Friends are always friends whether they are around or not. Nothing should change that. Got me right in the feels there.
I agree, friends shouldn't just disappear and give no reason or rhyme, but sometimes things get in the way of the best version of themselves and they don't want to show their vulnerabilities.
If it helps, i'm sure 'he' thinks about you all the time and he feels like a complete tit.
Aw thank you. :)