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A/N: hey everyone here's another chapter for you. Sorry for the long wait over the past. But thanks for being patient. Here it is :) enjoy
Never Been Higher
Chapter 7: Needed Breaths
Okay So I'm getting myself ready for the whole embarrassing questions thing to start.
So far it's just been small talk, which I'm actually quite surprised at. Usually my Mother can't wait to get her questioning claws into my news friends, then as soon as she knows enough she would either decide whether or not I should be around them in fear of me being 'corrupted'.I have been through this for the last eighteen years of my life.
I can just imagine my Mother inspecting all the toddlers and their parents at the park before they could play with me. And it's exactly the same for Jen, but as you can see, me and Jen don't really give a shit anymore.
"So where do you all live? Spencer and Jen haven't really told us much" My Mom stated giving us a look. And it begins... but thankfully Ashley didn't hesitate to answer her question,
"Well we all live in L.A. But I travel around a lot, so I'm pretty much all over the place at the moment" she replied and my Mom nodded as she took in the information,
"So you're not in education?" she asked her and I wanted to face palm myself. my parents wouldn't know celebrities these days if they had their names plastered on their heads. I watched as Jen closed her eyes tightly, she was feeling exactly like me in this moment. We've had this all before. Well with the exception that the person in question was famous.
"Umm no Mrs Carlin...I mean Paula, my job keeps me pretty busy" she answered back and I knew she was gearing up for the whole 'job' conversation. So I quickly cut in before that could be discussed, not just because of the embarrassment side, but also because I'm starving!
"Yeah, so are we gonna order?" I questioned picking up my menu and looked down the list of food that was mostly in Greek, thankfully it has the translation. I looked over the menu to see everyone picking up theirs, and I couldn't help myself from glancing at the side of Ashley's face, she was pretty adorable when she was concentrating. I smiled to myself before I felt a sharp pain as something hit my foot under the table.
I jumped slightly but not enough to draw attention. I recovered and threw a glare at my Sister, knowing full well it was her. She was sending me a warning look and I stared at her in confusion, I watched as she started talking silently to me,
"You're staring!" and I rolled my eyes,
"No I'm not" I mouthed back to her,
"you're being obvious!" although I couldn't hear her, I knew full well her voice would be high pitched,
"You're being dramatic!" I replied and it was her that rolled her eyes this time. When I knew the silent conversation was over we looked around the table to see everyone staring at us. I looked beside me to see Ashley displaying an amused smile at the display between me and my Sister. I coughed awkwardly before my Dad laughed,
"You girls alright?" My Dad asked, me and Jen nodded our heads in unison to his question,
"Umm yeah, we're fine" I mumbled while scratching my nose, looking back at my menu. I heard everyone giggle, including Jen, while they continued looking at their menu. I kicked my Sister under the table and I heard her choke her laughter as I continued to blush.
This night is going to be fantastic!
I can just feel it.
The food didn't take to long to come and thankfully there wasn't much conversation going on. Kyla and Aiden had explained some more about themselves and their education, so by the time the food came everyone was too busy eating to talk about anything else. Thankfully. But now the foods gone...it's no doubt that it's going to be discussion time. Oh goody!
"So Ashley, what do you do for your job?" Surprisingly that was my Dad that had asked that. Unlike my Mom , I know my Dad is generally interested in people, and he's not looking for some dirt to use against them.
Ashley swallowed a sip of her drink and shared a look with all of us before answering.
"I'm a professional musician as well as an singer/songwriter" she confessed and my Dad smiled,
"Wow that is impressive" he with one of the 'Carlin' smiles, and Ashley smiled and nodded back to him,
"So is that going well for you? I know that, that business can be hard to get into" My Dad mused and I laughed to myself making my Dad give me a questioning glance. Ashley also glanced at me briefly with an amused smile before answering him,
"Well I'm doing alright I guess...but having Raife Davies as your father helps a little" she said and shared a laugh with Kyla and Aiden as I watched my parents faces for recognition, and sure enough they showed it. Shock was evident on their faces. I wanted to laugh loudly but I've embarrassed myself enough tonight.
"You two are the daughters of Raife Davies?" My Dad asked the two Sisters and they nodded simultaneously and he practically beamed.
"Wow..I'm a big fan of your Dad's, I used to listen to him all the time...wait, Ashley Davies? Jen, Isn't that the singer you are pretty much living off of?" my Dad asked her and Jen scratched the back of her neck in embarrassment and I could see a hint of crimson on her cheeks. Atleast I'm not the only one getting embarrassed tonight, I suppose I could help her out,
"The one and only" I stated taking the attention of her, she smiled thankfully at me and I grinned. I looked to my side to see Ashley looking at me again with that look that I couldn't quite pinpoint.
