Maybe you misunderstood their definition of your friendship.
Maybe you needed more from them than they were able to give.
Maybe you were at different stages in life and just happened to cross paths when you did.

I'm an old man compared to you, but from my experiences in life, i've learned that most people you meet and feel affection for are rarely on the same page and feeling the same way at the same time as you.
That's what makes memories so special.
And you have to let them go because if you don't, you don't allow something better to come your way and be able to recognise it when it does.
❤️