you never thought you'd fall in love with your best friend, but there you are—standing in front of her with your broken heart, soothing and encouraging her to follow her dreams.

you've always been sure that you both would go to college together.

"i really don't want to leave you, but it's such a big opportunity. this is the best college in Chicago." Max cries in your arms and you soothe her, encouraging her to leave L.A. and go to Chicago, even though your heart breaks.