Howdy! I have a new fic! Ok so I would appreciate any feedback because this is an experimental fic for me and if I get a good response I will continue with it. Hope you enjoy! Laters!
Mel
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Author: Mel
Copyright: 2008
Chapter Title: Chapter One
Rating: PG (Language)
Featured Pairing: Spashley (Spencer and Ashley)
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters or storylines from SON. This is a story concerning a relationship between two women if you don't like that then discontinue reading. For everyone else enjoy!
Now Playing on Mel's IPod: "The Queen" Gym Class Heroes
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I wake to the sounds of birds chirping outside my window. Another day has begun and I am slowly coming alive. I stretch my muscles and look around my silent bedroom. I see the eyes of my cat staring back at me and I blow him a kiss. He yawns and stretches leaving me for his morning routine.
I place my feet on the cold wood floor and stand my still stiff body up. I reach up to the sky to feel my back pop relaxing me instantly. I reach for my robe and slip it on feeling its warmth all around me.
Casually I walk into my bathroom reaching for my toothbrush and begin removing the buildup of whatever has developed throughout the night. I wash my face with cold water and look up at my reflection. I see a somewhat empty look reflected before me and shake my head.
I walk into my kitchen heading towards my cabinets full of random junk food and the ever beloved coffee. I start a pot of coffee and close my eyes just letting the aroma overtake my senses.
Suddenly I hear a crash to my right. My eyes open instantly and I look for the source of the noise. I find my cat darting into my bedroom and I look down at the floor.
"Fluffy! Shit." I kneel down and quickly pick up the pieces of glass that are now covering the floor. My cat had knocked over a vase I had sitting on my bookcase. The two flowers that were in there are now limp on the floor.
I hold the flowers in my hand and feel a sense of sadness course through my body. I can feel the pain that these two wilting flowers are now experiencing. I stand and carry the flowers to the kitchen and lie them down on the kitchen counter.
My coffee now ready I pour myself a cup and sip the bitter liquid slowly. I walk over to my kitchen table and sit down. I reach out and trace a piece of paper that is face down.
Slowly I turn the paper over and read the contents slowly. 'Tonight…8 PM…Midnight Towers.' My new gig at this small venue that my agent said would be a great opportunity for me to play my new songs.
I look around my apartment and then close my eyes wondering how things would be if I wasn't here and now. I sigh and shake my head at my foolish daydreaming. I stand and take one last sip before heading back to my bedroom to find my outfit for today.
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"Thanks Mr. Simon." I yell to the gentle soul behind the counter.
"No problem young lady." He says politely waving goodbye.
I push on the glass door and carry the bags of groceries to the outside sidewalk. No sooner do I step out then a body collides with my own. My groceries fall to the ground and I curse under my breath bending to pick them up.
"I'm so sorry. I honestly didn't see you there." Says a deep and familiar voice.
I look up and see the deep brown eyes of my good friend Aiden Dennison. I drop the rest of my groceries and give him a giant hug.
"Aiden. It's so good to see you." I step back and watch his face blush like always. "Sorry it's just been awhile. I heard you and Madison tied the knot and you have…is it…one or two…"
"Two boys." He says proudly. "They are twins actually. They will be five this November."
"That's so great. I still can't believe you and Madison are married. Scary isn't it?"
"Not as much as you would think." I can't help but laugh and he starts laughing as well. "She's really a better person today. I honestly think you two would get along now."
"Well that I will believe when it happens." I feel a tad bit of awkwardness set in as I look at my old friend who has aged. His eyes are more tired than normal and from the way he holds himself up he seems to be a bit defeated. "It really is good to see you Aiden."
"And you as well. I was at the bookstore and saw a flier." He reaches inside his jacket and produces a small blue paper. "So you are playing at the Midnight Towers tonight huh?"
"Yeah it's a small gig. Thought I would come out of hiding for a little bit." I shuffle my feet around a bit nervous not knowing what to say to my old friend. His life has changed so much that I am at a loss for words.
"I was thinking of stopping by." I look up at him and he smiles gently. "I'm not 100 I can make it since I'm the basketball coach and all at King High. Tonight's a big game for us so I will definitely try to stop by afterwards."
"Sounds like a plan." I give him a hug and step back. "Don't be a stranger anymore."
He smiles widely and he nods. We silently put all my groceries back in my bags and he waves a goodbye. I watch my old friend walk away and look up at the sky seeing a slightly overcast day. Again I can't help but let out a deep and sorrowful sigh.
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I pick up the bottom of my dress and start running faster and faster through the field. I see my favorite hiding spot and rush to hide. I breathe in and out quickly and close my eyes to still my breath.
The trees begin rustling as I hear another figure drawing nearer. I cover my mouth to stifle the sounds of my breathing. The figure draws nearer and nearer.
"Must you play games all the time?"
I smile and keep perfectly still so as not to make a noise.
"This is precisely why your mother refuses to let you go unescorted from the castle." My good friend continues to mumble and scold my so called childish behavior as I continue to hide.
"Fine. You refuse to step forward so I must go and inform your mother that you were seen in the lake again swimming unashamedly for all the local villagers to see." He starts to walk away and I give in.
"How dare you threaten me Aiden Dennison." I say forcefully stepping forward from where I was hidden. "If you speak to my mother about that ever I shall have to tell everyone about the time you and that hand maiden…" He quickly covers my mouth and I celebrate inside knowing that I have won this round.
"Must you continue to bring that up?" He says letting me go. "It is really getting quite old."
"As are you my good friend." I grin devilishly and push past him. "So must we go back to the castle? It's rather boring there."
"I'm afraid we must. There is the banquet tonight that your mother and father expect you to be at." We start walking back to the castle slowly.
"I hate these affairs. I wish I could just run away and not have to worry about balls and banquets. They are silly to me getting all dressed up for a night of kissing up to my mother, the queen, and my father, the king." I let out a loud huff and Aiden pokes me in my side. I elbow him back and we continue to play fight up to the gates of the castle.
I hear my mother clear her throat and look towards the opening of the gate. My mother's cold eyes look upon me with the same amount of love she shows the servants here. Aiden and I bow our heads quickly making our way inside the castle walls.
"I give you leave Princess Ashley." Aiden says bowing and winking at me. I hold back a smile and curtsey. He scrambles off to no doubt meet with my father about the festivities tonight. Aiden is a good friend of mine and a loyal knight of my father. He has sworn to protect my family from any harm and I am grateful that I am not alone in this castle.
I walk up to my room and sit next to my window. I look out across the fields that are outside the castle gates and wonder what adventures lie out there. I am certain that somewhere out there is what destiny has planned for me. I am just unaware of what that may be and I fear if I stay here forever I might never know.