“Um no it’s ok Spence. I know how Madison can be. And I would really like to get to know you better too. I think we can be great friends. I’ve always wanted to talk to you too, but it just never seemed possible with Madison or the other clones around,” As I finish talking Spencer just smiles at me and Becca comes in and hands us our pizza before giving me a wink and heading back downstairs. Well, I guess that means that Becca heard everything that was just said. It is so like her to be outside my room listening in.

            After working on the project for a couple of hours, Spencer’s dad called saying she needed to get home for dinner. And if you’re wondering things are going great. We really got to know each other. Things like all our favorites: books, movies, music, colors. And also things more personal like our families and such. She is the first person I have ever really talked to about my parents and my shitty life besides Becca. She didn’t even judge me like most people would. She just looked at me with sadness on her face and said that she could always share her family with me. We both laughed at that.

            Now I’m back at home about to go to sleep when Becca comes in the room. She’s been crying I can tell. Her mom called earlier and said it was best if she didn’t come home. Now while Becca’s mom doesn’t show much emotion or ever really talk to her daughter, she does warn her when things are bad. She still cares about her and doesn’t want Becca around the house when Jake is there. I just silently pull the covers back and open my arms allowing her in the embrace. This is normal for us. Becca hates to sleep alone especially when she is worrying about her mom. I’m the only one she has for comfort. Aiden is there sometimes too but not a lot. It’s mainly just Becca and I. Honestly, I’m glad I can be here for her. She has been there so many times for me it’s nice that I can be here for her when she needs me.

            “Hey Ash,” Becca says so quietly I almost didn’t hear it. “Hmm?” I respond half asleep. “I’m glad things are good with you and Spencer. And um thanks for always being here for me when I need you. You’re my best friend and I love you,” She says shyly. Coming from Becca this means a lot. With everything she has been through she’s not the most open person. I’m just glad she opened up to me and let me in. She needs someone who is there for her and I’m happy to be that someone.

            “Me too Becca. And you’re welcome. And you’re my best friend too and I love you too,” I say looking at her with a smile.

“Good night Ash.”

“Good night Becca.” And as she falls asleep I can tell she is worrying a little less and a little less scared.