Ashley. I'd gotten the cookies in the oven and was sipping my drink talking with Ellie and Ann as I waited for them. I'd told D I'd make some sides but he picked up some chips telling me to take the night off. he always did little things that made me smile. I heard laughter coming from the back yard and I knew John or Ricky were here, or maybe both. my body tenses a little and Ellie grabbed my hand we were all sitting on the counter. " it'll be fine. just friends doesn't mean they have to be bad" she said and I nodded breathing out. she was right I didn't need to work myself up " is the single one cute?" Ann asked beside me and I giggled shrugging " well I'd like to think I'm pretty good looking" came from behind us and all our heads snapped to the guys and the girl standing with

