“So, how’d it go with Ashley?” Michael asked, shifting so Spencer’s head was against his chest and he could look down at her face.

“Not great, but I kind of figured that would happen. She pretty much stormed off.” Spencer replied, leaving out the little in the closet comment. She didn’t want to give him anything to worry about.

“I can imagine.” He certainly could picture how he’d feel if Spencer dumped him. He smiled lightly, tucking her in a little closer, “I know I’d be a wreck if you left me.”

There was that sinking feeling in her gut again, her smile betraying her thoughts as she looked up at him, “She’s really hurt though. I don’t know how to make it better. I hate having her mad at me.”

“Well, if she won’t talk to you, then there really is nothing you can do.” Michael clarified, shrugging his shoulders lightly, “Your just going to have to let her deal with it in her own way, I’m sure she’ll come around eventually.”

“Yeah, I guess so…” She spoke uncertainly, leaning her head back down on him. He was like a best friend that she could snuggle up with, and it was moments like these that she really appreciated his company. She still secretly wished he was Ashley, but that was besides the point.

“Besides, I happen to know for a fact you are pretty hard to stay mad at.” He chuckled, tracing small circles on her lower back. “No more worrying tonight. You have to stay happy so you will get better.” He ordered firmly, his tone serious although his eyes were bright with a smile.

“Yes sir.” Spencer retorted, rolling her eyes softly. He’d done a pretty good job of cheering her up, and by the time her dad called them in for dinner she was in a very good mood.

The pair moved into the dining room, taking seats beside each other at the dinner table. The plates were set and the food was out, although Michael had learned by now he had to wait for grace before they were allowed to eat.

“Hey Mike.” Glen greeted as he entered the room, not really surprised to see him there. Most of the guys called him Mike, most of the girls called him Michael, and only Spencer and his mother called him Mikey.