Jane found herself nodding along with Mina's story, the full extent of her friend's anguish made crystal clear. Jane hadn't met Cherry, besides the freenet interaction they had have, but the things Mina was saying illuminated a side of the college roommates' relationship Jane hadn't known was there. But, then again, Mina was very good at concealing her feelings and bypassing her own needs, no matter how huge and important they were, so maybe it wasn't so strange to think Cherry hadn't any idea of Mina's feelings for her. Jane's own hopeless crush on Bunny was one thing. To nurture and sustain a deep, unwavering love for ten years was something all together different. For Mina's sake, Jane hoped Cherry really had had no idea that her friend had been in love with her and that this confession, and subsequent embarrassment, would be the kick in the ass Mina needed to move on and start looking at available, interested women. Jane knew it wasn't as simple as all that for Mina, considering she wasn't exactly out, but hopefully in time she would be and she'd find someone that would make her happy.
"That really sucks, Mina," Jane said, putting her wrap down and placing her hand on Mina's. "And it's not on you. It's not on Cherry either but you can't help how you felt...or feel. The heart can be so fucking unfair sometimes and with you, your heart is so damn big and open and loving that it hurts all that much more. I'm sorry."
She patted Mina's hand before pulling back. Jane looked into Mina's face, trying to gauge if she was truly and okay. It was hard to tell with Mina sometimes; Jane would just have to do her best to be there for her if she needed it.
"Please tell me it hasn't been shitastic crossed wires and heartache since I saw you last. Tell me something good."