Decisions: Ashley's Side

Chapter 4

Ashley's grade level increased, but hadn't transferred out of the middle school building. Thus, Ashley was acquainted with finding her way to each of the classes listed on her schedule. Unlike her recent days, Ashley was back to being a "big girl." If you'd call cartoonish print undies for big girls, that is.

Her first class listed on the schedule was for biology. Friends and family called it rather unfortunate, given little prep-time before any test that may occur throughout the semester. However, Ashley didn't mind it, as the concept interested her enough.

She was thankful that she could partake in the first class in the morning with her best friend—Emily. Even if Emily hadn't been the brightest in the science department.

"Hey Ashley," Emily initiated with a whisper. "I wanted to let you know again that your secret is safe with me. You know, um bedwetting."

"Shh! Shh!" Ashley hushed her loudest as she turned red. "Not here, Emi!" Thankfully, there was barely any outside attention being drawn before her hushing. "But thanks."

"Haha, sorry," Emily slapped her head lightly. "But they aren't that bad to wear, huh?"

Ashley perceived her friend's suggestion towards the diapers they wore in the night. "Yeah, they aren't that bad." This reminded Ashley of what was going to happen after school. I'm going to be wearing another one, huh? They are comfy...

"It was kind of comfy," Emily stated, almost taking Ashley's word from her mind. "Hehe, maybe I should sleep over again?"

"Maybe we should share during the day, too," Ashley gave a slight smirk. I wouldn't mind it if you didn't.

"Maybe we should," Emily tilted her head with a grin. "Hehe, just kidding. That'd be strange."

"Yeah..." Maybe I am weird...

"But I am looking forward to the next visit."

"I am as well."

Just as their conversation began wrapping up, the middle-aged male teacher stood in front of the classroom. "Good morning, class. I will be your instructor for the class. You may call me Mr. Bergstrom." This was followed by the general introduction to the class.

Despite it being a general introduction, Ashley had her notebook out and ready with jotting different things in the margins. She began taking notes after completely forgetting about a project that was due in elementary school. The sheer panic caused Ashley to do her best afterwards.

Ashley's second period, physical education, came to an end. They gave the rundown of what each student would need to bring for the class. The traditional clothes to change into, shoes to wear, and a lock for the locker alongside protocol to follow. The course would start with stretches before their activity. Despite each activity radiating in the eyes of athletic students, Ashley dreaded what neared her future in the class. She wasn't the most athletic and hadn't a desire for any of the activities.

Thankfully, the first day of the class was over. Ashley was now able to move onto her third period—History.

"Hey Ashley," stated a short brunette-haired girl as she took a seat next to Ashley.

"Oh nice, we have a class together!" beamed a medium-length pony-tail blonde-girl as she took the left of Ashley.

"Hey," Ashley shyly waved back. "I'm glad we have history together, Lucy."