Ashley pulls up in the parking lot to the beach.

“Hey Spence, we’re here.” Spencer opens her eyes and turns to Ashley with a smile. “Let’s Go” Getting out of the car, the two girls make their way down towards the shore. Reaching it, they take their shoes and socks off and let the water gently lap at their feet as they walk along the shore in an awkward silence. Ashley takes a breath and tries to break the silence.

“So, Did you enjoy yourself tonight?” Ashley asks glancing at Spencer. Spencer looks at her, happy that one of them broke the silence.

“Yeah. I loved it! You guys were so awesome. Did you really write those songs yourself?” Spencer gushes. Ashley blushes a little at the excited look on Spencer’s face. ‘God. Now the girl’s got me blushin’

“Yeah, I did.”

“That’s cool. I really liked them. So, um… how long have you guys been a band?” The girls reach the pier and sit in the sand, facing each other.

“Uh… about three years now. I met Jacy in second grade and we’ve been best friends ever since. She basically my big sister. She’s always been there for me. And I’ve know the douche bag since middle school. He’s like the brother I never had.” Spencer giggles at Ashley’s nickname for Aiden.

“So…” Ashley starts, a grin starting on her face. “What’s the what about Spencer Carlin?”

“Well,” Spencer starts. “I’m from Ohio. We moved here because of reasons I’d rather not say.” Spencer says , face sad before shaking it off. Ashley notices this and as much as she wants to know the reasons, she doesn’t ask. ‘I’ve never seen a girl so sad before.’

“Um… I have two brothers. One I totally love, Clay and the stupid jock one is Glen but I still love him.” Spencer says giggling. “My dad is a social worker and my mom works at the hospital. My dad is the best cook I’ve ever known and I love cooking with him. I was in a relationship before coming here but it just wasn’t working so we decided to be friends.”

“And does this friend have a name?” Ashley asks with a grin. Spencer returns it with one of her own.