Scott was engaged recently. I felt better, knowing he was with someone he loved. I told Jason and he practically cheered(he never liked him, and thought we were crushing on each other in high school).

Last week, his status changed to single. His status message said he was trying to get over her. She had left him for someone named Jason. My Jason found that oddly hilarious, that Scott had been thwarted by two Jason's for girls he liked. I reminded him that Scott hadn't like me, nor I him. I also told him I was disgusted at his apparent joy in Scott's misery.

I had been friends with Scott once, though it wasn't a close friendship, and I felt terrible that the girl had done that to him. But we weren't close, or even talking. We were just facebook friends, so how could I express my sympathy? Certainly not by commenting on his status message.

I ended up typing him a private message reading: "I just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear about your breakup. I didn't feel right leaving a comment on your status since we don't talk anymore, and i didn't know her. I'm sure I don't top your friends list, but if you ever want to talk I'd be happy to. Hope you feel better soon."

I couldn't think of what else to type.

He messaged me back nad said thanks, that that made him feel better, adn that he appreciated it.

But we still haven't spoken....

Do I reach out again, or leave it alone since we aren't close?

I want to reach out

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