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I'm drawn out of my thoughts once again, by you guessed it, that damn bell.  But this time I welcome it because that bell means it's lunch time and I get to see Ashley.  So I quickly gather my things and make my way to our usual spot in the courtyard.

"Hey Spence."  Ashley smiles as I sit down at our table.  God how that smile makes me melt.  Seeing her smile has to be the best part of my day.

"Hey Ash."  I smile back.  "Guess What?"  I had some news that I was dying to tell her.

"What?"  She asked.  I'm sure she knew it was something good because of the grin plastered on my face.

"Well you remember how you wanted to hangout after school today, but my mom's been all Gilmore Girls lately and I couldn't?"  Her nod told me to continue.  "Well she got called into work today and I'm suddenly free.  So what do you say?"

"I say that's AWESOME!  It's about time your mom let you off that leash."  Ashley laughed.  I could tell she was excited by the look in her eye, but she trys to hide it, even though she's doing a mental happy dance.  Hey, it's what I did when my mom told me I could go.  Okay fine, I actually did a happy dance around my bedroom, but hey I was really excited.  I get to spend some quality alone time with Ash.  And who wouldn't be excited about that?  "So I was thinking we could just go hangout at my place after school and then I can drive you home later.  Is that okay?" 

"Umm.. yeah that's cool, but I have to be home by six for dinner with the parental units."  I state.

"Don't worry Cinderella, I'll have you home before you turn into a pumpkin."  Ashley says mokingly, rubbing my hand so I know she's joking.  Normally the teasing would piss me off, but coming from Ash I'll allow it.  I'm just grateful for the physical contact, once again she sends tingles up and down my spine.  Suddenly I regret my seating choice for today.  God I hate that I'm sitting across from her, usually I if I sit next to her our legs touch or something.  Although I do get a better view from this angle, if you know what I mean.

"Whatever, Ash.  I take what I can get.  Besides you'll have me for the entire day tomorrow."  I wink.