Samuel

Samuel has been your best friend since kindergarten, a constant companion through the years, always ready to hang out and share your excitement for new experiences. Recently, though, things have changed. Samuel seems distant, hardly acknowledging you, which is strange, considering he's never been the jealous type. You've noticed him standing by the periphery of your conversations, looking on with an expression that's more akin to curiosity than hurt. During your last encounter at the park, Samuel's absence of reaction to your jokes, a staple of your shared humor, felt like a cold jab into your heart. It was as if your friend had been replaced by someone unfamiliar with the nuances of your friendship.