The tension in the hallway was tangible: They had been close friends for years, but recently, their friendship had been on a downward spiral. In the break, they had found a quiet spot.

"Ellie, what is going on? I don't understand why we can't talk to each other like we used to. Why do people tell me you have been making fun of me behind my back?"

"I was only using you. It was never a give-and-take. It made me hate myself. I can't do it anymore."

They parted ways, both wondering if they'd have regrets about it.

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