SPENCER’S P.O.V.

My dad made dinner and everyone stayed to eat with us. They all said their final goodbyes to Ashley and left us alone. It’s dark now, Ashley decided she wanted to spend this last night at the beach with me. So here we are, under the pier, sitting across from each other with our toes in the sand.

Ashley: “I had fun today.” She says, her eyes downcast.

Spencer: “I’m glad you did. We put a lot of memories into that box.”

Ashley: “Yeah, we did.” She says, still not looking at me.

Spencer: “You still haven’t picked out a day to come back and open it.”

Ashley: “I don’t know Spen.” She says quietly, turning her gaze to the water crashing against the shore.

Spencer: “What’s wrong Ash?”

Ashley: “Everything, everything is wrong. I shouldn’t have said goodbye to them.” She says aggravated.

Spencer: “But you might not have gotten the chance to if we didn’t do it today.”

Ashley: “No, I mean I shouldn’t have had to say goodbye. It’s summer break, we should be having fun, not being sad and crying. I shouldn’t have to move, I’m seventeen! I’ll be a senior this year. Now everything is wrecked!” She says, moving from where she was sitting and dropping to her knees, placing her head in my lap.

Spencer: “I know, I’m sorry.” I say, running my fingers through her hair, not really knowing what to say.

Ashley: “I just…I don’t wanna leave you Spen.” She says in a small childlike voice.

Spencer: “I don’t want you to leave either.” I say, trying not to cry, but my voice giving away my lack of composure. She lifts her head and looks me in the eyes. “If I could change things I would, if it was up to me you’d never be forced to move.” I say tearfully.

Ashley: “Spen please don’t cry. I’ve seen you cry more in this past month than I have in my entire life. You didn’t even cry this much when we were going through all the drama of getting together. I hate seeing you cry, it breaks my heart. Please don’t.” She begs.

Spencer: “I can’t help it Ash…I love you, I don’t want you to go.” I say, unsuccessfully holding back the tears as they silently fall.