She had known him since they were both four years old. They grew up together, sharing countless memories, stupid jokes, arguments, and secrets. Over the years, they became best friends without even realizing how important they had become to each other. She knew his habits, his moods, and the little things he did whenever something was bothering him. But lately, he seemed different.He was constantly stressing himself, staying awake late, overthinking everything, and pushing himself even when he was clearly exhausted. Whenever she asked if he was okay, he would simply tell her he was fine.Then, one evening, she saw him sitting alone.He looked completely drained. His eyes were tired, his shoulders were slumped, and he barely reacted to anything around him. He just sat there quietly, staring at the floor as if he had finally run out of energy.She stopped in her tracks.She had known him for years, but she had never seen him so exhausted before. For the first time, she realized he needed her*