Disclaimer: I don't own neither SON or Beautiful Disaster the book

Familiar faces filled the seats of our favorite lunch table. Kyla sat in one side of me, Carmen on the other, and the rest of the spaces were picked by Aiden and his Sigma Tau brothers. It was hard to hear with the low roar inside the cafeteria, and the air conditioner seemed to be on the fritz again. the air was thick with the smells of fried food and sweaty skin, but somehow everyone seemed to be more energetic than usual.

"hey, Brazil" Aiden said, greeting the man sitting in front of me. his olive skin and chocolate eyes offset the white Eastern Football hat pulled low on his forehead.

"missed you after the game Saturday, Aid. I drank a beer or a six for ya" he said with a broad white grin.

"I appreciate it, I took Ky out to dinner," he said, leaning over to kiss the top of Kylas long brown hair.

"you're sitting in my chair brazil"

Brazil turned to see Ashley standing behind him, and then looked at me, surprised. "oh, is she one of your girls, Ash?"

"Absolutely not," I said, shaking my head.

Brazil looked to Ashley, who stared at him expectantly, Brazil shrugged and the took his tray to the end of the table. Ashley smiled at me as she settled into the seat. "What's up Pidge?"

"What is that?" I asked, unable to look away from her tray. The mystery food on her plate looked like a wax display. Ashley laughed and took a drink from her water glass. "the cafeteria ladies scare me im not about to critique their cooking skills,"

I didn't miss the appraising eyes of those sitting at the table. Ashley's behavior piqued their curiosity, and I subdued a smile at being the only girl they had seen her insist on sitting with.

"ugh…the Bio test is after lunch," Kyla groaned

"did you study?" I asked

"God, no. I spent the night reassuring my boyfriend that you weren't going to sleep with Ashley"

The football players seated at the end of our table stopped their obnoxious laughter to listen more closely, making the other students take notice. I glared at Ky, but she was unconcerned with any blame, nudging Aiden with her shoulder.

"Jesus, Aid. You've got it that bad huh?" Ashley asked throwing a packet of ketchup at her cousin. Aiden didn't answer, but smiled appreciatively at Ashley for the diversion.

Kyla rubbed his back. "he's going to be okay. It's just going to take him a while to believe that Spence is resistant to your charms."

"I haven't tried to charm her" Ashley sniffed, seeming offended. "she's my friend" 29

I looked to Aiden. "I told you. You have nothing to worry about"

Aiden finally met my eyes, and upon seeing my sincere expression, his eyes brighten a bit.

"did you study?" Ashley asked me

I frowned " no amount of studying is going to help me with Biology, It's just something I can't wrap my head around."

Ashley stood up "C'mon"

"What?"

"Let's go get your notes. I'm going to help you study."

"Ashley…."

"get your ass up pidge. You're going to ace that test"

I tugged on one of Kylas long brown braids as I passed

"see you in class, ky"

She smiled, "I'll save you a seat. I'll need all the help I can get."

Ashley followed me to my room and I pulled out my study guide whiles he popped open my book. She quizzed me relentlessly, and then clarified a few things I didn't understand. In the way that she explained it. The concepts went from being confusing to obvious.

"….and somatic cells use mitosis to reproduce, that's when you have the phases. They sound sort of like a woman's name: Prometa Anatela"

I laughed. "Prometa Anatela?"

"prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase…."

"Prometa Anatela" I repeated, nodding.

She smacked the top of my head with the papers. " you got this, you know this study guide backwards and forward"

I sighed "well…..we'll see"

"im going to walk you to class, I'll quiz you on the way"

I locked the door behind us. "you're not going to be mad if I flunk this test, are you?"

"you're not going to flunk, Pidge. We need to start earlier for the next one, though," she said, keeping in step with me to the science building.

"how are you going to tutor me, do your homework, study and train for your fights?"

Ashley chuckled. "I don't train for my fights, Adam calls me, tells me where the fight is, and I go."

I shook my head in disbelief as she held the paper in front of her to ask the first question. We had nearly finished a second round of the study questions when we reached my class.

"kick ass," she smiled, handing me the notes and leaning against the doorjamb.

"hey, Ash."

I turned to see a tall, somewhat lanky woman smile at Ashley on her way into the classroom

"Kelly" Ashley nodded

Kelly's eyes brighten a bit when she looked to me, and she smiled "hi Spence,"

"hi" I said, surprised the she knew my name. I had seen her in class, but we'd never met.

