Chapter Three

            As the bell sounds for the end of the day, I meet up with Becca so that we can head over to my house and hang out. This is a routine for us. We have done it ever since the first time we met. Becca practically lives at my house. Her home life isn’t too great so it’s better for her to stay in my house than to go home. I don’t mind at all. There is more than enough room at my house and it definitely helps to keep me from feeling lonely.

            We are just sitting in my room not really doing anything but watching TV. A new season of The Real World just started and Becca loves this show. I on the other hand can’t really stand it. I mean seriously who really wants to watch a bunch of other people’s drama when we have enough of our own.

            “Hey Ash, what time are we going shopping tomorrow?” Shit! I forgot I had promised Becca we could go look at new clothes for a date that she has on Saturday. All well once I tell her why I have to reschedule I’m sure she will be okay with it. I mean it is Becca…

            “Um…well…I kinda need to reschedule Bec. I sort of have an English project that I have to work on after school with um…Spencer.”

            “WHAAT!”, Becca literally screams at me. I didn’t think she would have such a strong reaction. I mean it is just an English project. Nothing will come of it. Spencer is taken. It’s as simple as that. And nothing can come between Spencer and the little Miss Queen Bee Madison. And I tell Becca this exact same thing. She still has a shocked expression on her face. “I don’t know Ash. This could be the start of something great for you two. The first real chance to get to know each other. And maybe, just maybe, Spencer will feel a little of what you feel if she gets to know you. I mean you are amazing Ash. Anyone would be lucky to have you.” And when Becca says things like this, I am truly thankful she is my best friend. And honestly she has given me a little bit of hope. Maybe Spencer and I can be friends. Who knows, maybe we can even become more I think with a smile on my face.