Sometimes, even best friends fight, and it's the worst feeling in the world when you realize the thigs you might've said. But, after the apologies, it felt like a weight being lifted off your shoulders.

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Riley was leaning back against Maya's shoulder, having just apologized for something that she had said to her. luckily for her, Maya forgave her without much of a problem. Riley turned her head and softly kissed Maya's cheek. "Sometimes I wonder why you don't stay mad for long..."

Maya smiled warmly. "It's because I know the kind of person you are. You're not mean, you're the sweetest person I know, so I can't stay mad at you."

Riley could feel tears in her eyes because of what Maya had said. She looked away and hoped that Maya didn't notice, but unfortunately for her, she did.

"Hey," Maya started. "It's okay, Riley."

Riley looked back at her, tears visibly in her eyes now.

Maya felt compassion, and wanted to help Riley not feel bad. Maya smiled again and reached up her hand to Riley's cheek, running her fingers across it.

Riley leaned into her touch, but the tears stayed put.

Maya bit her lip and hoped that Riley wouldn't full out cry over this, but she knew that was a long shot.

Sure enough, the tears started flowing and Riley buried her face into Maya's neck. "I was such a bad friend, I don't deserve you!"

"Shh, you weren't a bad friend. You're such a good person and you deserve good friends. If anything, I was the bad friend," Maya whispered into her ear.

Riley whimpered into Maya's neck but she was listening to what Maya was saying.

Maya sighed and started to mindlessly run her fingers through Riley's hair. She eventually rested her cheek on Riley's head and started to quietly hum.

there was a occasional whimper from Riley, but she did eventually stop crying.

Maya stopped humming and got Riley out from under her chin.

Riley looked at her; eyes red, cheeks streaked with tears.

Maya had a small smile on her face, which somehow made Riley feel better. Maya wondered if it was her fault that Riley had started crying, but she was afraid to ask.

Luckily for her, Riley answered that unasked question. "I'm sorry, that wasn't your fault. It's just... Sometimes I feel that I don't deserve a friend like you..."

Maya smiled and leaned forward, giving her a soft kiss on the forehead. She then got closer to Riley, their noses almost touching, and whispered under her breath, "I love you and I'm glad I know you. You do deserve me."

Riley didn't say anything, but she did close the gap and touched her nose to Maya's, closing her eyes.

Maya did the same, hoping that Riley understood and wouldn't beat herself up anymore.

"Thanks..."

Maya smiled and opened her eyes. Then she moved back and said, "Anytime. Just promise with something: don't ever say that you don't deserve me, because you deserve everything good that comes your way."

Riley blushed. "Thank you, Maya, I'll try to not say that anymore." She then got closer to Maya again and kissed her cheek, smiling when she pulled away.

Maya smiled back, happy that her friend was feeling better.