It was the morning of the dreaded first day at school. Spencer woke up early and spent an hour deciding what to wear. She didn't want to look too dressed up, because i mean come on, it was only school but then again she didnt want to look too scruffy or trashy. After spending ages standing in front of her wardrobe, she decided on jeans and a nice top. Smart but casual. Feeling pleased that she had succeeded in her first task of the day, Spencer went to the kitchen to grab some breakfast even though she wasn't that hungry and felt like she was going to be sick. Stupid nerves she thought as she sat at the breakfast table. She would never have felt like this back in Ohio. People wern't bothered what brand of clothes you wore or how you looked. But she had to move on. She lived here now and there was nothing she could do about it. With all her worrying, Spencer didnit notice that she was being watched from the other side of the kitchen.
Clay: Morning sis. How you feeling? That was her brother Clay. He was more like a best friend to her, which was quite funny, seeing as he wasn't techically her brother. Her family had adopted him but he got on so well wiith everyone in the family, it was easy to forget that he wasn't related to them.
Spencer: Nervous. I couldn't sleep at all last night AND i couldn't find anything to wear this morning. So i look like a tramp for my first day at school. I lost my timetable for my lessons as well. God i wish we hadn't moved from Ohio...
Clay: Awww its fine. Don't worry. You look beautiful anyway and we can pick another timetable up for you this morning. I'll come with you if you like. Spencer was so glad she had Clay to talk to. He always made her feel better.
Spencer: (Smiling) What did i do to deserve a brother like you
Clay: Well you did put up with Glen so you deserve to be rewarded sometime
Both of them laughed. Glen was the oldest of the three. Spencer hated him most of the time. He could be such a jerk. But in her own funny way, she did love him. I mean he was her brother so she had to.
After finishing her breakfast, Spencer got into her dad's car and waited for Glen to appear. When he did he looked half dressed and like he had only just got up.
Spencer: Took you long enough. You're gonna make me late on my first day.
Glen: Quit whining sis. We'll be there.
Spencer glared at Glen and cursed under her breath. He was so selfish at times. Spencer couldn't be late. Walking in on her first class late would only draw attention to herself and that was one thing she could do without right now. It was easy for Glen to make friends. He was popular, cool and girls loved him. Plus he was a basketball player which automatically makes him one of the most popular guys in school. Spencer was the total opposite. Shy and reserved. She didn't like to be the centre of attention, which is why Glen being late made her angry.
Spencer: Hey dad, could you drive faster. I really don't want to be late on my first day.
Glen: Awww. Lillte Spencer all concerned with turning up late to school. Look sis, you really do need to lighten up. So what if we are late. We can make an impression on our first day. That's what we want. For people to notice us.
Glen was so cocky and sure of himself. Spencer didn't understand what girls saw in him.
Finally, they arrived and Spencer felt like she was going to be sick. She got out of the car and slowly made her way up the stairs towards her new school. She rememberd what Clay had told her in the car. Ring him at 12.30 so they could meet up for lunch. So, only three and a half hours to get through without knowing anybody. It couldn't be that bad surely.
Spencer collected her new timetable and glanced at her watch. Shit!. She was already late. Damn Glen and his lazy ass! God the school was so big, Spencer really didn't have a clue where she was going. Maybe she should just hide out in the school caffeteria or something. That way she wouldn't have to face her new classmates.
There was nobody about to even help her. How was she going to survive the day?
Spencer was ready to give up when she spotted a girl talking on her mobile phone. Well, more like shouting. Spencer usually would have walked past as she could see the girl was angry but she was desperate not to make a bad first impression on her first day.
As Spencer approached the girl, she became uneasy. I mean, this girl could be a lunatic, which was looking very likely from the way she was yelling down her phone. Finally, when Spencer plucked up the courage to talk to the girl, the girl spun around which took her by surprise.
Spencer had expected the girl to look like a monster from the way she was shouting and screaming down the phone. Well, maybe that's exagerrating but she didn't expect her to look, well, beautiful! OMG! did i just think that? Spencer said to herself in her head.
Ashley: YES?!? you gonna talk or just stand there staring at me?
