Thank you to all who supported and encouraged You Had Me At Um, it meant more than I can say.

I was always planning a sequel and here it is.

Usual disclaimer, SoN is not mine, but I take full credit for Eva!

Worlds Away

(Sequel to You Had Me At Um)

Chapter One – Dawn of a New Day

Previously:

Ashley beamed and kissed me again, "Me too Baby, me too. But do you remember the first thing you ever said to me?" She prodded with a cheeky little grin.

I tilted my head to the side as I thought back. I grinned as it came to me. I reached up and tucked some of her silky mahogany brown hair behind her ear before saying softly, "'Um… uh…well it's a pleasure to meet you too Ashley,' I believe that is pretty much word for word what I said to you that morning. God I was such a stammering idiot!"

Ashley's smile grew wider and she chuckled, "No you weren't Spence, you were sweet and real and from that moment I haven't been able to get you off my mind." She paused to trace my lips with her thumb, smiling adoringly up at me as she continued, "Spencer, you had me at um Baby, and I never want to be without you again."

Spencer's POV

I opened my eyes and squinted as the bright sunlight bathed the room in a glow that was far too bright for my sleep deprived eyes. I went to roll out of bed only to find myself ensnared in the strong arms of a still sleeping brunette.

I grinned to myself and shuffled back in the bed so that my back was firmly pressed against her front. Ashley mumbled something unintelligible and tightened her hold on my waist, burying her face into the back of my neck. I felt shivers running down my spine as her warm breath tickled my skin. This was hands down one of the greatest ways to wake up. Seriously, you go out and investigate and see if you can find a way to wake up that is better than this one. Go on, I dare you.

I sighed in contentment and thought back over the rollercoaster that my life had been since I had met the woman holding me in her arms. It may sound stupid, but I wouldn't trade a single second of the time I've known her because it all just led us to this point.

So when last I left you I was firmly wrapped in Ashley Davies embrace backstage at the MTV Awards show after she had announced on live national television that she was gay and in love with me. That moment meant everything to me. I can't stop the beaming smile that covers my face every time I think about it, and I think about it a lot.

Oh and just for the record Ashley did end up winning three awards that night. The first being Best New Artist, then she won Best Female Video and then the crowning moment...she won Video of the Year! I will admit however, that she did not go up on stage to collect her last two awards...she was otherwise occupied with, well, me. We didn't even know she'd won until the next morning when we heard it on the radio. I felt really guilty but my girl assured me that she got the better end of the deal by getting to have me. Cue awww moment!

All in all it was the most incredible, memorable moment of my life to date.

Hearing her say the words that I had been waiting for was like winning the lottery, while high on Prozac, while at Disneyland...while getting laid. It was that fucking good. Actually speaking of getting laid...now I'm not one to kiss and tell, but I'm also not one to have sex and keep my mouth shut...we totally did it! Many, many times.

It has been two days since the awards show and we haven't left Ashley's apartment or worn clothes since. After we left the awards show we stopped by my place where I packed a bag, surprised to find my house empty (later I found out that they had all gone to see Glen's new place thinking I wouldn't be back for a while).

We sent Kyla to my house to stay with my father and brother and have been taking advantage of the alone time to get 'reacquainted.' Just for the record we haven't just had sex, I mean we did have a lot of sex, but we also talked.

We took the time to really unpack what went wrong the first time around and where our fears and insecurities came from. It was funny but we actually shared a lot of the shame fears. We were both scared of how hard and how fast we fell for each other. It was something that had never happened to either of us before.

Falling in love is scary and exciting all at the same time. It is giving your heart to someone so much so that losing them could potentially kill you. I know I held back from Ashley in the past. I was just scared that we would always have to hide and I wasn't willing to risk my everything until she did.

Thank God it worked out. Now that's not to say that we don't still have a long way to go. We have never been a couple in the open. It is going to take some getting used to, particularly for Ashley. We are going to have to learn to be together outside of closed doors. Personally I couldn't wait!

I heard a soft mumble from my sleeping beauty and grinned as I ran my hand over the arms clutching my waist. I felt her moved sensuously against me, her smooth skin sliding deliciously against mine. She sighed happily and kissed the back of my neck, her lips tracing over the vine tattoo inked onto my skin.

