Spencer shook her head and laughed. I get breakfast together and bring it back upstairs.

            “Breakfast is served,” I say giving Spencer the food.

            “Cereal?” she asked. “I thought you were a master chef.”

            “Hey it took a long time to perfect my cereal-making ability,” I said.

            “Oh I bet,” she laughed.

            We sat on my bed eating cereal and watching cartoons for a few hours.

            “I’ll take your bowl if you’re done,” I said.

            “Thanks,” she said handing me her bowl.

            “I’ll be right back,” I said. I got up and took the bowls downstairs. I walked back upstairs and Spencer was going through her bag. “Going somewhere?”

            “I thought about hopping in the shower,” Spencer said.

            “Ok,” I said. “You know where everything is.”

            “Yep,” she said taking her bag with her to the bathroom.

            I sat down on my bed and called Aiden.

            “Hey, Ash,” Aiden said.

            “Hey,” I said. “Did you and Kyla have fun last night?”

            “Yeah,” Aiden said.

            “Good,” I said. “Just make sure she gets home.”

            “I’ll get her home sometime,” Aiden laughed. “What’s up? Why have you called this early on a Saturday?”

            “I need some help,” I said. “Something happened last night.”

            “What?” he asked.

            “Well…um…me and Spencer, we…we kissed,” I said.

            “What?” he shouted. “Are you serious?”

            “Yeah,” I said.

            “What did she do?” he asked. “What happened?”
            “She was upset and crying over Josh,” I said. “I was trying to comfort her. I kissed her forehead and then we kissed. I came to my senses and pulled back. She looked hurt. I couldn’t do it.”

            “Wow,” he said. “Have you talked to her about it?”

            “No,” I said. “I’m scared.”

            “Why are you scared?” he asked. “She’s your best friend.”

            “You know how I really feel about her,” I said.

            “Yeah,” he said. “I think you should tell her.”

            “Tell her that I have feelings for her?” I said. “She doesn’t feel the same way. She’s straight remember? What if I scare her off? What if I lose my best friend?”

            “Ash,” he said, “calm down. Just talk to her. Everything will be ok.”