"I love you." Oh hell to the nizzo!

"Uhhh yeah. Right. Bye." I quickly hung up and sighed deeply. I did not see that one comming.

"Did he just tell you he loves you?" I was met with Ashley’s sad eyes.

"Yeah." I softly admitted.

"So are you still going to break up with him?" Duh!

"Of course. Why would you even ask?"

"Well, since he is your best friend, I thought you would feel sorry for him and not do it."

"I do feel sorry, but I gotta do what I gotta do." She smiled.

"That’s my girl."

We got interupted by a knock on my door. "Famous Carlin pecan pie delivery!" was shouted through the now opening door. All three of us laughed. My dad set a tray in front of us with two pieces of pie and two glasses of milk. Ashley took a bit of the pie and groaned out "Mmmm" as soon as it was in her mouth. We laughed again.

"Well, I’m glad this pie is living up to it’s name." My dad chucked.

"Oh yeah it is." Ashley glazed over at my clock and jumped off the bed. "Oh wow it’s late. I should really get going."

"You want me to put it in a container so you can take the pie home?"

"Yes. That was be great. I hate to leave the amazingly delicious pie here with out finishing it. It would be a sin!"Once again, Ashley managed to get a laughed out of the two of us.

Damn it. What am I going to say to Aiden? I had all night to think about it and now it’s time, but I still don’t know how to break it to him. I’m out here at the school courtyard anxiously waiting for him to show up. Shit. Shit. Shit. Here he comes.

"Hey babe." He greeted with a smile, leaning in for a kiss.

"Hi." I turned my head giving him my cheek. He backed away with "confused" written all over his sad little face.

"Is something wrong?" Cut right to the chase why don’t ya.

"We need to talk." Grabbing his hand I led us to a more private area, and sat down at a bench. Immediately Aiden started to babble.

"This is about last night. I know, we’ve only been dating for three months, but we have been friends forever and I really think that I could be….. in love with you."

"Aiden," I sighed, "It’s not about the ‘I love you’. I…" He cut me off.

"You like someone else don’t you? And don’t you even try lying to me!" Poor guy was about to burst out in tears.

"Look, I…"

"No, it’s true. I know you. Just… tell me. Did you cheat on me?"

"No! Never."

"So you just lost interest in me and decided to go look for some new meat?" He shouted.

"No. Please be quiet. People are stairing."

"I don’t give a fuck! Who is it, Spence? Tell me, who is it?" There is no way I’m telling him about Ashley.

"I can’t. I’m sorry. I just think where better off being best friends. I don’t want you out of my life. Your my best friend, Aid. I need you." I whispered on the verge of tears. I’ve never seem him this mad before and it scares me. I never imagined that this would hurt him so much.

"No I’m sorry." He had calmed down and was speaking softly. "You have the right to be happy."

"And so do you. I never wanted to hurt you. I just can’t do this anymore. I can’t lie to you or myself."

"It’s ok. I’m sure I’ll find someone out there for me. But you Spence, will all ways be my bestest buddy in the whole wide world." Aiden smiled.

"Yeah. Best buddies. ‘Til the end." I love him so much. (As a friend ofcourse) He embraced me in a giant bear hug, while picking me up and swinging my around.

"So, are we still on for the movies on Saturday?" He asked setting me down.

"Definately."

"Great. I should get to class, but I’ll see you next period right?"

"Yup."

"K, bye."

"Bye Aid."

Just as I was about to walk back over to the courtyard, a familar voice stopped me.

"You did a pretty good job with him."