Spencer: I do. And Glen is across the hall. Clay and Chelsea have the one down at the end.

Madison flipped her hair.

Madison: At least I know you two won’t keep me up all night.

Spencer: For your information I have a boyfriend!

Madison: Across the country if I remember correctly.

Spencer sighed. It had been awhile since she thought of Danny. Leaving him behind was the hardest thing she had ever done. He swore they would survive the year apart. He had to stay behind in New York to finish law school but he promised her he would move to California right after he was done.

Spencer: He’s gonna visit though.

Madison: I’ll be sure to hold my breath.

Spencer had forgotten how mean Madison could be. She wanted to argue with her about Danny but suddenly she wasn’t in the mood.

Spencer: Enjoy your nap.

Spencer left and headed back into her room. She closed the door and quickly began rifling through her bag. Right before she left she made Danny take a picture of the two of them. Something she could display proudly on her desk. Something to remind her that someone loved her.  Forcing a smile she placed the pewter frame on her desk where she could always see it. She would be fine. She felt a breeze of cool air sweep through her room and laughed. She remembered why she had insisted on this room. Although the condo had a beautiful balcony off of the living room, this particular room had a small terrace of it’s own. It faced the neighbors terrace but she didn’t care. It would be her own little escape when she needed it. Reaching for the handles of the french door she flung them open.

Spencer: It’s beautiful.

Ashley: Thanks.

Spencer’s face flushed with embarrassment.

Spencer: I’m sorry. I didn’t realize anyone was out here.

Spencer took in the sight of her new neighbor. She was young, probably Spencer’s age. She wore a bikini top and cut off shorts. Her brown curly hair was flung up in a messy ponytail and the sun caught streaks of red.