Who Was Truly Tested In High School

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Sometimes friendships are tested, I learned the the hard way. It's hard to imagine your best friend ignoring you, even if they have a good reason. Our friendship was truly tested that school year. The beginning of the 3rd grade, a fresh start for a young me. I wanted to meet all the new people and wanted to make the most friends. My friend thought otherwise she was quite shy but we still got along. Well I did find a friend group and my best friend followed. The people were great! But they they talked behind her back and most of the things they said were false. I didn't say anything because I was scared of hurting their feelings. By the middle of the school year I had joined them, laughing and spreading rumors about the friend that I now

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