It was the most unexpected yet most genuine friendship of my three years in middle school. The warmth of the sun, the richness of chocolate cake, the thrill of coding, the pages of books, and the sweetness of soda all blended together to create a delicate and hazy distance between us. This subtle yet beautiful distance was the very essence of our friendship, a bond that was free from the complexities and expectations of the world. It was a friendship that was pure, unadulterated, and full of life, a reminder that even in the most mundane moments, beauty and joy can be found. As I look back on those carefree days, I am filled with a sense of nostalgia and gratitude for the friends who shared in this experience with me. Their presence in my life was a gift, a reminder that true friendship can be found in the most unexpected places, and that it is the simple things in life that often bring us the greatest joy.