Ben: “I have never heard you say anything like that ever, this girl must really be something else. I can’t wait to meet her.”

Ashley: “We’ll see I guess, we have only been on one date so far, and I’m really trying hard not to rush things.” Ashley said glancing at the clock seeing that it was now 2:45. “Hey, we better get going or we’ll be late for practice.”

Ben and Ashley both finished up there burritos and headed to practice. Ben noticed that Ashley really did seem to be happier than usual, and was extremely proud of her for letting someone in. He knew she had a very difficult time letting people get to know her after her mother’s death, she seemed to be afraid of getting hurt, and she just didn’t want to feel any more pain. After practice Ashley headed home to get changed, the bassist in her band Jim had asked them all to come out to see another band play at a local bar at 9:00.

Once Ashley was home she fed Roxi and watched some TV, she noticed it the time on the TV, and saw it was about 6:30, she decided she would give Spencer a call and ask her if she wanted to come out with her to see this band play. She pulled out her cell phone and found Spencer’s number. She pressed send and waited for Spencer to pick up.

Spencer: “Hello?” Spencer said not sure of how it was that was calling her.

Ashley: “Hey Spence.” Ashley said happy to hear the blonde’s voice.

Spencer: “Hi, thank you very much for the flowers you sent today, they are beautiful.”

Ashley: “Oh yeah, are they as beautiful as you?” Ashley said slyly

Spencer: (blushing) “Well, I umm..I” Spencer stuttered not sure how to respond.

Ashley: “I was just kidding Spencer, you are welcome, I just wanted you to know that I had a great with you last night. I was actually calling to see if you wanted to come see this band play with me tonight, It’s cool if you already have plays though.” Ashley said surprised at how nervous she was.

Spencer: “I wish I could but I have so much work to do. We have trimesters at my school so there is only about a week left in this semester and oh so much left to do. I really wish I could though, please forgive me.” Spencer said sweetly so Ashley would know she did really did wish she could go.

Ashley: “It’s ok Spence, another time.” Ashley said knowing that Spencer was sincere.

Spencer: “Actually, I was going to ask you if you wanted to come out to my favorite bar with me this Friday?” Spencer said hopeful that Ashley would say yes.

Ashley: “I would love to, and I’ll be back from my show in the city on Thursday, so that works out perfectly.”

Spencer: “ Great!” Spencer said way too excitedly.

Ashley “Friday it is.” Ashley said chuckle at Spencer reaction. “I can’t wait, and oh, Spencer by the way those roses I sent you are not nearly as beautiful as you.” Ashley said matter-of-factly.

Spencer: “ Well, good luck with your show, I know you’ll do great.” Spencer said not sure of what else to say. “I’ll talk to you on Friday then?” Spencer said loving how Ashley could make her feel.

Ashley: “Oh, yeah”

Spencer: “Alright bye, until then, I hope you have a good night.”

Ashley: “I will certainly try, night babe.”

Spencer: (blushing) “Night Ashley.” Spencer said hanging up the phone. It was only Monday, and already she couldn’t wait for the weekend.