Kelly continued to her seat, joking with those sitting beside her "who's that?" I asked

Ashley shrugged, but the skin around her eyes seemed tenser than before. "Kelly Hayes. She's one of Sig Tau guys sister"

"you hang out with people from a frat?" I asked, doubtful.

"Aiden is and I'm always hanging with them, I taught you knew that" she said looking beyond me to Kelly

"well you don't seem the… like you would hang out with a fraternity" I said eyeing the tattoos on her forearm.

Ashley turned his attention to me and grinned. "my dad is alumnus, and my brothers are all Sig Tau" she said filching to my papers "better get to class"

"thanks for helping me" I said, nudging her with my elbow, Kyla passed and I followed her to our seats.

"How did it go? She asked

I shrugged "she 's good tutor"

"just a tutor?"

"she 's a good friend too"

She seemed disappointed, and I giggled as the fallen expression on her face.

It had always been a dream of Kyla's for us to date friends, and roommates-slash cousins, for her , was hitting the jackpot. She wanted us to room together when she decided to come with me to Eastern, but I vetoed her idea, hoping to spread my wings a bit. Once she finished pouting, she forced on finding a friend of Aiden's to introduced me to.

Ashley's healthy interest in me had me surpassed her ideas. I breezed through the test and sat on the steps outside the building, waiting for kyla. When she slumped down beside me in defeat. I waited for her to speak.

"that was awful!" she cried

"you should study with us. Ashley explains it really well." Kyla groaned and leaned her head on my shoulder "you were no help at all! Couldn't you have given me a courtesy nod or something?" I hooked my arm around her neck and walked her to our dorm.

…..

Over the next week, Ashley helped with my history paper and tutored me in Biology. We stood together scanning the grade board outside Professor Campbell's office. My student number was three spots from the top.

"Third-highest test grade in the class! Nice, Pidge!" she said, squeezing me. her eyes were bright with excitement and pride, and an awkward feeling made me take a step back.

"thanks, Ash. Couldn't have done it without you: I said, pulling on her shirt.

She tossed me over her shoulder, making her way through the crowd behind us "make way! Move it, people! Lets make room for this poor womans hideously disfigured, ginormous brain! Shed a fucking genius!"

I giggles at the amused and curious expressions of my classmates.

As the day went by, we fielded the persistent rumors about a relationship. Ashleys reputation helped to quiet the gossip. She had never been known to stay with any girl longer than a night, so the more times we were seen together, the more people understood our platonic relationship for what it was. Even with the constant questions about our involvement, the stream of attention Ashley received from her coeds didn't recede.

She continues to sit next to me in history and eat with me at lunch. It didn't take long to realize I had been wrong about her, even finding myself defensive toward those who didn't know Ashley the way I did.

In the cafeteria, Ashley set a can of orange juice in front of me. "you didn't have to do that. I was going to grab one," I said, peeling off my jacket.

"well, now you don't have to," she said, with a nose crinkled smiled

Brazil snorted "did she turn you into a maid, Ashley? Whats next, fanning her with a palm tree leaf?"

Ashley shot him a murderous glare, and I jumped to her defense "Just….dont talk about her like that" I said frowning. Ashleys expression was a mixture of surprised and gratitude. "Now I've seen it all. I was just defended by a girl" she said, standing up. Before she left with her tray, she offered one more warning glare to Brazil, and then walked outside to stand with a small group of fellow smokers outside the building.

I tried not to watch her while she laughed and talked. Every girl in the group subtly competes for the space next to her, and Kyla shoved her elbow into my ribs when she notices my attention elsewhere.

"Whatcha lookin' at, Spence?"

"nothing. I'm not looking at anything."

She rested her chin on her hand and shook her head .

"they're so obvious. Look at the redhead. Shes run her fingers through her hair as many times as shes blinked. I wonder if Ashley gets tired of that"

Aiden nodded. "he does. Everyone thinks she's this asshole, but if they knew how much patience she has dealing with every girl that thinks she can tame her….. She cant go anywhere without them bugging him. Trust me; she's more polite than I would be."

"oh, like you wouldn't love it" Kyla said, kissing his cheek

Ashley was finishing her cigarette outside the cafeteria when I passed. "Wait up, Pidge. I'll walk you."

"you don't have to walk me to every class, Ashley. I know how to get there on my own."

Ashley was easily sidetracked by a girl with long black hair and a short skirt. She walked by, smiling at her. she followed her with her eyes and nodded in the girls direction, throwing down her cigarette.

"I'll catch up with you later, Pidge."

