I have a problem saying ‘no’.  This problem escalates when the person I need to say no to has cute brown eyes like a puppy.  So when I stomped out and Ashley caught up to me grabbing my elbow, I had to stop.

“Spencer, look at me.”  I refused to do as she said; I needed to keep some of my dignity.

“Please Spence, let me explain.”  The worst three word phrase in the English language.  All I wanted was to yell at her but I kept my cool.

“I just want to know why you were in my room.” 

“We didn’t know it was yours.”

“Fine.”  That’s all I could say without sounding jealous.  I started to move away.

“Wait!”  Wondering what else she could possibly want, I turned around.  “We’re still on for tonight right?  Can I get your cell number just in case?”

“I guess.  See you later okay.”  She seemed content with my answer because after we exchanged numbers she just grinned and walked away, back to my room.  I went the opposite direction.

Hoping to just grab some leftovers from the kitchen I went downstairs.

 “Hey Spence come here.”  Ben.

“Yeah, what’s up?”  I sat next to him on the loveseat.  Jack was getting his belly rubbed until I sat down; he then decided he wanted to play with me.  I scratched his head a little and he settled onto my lap like he thought he was a Maltese puppy when he’s really a full grown Labrador, but I didn’t mind.

“I just wanted to check in.  Do you love it here or what?”  His enthusiasm was almost sickening. 

“Yep it’s awesome.  Ashley said she was going to show me around town tonight.”  I couldn’t burst his bubble.

“Oh good all I ask is for you to be back by midnight.”

“No worries, I will be.”  I started shuffling a little, trying to hint to Jack that he would have to move. 

He got up and followed me to the kitchen, standing right outside the doorway waiting for me.  I decided against having leftovers since I didn’t know how to use the microwave and cold mashed potatoes wasn’t on my list of favorite foods.  I opted for a peanut butter sandwich and went back upstairs with Jack in tow.