Here's Chapter Four! LOL! Spencer!!!...kinda. Thanks again for all the wonderful reviews!!! Y'all got me smiling like a fool. R&R!

Familiar Faces

She looked at him for an explanation about her behavior. What the fuck?! "Well??"

Aiden turned his attention back to the TV. "I said we were saving hard subjects for another day."

The brunette took the remote and turned the TV off. "If you can explain THAT to me, you should."

"Well I can't really explain it 'cause I never really knew, but there IS someone that can, so just hold on a little longer."

"You're sure?"

"Yes!" He took the remote. "Now stop asking me hard stuff and watch TV."

"Nuh-uh!" She took the remote once more. "You still haven't told me about my friends. Don't think I forgot." Aiden laughed and took her hand in his.

"So, what do you want to know?"

She sighed with growing fear and asked with apprehension, "Do I have any?"

He burst into laughter at her question. "Of course you do! With a personality like yours it's hard not to get friends."

"Then why aren't they here?"

"OH! That's what's buggin' you?" She gave him a small nod. "I left school early to come see ya. Everyone else will be here when school lets out in a couple of hours."

"Thank God!! I really didn't want YOU to be my only friend."

"HEY!" Aiden nudged her with is arm "I'm wonderful. All the lady's say so."

"Wow. Don't you ever get tired of hearing yourself talk about you?"

"Nope." He held her hand tightly. "I'm glad you're okay."

She looked at his large hand engulfing hers. "Me too."

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Ashley hated being alone in the hospital room. Aiden had been gone way too long and she didn't know much but she knew boys didn't take six minutes to pee. She could almost see him in front of the mirror fixing his hair. What a loser.

After a few more minutes Aiden walked back into the room with an excited smile on his face. Ashley ignored is silly grin. "What took so long? Did ya fall in?"

"NO!" He took his seat. "That was Glen. Everyone is on their way."

"Who's Glen again?"

"It's really like your mind doesn't want to remember him at all. One more time, he's Spencer's brother."

"And Spencer's my best friend?"

"….right….aside from me of course."

"Ok. And Clay is the adopted one?" He gave her a nod. "How will I know the difference?"

Aiden tried to hide a mischievous smile. "You'll know."

Ashley frowned at him finally catching on. "You're leaving out important details so I'll be shocked and you can get a good laugh."

He sat back in his chair with a smug smile. "Never could fool you."

"Next you're gonna tell me my name's not really Ashley."

"No, it is." He snickered at her slight paranoia.

"You sure? I think my name should be something like Roxi. Yeah, I feel like a Roxi." She considered the name over in her head. "It has a nice ring to it right?"

"No. Do us both a favor and keep that though to yourself. Forever."

She was getting ready to speak again when she heard music coming from Aiden's ass.

I'll trade this life for fortune and fame

I'll even cut my hair and change my name

'Cause we all just wanna be big Rockstars

And live in hilltop houses driving 15 cars

The girls come easy and the drugs come cheap

We'll all stay skinny 'cause we just won't eat.

Hey Hey I wanna be a Rockstar

Hey Hey--

"Hello?" He turned away from her with the phone. "Yeah…. Alright….No not yet…..ok…..319 Neuro….. right… ok see ya soon. Bye." She leaned forward in anticipation as he hung up his phone. "There on their way up right now."

She felt the blood drain from her face. Oh God!

Aiden took in her expression. "Excited?"

I'm petrified. "That's one word for it."

They turned when they heard a light knock at the door. Aiden shouted, "C'mon in!"

Ashley watched two adults enter first. They were a very tired looking couple. The man had dark hair and sad eyes. The woman was a doctor she had seen checking out her room earlier. She had unkempt blonde hair and purple scrubs that seemed to bring out the circles under her eyes even more. Ashley instantly didn't like her. Next were two boys. One was black and dorky looking with a big goofy smile. The other was blonde and over confident. She didn't like him either.

There was a pretty Latina with her hands on her hips and an awkward look on her face. It was like she was stuck between a smile and a scowl but she couldn't make up her mind as to which one would be better. Next there was a black girl and another guy. She had comforting eyes and a kind smile. Ashley liked her best so far. The boy had a confident feel about him just like the blonde one but he didn't seem cocky, just smart. All the teenagers seemed to be about her age and she couldn't believe she had so many friends. She was grateful but something still felt missing so she looked to the door once more.

The last person to enter was a blonde girl with stunning blue eyes. Ashley stared at her, taking in her appearance, from her smooth legs, to her honey blonde hair. The way her hips moved when she walked over to the bed. The way she seemed to glide across the floor. Her skin looked so soft that Ashley wanted to feel every inch of her right then and there. The smile that graced her lips was like the smile of an angel. Then, Ashley landed on those eyes again. They were like knives piercing her heart with one glance. She was fixated on them. The color was magnificent.

Earlier Aiden told Ashley that she loved the beach and the ocean. At that moment she was sure this girl was the reason why. Her eyes had to be the color of the ocean and the sky; why else would Ashley love them like he said. It had to be because of her.

The girl who Ashley assumed was Spencer, wrapped her arms around Ashley's neck and gave her a tight hug. "Oh, Ash! I'm so glad your ok." She hugged even tighter.

The brunette placed her arms around Spencer's waist and returned the embrace. She memorized her perfume and the warmth of her body. The feel of her skin. She looked over the other girl's shoulder to the rest of the people in the increasingly cramped room.

She watched a small smile dance on the man's lips. But the woman looked pissed and she wasn't trying to hide it. The blonde boy looked uncomfortable but the boy next to him couldn't have been happier if it was his birthday. The Latina looked like she had decided on the scowl and the others were just happy.

Ashley hugged Spencer tighter to feel more of…. WHATEVER it was that she was feeling. She closed her eyes and it was as if they were the only people in the world. She heard the blonde whisper in her ear and shivered from the warmth of her breath at the nape of her neck. "I was sooo scared. I missed you."

She answered in the same gentle voice, "I missed you too." Up until that moment Ashley didn't know she had been missing something but the as soon as Spencer was in her arms, she felt whole. "But now that you're here I'm better. I can begin to heal."

What'd ya think? Did you like it? I hope sooooo! Anyway… I might not be able to post again until Friday night. I'm really overwhelmed with final exams and season finales... TiVo Rulz!!!! Review please!

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