"Do you want to maybe go shopping or something?" I asked.

Jessica and Angela gave each other another glance before Jessica blurted out, "So you're talking to us again?"

I felt shame then. I was being so cruel to the people who cared about me. I needed to try. I needed to put in effort. The word didn't revolve around me. "Yeah, but if you don't want to, I would understand."

Jessica still seemed hesitant, but Angela gave me a small smile. That kindness really touched me. Even after the way I had treated them for months, Angela was willing to forgive me.