Sixteen year old Spencer Carlin was on her way to King High when she heard a car horn. Spencer turned to see who it was. “Hey you,” Ashley said with a smile.

“Hey you,” said Spencer.

“I haven’t seen you around recently,” Ashley began. Is everything okay?

“Yeah, everything’s fine, Ash,” responded Spencer. I’ve just been busy.

“With Bangs,” Ashley added.

“She has a real name, Ash,” said Spencer.

“Oh yeah, she has a lot of names,” Ashley agreed. Most of them consist of 4 or 5 letters.

“Okay, I get it,” sighed Spencer. You don’t like Carmen. I don’t understand why you two can’t get along. You’re really not that different.

“If you say so,” Ashley stated. Do you want a ride since we’re going to the same hellhole known as high school? Spencer looked around and bit her bottom lip. Ashley noticed this. “W-what are you looking for? I don’t have any hidden cameras in the Porsche, I promise.” Spencer giggled while looking around once again. She finally went in the passenger seat and Ashley had a confused look on her face.

Several minutes later, Ashley pulled up in the King High parking lot. “Thanks for the ride,” Spencer said.

“Anytime,” replied Ashley. Don’t be a stranger.

“I won’t,” Spencer stated. I’ll see ya around.

“You’re not going to show me some love?” asked Ashley with a pleading look in her eyes. Spencer playfully rolled her eyes and hugged Ashley. Ashley smiled and rubbed Spencer’s back. She took in Spencer’s aroma of vanilla. “You smell really good.” Spencer gave Ashley a strange look.

“Thanks, that’s good to know, I guess,” Spencer said. Spencer broke the hug and left the Porsche. She saw Carmen at the front steps of King High and she gave Spencer a disapproving look. Spencer sighed and went towards Carmen. “Hey, Carmen.”

“Don’t hey Carmen, me,” replied Carmen coldly. What were you doing in the arms of that skank? I told you to stay away from her. It’s not that hard to do. In fact, it is incredibly easy.

“Ashley and I crossed paths, baby and she gave me a ride to school,” Spencer explained simply. It was just a hug.

“Where did you cross paths?” Carmen asked accusingly. From Ashley’s bedroom? For you it may be just a hug, but not for her. You never hug me, just her.