“I know you are concerned about me,” I said with a smile. Ashley returned the smile.

“Ms. Davies, Ms. Carlin, do I need to separate you two?” asked the teacher with a sigh.

“No, I was just going to give her the notes she missed so far,” I answered. I handed Ashley my algebra notebook for her to copy. She copied down the notes and gave me back my notebook.

Later on, Ashley and I were holding hands at the park. “Do you see that girl over there?” asked a familiar voice. A dog came running towards us and Ashley released my hand and went behind me to hide. “Are you scared of the doggie, babe?” I teased. He won’t hurt you.

“Yes,” admitted Ashley. I got a bad dog bite from a dog once when I was three and I was afraid of all dogs ever since.

“I’ll protect you,” I stated. The dog went on its hind legs and Ashley became horrified.

“Baby, he’s ready to attack you,” said Ashley with concern.

“No, he’s not,” I replied reassuringly. Where’s your owner, huh? Where’s your owner?

“You really do love animals, don’t you?” noted Ashley with a smile. Ashley went by my side and wrapped her arm around my waist.

“Yes, I do,” I responded. My parents never allowed me to have a pet. I always wanted to have a dog or a cat or both, but they thought I wasn’t responsible enough.

“We will get both once we buy our home together,” smiled Ashley. I would say we get a pet together now, but pets aren’t allowed at where we live.

“You’re afraid of dogs though,” I stated. Are you going to hide behind me every time you see the dog or something?

“I know, but I could learn to overcome my fear someday if that is what makes you happy,” pointed out Ashley. I was born to make you happy, Spencer Carlin. Daniel appeared.

“Hey, you found my dog,” began Daniel. You’re still terrified of canines, Davies? It’s pathetic if you really think about it right, Spencer? Daniel chuckled. I wasn’t amused though.

“I’m not afraid of you though,” Ashley stated angrily. Your maneuver to win my girl is lame. You think that the dog of Satan will make her run into your arms.

“You’re a comedian,” said Daniel sarcastically. Why are you being so paranoid for? I just want a friendship. There’s no crime in making new friends. Don’t you want to be friends, Spencer?

“I don’t even know you, and I take my girlfriend’s word over some guy that I have known for an hour,” I stated firmly.

“You’ll regret those words,” snarled Daniel. You’re making a big mistake. I don’t know what you see in her. She’s not who you think she is. Ashley has an ugly past. Daniel walked away.

“Should we be worried?” I asked with concern. He might be up to something, babe.

“Yeah I know, but I’ll take care of it,” stated Ashley reassuringly. You have nothing to worry about as long as we’re together.

“I hope you’re right,” I sighed.

End of chapter

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