It's Monday morning and I am dreading going back. I didn't sleep last night, but rather stared at my ceiling all night thinking about her. No one knows I'm home yet; I just couldn't deal with it. Besides, then they might ask me about it and I don't think I am ready for that either. Letting out a loud groan I pull myself out of bed and head towards my bathroom for a quick shower. Afterwards, I grab a jean mini skirt and a random black t-shirt. Grabbing my keys off the counter I scan the kitchen and the living room quickly, cursing at myself for even thinking she'd be home or even want to see me. I walk into the garage and smile; my first genuine smile since I've been home. Running my fingers along the hood of my cherished burgundy Porsche Boxter S, I walk over to the door and get in letting out a small sigh.
Pulling into the parking lot, I notice immediately that someone has taken my spot. MY SPOT! Now I'm fuming, I've only been gone for four months they have no right to take it. I even made Aiden put a sign up and everything. I begrudgingly pull into another spot and stomp my way towards the quad ignoring all the stares as I try to figure out who'd have the audacity to just ignore the sign and park there.
My anger however quickly subsides as I spot my favorite red head talking animatedly to a group of people that are laying and sitting under a tree. Getting closer to her my smile only grows larger as I realize that it is my group of people. My Ellie, Aiden, Carter, Noah, Madison, and Brooke; are lying under my tree. Walking up behind the red head, I wrap my arms around her waist feeling her immediately stiffen, "Ok seriously guys, I'm only gone for a few months and you let someone have my space? I thought we were friends, Aiden I told you to guard it every morning!"
Upon hearing her best friend's voice, my voice, the red head lets out a shriek, "OH MY GOD! When the hell did you get back?!? And why did I not get a phone call?!?" Immediately pulling me into a tight hug she doesn't even give me a chance to answer, "I've missed you so much; I had to hang out with Aiden this whole time…"
Hugging her back, I can't help but chuckle at her last comment; Aiden is her boyfriend after all. However, that soon stops as I realize I can't breathe too well, "Umm Ellie, can't… breathe…"
She reluctantly lets go, "Oh right, sorry…" Everyone else just sits and watches, knowing better to interrupt our moment. After it's over, they all smile and say hello to me knowing betten than to even attempt a hug; only Ellie is allowed.
I scan all of their familiar faces, and then pause on a not so familiar face. "I see you guys took no time replacing me." Eyeing the new girl for a second menacingly, noticing immediately how pretty she is. Feeling Ellie nudge me in the side I grimace remembering that I'm supposed to be mature and all the crud now. I give a half smile to let all of them know I'm kidding and hold out my hand to her, with a smirk on my face, "Hey I'm Ashley, and you are?"
She smiles shyly, which I find adorable, and takes my hand as she starts to blush, "I'm Spencer, I just moved here last month."
Smiling genuinely, I let go of her hand, "Nice to meet you Spence." Grabbing Ellie's hand I pull her down next to me joining the group. I look at everyone, "ok so what have I missed?"