High School Friends

Isn't it weird when you see someone from high school you haven't talked to in five years? There is a part of you that wants to go up to them and catch up right where the both of you left off. Or if you weren't that close, there is a part of you that wants to show off how happy and skinny you are compared to them. But even though you might want to reconnect, there is that nagging voice. A voice that tells you to run away and hide because you haven't talked to them in five years. And if you haven't talked to someone in five years, there is probably a reason, or they weren't that important to begin with. A sad truth, but a truth nonetheless.

There are few high school friends I still keep in touch with, and just recently saw one. I gave into the voice that told me to say hello. I wish I hadn't. It was awkward and boring, and felt I got nothing out of it. Nothing but the knowledge that my old friend hasn't changed, and never will. Those ships have sailed, and I doubt I'll listen to that voice again.