Under Lightning and Thunder

Tonight I had the unique opportunity of seeing a friend that I haven't seen in almost 2 years. Let me tell you, it was interesting. Most of the times in these situations, you have forgotten how to act around that person, but tonight, it didn't feel that way.

I would love to tell you the story behind us, but tonight was all about moving forward. We sat on a patch of grass (hoping not to get struck by lightning) just talking about every thing we had learned and everything that had happened in the "Quiet Period" of our friendship. But more importantly, we were finally honest with each other about everything.

You know how thunder and lightning send kind of a jolt to your senses? Imagine having something to say to someone for 2 years and not having the chance to say it. When it finally comes out, it slightly resembles thunder and lightning, all at once and kind of shocking. You aren't necessarily afraid of what is being said or how the person will react, its just kind of a relief that its all coming out. So of course, we actually had our conversation outside under lightning and thunder.

This friend of mine is a stellar human being. I am so grateful for the example he is to me and I'm so glad he is back in my life. I may have burned all of his stuff and completely erased him from my life for a bit, but none of that matters because tonight we shook hands on being friends again :P

So, here is what I have to say to him if he ever reads this:
Thank you for seeing who I am. As simply Haley. (Period) It really means a lot that we are moving forward. I hope we go on adventures that are Snow Cones & Fried Chicken worthy and that we make new memories as good friends. I am definitely lucky to know you.  (Awkward silence. Hit play on Book 4 of Harry Potter on tape.) Just kidding :)