The pills you'll learn more about later. There will be a heavy focus on (all the unanswered questions of) Ashley in the upcoming chapters. Enjoy!
When Spencer awoke later in the afternoon, she looked over at Ashley and snuggled against her as closely as she could. The rocker put her arms around her, holding the blonde tight as she slept. Spencer studied Ashley's eyebrows, her long dark lashes, her perfect nose, and her beautiful, full mouth. After a while the blonde ached from lying in the same position but she didn't move; she didn't want to wake the brunette.
Spencer thought about the pills Ashley had taken earlier. They mystified her but she decided to put the matter out of her mind for the time being.
The brunette stirred as she sensed someone staring at her, suddenly she opened her eyes and started to laugh lightly, "Spencer, what are you doing," Ashley asked with a giggle. "Are you putting some magical spell on me," she joked.
Spencer blushed, embarrassed that she had been caught staring, "I couldn't sleep," she answered shyly. "I guess I'm just too excited."
Ashley smiled and then kissed the blonde on the cheek, "You're just too cute for words Spencer Carlin."
Once again a blush appeared on the teen's face as she bashfully looked down.
"You know what would be the bestest," Ashley asked adorably.
Spencer laughed lightly, "No, Ashley, what would be the bestest?"
The rocker's face took on a serious look, "If I could wake up next to you every morning," she answered sincerely.
The blonde smiled and ducked her head as her cheeks heated up at the sentiment. It was moments like these when all her worries and insecurities disappeared and the world consisted of no one but Ashley and her.
The rocker kissed her lightly and then sat up as she spoke, "Well, Angel, the first thing I need is a cup of coffee." She reached over to the bedside intercom and hit the number four, "Brian," she said into the speaker.
"Yeah Ash," he replied.
"I want a coffee and some breakfast, I'll have my usual and Spencer will have," she looked at the blonde for an answer.
"Can I have anything I want," Spencer asked timidly.
"Anything your little heart desires Spence," Ashley chuckled.
"Okay, um, I'll have … chocolate chip pancakes please," the blonde said excitedly. Chocolate chip pancakes had always been one of her favorite breakfasts. Only on her birthday was she able to enjoy the sugary dish, her dad never let her have them any other day.
Ashley smiled at how adorable Spencer looked and then turned to the intercom, "Did you get that Brian?"
"I sure did, do you guys want anything else?"
"No that's it, I want you to have it here in half an hour and make sure my coffee's hot."
"Okay we'll see you in a little while," Brian said before hanging up.
"Wow," Spencer gushed staring at the brunette in awe.
Ashley simply shrugged, "Just one of the perks of being a rock star," she playfully boasted wiping imaginary dust off her shoulder. "Room service is too slow and they could get a little bit nosey. Plus, I don't pay my guys for nothing, it's their job."
Getting out of bed, the rocker flipped on the TV and walked into the bathroom. A moment later she stuck her head out and grinned, "Get dressed Spence, I wanna show off my sexy girlfriend," she said with a wink before disappearing back into the bathroom.
That was all Spencer needed to hear. She jumped out of bed and ran into a bathroom to get ready. As she put on a casual summer dress she could hear music coming from the living room. She cracked open the adjoining door and was surprised to see all the boys up and dressed, with breakfast set up on the dining-room table.
Spencer finished combing her hair and walked out to the living room, where the guys greeted her with friendly smiles and hellos. The blonde took a seat next to Kyla. Although it was after four in the afternoon, it seemed like early morning.
"Hey Spencer, did you have a nice nap," the short brunette asked.
"Yeah I did," Spencer answered with a wistful smile.
Kyla chuckled lightly at her friend's dazed look, earning a confused stare from her.
"What," the blonde asked scrunching up her brow.
The short brunette simply shook her head, "You really do love my sister dontcha?"
Spencer shyly nodded as a blush crept onto her cheeks.
About fifteen minutes later, Ashley came into the room, dressed in a tight white t-shirt, a short black vest, with a matching black jean mini skirt. Spencer eyed the brunette hungrily, Ashley noticed and gave a quick wink to her girlfriend who quickly averted her eyes and looked down bashfully.
The rocker walked over to the stereo and put in her latest cd, "Spence, I want you to listen to these new songs and tell me what you think, I just recorded them recently," she said taking a seat at the head of the dining table.
Then everyone proceeded to eat as the songs played. It was fun hearing Ashley's recordings before they were released to the public. By the time the whole cd had played through the only people left at the table were Kyla, Ashley, and Spencer, all the T.T.M's were off doing odd jobs in the other rooms.
"So," Ashley said as the last song ended. "What do you think," she asked with a smile.
Spencer knew what the kids back in Europe were listening to so she felt her comments would be helpful. "Most of them were kind of slow," the blonde replied.
The brunette's smile faltered slightly, "Yeah, I know that," she said in an eerily low voice.
Spencer shrugged then continued, "I really liked the fast paced ones, like from your earlier albums. Why don't you record more songs like that, these ones don't seem like rock?"
Ashley shot the blonde an angry glare, "Fuck Spencer," she yelled causing both teens to jump fearfully. "I didn't ask for your opinion on what style I should sing. I asked if you liked the songs, yes or no! I get enough half assed opinions I don't need another one!"
Tears began to stream down Spencer's cheeks. She knew Ashley had a temper, she had witnessed it in Germany, but never before had the brunette directed it on her. The blonde shot up from the table and ran into the bedroom. Ashley immediately felt remorseful as she watched the distraught teen leave the room.
