“Spence, I don’t want to know details…all I want to know is, why is it and ‘almost kiss’?” Who is he now, my therapist? I sigh, then decide to just give him what he wants.

                “It’s an almost kiss because…Shelly kind of popped up out of nowhere.”

                “Shelly?” He asks surprised. Trust me buddy, I was too.

                “Yeah, Shelly…and Kyla.” I reply.

                “Oh.” He returns back to his natural position, sinking back in his chair.

                “Yeah…”

                “Sorry, that kind of sucks.” He really doesn’t know the half of it.

                “Tell me about it.” I reply.

                “So, what do you think this means?” He asks carefully, taking a sip of his coffee.

                “I don’t know.” I reply honestly.

I won’t lie and tell you I haven’t thought about it. No that would be the worst lie, because honestly…it’s pretty much the only thing I’ve thought about. I just hope Ashley has too.

                “Yeah…what is it with you guys?” He lets out a chuckle.

                “What?” I ask, somewhat off guard.

                “No, no…it’s just… I mean why won’t you guys just take that leap?” He asks.

I wish I knew the answer to that question, but I don’t. So I give him the answer I’ve been trying to convince myself with.

                “It’s not that easy Aiden.”

                “Right…of course not…I mean you’ve known each other forever…why can’t it just—“

                “Because I left Aiden…I left…and I was stupid…that changed everything.” I cut him off. Suddenly I don’t want to talk about Ashley anymore.

                “It changed nothing, except you missed out on a few years.” He replies quietly.

                “Years that we still could’ve been together Aiden.” I sigh.

                “But it’s not your fault Spencer.” He places his hand on my shoulder, rubbing it lightly.

                “I know, but it could’ve made it easier.” I reply, a tear already forcing its way out.

                “Yeah, yeah okay…this is too…emotional. Let’s talk about something else.” Leave it to Aiden to change the subject when I need it the most. I laugh, silently thanking him.