Sad Quotes About Best Friends Novels & Stories

Her best friend’s relationship was over. What a year. What a freaking year.

“Like I am not the reason you didn’t end up committing suicide when Amanda got a hold of you.” I covered my face and laughed intensely. Sometimes I can’t help but think that the worst decision I might have made in my entire life is making Carl my best friend. The fool will throw just about anything to my face. “You do know that is a sore you are trying to open,” I said wiping off the laughter and tears. “What can I say? Your sadness is where my joy lies.” He uttered with no remorse. “There are countless reasons why you would burn in hell.” “To think I am never bothered because you will end up joining me.” He wiggled his brows and we ended up laughing together.

"I want you. I love you. I want to fix this." Sade scoffed, shaking her head. "If you loved me, we’d still be together. You wouldn’t have done what you did with my best friend." Her voice broke, but she quickly recovered, straightening her spine. "Do you even understand that? Isla wasn’t just some random girl. We’ve been best friends since kindergarten. Kindergarten, Marco. Not high school, not middle school, our whole damn lives!"

“Steph…” “No, no, it’s fine,” she continues, her voice dripping with exaggerated sadness. “I wish you and your secrets all the best. May you both live happily ever after.” I almost smile despite myself. She’s being dramatic….very dramatic. But I deserve it. “You’re my only best friend,” I say gently. “There’s no replacement for you.” “Hm,” she hums skeptically. “And there never will be,” I add softly. “You’re stuck with me, unfortunately.”

We promised each other that we would always be there for one another, no matter what life threw our way. But now, as the weight of suspicion hangs heavy over our heads, I can't help but feel a sense of loss. Our friendship, once a sanctuary from the chaos of the world, is now under scrutiny. The thought that our bond could be tarnished or questioned fills me with a profound sadness.

Our nine-year friendship has been smooth-sailing since we met on our first year of college. There is a secret though that I've been keeping. I don't know when it happened and how, but I just feel it—I like my bestfriend a lot, much more than a bro normally would. Ever since our Bio days, he has been helping me with my academic and extracurricular work. I am a good student but he pushes me to become better. It's not like we're competing with each other. No, not like that. Instead, he motivates me to do the best that I can, because he also does the same. This is why when we're together, we're unstoppable. Our tandem wins almost all inter-university quiz bees that our professors sends us to joi

“I don’t know. Until everyone stops looking. Until the media moves on. Could be months, maybe even years.” The line was quiet except for her soft crying. “So this is really goodbye.” “Yeah… this is goodbye.” Her voice broke. “And Jared, I need you to know something. You saved me when everyone else turned their backs and the whole world tore me apart, you were the only one who stayed. You never asked for anything back. You’re the best friend I’ve ever had.” Tears stung my eyes, but I held them back. “You don’t have to thank me. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.”

ELLE Rule number one: Best friends don't keep secrets from each other. Rule number two: Best friends come first before anyone else. Rule number three: Best friends must always have each other’s backs. Rule number four: Best friends must attend important events together. Rule number five: Best friends will not ditch each other for popularity. Rule number six: Your best friend's brother is your brother, not your lover. Rule number seven: Best friends must celebrate birthdays together — always. Rule number eight: You must support your best friend's dreams and ambitions. Rule number nine: No lies - no matter what.

] I sighed. [Thank you, Tommy. I understand, and I really appreciate you having my back. [I'm just not looking for a relationship right now. I've decided to take the overseas assignment. For the next few years, I want to focus on my career and nothing else.] There was a long pause on the other end. Finally, a reply came. [I support your decision. But if you ever need anything, I'm here.] I sent a "thank you" sticker, feeling a quiet warmth spreading in my chest.

Say hurtful words. Our years of friendship seemed to dissolve in front of me like it had meant nothing. “I can't believe you chose him over me,” I said. "Over your bestfriend. We had been bestfriends long before Adrian." “You chose him over me first,” she replied coldly. The finality in her tone cut deep. I felt something inside me go quiet. And a slow, painful understanding settled over me. I had already lost her. Maybe long before finding out she slept with Adrian. Maybe the moment competition entered a place that used to be filled with peace.