A week later when Spencer is finally off of restriction she calls her best friend Shannon to come over while her parents are at work. They go out on the roof through her window. Shannon pulls Spencer in for a kiss. They have a strange relationship. Shannon, who goes by Shane, is bi. And Spencer is gay.
Shane has a little crush on Spencer but Spencer doesn’t return it. Shane thinks if she tries hard enough Spencer will go out with her. So, sometimes they end up making out. They haven’t had sex, but Spencer has with other girls. Shane wants Spencer to be her first.

Ashden turned up his stereo. He was blasting MSI from his attic bedroom. It was dark and moldy. He put one last piece of duct tape over his window. “Perfect. Now all I need is a dead bolt on my door.” He says to the room. He grabs a drill and the lock. When he’s finished he flops onto his bed and grabs Domo. Domo is a plush toy monster he got when he was 13. He hears someone pounding on his door.
He pauses the music and cracks the door. It’s Kyla. She hands him a white envelope; then goes back downstairs. He resumes his previous actions before opening the envelope. A big wad of cash falls out. I’m in Europe, with James. I’ll be gone about a month. This money should tide you over. Now listen, I don’t like this phase you’re going through. It is completely unacceptable! I don’t know what’s wrong with you but I want it fixed. I expect you to be normal when I return.
No closing, no signature.

Shane leans Spencer back on her bed and kissed her softly. Spencer pushes her away. “What’s wrong?” “Nothing.” Spencer lies. “Tell me.” Shane says laying next to her. Spencer turns over. “My parents.” Shane puts her arm around Spencer so they are spooing. Spencer’s phone buzzes. She scoots over to grab it. Hi, are you still grounded? From Ashden. No, want to come over? She replies.
“Who’s Ashden?” Shane asks. “A guy from across the street.” Spencer says. “Why were you grounded?” “For air-jamming with him at Sunday dinner.” Spencer laughs.
“Is he hot?” Shane wonders aloud. “I don’t know.” Spencer shrugs. I’m at the door. from Ashden. “Yes you do. Just because you’re gay doesn’t mean you can’t tell when a guy is hot.” Shane pokes her. “You’ll see for yourself. He’s downstairs.” Spencer starts down the two flights. They let him in.
“Hi Spencer.” He says shyly. He’s wearing a light grey DA tee and dark jeans and gloves without fingers. “Hey Ashden. This is Shane.” They go up to her room. She doesn’t really have any furniture so they all end up on her bed.
“I uh, sorry about last week. I didn’t mean to get you in trouble.” Ashden breaks the silence. “No, it’s kool. I wanted to piss them off.” Spencer tries to read his expression. “Glad I could help.” He half laughs. “Where are you from?” Shane interjects. “North East Philly.” he states. Shane wishes he wasn’t here, so she could be making out with Spencer.
“Wanna play a game?” She suggests trying to spice it up. “Yea,” “Sure,” “Ok, so I pick first and then whoever wins and so on…” Shane explains.  They nod.
“Name of the game is Starburst. You have to unwrap it in your mouth and eat it then spit out the wrapper. First one wins.” She gives them each a candy and they start. Ashden wins.
“Done!” He holds the folded paper in his hand. “Damn boy! Who taught you how to eat like that?” Shane slaps his shoulder. He blushes. “It was easy. Got any cards?” Spencer hands him a deck with a script S on them. “Ok, everybody puts a card on their forehead and we each have to figure out what number we have.” He explains. The first round is a bust because Shane counts out loud. But Spencer wins the next one.
“Ok party people, it’s time for ‘Oh Shit’. Pass the punch around the circle harder and harder. Say ‘Oh shit’ and you’re out.” Spencer punches Shane. The game goes on for a while until Spencer wins. “Getting beat up always makes me hungry. Can I have a snack?” Ashden rubs his arm.
“Yea, I’ll be right back.” Spencer gets up. “I’ll help.” Shane drags her out of the room. When they get to the kitchen Spencer grabs some cookies and brownies. “Oh my god, he is so hot! His tongue must be amazing!” Shane gushes. “No, he’s off limits.” Spencer holds up the tray of confections.
“Why?” Shane whines. “Because you always scare away my new friends.” Spencer pouts. Shane kisses her lips gently. “Fine, only for you.” When they return, Ashden is air-guitaring with Spencer’s Domo. “I didn’t know what you like so I brought some of everything.” Spencer announces.
He freezes and puts Domo on the bed. “Sweet! Chocolate!” He takes the tray with one arm and hugs Spencer with the other. Shane huffs. When the snacks are almost gone Ashden makes a shocking discovery. “Is that fudge?” He asks. Spencer nods. “You’re the best! I love you.” He shovels it into his mouth. They’re all spread out on the bed.
“Spencer! I’m home!” comes from downstairs. “Oh crap! Shane, closet! Ashden sit up!” Spencer directs. Shane hides in the closet cursing. “Spence, you home?” The voice was closer. It’s her mom. “Quick, kiss me!” Spencer whispers. “What?” He hisses. “Just do it.” “But-” Spencer grabs his face and presses her lips to his. Holding him so he can’t get away easily.
Paula opens the door. She giggles and whispers sorry, then closes the door. Spencer waits until she’s all the way downstairs before letting Ashden go. She wipes her lip gloss off his lips. Ashden flips his bangs and asks “What was that about?”.  Spencer and Shane share a look. “Well…you see,” Spencer starts. “You can trust me Spence, I can keep a secret.” Ashden looks her right in the eye.
“Shane is… Shane’s uh…” Spencer pauses. “I’m bi and Spencer’s parents told her she couldn’t hang out with me anymore because they think I’ve been ‘turning her gay’. So she kissed you to get them off her case.” Shane says. Ashden turns away for a second then pulls Spencer into his arms. “I totally get it. You’re not gay but the only way to prove it was to let your mom think she caught you.” He says.
“Yea, exactly.” Spencer is relieved. “Ok, well I have to go but if you need any more pretend boyfriend stuff just text me.” He kisses her cheek and sneaks out the house. “This is unbelievable! How do you get all the guys?” Shane says after they see Ashden go inside.
“I don’t get all the guys. Besides, I don’t even want them.” Spencer says when Shane gets on the bed. “When you’re in a room no guys even know I’m there. You are the ultimate male fantasy.” Shane is a little jealous. “Ew, gross. That’s the last thing I need.” Spencer is disgusted. “Ok, dish. I have to know.” Shane says. Spencer tilts her head questioningly. “The kiss, Meathead. You can’t tell me you’re completely unaffected by your first ever kiss with a boy.” Shane slaps her across the head.
“It was ok.” Spencer says vaguely. She needs time to process this. Shane sighs and takes a breath. “You saw him eat the Starburst. Did he use tongue, cop a feel, moan? Anything?” Shane pries for details. Spencer shakes her head. “Then what- ugh, show me.” Shane closes her eyes. Spencer kisses her softly, closed mouth, just like with Ashden. “Is he gay?” Shane asks. “I don’t think so. Why?” Spencer asks. “Because he has to be a fag if he didn’t even try to suck face with you.” Shane states matter of factly. Spencer glares at her. “What?” She asks defensively. “Do you have to use that kind of language?” Spencer is angry. “Sorry. What’s your deal?” Shane pokes her. “My parents and everything are just really stressing me out.” Spencer sighs. “Dude, you gotta get some pussy.” Shane laughs.