CARISSA’S POV “Amy” I breathe “I wasn’t expecting you” Amy pulls away and looks at me with so much pain in her eyes that it makes my chest ache. Carissa, I… I’m sorry,” Amy begins “For the last time. For everything. I was horrible, and I didn’t mean it.” I blink, surprised by her sudden vulnerability. Amy and I have shared so much over the years, and even though we’ve had our fair share of fights and misunderstandings, I’ve never been able to stay mad at her. Not for long, anyway. She's my best friend, my sister in all the ways that matter. “Hey,” I step forward, brushing a loose strand of hair from her face, “You don’t need to apologize. I know you were just… confused. I can never be mad at you.” Her eyes well with unshed tears as she looks at me. She nods and pulls me into a hug,

