“It’s just…really big.” Spencer stuttered out.

“Yeah well, the divorce settlement appealed more to my mom’s side.” Ashley said. “I just reap the benefits. Anyways, kitchen’s in here.” Spencer followed Ashley down a long hallway to another gigantic room that was Ashley’s kitchen. Ashley walked to the fridge and stuck her head in. “Let’s see, we have chunky monkey…cherry garcia…brownie batter…chocolate chip cookie dough…chocolate…strawberry cheesecake…chocolate fudge brownie…”

“Wow, you weren’t kidding about every flavor.” Spencer said in amazement.

“I never kid about Ben and Jerry.” Ashley said seriously. “They’re the only men in my life I can depend on in this world. Never let a girl down.” Spencer just laughed. “So what’ll it be, Miss?”

“Hmmm well this is tough but I’m gonna have to go with chocolate chip cookie dough.”

“Fantastic choice.” Ashley said, grabbing it out of the freezer and walking over to Spencer with two spoons. “You wouldn’t mind if we shared, would you?”

“Of course not.” Spencer replied.

“Great.” Ashley beamed and led Spencer to another room which looked like an entertainment room. Ashley flopped down on yet another huge leather couch, indicating for Spencer to sit next to her. As Spencer did so Ashley turned on the tv, but kept the volume fairly low. She took one spoonful of ice cream and then passed the pint to Spencer. “So you gonna tell me who that girl was in our first class?” Spencer’s throat clenched and she visibly stiffened. Ashley apparently noticed because she added, “If you don’t want to talk about it, that’s fine.”

“No it’s fine.” Spencer said. “She’s just an ex-girlfriend.”

“When did you guys break up?” Ashley said cautiously.

“Towards the beginning of summer.”

“And she cheated on you?” Ashley asked.

“Yeah, but it doesn’t matter.” Spencer said, wanting to change the subject.

“I can’t imagine how she could have done that.” Ashley said, sounding surprised.

“What do you mean?” Spencer inquired. Ashley put down her spoon and looked at Spencer.

“Because.” Ashley said simply.

“Because why?” Spencer laughed a bit.

“Well because you’re gorgeous.” And there it was again. Spencer’s stomach was doing back-flips. “I mean you have to know that.” Ashley said matter-of-factly. “And from what I know of you so far, you’re ridiculously nice and kind and just a good person overall.” Spencer just laughed.