"He is .. just.. a chicken," Yes, that was it! "Just a dumb chicken, Nev! .. No, wait, that would be an insult to chickens everywhere -"

Head resting in Emery's lap, Nevaeh sniffled loudly, her gaze moving from where it stared blankly into space to look up at her best friend as she ranted and raved, as calmly as she could - really.

Maybe she was right, but it still hurt. How long would it hurt for? Would it ever stop? Nevaeh couldn't bring herself to ask.

"You deserve better," Emery finally said, stroking hair away from her face.