Ariana
We got into the room and settled on the bed and she immediately rested her head on my shoulders and began crying.
I didn’t try to shush her or beg her to stop crying. She needed to let it out and I let her do exactly that.
She sobbed on my shoulders and I just rocked her back softly trying to keep her in check.
After a while her sobs reduced and she looked up to me. “Thank you, I needed that.” She said and I nodded.
“Your mom told me you’ve been training and overworking yourself in preparation for the ceremony,” I said and she nodded.
“I’m sorry Riley, I haven’t really been the best friend. I never knew you were struggling this much. I was just too self-absorbed in my world to see your pain clearly.” I said.
“It's not your fault Ari, anyone going through what you’re curre
