She couldn’t really argue. He was nice. He was cute. Why shouldn’t she give Aiden another go? Immediately, her mind turned to Ashley. They had finally had some peace and calm for a week or so. Well. Except for the break in. The blonde took the heat for her rebellious activities, so Ashley could walk away without her parent’s blame, or worse. And she finally ditched Josie, which made it worthwhile in Spencer’s mind.

"I used to think no one cared about what happened to me. And then I met you."

Shy smiles. Glances at each other. Spencer felt like she was heading down the big drop on a rollercoaster. She wanted to reach out with her hand, to reassure Ashley that she certainly was here. With her.

Then the earthquake.

She wasn’t planning on her first time being that close to Ashley happening in a ‘natural disaster.’ Being part of a doorframe sandwich, jostled back and forth, her brother’s arms around them both wasn’t her idea of thrilling.

Solitary confinement was finally coming to an end, and it seemed as though Aiden decided to spring to action. Pulling Spencer aside, he quietly asked her if she’d go out with him.

So, here she was. What reason did Spencer have to think anything would happen between her and Ashley soon? Canceling out all guys would just void her internal research on her sexuality, anyway. Right?

Finally she nodded slightly, and he broke into a large grin.

"I’ll pick you up at eight, then?" Slowly backing away, his smile never faltering.

Spencer nodded again, this time more firmly. She watched him curiously as he turned around and began to walk down the halls. She couldn’t contain the little laugh that escaped when she saw him keep twisting his head around to look back at her.

As she hoisted her bag onto her shoulder, Spencer neglected to see Ashley approaching, while she spun around right into the brunette, almost losing her balance.

"Oh! Hey Ash."

"Walking disaster, much?"

A blonde eyebrow arched, causing Ashley to grin.

"Just kidding. Anyways. So, uh… Date with Aiden, huh?"

"How’d you-?"

"I have eyes and ears, Spence."

Spencer’s cheeks began to flush, unsure if her embarrassment was because of Aiden or because of Ashley.

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