I moaned and closed my eyes at the sensation. I felt more than heard her chuckle behind me. Her hands started moving across the skin of my stomach and she gently rolled me over so that I was facing her. Ashley raised herself up on her elbow and smiled down at me, "Good morning gorgeous."

I broke out into a huge smile and whispered softly, "Good morning."

Ashley's smile widened, crinkling her nose adorably, as she leaned in and kissed my lips tenderly. The kiss was gentle, a loving caress against my lips. I tangled my hands in her messy bed-head curls and pulled her down on top of me. Ashley smirked against my lips and settled her body fully over mine, sliding her leg between my thighs. I felt my body arch off the bed, increasing the contact between us.

Ashley moved her lips from mine and began dropping a trail of wet, open mouthed kisses down my neck to my collarbone. I clutched at her back and held her close to me. I had missed this, the way her body felt against mine. I never wanted to be without it again.

Her lips moved back up my throat to seek out my lips once again. I moaned into her kiss and she took the opportunity to explore my mouth with her tongue. She was intoxicating. I honestly thought I was addicted to her, not that I had any objections should that prove to be true.

I felt her hand on the side of my neck. She raised her face from mine and gazed down at me. Her bright, mocha eyes were locked on mine with so much adoration I almost felt unworthy. Ashley bit her lip and then whispered, "I love you." Before I could reply she captured my lips once again.

No matter how many time I heard her say she loved me I felt tingles everywhere. I had a feeling it was never going to get old. I heard those words from her and it made my heart race and I knew with perfect clarity that everything was going to work out.

I kissed her back hungrily, whimpering slightly in the back of my throat when she caught my lower lip in between her teeth. She nibbled ever so slightly before releasing me and soothing the area with her tongue.

That tongue...my God. There should be a religion set up purely to worship that tongue! The things it could do...hmmm.

I was torn from my thoughts when Ashley slid her hand from its place on my neck down over my breasts, across my abs and to my hip. I felt her fingers start to inch their way to the inside of my thigh. I shifted under her, trying to subtly open my legs to help her get where we both wanted her to be.

Ashley smirked against my lips once again and started gently stroking the skin on my inner thigh. Each stroke brought her closer and closer until...BANG BANG BANG!

I sat up so fast I accidentally catapulted Ashley onto the floor. "Fuck, shit, sorry Ash! What the fuck was that banging?" I said as I helped her to her feet.

Ashley frowned as she rubbed her ass, the point of impact with the carpet, and muttered, "Well I know what isn't banging and that's my fucking headboard against the wall."

A sexually frustrated Ashley was a cute Ashley. I leaned in a pecked her on the lips and then heard the sound again, this time followed by some yelling, "Ok Carlin and Davies we know you're in there and probably naked...sheesh you people are such prudes...ok I know she's your sister Glen but someday you are going to have to deal with the fact that Spencer has had sex...a lot of sex with multiple partners….oh stop crying like a little bitch!"

Ashley raised her eyebrow and I shook my head vehemently. It hadn't been that many people...the person on the other side of Ashley's front door was dead! One guess who it was?

"Carlin open the fucking door before I use little Kyla's key and let everyone in to see you in all your glory! Fuck Glen if you don't want to see Spencer naked you can close your eyes! Carlin! Step away from the brunette and open the fucking door!" Eva bellowed while still pounding on the door.

I rolled my eyes and picked up my discarded clothes, "In case you hadn't noticed she isn't going to give up until we open the door." Ashley grumbled something under her breath that sounded very much like, "Fucking pussy blockers!"

We both hurriedly threw on some clothes and made our way into the living room to let in the masses who had decided to interrupt our morning sex. Now I for one love morning sex and did not appreciate the interruption. Neither did Ashley if the murderous glare she was sporting was anything to go by.

I opened the door and glared at the people standing out in the hallway outside of Ashley's apartment. "I assume there is a damn good reason why you're all here?" I asked scathingly.

Eva strode past me with a big smirk. Harrison, Tilly, Glen and Kyla all shuffled past at least having the decency to look embarrassed. Harrison even pecked me on the cheek and whispered an apology.

"Yes there is a very good reason why we're here. We've given you both two days to ravish each other and make up for lost time and now it's time for you to rejoin the real world. Spencer we need you back on the film set today or we're going to run out of days with the sound stage, plus your DP is booked for another job in four days time. You have to get back to work!" Eva said as she plonked herself down on the sofa.

