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Lexi ignored hiaze stayed steady on Mia “I’ll break up with hi hi tio ”

Mia wiped her eyes “There was always soht I was being oversensitive … because of Haley ” She sighed heavily “I kno I feel about Tyler If it’s like that…”

“It is,” Lexi said solemnly

“You promise you won’t dump me for him?” Mia said

It was an easy proo of Zach’s hand and ain I swear it ”

“And if he breaks your heart,” Mia said steadily, “you’ll still be my best friend? Because you’ll need me then ”

“I’ll always need you,” Lexi said “I’d die if I couldn’t come over here Honestly No matter what happens with Zach and me, you and I will always be bffs ” She stepped closer “Say you’re okay with this, Mia Please ”

Mia sniffed Lexi wanted her friend to s too much “I’m scared,” Mia said

“I know,” Lexi said “And it sounds crazy, but you can trust me ”

“Us,” Zach added

“I want you guys to be happy,” Mia finally said “What kind of person would I be if I didn’t? I love both of you ”

“And we love you,” Lexi said It was true; she loved Mia through and through

Her best friend was a lioness, as all of this proved Mia had been hurt—two people she trusted had lied to her—and still she stood here, trying to s about their happiness

“It’ll be the three of us for senior year,” Zach said, obviously relieved “How cool will that be?”

“I wouldn’t throw a party just yet,” Mia said, looking at her brother “We’re gonna have to tell Mom tomorrow ”