“Mom! I’m ok. I just didn’t realize it was that late. I’ll be home soon, okay?” Spencer says, rolling her eyes. ‘She is such a worrywart.’

“Ok. I was just worried when you didn’t come home.” Paula says on the other line.

“It’s okay, mom. I’ll see you soon, okay? Bye.”

“Bye Spencer.” Spencer hangs up her phone.

“I’m sorry, Ashley. I gotta get home. My mom is freakin’ out, wondering if I’m lost.” Ashley chuckles at that.

“It’s ok. You just gotta tell me how to get to your house so I can drop you off.”

“Oh, ok.”

The girls head back to Ashley’s Porsche and Ashley drives Spencer home. They reach the house and Ashley pulls up to it.

“Well,” Spencer starts, “I had a really great time. Thanks.”

“No problem. So, see you tomorrow.”

“OK.” Spencer smiles brightly at Ashley. Getting out of the car, Spencer walks to her door. Hand on the door, she turns around.

“Bye, Ash.” Spencer yells, waving.

“See ya Spence.” Ashley yells, giving a small wave back. Spencer turns back around and walks into the house.

Spencer’s P.O.V
Well, today turned out amazing. And I even met some new friends.  Specially Ashley. She seems really cool. She’s nice, funny, a little weird, but that’s ok. I can’t help but feel there’s a lot more to Ashley than meets the eye. Huh. I wonder how well her band plays. I didn’t even ask what she plays. Oh well, I can’t wait til I see her play. A little anxious there Spencer. What, I know you didn’t miss how hot she is.  Long brown hair with the reed bangs coverin’ her most of her eye. And the soulful brown eyes. I swear I was falling in them when she looked at me the first time. But, you just met her! Arg!!

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Spencer shakes her head. ‘I really gotta stop arguing with myself.’

“Spencer, Honey! Is that you?”

“Yeah, Dad! It’s me.” Spencer walks into the kitchen and sees her dad at the stove.

“Hey, Spence. How was your first day at school?” Arthur takes a quick glance at Spencer.

“It was great. I even met a few people. Ashley, Aiden, Kyla, and Jacy. They seem like a cool group to hang with. And Ashley showed me around the school and L.A. That’s why I was late getting home.” Arthur noticed how Spencer’s face lit up when she talked about Ashley but he didn’t comment on it.

“Oh, that reminds me. Ashley invited me to see her band play. Can I go? Please!?!” Spencer asks, puppy dog eyes out and ready. Arthur smiles and chuckles at his daughter.

“Of course, you can go. I’m just happy you made friends. When we were moving here you were all sad.”

“I was not all sad. I was… mildly upset.” Spencer says trying to keep a straight face. They both crack up laughing.

“Dinner will be ready in a minute.” Mr. Carlin says.

“Ok dad.” Spencer gives her dad a kiss on the check and goes up to her room. ‘Can’t wait til tomorrow.’ With a smile Spencer grabbed up her book from her nightstand and starts reading, thoughts of what tomorrows events could bring.