Astral

What If

How did this all begin? Truthfully, I do not know. But when things that are seemingly small pile up, what they form can eventually become something too great to explain using words - something so overwhelming it becomes incomprehensible to even myself. Perhaps I was just overthinking it. Perhaps I was just confused. But when I saw your smile, everything else shifted out of focus and it became all too clear.

We were barely acquaintances, but when I first saw you, something felt right. I couldn't identify exactly what it was that I found so interesting - was it the way you looked? Was it the sound of your voice? But something that stood out above all the rest was your personality. I found several similarities between us, and the more I learned, the more I grew to enjoy your presence. I began to pay close attention. The way you walked, the way you laughed, the look on your face when you were focused - they were all little, insignificant things. And yet, when all the things added up, I just could not look away.

I grew accustomed to simply watching. Seeing your radiant smile would brighten my day, even if it wasn't directed at me. Watching you chuckle made me feel a surge of joy. I was a bystander, nothing more. But time was running out fast, and reality stung like a bee. Every day was one day closer to the end of our time together. Every moment counted, and I wanted to treasure it all. I knew I had to make an effort, even if it was just small talk or a quick compliment, but I wanted to spend time with you. I gathered the courage to approach you and to my surprise, talking with you felt like the most natural thing in the world.

What if we were best friends in another life?

With the flow of time comes change, and the designated date had arrived. I was prepared, or at least, I thought I was. On that day, I did the usual. I took in your wonderful smile and the beautiful sound of your laugh. When we talked, conversation came easily and I was brimming with joy. Your presence was most relaxed and comfortable, almost as if we've known each other our whole lives. I enjoyed these moments with you, knowing full well that this might be the last. And I was not wrong.

We went our separate ways, pursuing our individual paths. Since that time, I haven't seen you. And I missed you - a lot. I missed your captivating smile. I missed hearing your absolutely entrancing voice every day. I missed our whimsical conversations, no matter how insignificant they may have been. I've always known that what I felt towards you was very different from what you felt towards me. But that didn't matter - none of it mattered. You were gone now. And even thought it hurts, I still enjoy the memories of us. I still silently smile to myself when I remember your face. I still quietly laugh when I remember the things we talked about. Sometimes, I see an item that reminds me of you, and I wonder if you ever think about me. I wonder about what would have happened, had things turned out a little differently - if we didn't go our separate ways. And now, all I know is that we are both standing under the same sky - under the same stars.

What if we were best friends in another life?

Now, several years later, standing in just another ordinary place, just casually going about my life, I've found you again. I stand, my eyes staring at your familiar form as you go about your business. And everything comes rushing back - the way you walked, the sound of your voice, and your unforgettable, stunning smile. You probably don't remember me anymore - after all, to you, it's likely that I was never more than just an acquaintance. But I remember you all too clearly, our memories still vivid in my mind. I consider calling your name, or waving, or anything, really. Such a rare chance that after so long, I could finally see you again. Your comfortable presence was as real as ever. Was it fate? Who knows. Seeing you brought back too many emotions - so many that I was completely overwhelmed. One thing was clear - when you smiled again, everything faded into the background, and there was you, and only you. Seeing you right this moment, I could not help but wonder...

What if we were best friends in another life?