Spencer became aware of the fact that she had literally just stood there for a minute. God i bet she thinks i'm a retard!
Spencer: Oh, um, yeh, um... Hi. Im Spencer Carlin and im new... I...
Ashley: How nice for you. Look im busy right now and i don't have time to make small talk with the new girl.
Spencer couldn't believe how rude some people were. As the brunette was about to walk off Spencer thought she would try again because there was nobody else around and she really had to get to her first class.
Spencer: Hey! Wait up...Look all i wanted to know was where my first lesson was. I've tried to find my way around but its so big. I only want a minute of your time.
Ashley looked at the girl standing in front of her. She had the most beautiful eyes and looked so sweet. Ashley rememberd her first day. It was crap so being the new girl must be hard. She thought about it for a moment and took the blonde's timetable off her. After a few seconds she gave it back.
Ashley: Yeah, you're down the hall over there. Just to the left. You're late though.
Spencer: Thanks. Yeh i know. My jerk of a brother got up late. But... Aren't you late as well then?
Ashley: Oh, um, yeh. I don't really go to first lesson. Double Physics is not something i want to be doing first thing in the morning.
Spencer smiled. wow! this girl's gorgeous! bet she's straight though Ashley thought to herself. Ashley realised that she was staring at the girl and began to blush. OMG Ashley you retard. I hope she didn't just see that.
Ashley: Well. I have to go now. Glad to help you out. I'll see you around maybe...umm... Sarah?
Spencer: It's Spencer. Spencer Carlin.
Ashley: Well.. Spencer Carlin. ( she said with a glint in her eye) I guess I'll see you around.
Ashley walked off, thinking about the hot blonde she had just met. Great, she has English with me this afternoon as well. This was the first time Ashley had ever been excited about a lesson. She hardly ever turned up to most of them anyway and when she did she just got shit off the cheer-whore, Madison. She was the captain of the cheerleeding squad and the most popular girl in school. Although it puzzled Ashley as to why she was so popular.
Spencer made it till 12.30. She found her first lesson okay, thanks to the brunette who was screaming down her phone. Although she did seem nice. I mean, she helped Spencer but maybe that was out of pitty rather than generosity. Spencer spotted Clay and Glen laughing by the caffeteria doors.
Spencer: What's so funny?
Clay: Glen reckons he has a chance with that girl over there. Clay pointed to a familiar brunette sat at a table.
Glen: I don't reckon. I know. Man! she's so fine and she keeps looking over. Checkin me out..
Just as Glen said that, Ashley looked over. But instead of looking at Glen, she was looking at Spencer. This made Spencer blush as she wasn't used to people looking at her. Especially girls. AND especially when Glen was stood right next to her.
Ashley looked at the blonde for a few seconds and smiled. Spencer couldn't help but smile back. This was accompanied with butterflies in her stomach. The girl's held their eye contact for a what seemed to be minutes, but what in actual fact was seconds. It was Ashley that finally broke it when she got up and started to walk towards the group of three.
Spencer couldn't help but watch the girl as she motioned towards them. She had such a toned body and had the sexiest walk any of them had seen. OMG Spencer.. shes a girl!!! Spencer managed to snap out of her transe before the girl approached them.
Ashley: Hey! Did you get there alright?
Spencer: Umm...uh? Spencer was still in awe of the beautiful girl stood in front of her.
This made Ashley laugh. God shes so cute she thought.
Ashley: Your first lesson? Did you get there alright?
Spencer: Oh, yeh my first lesson. Yeh. Thanks for this morning by the way. You won't have to bother with me again. I think i can find my way around now. Well, just about.
Ashley: Now that is a shame Ashley said this so seductively and she knew it had an effect on Spencer.
Spencer just stood there in front of Ashley and looked at her. Was Ashley flirting with her?...Spencer was lost for words. She didn't want to seem like a dork in front of this girl who seemed so confident and cool.
Before Spencer could answer, Glen butted in..
Glen: Hey i'm Glen (He extended his hand to shake Ashley's) This here is my lil sis. But looks like you two have already met. Anyways, moving on from the boring stuff (Spencer rolled her eyes) how about me and you have lunch together?
