First off, thanks so much to and for their advice and comfort, you guys are great
So my friend and I talked, and though it's still awkward, I'm hopeful that things will be back to normal soon. It was somewhat my own fault as well, I didn't really say what I actually meant. Also owing to the fact that my classmate is actually alive, it was apparently all a misinterpretation. While I'm totally relieved, there's still some confusion, but what the hey, life isn't a straight line, otherwise everyone would walk it!
On a happier note, it snowed yesterday! Not a lot, but it stuck and just about covered the grass. It's melting right now, but its a start- maybe we'll finally get a White Christmas this year!