You.

You told me to write about you.  I think I can handle that.  But, what to say?  I have so much to say, its hard to choose what’s right.  But, in something like this, there is no right.  Only what I know of you.  

I look at you and I see a boy, a boy with brown hair and brown eyes staring back at me.  I see a skinny boy.  A boy who is my best friend.  I look at you, and see hope.  I see a boy with dreams and the ability to reach them.  I see someone who has felt pain, but is strong enough to smile everyday for me.  I see somebody I care about very much.  Too much for my own good.  I see someone I trust with my life.  I see someone who has always protected me…since the day we met.  

I think about you and I know how much I miss you.  How much I miss your jokes, and hearing you talk.  I miss everything about you.  Especially your hugs.  They always made my day.  

I watch memories run before my eyes.  Like a happy movie, set in motion.  I see us trying to define words, which can be difficult with your lack of alphabet knowledge.  I watch us discussing great books, and I listen to your great ideas once again.  You always were pretty smart.  I remember us passing notes through age old movies.  We always had too much fun.  I remember leaving notes in your science book.  Such a thrill, feeling undercover.  What a rush.   And, then I remember passing you in the hallways and seeing you sad.  Do you know how much that hurt me?  I wished I could have helped.  And, I remember missing you because I never got to see you.  

Do you remember our good times?  Do you ever think of me half as much as I think of you?  

Sometimes I wonder why I was so lucky to be able to stumble across you.  I wonder why I was lucky enough to get you for a best friend.  Never before have I felt such luck shine through.  I’m thankful every day I have you in my life.  Nobody else has ever understood me as well.  

And, I know, no matter what, you will always be there for me.  Always protect me, and always love me.  Just as I will always do for you.  I will always need you and I want you around forever.  Our friendship is something I will always treasure.  

And, I thank you for that.  

You're my hero, do you know that?  You smile when I see pain in your eyes.  You make me want to be stronger.  

I love you.  My hero, my best friend.  Always and forever.