Unbreakable Bonds

- By Em

Four years ago, I found myself navigating the endless realms of online communities, not knowing the friendships that would shape my life. It all began when I met Rayan. We crossed paths in a server that shall forever remain unnamed, and what started as a shared love for editing soon grew into something much deeper. Rayan quickly became my twin flame, a friend I felt I could explore the world with and never get bored. He changed my life in ways I never imagined teaching me, inspiring me, and making me a better version of myself. People often think the love of your life has to be romantic, but I found mine in a friendship. With Ray, I felt at home.

Through Ray, I was introduced to Silvano. The first time we were all together, Silvano barely spoke, shy and reserved whenever I was around. Our conversations consisted mostly of texts and emojis. But as time passed, something shifted. He started feeling more comfortable, and over the years, our bond grew stronger. I still remember seeing his edits for the first time on my FYP and being blown away by his skill. However, during a difficult time in my life, I took a break from the editing community and distanced myself from everything. I needed time to reset, to figure things out.

When I came back, I found my way into a new space the Maid server. It was chaotic and toxic, but it was where I would cross paths with Mikai.

Two summers ago, I stumbled across this wild community known for its constant drama in chat and voice calls. I spent a few days observing, letting the chaos play out in front of me, until something caught my attention a stage event. My curiosity got the best of me, and I joined. That’s when I first heard Mikai, who was going by Kawaii at the time. She was hosting a reading event, and I was immediately intrigued by her energy. After watching from the sidelines, I finally decided to join in and raised my hand to speak.

uring that event, we had such a great time trolling together, turning what was meant to be a serious reading into a hilarious experience. We laughed and played off each other's jokes, creating a fun atmosphere that drew others in. After the event, we started talking more and found ourselves calling each other regularly. From that moment, our friendship blossomed. Those conversations flowed effortlessly, deepening our bond and turning our initial connection into something truly special.

Mikai and I have been through everything together thick and thin. We clash from time to time (what do you expect from a Leo and an Aries?), but I wouldn’t trade him for the world.

As my friendship with Mikai grew in the server, we started joining voice calls more in the server, and that’s when Tristen joined the mix. At first, we all found him a bit annoying he seemed younger and a little needy. But over time, I realized that this was actually one of the best parts of him. Tristen has a way of making me want to be unapologetically myself, and I love him for embracing who he is.

Looking back, I can’t help but feel grateful for these amazing friendships. Rayan, Silvano, Mikai, and Tristen have all played such important roles in my life. Each of them adds their own unique flavor to my journey, and it’s honestly wild to think about how much we’ve all grown together.

Life can get pretty chaotic, but having these people in my corner makes it so much easier to handle. We’ve shared tons of laughs, had our fair share of silly arguments, and been there for each other when things get tough. They’ve shown me what true friendship is all about.