Chapter 7

I was woken up this morning by Chelsea asking me if I wanted to go and get some breakfast and then spend the day together. Of course I agreed because I miss her. So right now we are at IHOP getting breakfast then we might go see a movie. She asked me how my night was and I told her everything that happened with Spencer. She thinks I need to talk to Spencer about what's going on. I don't think so, not yet anyway. I mean we have only known each other a week and that's not long enough for anything. I'm just going to wait and see what happens. I'm still surprised by the text she sent me last night though. Did that mean that she likes me like I like her? My phone started vibrating so I took it out of my pocket to see a text from Jess.

Hey girl what happened to you last night?

I was hanging out in my VIP room

WHAT? And you didn't invite me?

I would have if I knew where you were. I couldn't find you at all last night

I'm just playing girl. I left with that girl around 11 and went to her place

Nice!

Yea. Did you have fun last night?

Yea I had a good time some shit happened though but I will fill you in later I'm getting breakfast right now with Chels then going to see a movie

Ok girl just get up with me later when you can

Will do

I finished my breakfast with Chels and went to the mall to do some shopping and to see a movie. When I got there we got our tickets to see the movie before they sold out. We were going to see The Rite at 7:05pm. So that gives us approximately 5 hours to shop and trust me that probably won't be enough time. We made our way around the mall going into almost every store and trying to dozens beyond dozens of clothes. Checking the time we decided to take everything out to the car since it was so much, we didn't want to worry about leaving something in the theater or someone taking it. Looking at the time we had about 20 minutes before the movie started, perfect timing. We got some snacks and a drink at the concession stand then made our way into the theater. By the time we got into the theater, it was almost full. Luckily we found 2 seats next to each so without a second thought we made our way to them. I went in first followed by Chelsea and sat down. I wasn't paying any attention to any in the theater so when I heard her voice saying my name and the sound being right next to me, yea you can say it freaked me out a little bit.

"Hey Ashley"

"Hey Ms. Carlin"

"Call me Spencer, please"

"Think that's appropriate?"

"I don't care I'm telling you to call me Spencer. Ms. Carlin makes me feel old."

"Ok"

"So who you here with?"

"Just my roommate, Chelsea. We haven't hung out in a while so we made a day out of it."

"That's cool"

"What about you?"

"I'm here with a friend…" Just then another girl sat next to her.

"Here I got your popcorn babe"

Babe? Was she dating this person? I thought she was single.

"Thanks"

Spencer didn't really talk to the girl but she didn't really talk to me either, sadly. About half way through the movie I noticed Spencer was getting closer and closer to me. It looked like me and her where here together even though we weren't. Spencer must be dating the girl she is here with because she is noticing that Spencer is getting closer to me and she is shooting evil glares my way. If looks could kill I would definitely be dead right now. Out of no where I feel my phone vibrate so I take it out to look at it. It's a text message from… Ms. Carlin.

Is it bad that I wish I was here with you?

I dunno u tell me…

R u ok?

Yea

Ok…

R u seeing that girl?

No Tara is my best friend, sometimes I think she wants more but I just don't look at her that way

Ok

Ok was all I got out because Tara spoke up.

"Who you texting babe?"

"My brother wanted to know if I wanted to go out with him and his wife tonight"

"Are you going to? Because I was gona see if you want to go out to dinner after the movie"

"I don't think so but I'm just gona go home after the movie"

"Why it'll still be early?"

"Because I don't feel like doing anything tonight Tara"

"Whatever"

Tara apparently wasn't happy that Spencer wanted to go home after the movie. Wait, Spencer never answered my text.

So is it bad that you wish you were here with me?

I know I shouldn't be thinking about you like I do but something just feels right about it

I know what you mean

You do?

Yea…

Did you maybe want to come over after the movie?

You want me to come over?

Yes I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want you to

Um sure

Ok I'll text you after we leave

Kk

Wait, what am I doing? I shouldn't be going to her house but something does feel right about this. When the movie was over Spencer told me she would see me Monday morning and said bye with a smirk on her face I might add. Me and Chels made our way out of the mall and to my car. When we got back to our place I started looking for something to wear.

"Are you going out tonight?"

"Actually no"

"Then what are you doing?"

"Um.. I'm going to a friends house"

"Would this friend happen to be a certain blonde that we saw at the movie theater?"

"Ok yes. She was texting me while we were sitting there. She wants to hang out."

"That's a good thing though right?"

"I think so. I'm not stupid for going to my teachers house am I?"

"If we were still in high school I would say yes but we aren't so I say go for it. Especially because you both seem to have a certain connection that I've never seen before. I don't think me and Clay have that kind of connection and we've been together how long?"

"ok ok I get what you're saying"

"Exactly so lets find something for you to wear" And she walks into my closet to find me the perfect outfit.

A few minutes later she seems satisfied with what she has picked out for me to wear and tells me not to argue with her. So I do as I'm told and put it on.

"Girl your about to make me a lesbian, damn your HOT"

"Look good?"

"You look better then good. She ain't gona be able to keep her hands off you"

"You don't think it's too much?"

"Nope not at all"

"Ok" I heard my phone going off from the bathroom. I grab and know it's a text from Spencer.

