It was strange that Ashley missed school the next day. I knew something was wrong, but I had to help my mom with some chores. We had a long talk. I’d told her about Ashley.
“So, what is she like?” She asked for the millionth time I would have answered, but I was in no mood to talk about Ashley. I was too worried. I finally finished after a couple more hour. With the house completely clean, I set off for Ashley’s. I snuck up to her house, climbed up the siding and knocked on her window. She opened the window.
“Missed you.” I said with a grin.
“Hey.” She said in an airy voice
“Could you give me a hand? I’m losing my grip a little”
She helped me in and as soon as I got up I gave her a quick kiss, but she didn’t kiss me back.
“Tom, I have to tell you something.”