Addressing

A Response to "Into the Woods"

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Hey Stranger,

It's been a while since we've talked, much less seen each other. Seven full years to be exact? I had started to forget what it felt like being with you; touching you, walking with you, sleeping with you.

  I'm beginning to feel more comfortable in my own skin. 

For a second, I had almost forgotten how it felt lying in bed next to you - being wrapped up in your arms and smuggled by your weight. I was never able to sleep without you.

We were so involved. I remember people used to ask what our story was. How did you meet? Why are you with him? You are so young! and I was so young. But they just couldn't understand that this wasn't my decision; it was entirely yours. You knew all my darkest secrets.

  I had no control over you or your actions.

You & I did everything together. Do you remember? You followed me everywhere. You used to follow me around school, trailing me to PE and Academic Decathlon. You were so annoying and relentless. People thought I was crazy to be seen with you. I asked you so many times to stop stalking me.. but you wouldn't.

  Not even when I begged. Not even when I cried. 

You took me to the hospital one night, do you remember? My parents hated you. My dad could have killed you if he wanted to. I think they didn't understand you. But...

  I didn't even recognize myself.

You were my entire life. And it's crazy how seven years have gone by now. I almost don't remember you. But I'll always remember the relationship we had. You were my first everything. My first love, my first tears, my first heartache.

  Everything. 

But you are nothing now.

Anxiety. Goodbye Forever.

Sincerely,

An Old Friend.