“You’re quiet this morning.” Ashley states. I take my head from her shoulder to look at her.

“I don’t know what to say.” I tell her looking down at our hands, they’re resting in her lap.

“I’m sure there’s something.” She says pulling my face back up to look at her. “Talk,” She demands.

“Ok,” I whisper bring my eyes to met hers. “Why did I have to meet you this morning before I go to school, instead of meeting up after?” I ask trying to understand, what we’re exactly doing this morning that couldn’t wait till after school.

“I have some where to be in a little.” She says intertwining our hands. “Why? You don’t want to hangout with me.” She says looking at me.

“No, I do. But why couldn’t we wait till after school. And we can hangout this weekend. You said you didn’t have to work.”

“I’m going to be busy today and this weekend.” I want to ask ‘busy doing what’ but I don’t know if I should. Ashley looks at her watch, then down the street. I wonder if she’s looking for the bus.

“Do you want me to give you a ride somewhere?” I ask. She looks back at me and shakes her head, and gets up.

“No, I’m fine.” She pulls me up. “Let me walk you to your car though.” I nod my head and start walking the way I came. Ashley grabs my hand and walks beside me.

“So… you dropped out of school?” I ask while we’re walking.

“I’m home schooled.” She replies looking over at me. “Why?” I look over at her.

“I just was wondering, you know. I always see you at the diner, even during school hours. And like now you’re not in school or and you haven’t even mentioned school.” I sigh “I was carious.” We stop at my car and I lean against the passenger door.

“I work during the day and do online classes at night.” She says swing our hands. “I guess I should let you get to school, huh?” She says stepping closer.

“Yeah,” I say looking her in the eyes.

“Ok,” She says then steps closer and kisses me on the lips. The kiss last for a minute or two before, we both pull apart. “Can I have your number?” She asks pulling out her cell phone.