Author's Notes: Sorry for the delay. Our internet connection got cut off, so I wasn't able to post. XD

Disclaimer: I do not own SON. T_T

~Ashley's POV~

I came out of the bathroom with renewed determination – I need to get Spencer and Carmen together.

To tell you the truth (and Spencer doesn't know this) I have only tried once to set people up and that didn't end well. It was way back in first year. You see this chick ex-friend of mine, Kelly, asked me to set her up with a girl we met at a club. Being a good friend, naturally, I agreed – what harm can it do, right? So, I talked to the girl, put a good word for Kelly and shit, I even got the girl's number and gave it to Kelly. So we started hanging out as a trio, all the while telling this girl how wonderful and amazing Kelly is. When the 'right time' came, as Kelly put it, she asked the girl to go out with her to the movies and dinner – I was very happy for them that I patted my back for a job well done, it was a hard feat but I did it. At about 11:30 in the evening I received a call from Kelly telling me to get out of my bed and see her at my front door. I was confused as to why she's there but then, I thought, maybe her date went super that she can't wait for the next day to tell me the detail. So, you can imagine my shock when I opened the front door and received a slap on the face courtesy of Kelly's right hand – she had been crying. She then started bitching about things that I didn't quite get because of too much shock. Then she walked away and turned back saying: "She is the first girl that I really really like and she just has to be in love with you." With that, she walked out of my gate - out of my life. I tried talking to her but she just ignored me, so I gave up after 2 months of trying. You see, being ignored is bad for my ego. Some drama huh?

Anyways, I just hope I don't screw this up for Spencer. I can't live with myself if she ignores me – it will be like dying.

After a brief walk down memory lane, I looked at the dance floor and I found Carmen dancing with a girl who is not Spencer. What the fuck? After she stole Spencer from me while we were dancing, she goes dancing with another girl? I thought she likes Spencer. What the hell! Damn! This will be harder than I thought.

I searched the whole house for Spencer but didn't see her in any of the rooms. I then went to my car and retrieve my hoodie from the back seat and went down to the beach. After a minute of walking I finally found her under the foot bridge.

"Hey! Not enjoying the party?" I said sitting next to her on the sand, placing my shoes near her disregarded once.

"I told you this is not my scene. You disappeared on me." Spencer told me while playing with the sand near her feet.

"Sorry about that, but I just saw the opportunity of you and Carmen getting together on the dance floor so I bailed. So, why is it that she's inside the house and you're here?"

"Ugh, some girl came between us and danced with Carmen. Apparently, they know each other and haven't seen each other in awhile, so I gave them a chance to catch up." She told me, her voice not masking the sadness that she feels.

"Hmm… I see. You shouldn't have let them catch up. You should have just dance really close to Carmen. I'm sure she would never be able to resist you. I know, I won't be able to." I told her with a genuine smile.

She looked at me, smiled, and turned back to looking at the water – her smile fading instantly.

Damn! She is gloomier than I expected. Carmen can actually do this to Spencer? I'm gonna skin Carmen alive when I see her next time! But before that, I have to deal with this gloomy Spencer. It breaks my heart to see her like this. Hmm… what to do? What to do? AHA! I scooped a handful of sand then poured it on Spencer's back – inside her shirt. I immediately stood up and created a small distance between us.

"What the… ASH!" She scolded me, her face red with annoyance.

I just smiled at her and said, "You were so concentrated at, I don't know, maybe trying to divide the sea into half like Noah, so I can't resist. You might actually do it if I didn't interfere. And…"

I didn't even get to finish my monologue because she was on her feet and she started chasing me. She was a girl with a grudge so I started running for my life – when she catches me, I'm dead. We were running around for about 3 minutes when she finally caught up with me and tackle me to the ground where she ended up on top of me. Since I still love to live I kept on struggling, hoping that she might let me go. She then pinned both my wrist on the sand using her hands then pressed her body into me to stop me from squirming under her. We just stayed like that for about a minute, our eyes locked onto each other, as we're trying to catch our breath.

Spencer was the one who first broke the silence by saying, "First, it was Moses who parted the sea; Second, putting sand inside my shirt is very very rude and that kind of crime will not go unpunished; and third…" She stopped talking for a second and I thought she was really mad at me. But then she smiled and continued, "…thanks, I needed that." She finished by giving my cheek a kiss then settled her head at the top my chest, let go of my wrists, and put her arms on my side. I proceeded by wrapping my arms around her waist, letting them rest on her lower back.

"I'm happy to help." I told her, kissing her forehead.

We stayed in comfortable silence for some time neither of us caring where we are. These comfortable silences are what I love about my friendship with Spencer. We can be in a room and not talk but we never get tired of each other's presence. I never felt this deep connection with any other person before. The sound of her steady breathing regulates mine. Her stable heartbeat is like a melody to my ears. Her body heat fills me with warmth. Her touch calms me and excites me at the same time. Her…

"I'm thirsty." Way to ruin my moment Spence!

"Lots of water in the sea" was my smart-ass reply.

She slapped my arm then sat up by my side - I already miss her warmth. She started to shiver so I, too, sat up and wrapped my arm around her in a way that she is snuggled by my side while both our bodies are inside the hoodie

"Seriously Ash, I'm thirsty." She insisted.

"And I told you that there's lots of wa…"

"I want a soda."

"Really? That's great."

"I really really want a soda." I know what's she's playing at – she wants me to get the drink for her. Well, two can play this game.

"That's really really great."

"I wouldn't be thirsty if you hadn't provoked me into running after you."

"No, you wouldn't be thirsty if you didn't go all maniac and chased me."

"You still owe me for the sand you put in my shirt."

"…" Right, I forgot about that.

She then lifted her head and whispered into my ear, "Ash, I said you still owe me for the sand you put in my shirt."

"…" I'm fighting a loosing battle here.

She laid her head at the crock of my neck and I can feel a smile forming on her lips. "I want a Pepsi, Ash." She said in a bit muffled voice.

Sighing, I finally gave in. "Ok. Fine Fine."

I let her go and stood up. I offered my hand so that she can stand too and we both walked back under the foot bridge.

"Wait for me here." I told her while removing my hoodie. I tossed the hoodie to her then collected my shoes and started walking back to the house.

When I reached the house, a lot of people are still up and about. Of course, most of them are drunk as hell, but still, you have to admire their determination to party. Anyway, I made my way into the kitchen and was thankful that there are still sodas left. I grabbed two and was about to go back out when I heard my name being called. I turn around and came face to face with Carmen.

"Hey, I was looking for you." She told me.

"Oh, why?" Because I was not looking for you. But since you're here I can now skin you alive for making Spencer unhappy.

"I was just wondering if you have seen Spencer."

"Maybe I have…"

"I just wanted to apologize for ignoring her when I saw my friend. I just really miss my friend. But I really want to hang out with her. So…" She said while scratching the back of her neck.

I eyed her carefully and, well, this is another chance for them to get together. After debating with myself I gave her the sodas and told her, "Spencer is down at the beach, under the foot bridge. She's thirsty, so take those with you. I'm telling you right now, don't ever ignore her like that again. She deserves so much better. Ok? Don't screw this up."

She nod and headed out the back door down to the beach. I went to the patio, where you can see the foot bridge and looked at Carmen's retreating form. When she finally arrived under the foot bridge, I can tell that Spencer wasn't expecting her. And even though I can't see Spencer's smile, I know, by her actions, that she was very pleased to see Carmen. After a few more seconds, I headed back in the house to give them privacy.

Yes, privacy.

That's what I keep on telling myself in order to mask the truth that I can't look at them when they are happy together.

It hurts too much.