"Must be amazing getting to meet your favourite singer, I used to wish I could meet mine when I was your age" he mused, and here we go with the reminiscing moment. Please someone change the subject. But please! Not my Mom...Please, Please, Please!
"So how long have you and Aiden been together Kyla?"
Damn, Paula, you just can't help yourself can you? At least it's not directed and me or Ashley. Kyla scrunched her face up in thought and then looked to Aiden,
"Hmm I think it's coming up to two years next month, right?" she asked Aiden and he nodded confirming her guess,
"Oh that's nice, it's hard to find lasting couples these days" Oh here we go...
"I'm just waiting for the day when these three will find someone special" she said glancing at her three children. We all rolled our eyes. We've heard this one too many times.
"Especially Spencer, she hasn't had that much luck with boys" oh my god, really? Mom? Did you have to?
I heard Jen giggle under her breath and I once again kicked her leg. Thanks Jen, I'll remember this.
"Maybe she just hasn't found the right person" I heard Ashley explain to my Mother and I noticed that she emphasized the word 'person' wow she gets more amazing every time I'm with her. I sound extremely cheesy don't I?
Ashley turned her head to look at me, sending me a sly wink making me, in turn, blush.
"Yes I suppose, and what about you Ashley? Do you have someone special?" she asked and I really just wanted to crawl under a rock right now. I cringed as I listened out for Ashley's answer,
"Umm not at the moment, my Job can be very stressful, so I don't really have time..."
Well that's great, if I did want to start something with Ashley then that sentence just messed up that idea completely.
"But I guess I'm also like Spencer, I'm just waiting for the right person" she finished as she turned and gave me a slight smile. So does that mean I have a chance? Uhh my head is going to explode! I need air!...like now!
"Umm excuse me for a minute" I rushed out before getting up and making my way towards the toilets. I didn't even look at anyone either. I am such an idiot. Letting all these thoughts get to me like this.
I practically ran into the girls bathroom and stood at the sink, looking at myself in the mirror. This would be the moment where people in movies would give themselves a little pep talk to boost their confidence, but you know I did?
I burst out laughing...Don't ask me why...
I think it's the nerves, everything's getting to me. Oh how I wish my life was simple!
"Well I come in here thinking I'm gonna find a hyperventilating version of my Sister, instead I get the Mad Hatter? Have you been smoking something?" Jen commented after she barged in the bathroom. She quietly made her way to the sinks and sat on the counter while I kept my gaze fixed on myself in the mirror as I tried to calm myself down.
I glanced at Jen for a second to see her looking at me with an amused smirk and I burst out laughing again. Right I need to calm down. Deep breaths...
"What's so funny?" my Sister asked with the same amused smirk on her face and I shrugged and shook my head.
"I have absolutely no idea...I just came in here and started laughing" I admitted and she then furrowed her eyebrows.
"Which brings me back to the smoking something..." she stated and I glared at her,
"No Jen I have not been something" I said still glaring at her and she was the one to laugh then as she raised her hands,
"Just asking...So what was with the sudden bathroom burst? Weak bladder?" she joked again and I glared at her even more,
"Jen!" I shouted and she laughed,
"Fine fine...go on then, tell me" she said before motioning movement with her hands and I took a breathe, looking back at myself in the mirror.
"I freaked out! All this Ashley drama is getting to me" I whined as I as I gripped my hair.
"Ahh so that's it...I thought it might be..well you know it's only drama if you make it that way" she stated, I sighed and looked at her with a pleading look,
"Do you think I'm being stupid?" I asked her as I leaned against one of the walls in between the stalls, she scoffed as she smiled,
"Do I think you're being stupid because you feel something for her and you're nervous to tell the girl you like your feelings concerning her and if she feels them back? No I think you're being a normal human being" she stated and I smiled slightly, she always knew the right words to say to me,
"Thanks, but it's not just that anymore, I'm scared because what if something did happen, I mean you heard her out there! She doesn't have time for someone.."
"Spencer..."
"I mean I would probably only get to see her like..what? Four times a year? I mean what kind of relationship is that?"
"Spencer..."
"I suppose we could try it, but the long distance thing would be really hard, and what if she found someone else?"
"Oh my god Spencer, Shut up!" Jen practically shouted and I immediately stopped my little rant, I looked at her to see her with wide eyes,
"Man Spence, I haven't heard you rant like that for a while, just breathe okay? We need to go back out there or they are gonna think something is up, we can talk later okay?" she said getting up from the sink she was sitting on and rubbed my arm comfortably and I nodded and took a deep breathe before heading out of the doors following close behind my sibling.
