I MISS YOU,
AZLA.

I never thought I'd miss school this much until it ended. It wasn't the classes or the homework. It was seeing you every day. Ever since school closed, everything has felt a little quieter, like a chapter paused halfway through.

It's funny how almost everything reminds me of you. I'll see a game and think, "She would've loved this." I'll come across something beautiful and immediately think, "This would look so good on her." Even the smallest, most ordinary moments somehow bring you to mind. It's amazing how someone can become such a natural part of your everyday life.

I really miss our conversations, the random jokes, the little moments between classes, and simply knowing you'd be there. Those moments seemed ordinary then, but now they're some of my favorite memories. I miss you more than I expected to.

There's something I want you to promise me. Please take care of yourself. I know you don't always eat properly, but you really should. Have your meals on time, stay hydrated, get enough rest, and try to exercise every now and then. Your health matters so much, and I want you to look after yourself, even when I'm not around to remind you.

And I hope you never forget how amazing you are. You're kind, thoughtful, intelligent, and stronger than you probably give yourself credit for. You have a way of making the people around you happier just by being yourself. Don't ever let anyone, including yourself, make you doubt your worth. You're already enough, exactly as you are.