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MC is not stupid :( She has been hurt/bullied in the past & wants to trust again. She may have a feeling of the wrongdoings of her friend in the back of her mind. Yes, perhaps a little gullible & innocent, but honestly so was I in high school. Because when you've been bullied before & finally have a new friend/close friend, you don't want to lose them. It can feel scarier to be alone again