"Yeah," I said, rolling my eyes as she jogged to the girl's side. Ashleys seat remained empty during class and I found myself a bit irritated with her for missing over a girl she didn't know. Professor Chaney dismissed early and I hurried across the lawn, aware that I was to meet Carmen at three to give her Sherri Cassidy's Music Appreciation notes. I looked at my watch and quickened my pace.

"Spencer?"

Parker jogged across the grass to walk beside me. "I don't think we've officially met," he said, holding his hand. "parker Hayes."

I took his hand and smiled "Spencer Carlin"

"I was behind you when you got your Bio test grade. Congratulations," he smiled, shoving his hand in his pockets.

"Thanks. Ashley helped, or I would've been at the bottom of that list, trust me."

"oh, are you two…..?"

"Friends"

Parker nodded and smiled. "did she tell you there's a party at the House this weekend?"

"we mostly just talk about biology and food"

Parker laughed. "that sounds like Ashley"

At the door of Morgan hall, Parker scanned my face with his big green eyes "you should come. It'll be fun."

"I'll talk to Kyla. I don't think we have any plans."

"are you a package deal?"

"we made a pact this summer. No parties solo"

"smart." He nodded in approval

"she met Aid at orientation, so I haven't really had to tag along with her much. This will be the first time I've needed to ask her, so I'm sure she'll be happy to come." I inwardly cringed. Not only was I babbling it was obvious that I didnt get asked to parties.

"great. I'll see you there" hes said. He flashed his perfect Banana Republic-model smile with his square jaw and naturally tan skin, turning to walk across campus.

I watched him walk away; he was tall clean-shaven, with a pressed pin-stripped dress shirt and jeans. His wavy dark-blond hair bounced when he walked.

I bit my lip, flattered by his invitation.

"now he's more your speed," Carmen said in my ear

"he's cute, huh?" I asked, unable to stop smiling.

"Yea, in that preppy, missionary-position kind of way"

"Carmen!" I cried smacking her on the shoulder

"did you get Sherrie's notes?"

"I did" I said, pulling them from my bag. She lit a cigarette, held it between her lips, and squinted at the papers.

"Fucking brilliant" she said scanning the pages. She folded them away in her pocket and then took another drag "Good thing Morgans boilers are out. You'll need a cold shower after getting ogled by that tall drink of water"

"the dorm doesn't have water?" I wailed

"that's the word," Carmen said sliding her backpack over her shoulder "im off to algebra. Tell Ky I said not to forget me this weekend."

"I'll tell her," I grumbled , glaring up at the antique brick walls of our dormitory. I stomped up to my room, pushed through the door and let my backpack fall to the floor.

"no hot water" kara mumbled from her side of the desk

"I heard"

My cell phone buzzed and I clicked it open, reading a text message from Kyla cursing the boilers. A few moments later there was a knock on the door.

Kyla walked and plopped onto my bed, arms crossed.

"can you believe this shit? How much are we paying and we cant even take a hot shower?"

Kara sighed, "stop whining, why don't you just stay with your boyfriend? Haven't been staying with him anyway?"

Kylas eyes darted to Karas direction. "good idea, Kara. The fact that you're a total bitch comes in handy sometimes"

Kara kept her eyes on her computer monitor, unfazed by Kylas jab.

Kyla pulled out her cell and clicked out a text message with amazing precision and speed. Her phone chirped and she smiled at me "we're staying with Aiden and Ashley until they fix the boilers"

"What? I'm not!" I cried

"oh, yes you are. There's no reason for you to be stuck here freezing in the shower when Ashley and Aiden have two bathrooms at their place."

"I wasn't invited."

"I'm inviting you, Aiden already said it was fine, you can sleep on the couch…. If Ashley isn't using it"

"and if shes using it?"

Kyla shrugged. "then you can sleep in ashleys bed"

"no way!"

She rolled her eyes "don't be such a baby, Abby. You guys are friends, right? If she hasn't tried anything by now, I don't think she will"

Her words made my mouth open snap shut. Ashley had been around me in one way or another every night for weeks, I had been so occupied with making sure everyone's knew we were just friends, it hadn't occurred to me that she really was interested only in friendship. I wasn't sure why, but I felt insulted.

Kara looked at us in disbelief "Ashley hasn't tried to sleep with you?"

"we're friends!" I said in a defensive tone

"I know but he hasn't even tried? She has slept with everyone"

"except us" kyla said looking her over "and you"

Kara shrugged "well I've never met her. I've just heard"

"exactly" I snapped "you don't even know her"

Kara returned to her monitor, oblivious to our presence.

