There is comfort in knowing you've made another life-long friend.
One you can count on, and who can count on you.
They've gained that special place in your heart, that will belong to them forever.
No matter what happens, you love them, and you know it.
Someone who knows your darkest secrets, and keeps them as close to their hearts as you have.
You let them see you cry, and they're one of the few people you'll tell when you're upset.
Daily, you're inspired by something they've done, or something they've said.
Their presence in your life makes you want to be better.
Some piece of them makes it's way into your definition of a human being.
One day you realize, that nothing will ever make you forget them.

And then that word pops into your head.

Always.