I Was in Love with You at That Time

At the after-party following the coming-of-age ceremony, I reunited with a close female friend from middle school with whom I had lost touch. We reminisced about the past, discussing candidly the things we can only talk about now and our regrets. Even now, she remains a friend with whom I can have open and honest conversations, but we couldn’t quite align when it really mattered. Romance is nothing like the world of fiction, with its highs, lows, and dramatic resolutions.