N.J.J.L.

You text me at 2 a. m. saying you failed your math test and you’re crying. I reply, 'Don’t worry, I failed mine too. Let’s go get pizza.'

Your cousin calls and says you’re being weird again. I say, 'That’s fine. That’s why I love you.'

You show up to my house in pajamas with a broken phone. I say, 'I don’t care. Let’s watch trashy TV.'

You send me a photo of your messy room and say you’re too tired to clean. I say, 'That’s fine. I’m tired too.'

You call me at 1 a. m. crying about your crush. I say, 'I’ve cried about worse things.'

You come to my house with a broken leg and no pants. I say, 'That’s the best part.'

You text me saying you’re going to fail school again. I say, 'Whatever. I’ll fail with you.'

You show up to my house with a broken nose and no shirt. I say, 'That’s cool. I like you like that.'

You call me in the middle of the night screaming about your life. I say, 'I know. I’ve been there.'