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Best Friend

I said he’s my best friend. He said no. I smiled—and kept showing up.


I told Anthony he’s my best friend.

He looked at me and said, “No.”

Not in a mean way. Just matter-of-fact.

He doesn’t get it yet.

But I meant it.

I’m his parent first, always.

But he’s the one I spend the most time with. The one I share jokes with. The one I carry snacks for.

The one who still holds my hand sometimes.

He’ll understand one day.

For now, I’ll keep showing up like I already know it’s true.


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