3 Time Actually Told

If you told me this would be my situation a year ago after I left my semi-longterm friend group, I wouldn't have gotten my hopes up.

I entered a new group whom I love so fucking dearly I know I'll never let them go.

We have the mom of the group, Rena. Tall with a big bust and short red pixie hair. Ex-martial artist, artistic guru and loves to clean and bake chocolate pastries.

Funny story I was actually terrified of her when I saw her in high school. She seemed like a brute who didn't care about what anyone said about her. It was awesome but being meek shy little me I was absolutely intimidated. Skip a few years and I'm introduced to her by her best friend Lucy. Messy short blonde with brown undertones, height is probably 5'3, two inches taller than me.

Lucy and I have actually been distant friends since we took gym together in high school. We were workout buddies who would always try our best compared to everyone else in the class. Even if we weren't the most fit or fastest we worked the hardest and gained the respect of our classmates and teacher. We made a good team and positively influenced and motivated each other to constantly do better.

I'm glad I met her again at the newly opened smoothie cafe at the college "Pub". We caught up and I found out that she's working on a graphic design career with her friend Rena who's getting an art major. It's so awesome that they plan on working at the same company.

Now let me introduce you to whoM we all love and cherish no matter what, our clown Emma. About as tall as Rena but 100x more silly rather than serious. Her mind is a loveable tangled ball of rubber bands each band representing a pun or a random out of this world idea that can make you question her sanity. She has ADHD so when we make plans it's important to keep an eye on her so she doesn't forget anything like that time she left her glasses at one of our dorm rooms. She can get on the nerve of Rena sometimes who's extremely organized and focused, but Lucy and I act as the noble middle men who help keep the peace. I can picture us both posing heroically in silver armor over exaggeratedly if we heard that statement out loud.

Lindsay was the middleman and introduced me to both Rena and Emma. It's only been about 6 months since we've all been friends hanging out together but there's a warmth in this group that I've never felt before. We can openly vent and expect support and positive feedback. There's no doubt that any of us care for each other. We all have our differences and cherish that about each other. I feel like I've known them for years, and I undoubtedly know I'll hold onto this friendship for life.

Unfortunately these discoveries are never the end of the story. We'd like things to end when everything goes perfect because we're scared of losing that perfect moment. Time tells many stories and time never ends.

Friendships are never anyone's life and the true test of friendship comes with distance and trust. It's a test I would be worried about for my other old friends, but never for them. Despite the fact that no matter where we go we'll always be connected, I have to focus on what I want to do with my life. Rena and Lucy got their goals figured out and Emma is about to transfer to a new college at the end of the year to study marine biology. And for me? I'm not sure exactly. It's hard to live solely for myself so I want to work in a helping profession. I'm currently taking Psychology courses which have got to be the most enjoyable classes I've ever taken.

It's 5pm in the evening and I sit on the couch next to Rena who's watching an anime on naked man-eating giants. She's on her phone and I notice she's playing with her dating app. Note: She's extremely lesbian. I would say the lesbian dragon queen of rainbows.

"OMG GUYS I HAVE A DATE THIS SATURDAY WITH A SUPER CUTE GURL!! AHH!" She yells out loud and Lucy runs and slides into the living room peeking at her phone from behind the couch. "Oh my gosh! She's super pretty."

"I know!!!" Rena squeals like a child on christmas morning.

She turns her phone's screen to me and it's a cute freckled girl with glasses who has short wavy brunette hair. "Ooh! If you need help with any preparation for the date just let me know. I'd be happy to help~!" I offer. For the next hour we help ease Rena's consciousness as she freaks out about this coming weekend's event.

In the back of my mind I can't help but think of my other best friend who I just met recently but I feel like I've known him forever.

My phone starts to buzz. It's him.