Ok, I'm just going to go with chapter 2… let me know what you think! Oh, you may want to quick download two songs by The Doors that I put with this chapter. I like to put music to certain things so be prepared!
Disclaimer: I do not own any part of SON and I regret it every time I think about it
Chapter 2: Provocative and Talkative?
I had just opened the door of the coffee shop when I noticed her by the counter. I've never been one to be struck with lust at first sight, but this girl had everything. She was beautiful beyond all measures and I couldn't stop staring. Finally I snapped to when I heard someone calling my name.
"Ashley! Hey, Ashley!" I heard a familiar voice from behind the counter as I turned around.
"Oh hi Alex! I didn't know that you were working today. I haven't seen you in a long time." Alex was a friend I made the very first week of moving to college. She was one of those friends who would tell it like it is every time no matter what you would think about it. I loved her for that because without her I probably would have gotten myself into a lot more trouble if she weren't around.
"What can I get for you today my dear friend?" She knows what I drink, the same thing every time I come here, but she insists on asking.
"Oh you know, I think I'll shake it up and get a vanilla latte no whip." As I was chatting with Alex I kept looking over to the corner of the bar where she was sitting. I think Alex noticed when she said:
"Hey, earth to Ashley! Get over yourself and take the coffee! You see something over there that you like or what?" Always so blunt and I hated it, but I loved it at the same time.
"What? Oh no just off in my own little world. Hey are you doing anything tonight? Kyla wants to go out to a new club and I don't want to get stuck by myself again after she goes home with some random guy."
"Yeah I'll go, but only if you suck it up and go talk to that girl. Seriously Ash, you can't hide this forever." Alex is the only person I've trusted with my secret. She knows all about Lindsay, the girl that got away. And even about my slight hatred of Aiden and men in general.
"What am I supposed to do Al? HUH?! I can't just go up and be like 'so you wanna like go out'? That would come across so bad! And besides I'm still with Aiden. I can't just do that." I may be pissed at him, but I'm not a cheater. At least I don't want to be.
"Yeah well, no one ever said you had to ask her out. You could at least go and talk to her. Ask her to go out with us tonight. I bet she'd say yes. She looks pretty laid back. Here, give her this. She likes dark roast coffee."
So I head off to where she was sitting with my latte in one hand and a shot of dark roast espresso in the other. I feel like such a loser. This is so not me. Whatever, I'm going to do it! I'm going to talk to a girl! Wow I am so lame… I have been spending way too much time with Aiden.
"Um, hey. I hear you like dark roast?" My god I sound like such a freak. I should just turn around and run. Yeah that's what I'll do. I'll throw that coffee at her and sprint. I am a pretty fast runner. I could make it out of here in 2 seconds and never look back. Except that she's so pretty. Those eyes, damn they are so blue.
"Yeah I do actually. Did Alex convince you that I need more caffeine? Because I told her that I need to cut back." She sounds even better than she looks. No wait, I take that back. Her looks are just intensified by the voice. Damn it I need to get a grip.
"Well Alex told me to bring this to you, but I had no idea about the caffeine fix. Do you come here a lot? I don't think I've ever seen you around." Ok starting to sound a little more normal. Stop freaking out. It's just a person… a very hot person, but still just a person.
"I usually come once or twice a week, but with finals around the corner I've been making it almost a daily occurrence. I think I've seen you here though before. At least you look familiar. Wait, did you have political science with Prof. Peterson last semester?"
Think Ashley, think! You had classes last semester now what were they. Oh yeah! "Yeah actually I did! You were in that class? I don't really remember much from it because I can't lie; I slept through most of the lectures."
"Oh yeah, you were the girl in the back with the ipod! I always envied how you could just tune everything out and relax in the middle of a poli sci lecture!" It's all coming back to me now. I do kind of remember a blonde sitting in the front row, but that was during the time when I was hard core into The Doors and couldn't make it through a lecture without listening to LA Woman ten times over.
"Ha… yeah well, you may have envied me at the time but I can guarantee you would not envy my final grade. I kind of just barely passed, but I know LA Woman by heart. Which is helpful in more situations, I think!" Now I'm getting to be more of my normal self. I can relax a little more. Maybe I will ask her if she wants to go to the club with us tonight. It couldn't hurt, could it?
"Well you could maybe get me a copy of that sometime. I'm not familiar with that song, but my music background isn't very extensive. I was always more of the listen to what ever is on the radio kind of girl." Fuck it, I'm going to ask… I'm going to ask, but wait what the hell is her name?!
"Yeah I can definitely get you a copy. The Doors are just about one of the best bands ever! But hey, I totally spaced out and didn't even get your name."
"Oh yeah, it's Spencer. Spencer Carlin." She said as she took my hand in a nice firm, but gentle shake.
"Ashley Davies. Spencer, you have plans for tonight? Some of my friends are going out to a new club… Alex is going, you should come too." I think I'm shaking her hand too long. Ok I just let go and she's contemplating the question. My nerves are shot at this point and I'm just trying to zone out into a song. Oh come on! You're always on top of the game on finding the perfect song selection for a moment. While she's checking her cell I can hear Hello, I Love You by The Doors playing in my head. Hello, I love you won't you tell me your name, Hello I love you won't you let me jump in your game.
"Yeah that sounds cool. Sorry I just had to check my schedule. But yeah, I'd love to go. Where should I meet you?" My heart stops and I can't even remember where I live.
"You can meet me at my apartment before we head out. That way we can all go together and not get chased by lame guys looking for a date." And with that I scribble my number and address down on a napkin and hand it over to Spencer. I'm so excited I can barely breathe. We say our goodbyes and I leave the shop. I'm on cloud nine as I stroll home to my apartment. Crap! What the hell am I going to wear tonight! I need to get home and raid Kyla's closet.
