Spencer made her way to her first class. The room was still pretty empty, so Spencer had many seat options. Spencer chose two seats in the back for her and Ashley. It was easier for her and Ashley to talk without getting caught. And they could easily pass notes to each other. Spencer always liked to be prepared, so she got out her notebook and pencil immediately. She looked at the clock, Ashley was taking forever, what could she possibly have to talk about with Aiden for that long? Finally as the bell rang, Ashley strolled in and took her seat next to Spencer. Spencer had to know what they were talking about, so she got out a piece of paper. When she was finished with her note, she cautiously put the paper on Ashley's desk.

What took you so long?

She impatiently waited as Ashley wrote back a reply. When the teacher had his back turned, Ashley slipped Spencer the note back.

Aiden was talking to me! He invited me to his party Friday! We have never been invited to a party before! This is huge for us!

Great, a party at Aiden's house. That did not appeal to Spencer at all. Aiden was always famous for having huge parties with tons of liquor and everyone hooked up with someone. And the people Aiden hung around were all snobby and rude. Of course he would invite the whole basketball team and all of the cheer bitches. It was definitely not Spencer's scene. She quickly got out another piece of paper to write Ashley back.

What do you mean us? I really don't want to go. Aiden and his friends are the last people I would ever want to get drunk with.

"Ok class, we're going to break off into partners. Choose someone around you to be your math buddy for the rest of the semester. You will study and work on homework together."

"Spence you have to go to the party! Do it for me, I would do the same for you and you know that."

"Hey Spencer, want to be my math buddy?"

"Um, no Carmen, Spencer is my partner, obviously."

"Fine I'll go, but only for a bit. And if it turns out to be a disaster like I know it will be, I'm bailing."

"Ok fine. Thanks, Spence! I love you so much, you're the greatest best friend ever!"

"Yeah, tell me something I don't know Ash."

The rest of the week was pretty boring. Mostly teachers breaking down the class rules and expectations. By Friday they decided to pile on the homework. If that wasn't stressful enough, all Ashley would talk about was that damn party at Aiden's house tonight. Spencer was dreading it all week, and finally the day for the party came. Spencer and Ashley decided to get some dinner before they went to Ashley's house to get ready for the party.

"Tomorrow we really need to get to work on our homework Ash."

"I know Spence, stop freaking out, you'll have plenty of time to be all studious tomorrow. Why don't you concentrate on tonight and finding a cute boy at the party?"

"Fine."

"Ok girls what can I get you? Oh hey Spence! It's weird not seeing you here with Amy! How have you been?"

"Oh hey Nicole. Yeah Amy is back in New York. Anyway we'll both have cheeseburgers with fries and two cokes."

"Ok coming right up!"

"Who's Amy?"

"Oh just a friend from work. You were gone all summer, so I needed someone to hang out with."

"Why didn't you tell me about her?"

"I didn't see the point. She's gone now."

"Well as long as I haven't been replaced."

"Never Ash, you'll always be my number one."

It was true. Ashley was Spencer's number one. She's the only person Spencer could turn to when she wanted to open up about anything. The girls met in kindergarten and have been inseparable ever since. Other friends had come in and out of Spencer and Ashley's lives, but they never came between Ashley and Spencer's friendship. Their friendship was strong and could survive through anything. At least that's what Spencer always thought.

"This party is freaking packed!"

"I know! Who knew so many people went to King!"

"How can you even find Aiden in this crowd? He could be anywhere."

"I'll find him. Are you going to be ok if I leave you alone for a while?"

"Sure I can mingle."

"Ok be back in like twenty minutes and then we can get out of here and go to my house."

"Ok good, now go!"

Spencer felt so out of place. She never hung out with any of these people at school, and she definitely never wanted to. She also didn't want to drink. She made her way into the kitchen, but all she saw was alcohol everywhere. She opened the fridge and thankfully there was bottles of water, Spencer grabbed herself one.

"Designated driver?"

"What? Um no, I'm just not much of a drinker."

"That's cool, me either. I'm Patrick by the way. And you are?"

"Spencer, Spencer Carlin."

"Nice to meet you Spencer."

"Same here."

"I haven't seen you at any of Aiden's parties before?"

"Yeah I'm not much of a party going person. I just came here with my best friend."

Patrick went on talking to Spencer for what seemed like hours. He never stopped talking, or let Spencer get a word in. It had to be way over twenty minutes. Spencer needed to find Ashley so they could get the hell out of here.

"I would love to stay and chat Patrick, but I have to get going. I said I would take my friend home and she will be waiting on me."

"Oh ok. Can I have your number?"

"What for?"

"Well you know, in case I ever need any help with my math homework. I remember last year you had the highest grade in the class."

"Um sure."

Spencer punched her number into Patrick's phone so she could get away from him. She quickly told him goodbye and took off into the crowd to find Ashley. She spotted Ashley dancing with Aiden. He hand his hands all over her. Spencer really didn't like that. She had the urge to run over there and push Aiden off of Ashley. Spencer watched as Aiden whispered something into Ashley's ear.

"Ash I'm ready to go."

"Already? We just got here Spence. Can we stay another half hour?"

"No. I really want to go."

"Alright fine. I'll call you tomorrow morning Aiden. We can meet up like we talked about."

Tomorrow? Saturday was their night. Ashley seriously can't be bailing on Spencer. Spencer watched as Aiden gave Ashley a hug. She really didn't like where he was putting his hands, all over her ass. They hugged for what seemed like forever. Finally they pulled apart, but not before Aiden gave Ashley a quick kiss. Spencer got this sick feeling in her stomach.

"I'll meet you at the car Ash."

"Ok Spence, be out in a minute!"

Spencer made her way to Ashley's car. She decided to get out her phone and send a text to Amy. Amy said that she would always be there for Spencer and right now she was the only person that Spencer could talk to. She read the text a few times before sending it. She knew it was the truth, and that's what scared her the most.

S: Hey, I really need someone to talk to. I think I'm in love with my best friend…