Day 10 – Friend noun

1 a: one attached to another by affection or esteem b: acquaintance

2 a: one that is not hostile b: one that is of the same nation, party, or group

3: one that favors or promotes something (as a charity)

4: a favored companion

5capitalized : a member of a Christian sect that stresses Inner Light, rejects sacraments and an ordained ministry, and opposes war —called also Quaker

My dear friend,

I hope you know why I'm writing this. I care deeply about you and wish to remain by you no matter what, because I love you. I know you cannot possibly return such feelings but, i feel them none the less. Whatever you choose be content in knowing that I am here for you. I am going to quit tennis to give you some room.

Sincerely,

Kawamura Takeshi

Kawamura slipped the note into Fuji's foot locker creeping silently away. With one last backwards glance at the changing room. As he walked home on that dreadfully dreary, rainy after noon tears, unbidden, slipped down his face mingling with the rain. Never to be seen or spoken of.