish we could have a stronger one. You are a beautiful person--inside and out. I have seen you grown from a little girl to a beautiful woman. I just wish I could have been a part of that growth.

Take care and know that I will always be here regardless of the distance that has been created.

Love, 

Jackie