Strong ➸ a.f.i. (slow updates)

seven.

Ashton's P.O.V

The day had been extrememly long since Spencer hadn't shown up for school. What could possibly kept her from coming?

I had just finished gym, which I had 8th period. It was kind of nice because I didn't have to worry about what I looked like afterwards. I decided I was going to walk over to Spencer's house after school to see if she was alright.

I was leaving the boys locker room just as I bumped into what looked like a slut.

"Oh I'm so sorry." she said.

"Its alright. I should have watched where I was going."

"No, no it was completely my fault. I'm just a buit stunned cause I've never seen you before."

"I'm Ashton. I just moved here from Australia."

"Oh wow Australia? I've always wanted to go there. It must be different. Have you made any friends here yet?"

"Yeah. One, her names Spencer. Do you know her?" she rolled her eyes.

"Oh I know her alright. I hope you know she's a slut."

"I think you're the slut because Spenc is the nicest, most down to earth personI've ever met," she looked at me in complete shock "you know I actually feel bad for you because you probably have no friends and every guy in this school on speed dial in case you need a booty call."

"Well then."

"Yeah. Well I gotta go. Hope you have a good life and get knocked up one day." And with that I walked away.

I stopped at starbucks quickly. I thought maybe Spenc could use some happiness at the moment.

It wasn't that long of a walk to Spencer's house. I really hope her mom isn't home. I don't want to see Spencer get hurt anymore than she already is.

I knocked in the door in hopes Spencer would answer. And two seconds later Spenc opened the door, but to my surprise she wasn't bruise free.

"Oh my gosh Spencer! What happened last night?"

"Well when I got home my mom yelled at me cause I didn't tell her I wasn't coming home, but I didn't even know I was supposed and even if Idid tell her she still probably would've hit me." she said with tears welling up in her eyes.

"Aw Spenc. Let my come in and I'll take care of you." she moved to the side to let me in and then shut the door quickly so that no one outside would see me come in.

"I brought you Starbucks 'cause I thought it would cheer you up, but now I see I should've bought a pony." she looked frightened when I mentioned ponies.

"Thanks, but you shouldn't have," she said taking the cup from my hand. "and as for the pony no way. When I was 6 my dad took me to this horse farm and they had ponies there and I wanted to ride one, so my dad let me. When I got on the pony it started running really fast and I couldn't control it, so since then I've been terrified of ponies."

"Well, you learn something new everyday. It's cute by the way."

"What? Being afraid of ponies?"

"Yeah. I think its adorable that you're afraid of them. I have this My Little Pony t-shirt, I'll have to wear it sometime. Don't run away from me though."

"Don't worry as long as you don't have a real pony then I won't run away."

"I wouldn't even know where to buy a pony."

"Oh there's a bunch of places around here. I'd show you, but you know they have ponies."

"Have you iced your cheeck at all yet."

"Yeah. I did last night and this morning. Its gone down a little bit, but not much."

"Do you think you;ll go to school tomorrow."

"Probably, I think if I ice it a few more times tonight it'll be mostly gone by morning and if not I'll put some makeup over it."

"You have makeup?"

"Oh, shut up. Yes I have makeup, but I never uses as you already know. It feels too cakey on my face and I'm just flat out too lazy to put it on"

"I see. I'd be too laxy to put it on in the morning too. I used to watch my mum as a kid put it on and I would askher all these questions about what she was putting on and why. The only thing I can remember though is that concealer is used to cover spots."

"Yup."

"You know, you seem to be in a pretty good mood for someone who got slapped on the face last night. "

"I know. I was upset before you came, but I guess you just make me happy."

"Aww really?" I said as I felt heat rise up to my cheecks.

"Yeah." she was now looking at the ground. I could tell she was embarrassed by what she just said, but I thought it was cute.

"So I brought over all the work you missed today."

"Ugh. Did you have to that means my teachers know I got it and now I have to do it."

"You're welcome."

"I hope you know I'm probably not going to do it."

"Well, if your not gonna do it can you help me with mine? I'm like completely lost and behind on everything."

"I guess. Sounds like you need all the help you can get."

"Hey! I'm not stupid. I'm just behind"

"Okay, okay whatever you say Mr. I Need Help." she replied as she started towards her bedroom.

"Spenc! Do you have any food in your kitchen I'm starving?"

"Yeah, just grab whatever you want from the cuboard."

"Okay! I'll be up in a second."

"Alright. Hurry up!" as soon as she was upstairs I took out my phone and called Lauren.

"Hey Ash. What's up?"

"I'm at Spencer's. Do you think you could call dad when we get off the phone and tell him I'm not gonna be home for dinner?"

"Why do I have to do it? You have his number too."

"I know, but if you tell him he won't be mad and I really need to stay and help Spencer. She's getting behind on school work because she wasn't in school today."

"Why wasn't she at school today?" I definitely could not tell her this.

"She got sick last night. Can you please call dad?"

"Yeah I guess, but this is for Spencer. Tell her I hope she feels better."

"I will. Thanks Lauren. Love you! Bye."

"Mhmm, love you too. See you when you get home." I quickly grabbed something from the cuboard to make it look like I was actually getting food and not talking to my sister one the phone. After I grabbed something random I headed upstairs towards her room, so we could start on homework.

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Okay! So I know it has been over 2 months since I last updated and I'm super sorry.

I've had really bad writer's block and I've started school. Whoever said sophmore year of high school was easy is a liar. It's literally been homework and test and then more homework and tests. Also, my auntie came to visit from Australia, so I was spending alot of time with her, but of course none of this makes up for my lack of posting.

Also! I've decided to make Vanessa Marano Spencer because she's perfect.

Thank you for sticking around and I love you all xoxo.