How Do You Deal With Something Like This...?

I am in my third year of high school. there is this guy, Dustin, who has math with me ever since 7th grade. somehow, we always ended up in the same math class lol. we have become pretty good buddies. not outside of class that much; since we fall in different groups of friends. however, we always have good times in class.

the start of this school year, we of course picked a seat next to each other. within the 2nd week, he was gone for a while. finally someone told me, that his best friend died. long story short, they were out and about on a saturday night. Dustin wasn't feeling the greatest, he had a small dose of food posioning. his best friend of 12 years, Jason, offered to drive. well a pick-up truck ran a red-light and hit them from the driver's side. the car was flipped. Dustin apparently didn't black-out. he had messed up his leg but he was still concious. Jason, however, had died moments after the hit. his left shoulder punctured his lungs and there was really no hope for him. the crash killed him right away.

Tuesday, October 13th will be Dustin's first day back in school. what do I do? how should I act? I feel so bad, and my heart is just going out to him right now.

Be his friend...thats all you can do .....give him a hug...make sure he knows your there.....i lost a friend a couple weeks ago in a fire...not great friends out of school but in we were buds....its hard...it doesnt get easier....what makes it better is knowing that you have someone to hug you...someone thats there...you dont even have to say anything....let him...and respond according to how he feels....remember everyone handles things differently....you'll be fine...just be the good friend that you are...everything else will sort out on its own...

Thank you, I am very sorry for your loss. but, that is something I will try :]

I am sorry for both of you. :/

I think the best thing for you to do right now is be there for him and don't ask him about the incident. I think that's the last thing he wants to talk about right now.

I hope he heals. And that you will be able to help. <3

Hot girls should not be depressed =\

The only thing I can say is just make sure he knows that your there for him. If he needs space then give him space and if he needs a hug then give him one. I hope he's ok tho.

Thanks guys! I have about a little over a week before he comes back.

Much like everyone else said, the best thing would be to just be there for him. Maybe not push him to talk about it or anything, but just stick by his side and don't let up. Be his bud, and it'll really help him recover.

I had a close friend of mine pass many years ago, and it was hard for me, but those who stuck by me after his passing made the healing process so much easier.

Thats probably the best thing to do - and surely what I would do, personally.