Your  teenage years can be like a bumpy ride.  The cool thing about being a teenager is realizing that how you feel and how you act are two different things.  You can't change the way you feel right away.  But when deciding what to do, you always have choices.
EXCITED I just made a great new friend! SHARE IT Include your new friend in things you and other friends do. CELEBRATE Do something special with your new friend that you both will always remember. BE REAL Tell your new friend how happy you are that you met.