When we reached the table everyone smiled and kept silent as we once again took our seats.
"Sorry we were so long, Spencer got herself stuck inside the stall and it took a while to get it open" I heard Jen say and I sent her a death glare. But apparently they believed it. You wanna know how I know? Because my ass of a brother erupted into a laughing fit,
"Only you could do that Spence" he laughed out and I leaned back in my chair so that I could see him on the other side of Ashley..
"Shut up Glen" I growled out but then I watched as the brunette's shoulders started to shake a little, I sat up properly in my chair and glanced at Ashley who was indeed laughing into her hand, I glared playfully at her which sparked off everyone else..including Jen. That pain in the ass. She is so gonna get it. I sat there and crossed my arms and scowled,
"Sorry Spencer, I don't think you're gonna live this one down" my Father pointed out and I sank lower in my chair.
Don't you just love embarrassment.
"Remember, not too late you three" My Mom reminded and I rolled my eyes and nodded. We were so gonna be back late.
"Okay Mom" I confirmed before heading in the opposite direction.
We had made it through dinner...somehow. And now we're ditching...um, I mean leaving my parents so that we could go to another club that we found. We all decided we could at least go there for a bit tonight. My parents obviously didn't know we were going to a club. They thought we were going for a walk and some other innocent stuff that good teenagers do. They wouldn't believe us anyway, they wouldn't think we could get in, but I have a little trick up my sleeve...or in my purse...cause tonight, I'm afraid I'm lacking the sleeves.
I watched as we all waved Mom and Dad off until they turned the corner and I let a gigantic sigh of relief while I began to smile brightly, turning round and looking at everyone.
"Right, I think all of that deserves a drink and a dance" I stated before wrapping my arms around Jen's neck, resting my head on her shoulder.
"Except you little Sis, you're on a virgin drink diet!" I grinned and watched as she glared at me, and I could see Ashley and Kyla smiling at us. The boys were talking between themselves, probably about sports or something equally 'manly'
"Spence, seriously? I'm the same age as you in three months" she pointed out and I grinned,
"Yes but you're still 17 which is illegal here...Plus I possess something that you don't my darling sister!" I stated and she was silent in thought, so I reached in my pocket to get my purse and pulled out a card, passing it to her. She looked at it then went wide eyed.
"A fake ID? How the hell did you get this?" she asked and I glanced at Glen who was still talking to Aiden, and she rolled her eyes,
"Should of known, am I the only one who doesn't have one?" she asked and we watched as Ashley and Kyla pulled out theirs and she groaned.
"First of all it's not fake, they are real, it's just we can use them here, but not back home. I love Europe!" I smiled and she glared at me,
"Well why couldn't you get me one?" she whined and I laughed,
"Because yours would of had to been fake, and I didn't want Mom and Dad on my ass for getting you one, but don't worry Sis I will let you have some, cause I'm such a good Sister!" I stated proudly and she coughed mockingly,
"Well...you've just coughed yourself out of a drink" I stated and she turned around in panic and then she got an evil look on her face.
"Well i could just tell Mom that you were passing me drinks all night, when i see her tomorrow, instead of keeping it to myself" she threw back at me. Wow she is definitely my Sister.
"touché little Sister" I muttered as I grinned,
"have you two finished? It's gonna be closed by the time we get there" I heard Ashley laugh out and I beamed at her and nodded.
"Yep! All done!" I exclaimed and started walking in the direction we were meant to go. I loved walking up this stretch because it was on the side of the beach. So you could hear the waves while you walked.
As we were walking, Ashley and I somehow managed to walk behind everyone else. But it didn't seem like anyone minded. Jen and Kyla were talking and laughing while the boys talked.
There was a comfortable silence between us. It was nice to just walk beside each other. I was brought out of my thoughts by Ashley's arm snaking itself through mine, linking them. It's amazing how the motion made me feel safer somehow. I turned to her and sent her a shy smile and she sent one back to me.
"It's dark, anyone could be lurking around, so I'm officially taking the role of your bodyguard" she stated and I blushed. She can be so sweet.
"Well aren't I lucky?" I smiled and she laughed eliciting that nose crinkle that I liked of hers.
"You are indeed Miss Carlin" she agreed and it was me that laughed this time. Then we drifted into silence as we continued our walk. I was really going to miss this.
So tonight...Somehow needs to be memorable.
And if Jen gets drunk...there's a memory they will never forget.
A/N: Hi...Did you like the chapter? Well like the last chapter it was like 7 thousand words long and I thought I would split it. So I hope you don't mind but it means that the next chapter is practically done. So not long to wait for the update!
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Much love to ya...xxx
-P.I.D-