The rest of my day was pretty boring. In every class, the teachers either stood and lectured or sat at their desks and ignored us.

Sitting in Mrs. Meadow’s class again with Ashley today was the first time I didn’t regret school ending for the day. Another thought entered my mind though. What if she wants to know about what happens when I go home? I’m positive I’m not ready to talk about it but if she asks I might spill it all in all it’s horrible details. She probably has a pretty good idea on at least one part that happens, since she saw the bruises yesterday and my jumping at contact today.

The last bell of the day rings and nervously I follow Ash to her car. Buckling my seatbelt, I turn to her to ask one question that has been bugging me all day. "Are your parents going to be home?"

"No. I hardly ever see my mom and my dad is… my dad died last year."

"Sorry"

"It’s okay. Well let’s go have some fun" She winks at me before starting the car and taking off towards her home. If she drives a Porsche, I wonder what her house looks like.

A house doesn’t even come close to her home, it’s a mansion. I’m pretty sure my whole house could fit inside her kitchen. "I’ve never seen something so big before."

"It’s okay. I would rather live in a small house and have a mother around instead of being alone all the time." I take in the rest of my surrounds quickly. "Come on. Let’s go hang out in my room."

Ashley slips her hand into mind and pulls me up the stairs with her. Her room is enormous with spray painted graffiti on the walls and a king size bed. Not to mention the couch and flat screen tv.

"So what do you want to do first?" I ask carefully.

"Let’s talk. I love your voice." Is she flirting with me.

"Um… sure"

"Spence, tell me about your family" She smiles at first but stops when she sees my expression. "Sorry. How about you ask the first question" She smiles again.