At one point, I thought I had to choose: my mate or my best friend. I didn't think I could have both. Hell, I didn't think I deserved to have both.

But now I sit in the back seat holding my best friend's hand while I gaze at my mate lovingly. Anthony is driving Carlie and Nathan to the airport. Daniel and I decided to tag along to say goodbye one last time. They're going to college for four years, so I need to spend as much time with my best friends as I can. Down to the last second.

Nathan sat next to Carlie, resting his head on her...