Which statement describes the most likely message of this passage?
Rosa spread gossip about her friend Tau because she wanted to fit in
with a popular group of girls at her school. When Tau found out, he was
angry and hurt. Rosa realized that Tau was more important to her than
the popular girls, so she apologized to Tau.
A. True friendships are more important than popularity.
B. People cannot be expected to change.
C. Friends will stick by each other no matter the circumstances.
D. All people can be mean sometimes.