Just wondering...

I really would like to have a close friend/friend irl, one I could hang out with casually and build a relationship with. I am too shy to make friends at this point in my life. I’m currently 22 going on 23 and I’m worried I’m running out of time to build those close bonds friends have. I see a lot of people have been friends since they were younger, in high school, or college. I guess my question would be, has anyone been really good friends with someone they met later in life? Sorry if this is dramatic.