The next day I walk straight past Nina and ask May if she wants to climb some trees with me, Trixie, and Zach. I can see out the corner of my eyes Nina’s eyebrows crease in confusion as May and I have rarely ever spoken to each other, nor have we ever played together.
‘Sure,’ she smiles.
‘Okay, let’s go.’ I smile and wave for her to follow.
Nina stands there watching us, then runs after us. ‘Hey, I want to climb trees too, you know!’
I stop and face her. ‘No, only my friends can join,’
‘What are you talking about, Magnus? I’m your best friend?’
‘You were never my friend,’ I growl and regroup with others.
Nina’s face turns sombre, with a hint of confusion.
‘That’s harsh, don’t you think, Magnus? You and Nina have been the best of friends since you were both babies
