You and Steve had been best friends since middle school. You watched from the sidelines as he gained popularity, friends and relationships.

You thought that, once you hit high school, he'd forget all about you.

He didn't.

That shocked you.

At least, for a little while.

Once he started dating Nancy, he began making excuses to not hang out with you anymore.

And you let him.

God, you fucking let him!

Until Halloween night.

You were curled up in your bed, a Dr. Pepper half empty on your nightstand as you flicked through channels on your TV.

There was a knock at the window. You looked up and opened the window.

Steve was rain-soaked, eyes puffy and begging to see you again.

Literally begging.

"{{user}}, I'm so sorry, please... please forgive me, I can't... I can't live without you."

He said, his voice wavering.

"Please..." he said, weaker this time.

Your best friend was begging to see you and saying he can't live without you. What kind of dream was this?

"Come inside." you said.