“Yeah." I turned back to look at her, and she took on a defensive stance, crossing her arms over her chest and shaking her head.

“Don't do it, Nina," she said firmly.

“He hurt you before. Are you really going to let him do that to you again? I think you should stay away from him. It's obvious some other girl is claiming him now."

Her words hurt me, and I didn't understand why she didn't think before she opened her mouth.

“Wow, thanks for that, Lydia."

“Look," she replied, letting out a heavy breath, “I'm sorry. I just don't want to see you hurt. You're my bestie, girl. You...