Ashley: Sorry. I already have plans.
Glen: Ahhh my bad. Who's the lucky guy then?
Ashley: (laughs) That "guy" would be your sister
Spencer realised what Ashley had just said and gave Glen a smug smile. How cool was this. The hottest girl in school wanted to have lunch with Spencer. The day couldn't get any better. Ashley turned her attentions to Spencer and grabbed her hand, something which made Spencer blush.
Ashley: Come on then new girl.
Spencer: It's Spencer actually. Not that you'd know. Sarah right? (she said sarcastically)
Ashley liked this side of Spencer. It was a more flirtacious side, and hell, what was better than a hot girl flirting. Even if she was straight.
Ashley: Yeh. Sorry about that. I was a little pre-occupied this morning. My bitch of a mum you see. I'll get it right next time... Sarah?
Spencer playfully looked at Ashley hurt.
Ashley: Im joking! geez Spence. You really think i can pull loadsa girls if I forget their names?!
Spencer liked that nickname...Spence..how cool! it sounded better when Ashely said it. Wait, did she jus say girls? Woah, does that mean shes gay?
Spencer: What, so your like gay?
Ashley:You could say that. I'm not really into labels though.
A few awkward moments passed and it was Ashley who broke the silence.
Ashley: Is that okay?
Spencer was taken aback. It wasn't that she had a problem with the fact that Ashley was gay. It was just, wel, she didn't expect a girl so pretty to be gay. Oh god not again Spencer! Stop with the "she's so pretty" Spencer thought to herself.
Spencer: Oh, um, sure, it's fine. I just never expected you to be gay. I mean, you're like hot.. OMG did i just say that outloud Spencer thought to herself
This made Ashley giggle. Did she just call me hot? OMG, this girl is seriously so gorgeous!.
Ashley: So you think i'm hot now Miss Carlin? Ashley said teasingly to Spencer
Spencer: Well, not in a lesbian way. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I mean. that's cool if you're into all that..sorry i didnt mean to offend you...
Ashley was laughing now. Spencer was getting all her words mixed up. It was the cutest thing Ashley had seen.
Ashley: Spencer! Chill out. Don't worry I don't get offended easily. Plus I know that you're really gay but just in the closet.
Spencer laughed at the last part and enjoyed the flirting going on between them. For some reason, Spencer felt comfortable with flirting with a girl. But it wasn't just a girl was it. It was Ashley. The hottest girl in school. And with this thought, Spencer felt special because Ashley actually wanted to spend time with her.
Ashley: So, ya wanna get some lunch?
Spencer: Sure. Um, Ash...ley, is there a reason why that guy over there is waving like that at you?
Aiden was over the other side of the caffeteria and was waving his arms in the air, looking very retarded. Spencer couldn't help but laugh and feel embarassed for him.
Ashley: Oh that's just Aiden. Most popluar guy in school. Plays basketball. The usual jock. He's the only decent person in this shitty school..
Spencer pouted at Ashley and pretended to look hurt.
Ashley: Well apart from your lovely self of course
Spencer smiled as Ashley said this. God, Spencer had never smiled so much in one day. I guess that was the effect Ashley had on people. Well, at least on her.
Aiden proceeded to walk over with a big goofy smile. Spencer saw the way he looked at Ashley and couldn't help but suspect that there was some sort of history between them.
Aiden: Hey Ash. Who's your beautiful friend?
Ashley: God, you're so predictable Aiden. Typical meat-head! Spencer laughed at this. Ashley was liking this girl more and more. Not only was she hot. But she actually thought she was funny!
Spencer: Hi. Im Spencer. Just moved from Ohio. Ashley here has kept me sane on the first day!
Aiden: Is that so? Well if i know Ashley, she never does anything nice unless she wants something in return. If you get what im saying (Aiden winks at Spencer)
Ashley: Aiden! Shut up!
Aiden takes the hint from Ashleys tone of voice and walks off laughing to himself. Ashley rolls her eyes and gives him one last dirty look before he is out of ear shot.
Ashley: God i'm so sorry about him. He's an idiot at times. He's just jealous he can't have me!
