It had been two weeks since Spencer had confronted Ashley. Ashley was doing her best to avoid Spencer completely, and it looked like Spencer was doing the same. When it came to their shared classes, Spencer would come in early and grab a seat up front, while Ashley would come to class seconds before the bell rang and take a seat in the back. At lunch she would sit with Aiden and his friends, while Spencer would sit with Chelsea and Clay. This was the longest Ashley had gone without talking to Spencer and it was killing her. She couldn't handle the intense jealously she felt every time she saw Spencer and Gwen together. She didn't understand why she was feeling this way, it was like something took over her when she saw them together. And it wasn't like she could talk to Spencer about this, Spencer was so happy with Gwen, Ashley didn't want to ruin things for her. She really didn't know what to do. She just couldn't throw away twelve years of friendship.

"Are you just going to pick at those cheese fries till lunch is over?"

"I'm just not hungry today Aiden."

"Mind if I?"

"Sure you can have them."

"Thanks babe. So what's going on with you and Spencer?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well she is your best friend, yet you guys really haven't spoken to each other. And every lunch period you guys keep giving glances at each other all through lunch."

"We're just taking some time apart."

"Well okay. So my parents are going out of town tonight and I would love if you spent the night with me. I know last time things didn't go as planned, but I want to make tonight special for you since it will be your first time."

"I don't know Aiden."

"Come on Ash. It will be fun, I promise. How about you come over tonight and we can just relax and watch a movie and see where it goes."

"Well okay, count me in."

"Great, just come by the house around eight today babe. Everything would be ready."

"Okay Aiden. I need to use the bathroom. I'll just meet you in English okay."

"Okay Ash, I'll save you a seat."

Ashley got up and threw away the rest of her untouched lunch in the trash. Did she really want to sleep with Aiden? Aiden wanted to have sex with Ashley that night she got into it with Spencer. Luckily by the time Ashley got to Aiden he was passed out from drinking so much. Ashley was relieved that night, she knew she didn't want to lose her virginity at a party with a guy who would have been too drunk to remember it. Ashley wanted her first time to be special, with someone she truly loved that loved her back. Was Aiden that guy? Would he ever be that guy? Ashley was so tired of thinking and over-analyzing. She quickly walked into the bathroom. Luckily there was only one emo looking girl in there putting on more eyeliner, even though she already had about ten pounds of make-up already on her. Ashley went to the sink and put some cold water on her face.

"Wow I never thought I would see the day Spashley broke up."

Ashley recognized that voice. She spun around and faced Carmen. She had this smirk on her face. God Ashley couldn't stand that girl, did she really have to make Ashley's day worse?

"Spashley?"

"Yeah it's a little nickname I like to use when I refer to you and Spencer."

"Cute. What do you want Carmen? I'm already having a really bad week."

"I just had to see for myself that King High's lesbian power couple has actually split."

"What? Power couple? I'm not gay Carmen. And Spencer and I are still best friends. Not that it's any of your business anyway."

"Seriously Ashley? You really think the way you act around Spencer whenever another female tries to get close to her is normal best friend behavior?"

"Whatever Carmen. How would you even know what normal is."

"Look Ashley, in all seriousness true love, like the kind you and Spencer have, it doesn't come around often. Some people spend their whole life trying to find that kind of love in someone, only to end up with regrets and lost time."

"What's your point?"

"My point is, if you have feelings towards Spencer, as more than just wanting to be her best friend, you need to tell her, before it's too late."

"Hey Carmen, can I borrow your notes from history?"

"Sure thing Kelsey, walk with me to my locker. See you around Ashley."

Was Carmen right? Ashley thought about it, she really did push other females out of Spencer's life, even when they were younger. Ashley assumed it was because she didn't want Spencer to replace her as her best friend. But it was more than that. Ashley hated when another girl would make Spencer smile the way Ashley could make her smile. And Ashley remembered how mad she felt when she watched Gwen cuddle with Spencer. Cuddling with Spencer was her thing. She loved to make Spencer feel safe in her arms. Ashley loved to watch Spencer sleep, to feel her heartbeat. Ashley's own heart would race whenever she had intimate moments with Spencer. Suddenly everything was clear to Ashley. All these feelings were there for a purpose and Ashley finally understood that purpose. She was in love with her best friend. She had to do something, before it was too late.

Ashley decided to drive to Spencer's house after school. She had to tell Spencer how she felt about her. Spencer had to know the truth, no matter the cost. When Ashley arrived she was relieved to see Glen's car parked out front. Glen had been giving Spencer a ride home every day since their fight, so Spencer must be home if Glen's car is home. Ashley quickly made her way to the door and rang the doorbell like a crazy person. After about fifteen seconds Paula opened the door.

"Ashley our doorbell works fine, you don't have to push it a hundred times."

"Sorry Mrs. C, is Spencer home? I really need to talk to her."

"No sorry Ashley, you just missed her. She left with Gwen about ten minutes ago to see some concert tonight."

"What concert?"

"Oh some girl band. Taylor and Sara I think it was called."

"You mean Tegan and Sara?"

"That's the one! Oh your generation has so many band names, I can never keep up."

"Well thanks for your help Mrs. C, I have to run."

"Okay dear. Well hopefully I see you again soon."

Ashley quickly said goodbye to Paula and dashed to her car. She had to find out where the concert was. She had to find her best friend before it was too late. Spencer needed to know the truth about everything. Spencer needed to know that Ashley was in love with her. Would Ashley's feelings be reciprocated by Spencer? Only one way to find out…