The next day at school, Spencer decided to go in early to hit the open gym. All of her mother’s talk about the next year had her mind racing. She did a pull-up jumper from the three-point line, watching it soar through the net without protest. She rebounded it and skillfully wrapped the ball around her back, finishing off the slick move with a reverse left-handed lay-up. From somewhere behind her, she heard slow clapping. Whirling around, she noticed Caitlyn standing at the door to the gym. Spencer turned away, shooting another jump-shot.

“So it’s true, eh?” Caitlyn had walked across the court and was now standing under the hoop. “Spencer Carlin is King High’s next basketball star.”

“What do you want, Caitlyn?” Spencer lined up at the free-throw line, sinking the shot with perfect form. Caitlyn caught the ball as it fell through the net.

“Just wanted know why I never even knew you played.” She fiddled with the ball in her hands.

“You never asked.” Spencer swatted the ball away, dribbling it back and forth behind her back.

“Fair enough.” She said, walking closer to Spencer. “I just wanted to let you know that I’ll be cheering for you when the season starts.” She reached out, grabbing Spencer’s neck and pulling her into a kiss.

“Whoa! What the hell, Caitlyn?” Spencer had pushed her away the moment their lips touched.

“Spencer why are you being so fucking stubborn?” She persisted.

“Oh I don’t know. Probably because you’re a cheating whore with a nasty case of the crabs.” Spencer threw at her.

“Wow. Someone’s bitter.” Caitlyn scoffed. “We both know you want back with me. Why else would you have stayed single for so long? Face it. You’ve been waiting for me to come back to you and apologize.” At this Spencer laughed audibly.

“Well there are two things wrong with your amazing finding.” Spencer said, “One, I stopped waiting for you the moment I found out that you cheated. And two, I’m not single.”

“Wow talk about bullshit, Spencer. If you were dating anyone, I’d know. I know every lesbian here, even the experimental girls.” Caitlyn retorted.

“Not everyone.” Spencer whirled around to see Ashley walking towards them. As she came up to Spencer, she put a protective arm around her waist.