The days of summer have already whizzed past and today I find myself sitting in Ashley’s Porsche in the King High parking lot. Memories seemed to be flooding into my head on the way to school. Clay’s death, Ashley’s rape, Aiden’s death, Amanda, my birthday party, Sydney, Luke, Ashley saving me from Luke, and the last 10 days I have spent with Ashley since she got home from Europe. They have been amazing! I wished I didn’t have to go back. It would remind me too much of prom.

“Hey you ok?” Ashley said, her arm lightly running up and down my arm.

“Yeah it’s just…I don’t know. Isn’t senior year supposed to be the best year of our lives? And with everything that’s happened, it just seems like it’s going to suck…”

“Well, I will be there for you Spencer. It’s going to be ok…”

“I just feel like everyone will be staring at me ya know? Like oh that’s the girl who’s brother got murdered…” Tears started to fill my eyes as I realized Clay would not be here for me the first day of school. I felt Ashley’s soft fingers wipe them from my face.

“I know its going to be hard Spencer. But you’re so strong. I mean, think about what you’ve already made it through. If at any time during the day you need to leave, just text me and I’ll bring you home.” I nodded slowly and got out of the car, hand in hand with Ashley. I could feel the school’s eyes resting on me as I walked up to the King high Sign, which was now a huge shrine for those who died that night. I looked at Clay’s photo, and placed a rose I had brought by it before walking to my first hour, which was not with Ashley. Unfortunately the only seat open was next to Amanda. Ugh, I did not want to deal with this right now.

“Hey Spencer!” She exclaimed as I sat down.

“Uh…hey Amanda. What’s up?”

“Nothing much. Kind of bummed school is back though. It must be hard for you.”

“Uh…yeah.”

“So…how was your summer?”

“It was pretty good. I went to Sydney with Ashley so…”

“Oh yeah.” Her face immediately fell with the mention of Ashley’s name, and she didn’t speak to me the rest of the class. I felt bad for what I did to her, but she seriously knows that there is no way in hell I would dump Ashley for her. Right?

Let’s sure hope so.

Ashley’s P.O.V.

I waited for Spencer at the end of the day by my car. I hoped she was alright; she looked really shaken up this morning. Surprisingly, I saw Spencer outside her 7^th hour class, talking to Amanda. I couldn’t help but admit…I’m a little jealous. But when I saw the stern look on Spencer’s face, I knew she had absolutely no feelings for the girl. Finally, I saw Amanda walk off in a huff, with tears streaming down her face. Spencer walked up to me rolling her eyes before kissing my cheek.

“What was that all about?” I asked.

“Oh god. The girl is still in love with me Ash. I mean, I feel bad, but I think she is acting a little ridiculous.” She responded laughing.

“Yeah well whatever. Screw that.” We both hopped into the convertible and before starting the car I said, “Now let’s go to my house for a little study session shall we?” A huge seductive grin came across Spencer’s face as she nodded. Her hand was now on my bare thigh, and I could feel the heat rising from my center.

Starting my Porsche, I peeled out of the parking lot and sped all the way home.