James and Nathalyn

Jim and Nathalyn

"A Friendship lost but found again"

          Jim William Robicheau, 18, and a college freshman of Brookdale College is no ordinary person. The first time I remembered seeing him was in freshman Biology class. I was able to tell he was new in the school too, for he was so sullen and shy. Since there were no seating arrangements yet, we always ended up sitting next to each other. We never really talked until later. The first time we actually talked was in Algebra class when Jim was carrying a chair towards me and I jokingly told him not to hit me with it. From that time on, we became the best of friends. He was the first guy bestfriend I ever had. We shared not only Biology together but also lunch and gym. Freshman year, Jim was getting into a lot of trouble. But through all the rumors and all the gossips, I still became his friend. We talked a lot on the phone, for a long time as a matter of fact, and he would share with me his deepest secrets about family and friends. I have to admit, he was a pain in the neck and the most obnoxious guy I've ever seen. Still, I did like him.
          Sophomore year, Jim was still the same annoying self, sharing history and geometry with me. I often tutored him after school (well, of course, if he didn't FORGET to show up!). This was the year that feelings started to grow stronger for him, yet he never said anything though he knew of it. We were still friends and I still gave him advice about girls that he liked. I had already accepted the fact that between Jim and I, there would only exist a friendship and I was more than satisfied. Though I had dated people and had a boyfriend, the thought of him still existed in the back of my mind.
          During junior year, with none of the same classes, we were still close if not closer. I often stopped by his locker for a quick chat or so. It was in this year that I actually felt that I was special to Jim, that the possibility of something more than friendship existed. He asked me out towards the end of junior year but I refused, for I had just gotten over another relationship. Still, he didn't give up easily. It was over the summer that things were not as platonic. He asked me out again and I almost said "yes" if not for the fact that I thought I was moving. Therefore, I didn't give him an answer but 2 weeks later, I discovered he had already gone for someone else already. I was hurt but got over it pretty easily. Not because I did not like him as much but because I finally realized that even if there was going to be a relationship, it would not have been successful. We both had different goals and aspirations.
          Senior year, Jim and I underwent two long fights not talking to each other for 1-3 months at most. I started to feel that the friendship was more one-sided, that I just kept on giving and him, receiving. The hurt was starting to build up until all I had for him was anger. However, for the time I did not talk to him, I felt a certain emptiness. The 4 wonderful years Jim and I shared as bestfriends still played in the back of my mind until one day, I decided to call him and patch the gap up. I saw that Jim had turned into a more mature and responsible person. Of course, one can never erase his obnoxious ways (j/k) but he learned to give more than just a talk on the phone. When I needed a friend, he was always there and helped me out. Senior year was great regaining a friendship with a long-lost friend.
          I know that despite the distance, Jim would never forget all the memories him and I shared. As much as he is special to me as a good friend, I know I am to him too. It just comes to show that friendship is hard to break….

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