Do you really have to go?
Just because of a mistake?
Is your friendship really ruined?
Friends make mistakes, hurt each other, even send each other nasty e-mails, but they can make up. Can you tell us more about what happened? Being a “laughing-stock” usually blows over pretty quickly. It’s usually not all that serious, in the long run. You didn’t mean to hurt him, and you’re sorry. And is it all your fault?
I get mad at a friend of mine and stop talking to her about 4 times a year. We’re both pretty unhappy while we’re not talking. She’s usually the one who calls to make up; my ego won’t let me.
If this is a friend, let him cool down a while and then try to make up, if you value his friendship.
Meanwhile, Silly Rabbit, I don’t think anybody wants you to go, and if you need to stay away a while, we’ll miss you.