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" Guys, you're being weird," Cody calls out. " Yeah," Spencer adds. They all step away. I slowly walk up to Ashley. I'm still confused why his parents would name him that. Oh, well. " Ashley?" I ask softly. He turns around. " I was kidding. You know that, right?" he asks. I nod. He suddenly pulls me into a hug.

" Is Cody still bothering you?" He asks in a mear whisper. I tense up a little. Maybe not answering would be best. " Emily, you can't let him do this. It's wrong," He says pulling away. I throw him my best smile. At least I tried.