“Light up, light up
As if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I’ll be right beside you dear

Slower slower
We don’t have time for that
All I want is to find an easier way
To get out of our little heads”

Spencer had her ipod on before classes started. As she sat by her locker listening to music, she watched as everyone crowded into groups conversing with one another. She was rarely a talkative person until about noon, especially on Mondays. Her ipod was her savior for these mornings because generally people got the hint and didn’t bother her. She scanned the hallways again and noticed Aiden and Kyla standing next to his locker down the hall. She realized that if Kyla was there that Ashley must be as well. Just then, a folded up note fell into her lap.

“You’re kinda cute.”

Spencer looked up from the note seeing Ashley just a few feet away smiling at her. Spencer returned the smile and took out her earphones. Ashley walked over and sat down next to her. The two of them had decided not to break the news about their relationship to anyone just yet. So when Ashley sat down, she was a good enough distance away as to not cause any suspicion.

“What are you listening to today?” She asked curiously.

“I was just listening to some Snow Patrol.” Spencer said, rolling up her ipod and stuffing it into her back pack.

“Another good band.” Ashley grinned. “So I heard we have basketball workouts today.”

“Is that what they’re saying?”

“Yes and you’re coming.” Ashley said matter-of-factly. Spencer felt very apprehensive about participating on her school’s basketball team. Even though Ashley was going to be there, she still had the same fear she had all along. The thought alone made her body visibly stiffen.

“I don’t know, Ashley.” The warning bell rang. “Um look we have to get to class.” She grabbed her bag and stood up. “See you there?” Spencer could see Ashley was a little confused, but made her way to class anyways. She really didn’t want to discuss this in the middle of the hallway.