I sighed "all right, Ky. I need to pack"

"make sure you pack for a few days; who knows how long it will take them to fix the boilers?" she said, entirely too excited.

Dread settled over me as if I were about to sneak into enemy territory "ugh….all right" Kyla bounced when she hugged me "this is going to be so fun!"

Half an hour later we loaded down her Honda and headed for the apartment. Kyla hardly took a breath between rambling as she drove. She honked her horn as she slowed to a stop in her usual parking space. Aiden jogged down the steps and pulled both of our suitcases from the trunk, following us up the stairs.

"its open," he puffed

Kyla pushed the door and held it open. Aiden grunted when he dropped our luggage to the floor "Christ, baby! Your suitcase is twenty more pounds than Spencers!"

Kyla and I froze when a woman emerged from the bathroom, buttoning her blouse

"hi" she said, surprised. Her mascara-smeared eyes examined us before setting on our luggage. I recognized her as the leggy brunette Ashley had followed from the cafeteria.

Kyla glared at Aiden

He held up his hands "she's with Ashley"

Ashley rounded the corner in a pair of boy shorts and sports bra and yawned. She looked at her guest and the patted her backside.

"my company's here you better go"

She smiled and wrapped her arms around her, kissing her neck "I'll leave my number on the counter"

"eh…. Don't worry about it" Ashley said in a casual tone

"what?" she asked, leaning back to look in her eyes

"every time!" kyla said. She looked at the woman "how are you surprised by this? She's Ashley fucking Davies! She is famous for this very thing and every time they're surprised!" she said, turning to Aiden. He put his arm around her, gesturing for her to calm down.

The girl narrowed her eyes at Ashley and then grabbed her purse and stormed out, slamming the door behind her/

Ashley walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge as if nothing happened.

Kyla shooked her head and walked down the hall. Aiden followed her, angling his body to compensate for the weight of her suitcase as he trailed behind.

I collapsed against the recliner and sighed, wondering if I was crazy for agreeing to come. I didn't realized Aidens apartment was a revolving door for clueless bimbos.

Ashley stood behind the breakfast bar, crossed her arms over her chest and smiled "whats wrong, pidge? Hard day?"

"no, I'm thoroughly disgusted"

"with me?" she was smiling. I should have known that she expected the conversation. It only made me less inclined to hold back

"yes, you. How can you just use someone like that and treat them that way?"

"how did I treat her? she offered her number, I declined." My mouth fell open at his lack of remorse. "you'll have sex with her, but you wont take her number?"

Ashley leaned on the counter with her elbows "why would I want her number if I'm not going to call her?"

"why would you sleep with her if you're not going to call her?"

"I don't promise anyone anything, pidge. She didn't stipulate a relationship before she spread-eagled on my couch"

I stared at the couch with revulsion "she's someone's daughter, Ashley. What if, down the line, someone treats your daughter like that's?"

"my daughter better not drop her panties for some jackass she just met , lets put it that way."

I crossed my arms, angry that she made sense "so, besides admitting that you're a jackass, you're saying that because she slept with you, she deserved to be tossed out like a stray cat?"

"I'm saying that I was honest with her. she's an adult, it was consensual…she was a little to eager about it, if you want to know the truth. You act like I committed a crime"

"she didn't seem as clear about your intention, Ashley"

"women usually justify their actions with whatever they make up in their heads. She didn't tell me up front that she expected a relationship any more than I told her I expected sex with no strings. How is it different?"

"you're a pig"

Ashley shrugged "I've been called worse"

I stared at the couch, the cushions still askew and bunched up from its recent use. I recoiled at the thought of how many women had given themselves away against the fabric. Itchy fabric at that.

"I guess I'm sleeping on the recliner" I grumbled

"why?"

I glared at her, furious over her confused expression "I'm not sleeping on that thing! god knows what I'd be lying in!" she lifted my luggage off the floor "you're not sleeping on the couch or the recliner. You're sleeping in my bed."

"which is more unsanitary than the couch, I'm sure"

"theres never been anyone in my bed but me" I rolled my eyes

"give me a break!"

"I'm absolutely serious. I fuck em on the couch. I don't let them in my room"

"then why am I allowed in your bed?"

One corner of her mouth pulled up into an impish grin "are you planning on having sex with me tonight?"

"no!"

"that's why. Now get your cranky ass up, take your hot shower and then we can study some Bio."