Hey I just got home so feel free to come over whenever you want.14637 Benjamin Blvd

Ok I'm getting ready to leave my place in a few minutes

K J

"Ok I'm leaving"

"Ok have fun and just be yourself"

"Thanks Chels"

"Your welcome"

It only took me 10 minutes to get to her place. When I got there I was surprised at the size of her house. I wonder if she lives with anyone. It took a few minutes for me to get out of my car then when I got to the door it took everything I had in me to actually ring the door bell.

"Hey"

"Hi"

"I'm sorry come in"

"Ok" I walked in and she shut the door behind me.

"So how did you enjoy that movie?"

"It was actually good. How did you enjoy it?"

"Um I thought it was good"

"That's good"

"Yea. Would you like something to drink?"

"No thank you. I'm good for right now"

"Ok well I'm gona go get something to drink make yourself at home, the living room is right there" She said turning and walking towards the kitchen. I walked in the living room and sat on the couch waiting for her to return. I didn't have to wait long before she was walking into the living with a bottle of water in hand.

"So what shall we do?"

"I dunno, it's your house so it's up to"

"Well do you want to watch a movie?"

"Sure"

"Ok what movie?"

"Up to you"

"Do you ever make any decisions?"

"Yes when it's needed"

"Well we are just going to sit here in the dark until you decide what movie you want to watch they are right in the cabinet" I could have said something smart but I don't think I want to risk anything right now. I don't want her kicking me out. I groaned and got up to go look at her movie collection.

"Damn you have a lot of movies"

"Yea I know lol"

"You tell me what type of movie and I'll pick from there"

"Ok fine, horror"

"Ok" This was going to be interesting. I saw a movie I hadn't seen yet that I have been wanting to see so I grabbed that.

"Unborn?"

"Sounds good to me. I actually haven't seen it yet. I bought it like a week ago because I really want to see it but I didn't want to watch it by myself so yea lol"

"Well I haven't seen it either and I've been wanting to."

I already knew Spencer wasn't going to put it in the dvd player so I went ahead and did it. Once everything was setup and ready to go, I made my way back over to the couch. The previews came on and some of them looked good. Once the main menu came on I got up to hit play when I turned around I swear it looked like Spencer had moved to sit closer to where I was sitting. I went back over and sat down in the same spot I was sitting in. The movie started playing and Spencer moved closer to me but this time she gave me warning.

"Sorry I don't do scary movies well, just so you know"

"Well don't worry, I will protect you and keep the monsters away" I said this as I was putting my arm around her protectively. However, I didn't keep my arm there because I didn't want to push to far. I mean Chelsea said to go for it but she is my teacher still and if I make the wrong move then she could fail me.

About an hour into the movie, Spencer was sitting extremely close but I could tell she was trying to be brave because I would hear her gasp like she was going to scream but held it in. She got cold a few minutes ago cuz she got up and got a blanket. When she sat back down she was almost sitting on top of me but not quit. She had the blanket over her but it was also some what covering my side. I had my hands down in my lap just kind of relaxing. Suddenly I was frozen in my spot when I felt Spencers hand make it's way into mine intertwining out fingers. She was holding my hand, my teacher Ms. Spencer Carlin was holding my hand. I gently squeezed her hand letting her know if this is what she wanted then I was ok with it. She didn't remove her hand at all the rest of the movie. In fact, we were closer now. She had her hand in mine and her head resting on my shoulder. I wasn't complaining but I honestly didn't know what to do. I can tell that she doesn't want to make all the first moves but in this situation, it's hard to make a move. The movie came to an end but we didn't really move. She sat up more but didn't remove her hand. She just kind of looked at me.

"What is this?" Yea I suddenly got brave and came right out and asked her.

"What?"

"You tell me you don't interact with your students but then I see you at the club and you dance with me then ask me to hang out with you at the club the next night then you text me telling me you shouldn't be thinking about me like you are but you can't help it then you text me and want me to hang out at your place and while we were watching the movie you were holding my hand and being cuddly with me."

"What do you want me to say Ashley?"

"I don't know but I do know that I like you Spencer and I don't care if you my teacher, I'm not in high school anymore and we are both adults."

"But if the board found out about us it could end my career."

"Then they won't find out about us til I'm out of your class"

"Do you really think we could keep this a secret for 3 months?"

"I think we could. But I think we both need to think about what this would mean. I think before we take this into an actual relationship we should get to know one another a little better"

"Yea I agree. Maybe a couple dates just to see if there really is something here"

"Ms. Carlin, would you like to go to dinner with me?"

"Yes. When?"

"Well how about Monday night? We will go somewhere not around here so no one will see us"

"Ok sounds good to me"

"Ok well I think I should head home, it's getting late"

"Ok text me when you get home so I know you got there?"

"Yea I will"

"Night Ash"

"Night Spence"

I left Spencer's house trying to figure out if this really was the right thing. I basically just told Spencer I would commit to her if she really wanted it. I haven't been in a relationship in so long that I don't really know if I can do it. Before anything serious happens with Spencer I have to tell her this. I don't want her expecting a lot from me and then be disappointed. There is one thing I am sure of though and it's that I'm willing to do anything for this girl. I would give up all the one night stands and random girls to see if there is something real with her. But for now I think it's best to classify us as friends and nothing more nothing less. We just take it one step at a time to see where things might go.

I got home about 10 minutes later and did exactly what I told her I would.

I'm home safely! Text me tomorrow if you want

K night sweet dreams

Always when your in them

J night Ash

Night Spence!

I plugged my phone in, got changed, and laid in bed with my mind going in a million circles after what happened tonight. I really hope this is what I've been waiting for for so long!