I sighed and took a seat on the black leather armchair across from her. I pulled a pouting Ashley down so that she was on my lap. I circled her waist with my arms and held her close against me. I pouted over at my best friend and mumbled, "But I don't wanna!"

Eva rolled her eyes and smirked over at me, "Sorry Spence, as much as I know you want to stay holed up in this apartment, which by the way reeks of sex! Just how many rooms did you guys do it in? Oh and did you do it on the sofa?"

Kyla and Glen both groaned like they were in serious pain and jumped up from the sofa they were sitting on. Ashley and I just blushed hotly. I buried my face into my girl's back and sighed. "Ok Eva get to the point!" I muttered, my voice muffled by Ashley's back.

Eva chuckled, "Well my point is it is time for you guys to face the real world. It sucks, you're going to love it!" I rolled my eyes and laughed.

I stood up, taking Ashley with me and making her squeal in surprise. I turned around and put her gently back down on the chair. I dropped a soft kiss on her lips before turning around to face the others.

"Ok Evie, what time are they expecting me on set? I know you came here knowing I was going to give in, so how long do I have?" I asked with my arms crossed over my chest and an arched eyebrow that told her how unimpressed I was with the interruption. Although I was eager to finish filming so I could get the film done and then try to get it distributed.

Eva just grinned, "Well yes I did know that my powers of persuasion would work on you Spence so you have exactly 2 hours until you are due on set. So I'd suggest a shower," Eva looked suspiciously at Ashley and I, "an alone shower and then I'll drive you myself. I ain't leaving this apartment without you Carlin because I don't trust you not to get sucked in by the brunette's wily ways!"

Ashley's mouth fell open and she folded her arms indignantly, "Hey I resent that!"

"Oh you resemble that, yeah I know already Davies," Eva teased earning a collective groan from all of us for her lame joke. Not that she cared. Eva shrugged and smirked at us. "Ok Spence, you go shower and we'll keep Ashley occupied so she doesn't try to follow you into the bathroom."

Ashley glared at my best friend and mumbled under her breath, "fucking Eva! Damn you pussy blocker!"

I rolled my eyes and smiled at them all, "Ok Kyla, Glen, I am so sorry for all the trauma that has been inflicted on you both this morning. Harrison can you make sure Ashley doesn't murder Eva and Tilly, control your fucking girlfriend!" I blew Eva a kiss and squeezed Ashley's hand before heading off to get ready.

I took a quick, solo shower and then started to get dressed. Thank God I had the forethought to actually pack a bag for a few days, otherwise I would be heading to set in the clothes I wore to the MTV Awards. I pulled on my underwear and slid on my pair of dark blue skinny jeans. I pulled on a white v-neck t-shirt and threw on a brown leather jacket over the top. I wrapped a dark blue, silk scarf around my neck and ran Ashley's brush through my hair. I will admit I did forget a hairbrush. I know I suck as a girl!

I put on some makeup and couldn't help but smile over at the rumpled bed in the middle of her room. That bed and I were now old friends.

I packed up my things and slung my Louis Vuitton duffle bag over my shoulder. I picked up my brown leather boots and slid my sunglasses on before pushing them back onto my head so I wouldn't forget them. I sighed sadly, I wasn't quite ready for our little holiday from the world to be over, but I also knew that we had to start existing in the real world or this relationship would be as doomed to fail as our first attempt had been.

I wandered out and had to laugh at the hilarious sight. Harrison was cooking breakfast with Kyla as his assistant. Tilly was going through Ashley's vintage record collection. Glen was watching Kyla and Harrison cook, without offering any assistance as per usual. And Eva, well she had tied Ashley's hands together with her scarf and had then used her belt to attach Ashley's bound wrists to her ankles. She had effectively hog tied my girlfriend.

Ashley was glaring daggers at my friend, unable to sling verbal abuse at her due to the gag in her mouth. I bit my lip and glanced at a rather satisfied looking Eva who just shrugged, "She was trying to sneak in and join you in the shower. I gave her fair warning what would happen and she didn't listen. What was I supposed to do?"

I shook my head and chuckled, "Well I think not hog tying my girlfriend would have been an excellent start. You are aware that when I untie her Ashley is going to kill you, well you and everyone here who let you do it."

I heard a collective gulp and a laugh from Eva. "I'll take my chances Blondie, Ashley doesn't scare me!"

