Little did I know, she used this opportunity to spread rumors at school that I was living off wealthy men and that my money was dirty.
Yet she treated me well, saying everyone has their own choices and that being poor wasn't my fault.
Since we had both come from the same high school, everyone quickly believed her.
In front of me, however, she showed a different side, constantly badmouthing our roommates, just like she did in high school.
Now, she was trying to drag me out again, whispering in my ear, "You have no idea how awful these people are. If I don't go shopping with them and buy them things, they'll isolate me in the dorm!"
Our roommates overheard the word "shopping" and started pointing fingers at me.
"Shopping? She just wants Tina to buy her things again. So shameless!"
"Exactly! I saw online that some women wear clothes and return them before the refund period ends. It's disgusting!"
With every word they said, Tina's face grew paler.
In the eyes of the entire school, I was the one being sponsored by Tina.
Any nice thing I had was seen as having an improper source.
To them, I was dirtier than a sewer rat.