A/N Okay, so past dialogue is in italics. You will get a double update today- all thanks to your reviews!

I woke up this morning in a cold sweat. Today was the first day I would see Ashley at school since our fight and break up.

I looked at my phone. 1 text message from Ashley.

'Hey im givin Paige a lift 2 schl. Do u wnt one 2?'

No! I wanted to scream. Does she not get it?

I sent back a simple response; 'No thnx.'

I went downstairs and asked Glen if I could get a lift with him when he drops Clay to school.

"No Ashley? My mother asked.

"No, no Ashley." I replied.

As we pulled up to school, I remember me and Ashley's routine before first class and I sighed.

I walked into science class and saw at our desk Jo, as per usual.

I could see Paige and Ashley laughing over the experiment that we were supposed to be doing.

"Hi Jo." I say as I approach her. I take the empty seat next to her. "I'm looking forward to coming over." I really was.

"Cool. I hope you have picked a topic, because I'm afraid I haven't." She looked scared.

"No Jo, that's fine. Let's just pick it now." I laugh to try to make her feel comfortable. She joins in.

After some harmless flirting and picking a topic for our project – is fresh or frozen vegetables better for your health – the bell rings. I lean in to hug Jo and she blushes but hugs me back.

I could feel Ashley looking at me. I smile, say goodbye to Jo and walk past Ashley.

I head into history class and I have a sudden panic attack. Who am I supposed to sit with? I always sat with Ashley. That's when I look and see a smiling face waving me over – Mikayla.

I make my way over to her. I sit down and flash her a grateful smile.

"I figure you would need a seat. You don't like her do you?" She asked, pointing to Paige as she and Ashley strode into class.

"No, not particularly." I reply.

"Well, apparently Ashley does. They used to go out in the 8th grade before Paige moved away."

"So I heard." I decide I don't want to hear of their past so I change the subject. "Mikayla. Do you mind if I sit with you in history for the rest of the semester?"

"Yeah, sure Spencer. And how about English as well?"

Oh. I nearly forgot. Ashley and Paige were in my English class too.

"I would really appreciate that Mikayla."

"Cool." She smiled.

Well, I got through history class barely looking over at Ashley – okay, three times- but can you blame me? The green-eyed monster has come out. And no, not in that way.

As lunch was fast approaching, I had another small panic attack about where I was supposed to sit. Then I though why am I letting Ashley get to me? Why doesn't she make the effort and move? Why am I the one giving up all my regular seats?

So as lunch arrives I find myself at my usual table. A few moments later I am joined by Josephine, Mikayla and Ryan – Mikayla's boyfriend.

"Hey Spence. We thought you could use some company." Jo smiles at me.

"Yeah, that would be great guys." I smile at each of them.

"So, Spencer, why aren't you with Ashley anymore. Not in class or at lunch?" Ryan asked.

"Um well, we had a fight about Paige."

"Oh, the superbitch." He asked.

I laughed. "That'll be the one."

"Not that I like her or anything, but why?"

"She thought that she could take Ashley away from me. She just ruined all of our plans.

"Yeah, they were dating before you came. Paige broke Ashley's heart though. I don't see why she would want to be associated with Paige again." Jo said.

"Well Ashley was not completely over Paige when she was dumped." Mikayla contributed.

"Yeah, rumour has it that she still loves Paige." Ryan finished.

They all looked at me.

"Don't feel bad Spence. You have us." Jo smiled.

I laughed. "Thanks guys. It means a lot."

As they continued to talk between themselves, I started to wonder if what they had just said is true. Did Ashley still love Paige? If she did, then she made a great convincing argument when she said she was in love with me.

How dare she fiddle around with my emotions! I think maybe I'm just like her. I love Ashley; I still have feelings for her. However I'm willing to find someone else to love because she broke my heart. The same heart I gave her on our first date. This is exactly what Ashley had done. Paige broke her heart but she was determined that she would find someone else to love. That's when I came into the picture.

"We broke up 2 months ago though…Spencer it's over, it doesn't mean anything to me anymore. I swear" This is what Ashley had said when I first saw the picture of her and Paige.

If it didn't mean anything after 2 months then why did she still have their picture up there? I know why, because she still had feelings for her.

"I haven't been able to take it down because we were together for so long." I could feel the tears starting to roll down my cheeks.

"Spencer, are you okay?" Mikayla asked me as she noticed my tears.

"Yeah, I need to go to the bathroom. See you in 5th period?" I grab my stuff and head out of the cafeteria and run straight into the bathroom.

I stop suddenly as I see two people in the middle of the room – kissing.

It was Ashley and Paige.

"How dare you!" I screech at her.

They both break apart when they hear me.

"Spence." Ashley looks at me in disbelief.

"How dare you Ashley!" My tears are uncontrollably flowing now.

"What are you doing here Spencer?" Paige smirks at me.

"Oh no! I think the question is what are you doing here?"

"I'm kissing my girlfriend Ashley." I hear Paige chuckle,

I hear the bathroom door open. Jo appears and steps in cautiously.

"Is everything alright Spence?" She asks.

"Yeah, let's go Jo." I lead the way out.

We continue walking a bit up the hallway in silence, until we reach an empty classroom.

"So Spence. Do you want to tell me what happened in there? You don't have to, but I'm a very good listener."

"Thanks Jo." I sigh and lean my head against her shoulder. I feel her blush and I smile.

"Jo." I take a deep breath. "I'm gay." I hold my breath waiting for her reaction.

"I thought so Spence." She replied quietly.

"You did?" I ask shocked, taking my head off her shoulder to look at her.

"Yeah. The way you look at Ashley, you like her. By the way you spoke at lunch. I knew that you were in a relationship with her. You were the jealous girlfriend." She giggles. "And you have every right to be. When Paige wants something, she usually does everything to get it."

I look at her, still in shock. Wow! Jo knows much more than she lets on.

"I didn't want to say anything to you about it. It was your decision to tell me or not to tell me. I respect that." She takes a moment to let it sink in. "I guess then, that I should tell you something too Spencer." I look at her quizzically. "I'm also gay." I'm shocked and then I smile at her and nod loving how she trusts me with this.

"And Spencer, I like you."