I called Ashley’s house number. “Hello?” Kyla said.

“Hey Kyla, it’s Spencer,” I said.

“Do you want me to get Ashley?” asked Kyla.

“Yes, please,” I answered.

“How have you been?” asked Kyla.

“Better,” I answered.

“That’s good,” stated Kyla. Kyla brought the phone to Ashley’s room. Spencer’s on the phone.

“Hey, what’s up?” Ashley asked.

“Not much,” I answered. What are you doing?

“I was listening to my iPod before you called,” said Ashley. I’m glad you called.

“Me too,” I replied. So your birthday is coming up…

“I’m not really a big fan of birthdays,” sighed Ashley.

“Why not?” I questioned with curiosity.

“I’ve never had a good birthday,” responded Ashley.

“Maybe I could change that,” I said.

“Maybe,” replied Ashley. So what do you have planned for me?

“It’s a surprise,” I responded.

“I hate surprises,” whined Ashley.

“But you love me,” I stated.

“You wish,” teased Ashley. So do you understand what’s going on algebra because I have no clue at all?

“I thought math was your best subject,” I stated confused.

“It used to be, but my mind is being plagued by a certain blonde,” explained Ashley. I need a study buddy. Are you up to the challenge?

“Yes, I think I am,” I smiled.

“Great,” stated Ashley. So could you come over later?

“Alright,” I said.

No One’s P.O.V.

Ashley hung up and saw Kyla outside of her bedroom door. “What?” asked Ashley.

“Didn’t you just do your algebra homework?” asked Kyla.

“Yeah,” Ashley answered.

“You don’t need a tutor for algebra,” observed Kyla. In fact, algebra is your best subject.

“Yeah, so?” Ashley questioned. I just want to spend more time with her, Ky. Is there anything wrong with that?

“You could just invite her here like a normal person would,” noted Kyla.

“I could do that, but I don’t want to sound needy,” Ashley sighed. Being normal is highly overrated anyway. Kyla chuckled.

“You should just tell her how you feel,” stated Kyla.

“I don’t think she’s ready for that,” Ashley sighed. It’s complicated.

“Remember that love trumps fear every time,” stated Kyla.

“I suppose,” Ashley said.

Spencer’s P.O.V.

Later on, I knocked on Ashley’s door. Ashley got the door. “Hey,” I said.

“Hey,” smiled Ashley. We were staring at each other for a few seconds. I got out of my trance.