Update: I’ve sorted things out. I decided to talk to the girl directly, and we made sure the situation didn't escalate and agreed to cut off contact. As for my best friend, we briefly reconciled, but I’d rather give it some time and space to make amends for my actions (I’m 16, by the way)
After that fling, I thought for a long time about telling my friend, but I didn't have the courage—until he found out on his own. We talked, and I apologized profusely, but his ex-girlfriend took advantage of the situation by telling everyone we knew; she played the victim and portrayed herself as an ex breaking free from her past life. I had already largely ruined the friendship with my best friend, but she made things worse, and that’s what prevented us from reconciling. So, I’m asking the community to help me fix things—but nothing will get resolved until I turn the tables on her. PLEASE HELP ME.
After that fling, I thought for a long time about telling my friend, but I didn't have the courage until he found out on his own. We talked, and I apologized profusely, but his ex-girlfriend took advantage of the situation by telling everyone we knew; she played the victim and portrayed herself as an ex breaking free from her past life. I had already largely ruined the friendship with my best friend, but she made things worse, and that’s what prevented us from reconciling. So, I’m asking the community to help me fix things but nothing will get resolved until I turn the tables on her. PLEASE HELP ME.