It's not letting go, I'm thinking more of like stretching. Rubberbands the stronger the friendship the stronger the band, some will snap, some will break but then you'll know which ones were fake.
I laugh. I think. I hesitantly laugh. I have a wavering smile. I stop with the act. I didn't know he was talking about me. I close my eyes. I hold it in. I let it out. I open my eyes. I can't stop the tears.