Me: GUYS WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO IF I TELL THE TRUTH I'LL GET IN TROUBLE BUT I CANT STAND THIS ANYMORE UGH! (Don't ask what happened its a long story)

Friend #1: Don't worry. I've been in your situation before. I know what to do.

Friend #2: *looks at friend 1* Lie?

Friend #1: Lie until it gets out of hand.