When I Stop Needing Him

Summary

After graduation, I post something online without really thinking about it. "Does not relying on you anymore count as growing up?"

My childhood friend's comment pops up almost instantly. "That's cause for celebration."

I don't understand, so I send him a question mark. After a while, his reply comes through.

"Mara, do you know everyone says you're like a leech I can't shake off?

"School's over. You don't need to be stuck to me every day.

"Learn to stand on your own. No one in college is going to put up with a big baby."