I shrugged, "Ok it's your funeral." I walked over to my immobilised girlfriend and kissed her cheek softly. "It's alright Baby, I'm going to untie you now." I undid the belt, releasing her ankles and then quickly got the scarf off her wrists. I was about to remove the gag when she launched herself up and charged at Eva who quickly got to her feet and bolted.

"Oh you'd better run Reynolds!" Ashley yelled as she spat out the gag and ran after the short blonde. The rest of us all burst out laughing. Ashley was not going to catch Eva, she was a sly little thing.

Fifteen minutes later a very defeated Ashley slunk over to the table where the rest of us were eating the pancakes Harrison and Kyla had made. She took the empty seat beside me and rested her head on my shoulder. I kissed her gently on the forehead before taking a sip of my coffee.

"You're best friend is a nutcase, just for the record," Ashley mumbled.

"You won't get any argument from me. She is a total nut. You're just lucky she didn't use duct tape on you," I said pointing over at Glen, who shuddered at a pretty scary memory.

"Yeah she tied me up once, but all she had was duct tape. It ripped all the hair off my ankles and wrists, she also used it to write 'Eva's Bitch' on my chest so it when it pulled off the words were visible in my chest hair. She also used it to gag me, it took all the skin off my lips and my wife wouldn't kiss me for like a week. Eva is the spawn of Satan!" Glen said passionately, but not without affection.

"Did I hear my name?" Eva asked as she sauntered back in as if nothing had gone on at all.

The sound of Ashley grinding her teeth beside me made me giggle, but I quickly placed a hand on her thigh. The move was half to restrain her and half to calm her. Eva smirked and took a seat next to Tilly who just shook her head, really there wasn't much else she could do. Eva was a law unto herself.

I shook my head, "Evie you owe Ashley an apology, tying her up like that wasn't nice!" I scolded with a grin.

Ashley nodded in agreement, "Yeah, only Spencer allowed to tie me up!" Ashley's eyes widened when she realised what she'd just said. I blushed hotly and bit my lip. Eva grinned happily, I have a feeling that was the reaction she was waiting for all along. Glen shoved his half full plate away and shook his head. I think he had heard far too much about my sex life that morning. Kyla shot Ashley a dirty look mingled with a look of disgust. Tilly and Harrison just laughed. Bitches.

Eva smirked over at us and purred, "You're right Spence, Ashley I am so sorry."

Ashley mumbled, "Crazy blonde," I elbowed her hard and she smiled sheepishly, "I mean thank you Eva, I accept your apology." Eva just smirked and stole a bite of pancake from Harrison's plate.

"Ok Spencer you have exactly 20 minutes before we have to leave to get to the set, ok?" Harrison asked as he swatted Eva's hand away from his breakfast again. She just frowned and then kicked his shin under the table. Harrison let out a high pitched shriek and while he was rubbing the soon to be bruised spot on his shin, Eva reached over and stole his whole plate.

"Jesus Eva, if you'd asked I would have just gotten you a plate of your own!" Harrison whined, glaring at her.

Eva shrugged, "And what would have been the fun in that?"

Harrison grumbled under his breath, but caved when Eva got up and plunked herself down on his lap with a huge smile. Harrison rolled his eyes and gave her a hug, "Ok Pixie Dust you're forgiven." Eva pecked him on the cheek and returned to her seat to finish Harrison's breakfast.

We all finished our breakfast and then Ashley very kindly filled a travel mug with coffee and walked sadly over to me to hand me the mug. She was just as unhappy about the end of our little break from the world as I was.

I leaned in and kissed her softly on the lips. I pulled back and smiled lovingly down at her, "Ok beautiful I have to go make movies now, but I'll call you later ok?"

"Ok, I'm gonna miss you Spence," She murmured with the most adorable pout on her full lips.

I grinned at her and peck her pouty lips, "I know Baby, I'll miss you too, but it's time we got back to reality. I want you to be part of my world and I want to be part of yours. I love you Ashley."

She beamed, making her nose-crinkle in that sexy way I found pretty much irresistible, "I love you too Spence, now go change the world through film and make sure you call me later!"

I picked up my bag and slung it over my shoulder. I smiled back at her and stepped towards the door. I jumped when I felt her hand slap my ass. I spun around and found her smirking slyly at me. I just shook my head and blew her a kiss before stepping out the door.

Time to get back to reality, although this time I could do it with the whole world knowing Ashley was my girl.