A/N: thanks for the follows and reviews guys, its great to know people are enjoying my story! The girls meet here in chapter three, I hope you guys like it! Special shout out to ItsMeCharlee, thanks for reading and giving me your thoughts, its always appreciated :)
Chapter 3: Electricity
Spencers pov
"Glen leave my radio alone!" I said as i smacked his hand away.
"Ow Spence, you jerk!" He whined back at me.
"Really you big baby?" I laughed at him, "now you know better!"
We were on our way to my dads house for dinner before open Mic night. We did this every Wednesday, and then Dad goes to Hit with us after dinner to watch the performances. He showed up one night on open Mic night and loved it so we kind of made a tradition out of it. Glen and I added the dinner part because my Dad is an excellent cook and any excuse to eat his food is a good one. In addition to being a great cook my Dad is also a social worker with Child Protective Services, helping to remove kids from dangerous situations. He is an amazing man. He was the rock of the family when my mom died. I was 13 and she had breast cancer. She was my best friend and it was by far the most difficult thing i have ever been through. With my Dad and brothers and about three years of counseling, I was able to get through it. It made my brothers and I appreciate our Dad even more.
As we pulled up to my dads house I see Clay and Chelsea getting out of their car. We wave as we pull into the driveway. I hurry up and jump out of the car so I can go grab my sweet baby niece.
"Hey there baby girl," I cooed at her as i pulled her seat from its base. "I can't believe how big she's getting Chelsea!" I exclaimed. It had only been four days since I'd seen them but i swear she'd grown!
"I know i can't believe it either!" She said sweetly,"I just want her to stay tiny!"
Chels was turning out to be a great mother. Her and Clay were high school sweethearts and they got married shortly after college. The family has always loved her. She's an artist. A painter to be precise. She does beautiful work. My dad and I both have some of her work hanging in our living rooms. She just went back to work at the Seattle Art Museum after being on maternity leave for 12 weeks.
We all walked up to the house where my dad was standing in the doorway waiting to greet us.
"Hey pops," Glen said with a smile and hug, "what's for dinner?"
"Enchiladas," dad replied to sounds of approval all around. Dad makes amazing Mexican food!
We all shuffled into the house and back to the kitchen. I got Noelle out of her seat and commenced loving on her until dinner was ready. Dad and Chelsea talked about a new exhibit at the museum while dad finished up and the boys set the table. Soon we were all seated around the table eating and chatting.
"Oh hey guys,i forgot to tell you something," dad started, "I have a friend who owns a record label here in Seattle and he was telling me the other day how they were really needing some fresh new talent. I told him about some of the musicians that show up Wednesday nights, so he's going to come down tonight with his partner and scope it out."
"That's awesome dad!" I replied with a grin, "That could be huge for some of our regulars!"
"Maybe you should do a song tonight Spence," Glen said.
"Shit I am supposed to do a song tonight!" I remembered,"I'll go up first, hopefully they'll be fashionably late."
"Why wouldn't you want them to see you Spencer?" My dad asked with a slight frown, "You sing like an angel and I don't know anyone who can play the piano like you."
"You have to say that, your my dad," I replied slightly blushing, I never was good at receiving compliments."And besides, I don't want to be a big music star or anything. I'm perfectly content running my bar and singing a couple songs every now and then," I finished matter of factly.
"Whatever makes you happy sweetheart," my dad said with a smile.
I smiled back at him and continued eating. I had a feeling this would be an interesting night.
Ashleys pov
We walked into Hit about 10 minutes before people were do to start performing. I was a little on edge as Kyla made me promise to stay sober for the evening. When i walked in, the place had a calming vibe though and it helped me chill out a little. Mac led us up to the bar and stopped in front of a handsome dark haired man about his age.
"Arthur, its great to see you again," Mac said as he hugged the man.
"You too Mac,"Arthur replied,"Mac these are my boys Clay and Glen. Clay owns this place with my daughter Spencer, she's actually about to go on in a minute."
Mac introduced us and we all exchanged pleasantries before Clay showed us to a table up by the stage. A few minutes later Clay jumped on stage and grabbed the Mic.
"Hey everyone,"he said enthusiastically, "Welcome to Hit's open Mic night! We have a very talented line up for you guys tonight, so relax and enjoy yourselves! First up this evening, we have Hits very own, Spencer Carlin!"
When she walked out on stage, i swear, my heart skipped a beat. She was wearing a strapless white summer dress that flowed around her lower thighs with black cowboy boots. Her blonde hair laid perfectly down her back and shoulders. I was transfixed. She was beautiful. She sat down gracefully at the piano that had been moved to the middle of the stage. She glanced out at the audience and gave a killer smile as she started to play Alicia Keys. The way her hands danced across the keys was beautiful to watch. She was amazing and as soon as she started singing, I melted. I could listen to that sweet deep voice forever. I sat with my eyes never leaving her as she played and sang the song effortlessly. When she was done, the bar burst into applause. People were cheering and whistling and she blushed a little before giving a quick bow and saying thank you and hopping down off the stage. She glanced at me as she walked by the table and caught me staring. She gave me a shy smile and continued towards the bar.
