Side By Side With A Friend Novels & Stories

They may not have been family in the traditional sense, but their friendship had become a beacon of light in my life. Nara stepped closer, her eyes bright with excitement. “Let’s take some pictures! We need to capture this moment.” I nodded, and as we huddled together, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of belonging. The camera clicked, freezing our smiles in time, and for a moment, I forgot the loneliness that had been my shadow.

"One of these days, I want to go with you to an AA meeting." "You'll love it. I have so many friendships there, and even those who aren't dependent, the ones we call AA friends, also share, interact, and help. Many of them feel helped too. Seriously, you should go because it's really good. Let Lara get discharged, and we can all go together." Cilmo tried to find a way to bring up the topic of her health, but she hadn't found an opportunity yet. They had finished their coffee, and she hadn't started the conversation.

“Sorry—just a sec.” He swiped to answer. “Nathaniel!” Maya’s eyes widened. Nathaniel. She hadn’t heard that name in years. Ethan’s childhood best friend. The boy who was always glued to Ethan’s side during summers, dragging him into endless soccer matches and wild lake swims. She took a careful step back, grabbing the chance to slip away. “Yeah, I just got in,” she heard Ethan say behind her as she slipped into her room. “What? You’re coming down too? That’s awesome!”

They would still be friends if death and cancer hadn’t taken one. Back to us. Cassie Reed and I have been best friends since the day we were born - and side by side, we've grown—from babies to toddlers, and now we are teenagers. Unlike normal teenagers who can have more than one friend, Cassie and I have been our only friends since we came of age. All through these years, our friendship blossomed - survived through twelve rules. There were times we faulted in a few - we forgave each other. At least, they weren't as serious as the ones we considered important - rules three, five, six, nine, and ten.

I bite my lip and try to think of the perfect mate. "She is special if she puts up with you". Brian laughs and Liam joins him. My best friends are so immature. Smiling in satisfaction I lay my head back and think of my mate.

There were Catur, Fauzi, Kiki, Metha, Adi Sihite, Anton they always entertained me, who knows how long, but still one thing I feel alone. Adi Sihite, he is my best friend, he is the craziest person and entertains me all this time, morning, noon, evening and even night, slumbering, karaoke, to the beach with him regardless of distance, which I think is only one important thing I'm not CRAZY with all the trials this love.

The way she watched me like a hawk almost made me laugh. Brittany and I have been friends for a long time, since childhood really. Our parents were best friends, so we also became best friends. She was older than me by two years so she was like my older sister. I would give my life for her and she would do the same, if she wasn't here, I wouldn't even know what to do.

''Always here to help a friend,'' At the end, I bump my arm against her shoulder before shoving both of my hands into my jeans' pockets, turning around as I gesture for her to follow up. Just as I'm not facing her anymore, I mentally slap myself at the word 'friend' after what we did.

gonna be there, so I guess they wanted me to meet him personally—” “Which one of your friend's?” Mother asked. Another trick question. For whatever reason, they hated Bianca! But Bianca was the only friend they knew I had. So God forbid I mentioned any other names. Tch. “Coursemates, actually” I corrected. “They're my coursemates, not friends.” “Are there plans to regroup and study for the upcoming exams after the outing?” On my birthday? For fuck’s sake. “Uh, no, actually—”

"Having you by my side means more than I can express." As the three of us sat there, the warmth of the sun on our faces and the bonds of friendship weaving around us, I felt a glimmer of hope. The journey ahead might be difficult, but with friends like Brianna and Roman, I knew that I had the strength and support to face whatever challenges came my way. Together, we were a united front, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there was a light that could guide me through. Roman POV