Just friends
"Lily!"
A worried Joan exclaimed as Lily dragged herself into the apartment. The first thing Joan noticed was her friend's sunken eyes. Lily looked and smelled absolutely terrible.
"Have you been crying?"
Lily gently shut the door behind her, dragging her feet towards the couch in their living room. Joan followed her, waiting patiently for Lily to give her a proper explanation.
With an exasperated sigh, Lily collapsed into the soft long cushion. Without warning, she burst into a quiet sob.
"Oh Lily," Joan spoke softly as she took her arms around her best friend. "I'm so sorry."