Ashley walked towards Spencer in the waiting room. “I thought you could use some caffeine,” Ashley began as she handed Spencer a cup of coffee. I don’t know about you, but I need my daily dosage of coffee.

“Always,” responded Spencer with a chuckle. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me today. I don’t know what I would’ve done if you weren’t here with me.

“No problem,” Ashley stated. It’s what I’m here for. If you need anything else, I’m here. You know that, right?

“Right,” said Spencer with a smile.

Ashley’s cell phone vibrated indicating that she had a new text message. She sighed and flipped the cell phone open. Ashley sent a response and closed the phone. “Is everything alright?” Spencer asked with concern.

“Yeah, it was Kyla,” answered Ashley simply.

“Do you have to be home?” Spencer said with curiosity. Are you breaking your curfew or something?

“No,” replied Ashley simply. I really don’t have a curfew. Kyla was only asking where I was. She was reminding me that my Mom has been threatening to send me away to a boarding school if I messed up in school again.

“Why couldn’t you tell me this before, Ash?” Spencer questioned with a sigh. I could’ve just called a cab so you would’ve been able to attend your afternoon classes. I’m not worth the risk of being sent away.

“You needed me here with you,” responded Ashley. I hate seeing you upset, Spence. You are worth a lot more than you know. I’m not going to get sent away. Look, I have it all under control. I have a doctor’s note that I have been saving for awhile now in case I get busted. You don’t have anything to worry about. I promise.

“Good,” Spencer said. I don’t want you to get sent away. I would miss you like crazy.

“I know the feeling,” replied Ashley with a chuckle.

“What were you going to say before?” asked Spencer with curiosity.

“Before?” Ashley said pretending she didn’t know what Spencer was talking about. What are you talking about, Spencer?

“Before my Mom called at lunch,” replied Spencer. You said you had to tell me that it wasn’t something that I wasn’t going to want to hear. You said that you needed to tell me something. What is it that you needed to tell me?