Spencer’s head drooped as she sat at her desk in first period. Exhaustion, it was just a part of dating Ashley Davies. The brunette could talk for hours on end, often the blonde would doze off with the phone pressed tightly against her cheek, the older girl’s voice lulling her to sleep.

Ms. Ivers was going through the roll sheet and Spencer struggled to listen for her name to be called.

“Carlin” the plump woman at the front of the room bellowed.

Spencer raised her hand slowly, it teetered back and forth in the air, wavering as the blonde started to drift back to sleep.

“Davies … Davies … Ashley Davies?”

Spencer struggled to open her eyes but her eyelids were too heavy. Where’s Ashley? She knows she can’t miss another day of class. Spencer listened to the hum of the heater, its warmth pouring into the tiny crowded classroom, encasing the small girl with its softness. Suddenly the classroom door burst open and a cold gust of air blew into the room.

A shiver ran up the blonde’s spine and she jerked her head up, startled at the sudden noise.

“Present” Ashley said as she began to hobble over to her desk next to Spencer. She walked across the room using the crutches to balance herself.

“Ms. Davies you’re late”

“Uh … hello? Big purple thing on my leg? Give me a break”

“I don’t see why Barney should get any special treatment Ms. Ivers” Madison chirped from the back of the room.

Ms. Ivers frowned at the Latina, she turned toward Ashley, “Ms. Davies class starts at 8 am … if your leg is giving you trouble I suggest you start leaving your house earlier from now on”

Ashley rolled her eyes and took a seat next to her girlfriend who appeared to be in a daze.

“Spencer?” Ashley whispered quietly. The blonde didn’t even budge. “Spence” She poked the younger girl with her pencil.

Spencer groaned and Ashley’s cheeks took on a pink tint. God if those are the sounds she makes …

The blonde lifted her gaze and gave the brunette a weak smile. “Hey you” she mumbled, blinking her eyes repeatedly.

“You fell asleep on me again” Ashley stated, as she watched Spencer yawn, not bothering to cover her mouth with her hand.