Spencer: It's okay. I mean, who wouldn't want you... This came so naturally to Spencer. She loved flirting with Ashley. It was more natural than flirting with any guy.
Ashley: Are you flirting Spencer Carlin?
Spencer: You wish!
Both girls laughed and then went to find a table for lunch. They sat and chatted to eachother as if they had known eachother for life. They felt so comfortable around eachother and this is just what Spencer needed. A good friend to help her settle in.
After lunch Ashley walked Spencer to her next lesson and they arranged to meet after school.
Spencer appeared from her final lesson and waited for Ashley outside the front of school. She was excited to see her new friend again. It seemed so long since they last talked!
A girl in a cheerleading outfit walked over and stopped in front of Spencer. She had brown hair and was pretty... but not half as pretty as Ashley..god Spencer! stop it already. you're becomming obsessed!
Madison: Hey. Im Madison. Are you lost?
Spencer: Oh hi. Im new here. Spencer Carlin...um no im waiting for my friend...
Madison: OMG Carlin? as in Glen Carlin?
Spencer: Yeah. He's my brother unfort...
Madison: He is so hot! So what's the story with him? Is he single
Spencer: Um. Yeh he is. ewwwww thought Spencer. Glen already has a girl after him and its been like one day.
Madison: Well, do you think you could maybe introduce me to him?
Spencer: Yeh okay
Madison: Thanks a lot. So who's this friend you're waiting for?
Spencer: Oh. Its As...
Just then Ashley drove up in her car and got out. Her and Madison exchanged glares and looked like they were ready to rip eachother apart.
Madison: Oh my god. You are actually friends with this...trash?
Ashley: Watch who you're callin trash...slut!
Spencer: Um come on Ashley. Let's go. You need to drive me home!
Ashley: Not before i've finished with this
Madison squared up to Ashley. Spencer could feel the tension rising and thought that Ashley was going to hit Madison at any minute.
Spencer: Ash!! Please. I'm going to be late
Ashley turned to look at Spencer. She loved the fact Spencer had just called her Ash and Spencer looked at her with puppy-dog eyes. Ashley had to obliege. She didn't want Spencer thinking she was some sort of psycho!
Ashley: Fine. I'm done with this hoe anyways. Ashley began to walk off. That was the first time she'd ever backed down from a fight and it was all because of Spencer. God, this girl was such a good influence on her!
Madison: Spencer, you really should be careful of who you hang with. It will get you a bad reputation at school and you wouldn't want people thinking you're a dyke like Ashley here now would you? Madison cringed as she said that last part.
Spencer: Well i can decide who i hang with. Thanks for your concern though. (Sarcastically)
Madison: Fine but I did warn you.
As Madison walked off Spencer breathed a sigh of relief. She actually managed to stop a fight! plus she didn't want Ashley to get hurt...
Ashley: You totally stuck up for me there. Thanks.
Spencer: Nah. Madison was out of line. Why does she hate you so much anyways?
Ashley: Don't forget that the feeling's mutual! Erm, it's a long story. I'll tell you some other time. Now let's get you home.
All the time they were in the car, the two girls chatted and felt so comfortable around eachother. Eventually they arrived at Spencer's house. Ashley had been driving as slow as possible to try and get one more minute with Spencer. Spencer noticed this...
Spencer: I think if you'd have driven any slower the car would have stopped!
Spencer laughed but felt flattered by this. Ashley wanted to spend as much time as possible with her. Nobody had ever really wanted to just hang out with Spencer so she wasn't really used to this. She was used to people wanting to hang out with her so they could get closer to Glen. But not Ashley...
Spencer: Hey why don't you stay for dinner? My mum wouldn't mind. She keeps going on about how I should meet some new friends.
Ashley: Geez i dunno. Meeting the parents on our first date? Ashley laughed at the expression on Spencer's face.
Spencer: Oh...um...okay..wel, some other time then?
Ashley: Spencer i was joking. Don't worry, im not interested in you in THAT way... Ashley got out of the car. ...just yet anyways. Ashley winked at Spencer and the two girls walked up to the front door laughing.