I glared at her for a moment and then grudgingly did as she commanded. I stood under the shower entirely too long, letting the water wash away my aggravation. Massaging the shampoo through my hair, I sighed at how wonderful it was to shower in a non-communal bathroom again-no flip-flops, no toiletry bag, just the relaxing blend of water and stream.

The door opened and I jumped "ky?"

"no, its me" Ashley said

I automatically wrapped my arms over the parts I didn't want her to see, "what are you doing in here? Get out!"

"you forgot a towel and I brought your clothes and your toothbrush, and some weird face cream I found in your bag"

"you went through my stuff?" I shrieked, she didn't answer. Instead I heard the faucet turn on and the sound of her toothbrush brushing against her teeth.

I peeked out of the plastic curtain, holding it against my chest "get out Ashley"

She looked up at her lips covered in suds from her toothpaste. "I cant go to bed without brushing my teeth"

"if you come within two feet of this curtain, I will poke out your eyes while you sleep."

"I wont peek, Pidge" she chuckled

I waited under the water with my arms wrapped tightly across my chest. She spit , gurgled and spit again, and then the door closed. I rinsed the soap foam from my skin, dried as quickly as possible and then pulled my t-shirt and shorts on, slipping on my glasses and raking a comb through my hair. The night moisturizer Ashley brought caught my eye and I couldn't help but smile. She was thoughtful and almost nice when she wanted to be.

Ashley opened the door again "c'mon pidge! I'm getting old here"

I threw my comb at her and she ducked, shutting the door and laughing to herself all the way to her room. I brushed my teeth and then shuffles down the hall, passing Aidens room on the way.

"nigh Spence" kyla called from the darkness

"night kyla"

I hesitated before leading two soft knocks on Ashleys door. "come in, Pidge. You don't have to knock"

He pulled the door to the line and I walked in seeing her black iron rod bed parallel to the line of the window on the far side of the room. The walls were bare except for a lone sombrero above her headboard. I half expected her room to be covered in posters of barley clothes women, but I didn't even see an advertisement for a beer brand. Her bed was black, carpet grey; everything else in the room was white. It looked as if she had just moved I n.

"nice pJ's" Ashley said noting my yellow and navy plaid shorts and grey Eastern T. she sat on her bed and patted the pillow besides her "well. Come on. Im not going to bite you"

"im not afraid of you" I said walking over to the bed and dropping my biology book beside him "do you have a pen?"

He nodded to her nigh table "top drawer"

I reached across the bed and pulled open the drawer, finding three pens, and several types of tube of lube. I grabbed a pen and shoved the drawer shut

"what?" she asked, turning a page of my book.

"did you rob a sex shop?"

"no, why?"

I pulled the cap from the pen, unable to keep the sickened expression from my face "your lifetime supply of lube"

"better prepared than sorry, right?"

I rolled my eyes, Ashley returned to the pages, a wry smile breaking across her lips. She read the notes to me, highlighting the main points while she asked me questions and patiently explained what I didn't comprehend.

After an hour, I pulled off my glasses and rubbed my eyes. "I'm beat. I cant memorize one more macromolecule"

Ashley smiled, closing my book "all right"

I paused, unsure of our sleeping arrangement. Ashley left the room and walked down the hall, mumbling something into Aidens room before turning on the shower. I turned back the covers and then pulled them up to my neck, listening to the high-pitched whine of the water shut off and then the floor creaked under Ashleys steps. She strolled across the room with just a towel appeared around her. I intentionally kept my back to her while she stood in front of her dresser and dropped her towel to slip on a pair of boxers and a wife beater.

After flipping off the light, she crawled into the bed beside me. "you're sleeping here too?" I asked, turning to look at her. The full moon outside the windows cast shadows across her face

"well, yeah. This is my bed"

"I know but i…" I paused. My only other options were the couch or the recliner

Ashley grinned and shook her head "don't you trust me by now? I'll be on my best behavior, I swear" she said holding up fingers that I was sure the Boy Scouts of America had never considered using.

I didn't argue, I simply turned away and rested my head on the pillow, tucking the covers behind me to create a clear barrier between her body and mine.

"goodnight Spence" she whispered into my ear. I could feel her minty breath on my flesh. Giving me goose bumps on every inch of my flesh. Thank god it was dark enough that she couldn't see my embarrassing reaction of the flush of m y cheeks that followed.

….

It seemed liked I had just closed my eyes when I heard the alarm. I reached to turn it off but wrenched back my and in horror when I felt warm skin beneath my fingers. I tried to recall where I was. When the answer hit, it mortified me that Ashley might think I'd done it on purpose.

