622: PAPERS

ARIEL'S POV Tessa finally looked up from her phone and gave me a small smile. "Ariel, I'm not mad at you. I was just disappointed because I thought you knew me better than that." "I do, Tessa. I just...I don't know what came over me. I was just so angry, and I took it out on you." Tessa's expression softened, and she reached out to hold my hand. "It's okay, Ariel. I know you didn't mean it. I forgive you." "Thank you, Tessa. I'm so sorry for slapping you. I know it was wrong, and I promise to make it up to you." "You don't have to, Ariel. We all have our moments of anger, and I understand that. Just promise me that you won't let it affect our friendship." I nodded, grateful for her understanding. "I promise, Tessa. I will be a better friend, and I won't let my emotions get the best of me again." "Well, Ariel, you are a great friend; don't say that. You were just....." "Crazy," I completed her sentence. "Yeah," she said inaudibly, nodding. "But I'm not going to put the blame on