Sorry.

She re-read the now worn looking slip of paper, her brows pinched together unhappily. She turned it over in her palm, looking for some sort of hint. But other than those 5 simple letters there was nothing but blank, white, emptiness. Flipping onto her back she stared at the ceiling, counting the little glow in the dark stars that had long since lost their fluorescence.

After laying there for one long moment she immediately knew that going back to sleep was not going to happen. Instead she decided that she would go out and look for Ashley. She knew that the possibility of finding her was impossibly slim, but to her it was worth a try. She descended the stairs quietly, making sure her mother had left before she disappeared out the door.

Seeing as she still didn’t have her license, Spencer made her way towards the nearest bus stop. Her eyes scanned the streets periodically to no avail. She caught a bus to downtown, staring intently out the window the entire way. Every time that she would see a brunette she’d involuntarily do a double take. Only to find that it was not the face she was looking for.

When she reached her exit she stepped off of the bus filled with morning commuters. Technically she didn’t really consider herself breaking the promised she’d made to her mother. She was simply downtown to do a little shopping and grab a bite to eat. If she should run into Ashley by chance, well that was hardly her fault. Or at least that was the argument she was preparing for her mother should she be caught.

“Are you lost?” A familiar voice spoke behind her and Spencer turned, her eyes wide as she took in the tall figure.

“N-no. I’m not lost.” She stammered out, flinching slightly at the man’s deceptively kind smile.

“Well, you look lost.” The man spoke, chuckling slightly as he held out his large hand, “I’m Max. Who might you be?”

The blonde looked around quickly, trying to see if the brunette was anywhere nearby. Not seeing any sign of her she hesitantly shook the man’s hand, “Spencer.”

“You looking for somebody?” Max inquired, watching the blonde girls eyes shifting around.