"Ash, your alarm" I whispered, she still didn't move. "Ashley!" I said nudging her. when she still didn't stir. I reached across her, fumbling in the dim light until I felt the top of the clock. Unsure of how to turn it off, I smacked the top of it until I hit the snooze button, and then fell against my pillow with a huff.

Ashley chuckled

"you were awake?"

"I promised I'd behave. I dint say anything about letting you lay on me"

"I didn't lie on you: I protested " I couldn't reach the clock. That has to be the most annoying alarm I've ever heard. It sounds like a dying animal"

She reached over and flipped a button "you want breakfast?"

I glared at her, and then shook my head. "im not hungry"

"well, I am. Why don't you ride with me down the street to the café?"

"I don't think I can handle your lack of driving skills this early in the morning" I said, I swung my feet over the side of the bed and shoved them into my slippers, shuffling to the door

"where are you going?" she asked

"to get dressed and go to class. Do you need an itinerary while im here"

Ashley stretched and then walked over to me, "are you always so temperamental, or will that taper off once you believe I'm not creating some elaborate scheme to get into your pants?" her hands cupped my shoulders, and I felt her thumbs cares my skin in unison.

"im not temperamental"

She leaned in close and whispered In my ear "I don't want to sleep with you, I like you too much."she walked past me to the bathroom and I stood stunned. Kaaras words replayed in my mind. Ashley Davies slept with everyone; I couldn't help but feel deficient in some way, knowing she had no desire to even try to sleep with me.

The door opened again and Kyla walked through "Wakey, wakey, eggs 'n' bakey!" she smiled yawning

"you're turning into mother Ky" I grumbled, rifling through my suitcase.

"Oooh… did someone miss some sleep last night?"

"she barley breathed in my direction" I said acerbically

A knowing smile brightened Kylas face "oh"

"oh, what?"

"nothing" she said returning to Aidens room

Ashley was in the kitchen, humming a random tune while scrambling eggs "you're sure you don't want some?" she asked

"I'm sure, thanks though"

Aiden and Kyla walked in and Aiden pulled two plats from the cabinet, holding them out as Ashley shoveled a pile of steaming eggs onto each one. Aiden set the plates on the bar and he and kyla sat together, satisfying the appetite they more than likely worked up last night.

"don't look at me like that, Aid, I just don't want to go" kyla said

"baby, the house has a date party twice a year" Aiden spoke as he chewed "it's a month away, you'll have plenty of time to find a dress and do all that girl stuff"

"I would, aid….. that's really sweet.. but im not going to know anyone there"

"A lot of the girls that come don't know a lot of people there" he said surprised at the rejection.

She slumped In her chair. "the sorority bitches get invited to these things. They'll all know each other… it'll be weird"

"c'mon, Ky. Don't make me go alone"

"well…. Maybe you could find someone to take Spencer?" she said looking at me then at Ashley

Ashley raised and eyebrow, and Aiden shook his head "Ash doesn't go got the dater parties. Its something you take your girlfriend to…and Ashley doesn't… you know"

Kyla shrugged. "we could set her up with someone"

I narrowed my eyes at her "I can hear you, you know" kyla used the face she knew I couldn't say no to "please Spence? We'll find you someone nice that's funny and witty and you know I'll make sure they are hot. I promise you'll have a good time! And who knows? Maybe you'll hit it off"

Ashley threw the pan in the sink "I didn't say I wouldn't take her" I rolled my eyes "don't do me favor, Ashley"

"that's not what I meant, Pidge. Date parties are for people with girlfriends and its common knowledge that I dont do the girlfriend thing. but I wont have to worry about you expecting an engagement ring afterward"

Kyla jutted her lip out "pretty please, Spence?"

"don't look at me like that!" I complained "ashley doesn't want to go, I don't want to go… we wont be much fun"

Ashley crossed her arms and leaned against the sink "I didn't say I didn't want to go. I think it'd be fun if the four of us went" she shrugged.

Everyone's eyes focused on me, and I recoiled "why don't we hang out here?" Kyla pouted and Aiden leaned forward "because I have to go Spencer, im a freshman. I have to make sure everything's moving smoothly, everyone has a beer in their hand, things like that.

Ashley walked across the kitchen and wrapped her arm around my shoulder, pulling me to her side "c'mon Pidge, will you go with me?"

I looked at Kyla, then at Aiden and finally at Ashley "Yes" I sighed

Kyla squealed and hugged me, and then I felt Aidens hand on my back "Thanks Spencer" Aiden said.