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Thoughts

Spencer's POV

"Beautiful." I whispered. Ashley was starring out the classroom window again. I absolutely loved the way the morning sun made her glow. Her brown hair shinning. But for some reason her eyes seemed clouded over. She looks worried about something. I wish I knew what she was thinking.

As soon as class ended I walked over to her with a huge smile on my face.

"Hey beautiful." I said, bringing my lips centimeters from her ear. I heard her breath hitch.

"Hey Spence..." She breathed. "Wanna go somewhere?"

"After school?" She couldn't possibly be thinking of leaving now, could she?

"No, now." That answered my question..

"Um Ash, I'm really sorry but I have a project thing due next period.."

" Oh, ok never mind then." she said, a huge hint of sadness in her voice. She started to walk away.

Oh screw it!

"Ash!" I had to yell to make sure she heard me.

"Yeah?" she turned a little too quickly. Full of hope...awww..

"Where are we going?"

Ashley's Car

We had been driving for about an hour before she decided to tell me where we were going.

"We're going to a park? With swings and stuff? Ash there are parks everywhere, and waaay closer to our houses.." I trailed off.

"Yeah Spence. I really need to tell you something and this park makes me feel comfortable."

Ok I guess I can understand that.

She parked and just sort of, sat there, it almost seemed as if she was waiting for something. I was waiting for her. Ever since I met Ashley I've felt this certain need to be around her. To be there for her. And if what she needed to say was important, I'm all ears.

Suddenly she started moving. She got out of the car, walked around to the hood and leaned against it, waiting for me. I slowly got out and as I came closer to her, she extended her hand. Which of course I took. She laced our fingers together and I swear I felt something in me spark. The kind of feeling that goes straight through your body, from your fingers to your toes and back to your heart, where it stays, ignited. We were walking towards a swing set.

"Are you ok?" I asked as she sat down slowly, letting go of my hand. I felt the electricity that had just surged through me disappear.

"Something's been on my mind lately Spence. And I really want to tell you, I just...I just don't know how.." I took her hand, squeezing it lightly, feeling warmth spread through me again.

"How 'bout starting with why we're at this park?" she was silent for a while.

"My mom and dad used to bring me here. Before the divorce. They would sit on this bench and watch me swing and play and stuff." she paused. "It just reminds me of when everything was ok... ya know? When I could love someone unconditionally and they wouldn't judge me for just being who I am.. I've never brought anyone here with me Spence." she said, unshed tears in her eyes. Seeing her so vulnerable like this was unnerving. Ashley was supposed to be the strong one. As freaked out as I was to be watching Ashley Davies about to break down, I found my voice.

"So why bring me here?" I asked a little confused. A small smile appeared on her lips.

"Because I want to tell you something. And the very first time I said it to someone and meant it. I was here, sitting here." Now I'm really confused, what is she talking about?

"Spence.."