"Wow, she sure was something huh Ash?" Mac said to me excitedly.
"y-yeah, she definitely was," I agreed as I snapped out of my stupor, "I'm going to go grab a soda anyone want anything?" I asked while getting up. I was met with polite no thanks yous so i headed to the bar. As i walked up i noticed the beautiful blonde was now pouring drinks with her brother.
"Oh hey, Ashley right?" Clay asked when i stopped in front of them.
"Yep that's me," I said with a smile.
"Spence, this is Ashley, one of the owners of the record label that's here tonight," he introduced as the blonde turned to face me.
"Hi Ashley, I'm Spencer, nice to meet you," she said with a small smile as she held her hand out to me.
As soon as my hand met hers, I felt a current shoot through me. It was like static electricity except i felt it run through every inch of me. I could see my surprise mirrored in the amazing blue orbs staring back at me and I knew she felt something too. After a moment that was, perhaps, a little longer than necessary, we let or hands fall apart. I still hadn't taken my eyes from her or said anything and she blushed a little and looked down with a smile.
"I um- nice to meet you to Spencer," I stammered out. I don't know what what wrong with me. For some reason this girl made me nervous. Girls do not make me nervous. But she did.
"Are you enjoying your night?" She asked with a small smile.
"I am," I responded, "Your performance was amazing." She blushed again.
"Thank you," she replied shyly.
"You know, we've been looking for some new talent for our label," I started, "have you ever thought about seeing what you could do with that voice of yours?"
" Nah, I'm not really wanting to make a career of it," she said, "I just like to write my music and occasionally jump up there and play a song or two."
" That's too bad," I say as i pick at a coaster, "I'd really like to hear more."
"Well maybe we'll just have to set up a private performance," she replied slyly.
My head snapped up to look at her. She had a gorgeous smile on her face as she waited for my response. Oh my god, she was totally flirting with me!
"That would be cool," I say calmly while trying to keep my heart from beating out of my chest.
Spencers pov
"Well maybe we'll just have to set up a private performance," I said to the raven haired beauty. Oh my god did i really just say that? Where did that come from? I'm not normally so forward but there was something about this girl that was making me feel not so normal. She looked up at me quickly when i said that and i put on my best confident smile.
"That would be cool," she replied. She gave me a smile that made her nose crinkle. God it was sexy. I wanted to do anything i had to to see that smile again.
"Can i get you something to drink?"I asked.
"Yeah I'll take Pepsi please,"she responded with a grin.
"Pepsi huh? Not a drinker?" I inquired.
"Oh no, I'm definitely a drinker,"she laughed, "I just promised my sister Kyla I'd stay sober tonight."
"Oh I see," i replied as i handed her the soda.
"Actually that's her right there flirting, with your brother," she giggled.
I looked over to see Glen leaning over the bar, chatting with a pretty petite brunette. She said something and he laughed loudly touching her arm.
"Well it looks like they are hitting it off pretty well," I chuckled.
"Must be a theme for the evening," she said sweetly while giving me another nose crinkle smile.
God, she makes my stomach do flip flips. What the hell, I'd known this girl for like ten minutes and already she was giving me feelings I've never had.
"I guess so," I replied with a slight smile as i felt my cheeks blush.
"So, i guess i should let you get back to work," she started, "I haven't paid too much attention to the last couple acts."
"Oh, ok," I said slightly disappointed. I decided to fake the confidence again,"so um, would you maybe like to get some coffee or something sometime?" She sat there for a minute looking at me, her eyes showed her contemplating her response. There was something else in her eyes too but i couldn't put my finger on it. It almost looked like fear, but that didn't make sense, why would she be scared of going to coffee? Before i could think about it too much she answered.
"I'd love to Spencer."
I had never heard my name sound so sexy!
I smiled as she grabbed a napkin and wrote her number down. Our hands touched as she handed it to me and i felt the electricity again. I missed the contact as soon as she pulled her hand back.
"Well, hopefully I talk to you soon," she Said as she gave me one more heart melting smile.
"You definitely will," i replied with a smile of my own.
I followed her with my eyes as she walked away. Damn she had a perfect ass. She looked back at me over her shoulder and caught me staring. She smirked a little and winked at me and i felt my knees go a little weak. I didn't know what this girl was doing to me, but i couldn't wait to find out.
A/N: hope you guys liked the first meeting! Alot of this story still has yet to be written so feel free to share your thoughts on how you would like the story to proceed :) I know my chapters are a little short so I'll try to post a new one if not every day then every other day. Happy reading!