Ashley - 8:00pm, October 30th

He lightly slides his hand down my leg as the door closes, causing me to giggle a bit before he shoves me onto my bed, putting his tongue in my mouth. I wince a bit as he does so, not wanting to kiss him back. I hear the front door slam shut and push Chad off of me as he starts to unzip my suit. "Hey, sorry but I gotta do something." He looks a little disappointed but nods his head, letting me leave.

I run out the door and down the steps, seeing Chris getting into his car. "Hey, Chris! Where you going?" He looks up without a smile and stares at me.

"I realized that I work really early and I kinda had to rush out of there, sorry."

"Well… Will I see you tomorrow?" I ask, shivering in the snow.

"I don't know, probably not."

"Can I have a hug goodbye at least?" I ask, watching while he unlocks his car.

"Uh, sorry Ash. I really have to go." He says, getting into his car. "Go back inside, okay? Keep warm."

Before I can say anything back, he drives away. "Bye, Chris..." I mutter before walking back into the house and going back to Chad.

- 11:00am, October 31st

My eyes slowly open as I wake up, the sun streaming through the window onto my face. I roll over slowly, seeing a shirtless Chad laying down on the bed next to me. I look down at myself, thank God, I'm still fully clothed although this outfit is super uncomfortable. I get out of bed and quickly change into a shirt and jeans before leaving my room, not bothering to wake up Chad. I grab some cereal before stepping over the sleeping bodies of my friends and sitting on the couch, turning the television on to some cartoons. I pick up my phone off the coffee table and check it, seeing no new messages. I open my contacts and click on Chris's name, shooting him a quick text: "Hey, you sure ran off quick last night. You sure you're okay?"

I set my phone down and relax into the couch, adjusting myself as Chad sits down next to me. "You want to go out to eat later?" He asks me, smiling.

"Like a date?" I ask teasingly, blushing a little.

"Just like a date." He says, winking. "So what do you say?" He asks, putting his arm around my shoulders.

"I say… Yes." I smile back at him, cuddling into his chest. He's so warm, just like Chris.

My phone buzzes, but I ignore it.

- 2:00pm, October

"You coming?" I ask Chad as I walk out the door, zipping up my coat. He quickly follows me out and I close and lock the door, starting to walk down the snowy sidewalk. "Sorry we're not taking my car, Sam kinda stole it to go to work. Plus the diner where Chris works is only like two blocks away, so it's no big deal."

"Do we have to go there?" He asks me as we continue walking. "I'm pretty sure he has a crush on you or something."

I laugh, "Please, he so does not. I'm pretty sure I'd know by now. Besides, it's the only place within walking distance and I'm pretty sure he's on his break now, anyways."

"Alright, but he better not try to make a move on you." He says, lacing his fingers with mine.

"He won't, we're just friends." My smile falters a bit as I remember the time he said that to me, only two nights ago. At least I have Chad now. He's kinda nice, though I'm not really attracted to him. He's alright. I sigh a bit as we enter the diner, smiling at Chad as we find a booth and sit down. "So? What are you thinking of getting?"