Kyla angrily turned to her sister, "What the hell is wrong with you Ashley?"
The rocker sighed and slumped down into her chair, "I didn't mean to yell at her," she said quietly, looking down at her hands.
"Go apologize to her, she didn't deserve that," Kyla scolded getting up from her seat. "This is supposed to be a fun trip Ashley, don't ruin it," she finished as she left the room.
Taking a deep breath the rocker got up from her chair and made her way over to the bedroom door. "Spence," she whispered slowly opening the, surprisingly, unlocked door.
Ashley's heart dropped when she saw her angel sitting at the edge of the bed clutching a pillow to her chest sobbing.
The brunette knelt down in front of Spencer and softly brushed the tears off of her cheeks, "I'm so sorry baby," she whispered.
Spencer sniffled and wiped at her running nose, "Did … did I say something wrong," she asked in a small, timid voice.
"No, God no," Ashley quickly replied as she wrapped her arms around the teen's waist. "What happened in there before had nothing to do with you baby," Ashley cooed, "I just finished that recording session and it's pretty good compared to what they want me to do for the movies they have lined up for me."
The blonde nodded in understanding as she cuddled more into Ashley's embrace. The rocker was racking her brain for ideas that could make this better. The whole 'being in a relationship deal' was new to the brunette; she had no idea what to do in a situation like this.
"Do you wanna go shopping," Ashley asked moving so they were nose to nose. "I'll buy you anything you want," she continued hoping this would make up for her outburst from earlier.
Seeing what the brunette was trying to get at, Spencer put on a forced enthusiastic smile, "I would love to Ash," she said giving Ashley a light kiss of assurance.
The brunette smiled and took hold of her girlfriend's hand giving the back of it a kiss. Spencer was slowly starting to see how everyone's mood played off Ashley.
Taking Danny and Aiden with them, Spencer and Ashley jumped into a waiting limo and rode around until the teen spotted a boutique where glamorous gowns graced the beautiful mannequins in the window.
Ashley noticed the awe in Spencer's look as she gazed at the store through the limos darkened windows. The rocker patted the blonde's hand gaining her attention, "Do you like that store Angel?"
Spencer nodded enthusiastically. Ashley smiled and then called out to the driver, "Let's stop here." Taking the teen's hand, she led her inside the elegant dress shop, followed by Danny and Aiden.
The salesgirl stood speechless as Ashley casually walked up to her. The rocker smiled and then said, "Hi, we were-"
She was cut off by the salesgirl blood curling scream, "Oh my God are you Ashley Davies?"
Ashley chuckled, "I don't know, am I guys," she playfully asked Danny, Aiden and Spencer.
Aiden frowned in confusion, "Yes, your name is Ashley Davies, do you have amnesia or something," he asked with worry as he placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Get some help Elmer's," Ashley dead panned rolling her eyes.
The salesgirl screamed in excitement again, "Oh my God, I'm such a big fan!"
"Thank you um-"
"Tricia, Tricia Carps!"
"Tricia, thank you, I'm flattered, it's always great to meet a fan. We were wondering if we could look around though. Maybe you could show us something that might interest my friend," Ashley informed as she nodded towards Spencer.
Tricia looked over at the teen. The look on the clerk's face told the blonde clearly what she was thinking: These clothes were far too sophisticated for such a young girl. But when Ashley saw something she liked, she didn't think in terms of age.
While the saleswoman went to the back to rummage around for whatever she had in sizes six and four, Ashley was rifling through the racks, pulling out a number of dazzling creations, asking her which ones she liked.
"Ashley they're all beautiful," Spencer gasped out as she pulled another dress out. "I don't know if they'll look that good on me though."
Ashley snorted in amusement, "Spence, you'd look hot wearing a garbage bag, trust me you'll look good in these."
Danny and Aiden in the meantime busied themselves by playing a couple rounds of the all time favorite pastime game … rock paper scissors.
"Aiden, you're too predictable in this game," Carrot Top exclaimed in exasperation. "You keep choosing rock, I don't wanna play anymore."
"No, c'mon one more time, this time I know I'm gonna beat you," Aiden pleaded.
Danny sighed, "Okay man, one more time."
Rock, paper, scissors and … Aiden chose rock again.
"Dude," Danny yelled. "You did it again!"
The shop girl returned with a huge selection of clothes. Ashley designated her preferences and said, "Try these on. And pick out any others you like."
Thrilled, Spencer chose half-dozen outfits with matching shoes and headed for the dressing room. Ashley took a seat outside of the dressing room and waited for the impromptu 'fashion show' to begin.
Spencer posed in front of the mirror in a slinky thigh length black dress and a pair of gold high heeled sandals. She hardly recognized herself. She definitely appeared older, very sexy and very sophisticated.
As she stepped out of the dressing room Ashley took one look at her and gasped, "Wow, Spence you look-"
"Hot as hell," Danny finished with a wolf whistle.
Ashley frowned and slugged his arm, "Cool it Carrot Top, she's mine," she playfully growled before turning back to the blonde.
Spencer blushed at the attention she was gaining. She looked down once more at her outfit and shrugged unsure, "do you really think it looks good on me?"
Ashley nodded admittedly, "Hell yeah. This one goes into the must keep pile," she replied smugly with a smirk.
After two hours of going through various clothes the group decided it was time to go. When they left the shop they found a crowd had gathered. Ashley glanced at Danny, who immediately disappeared.
The rocker gave a number of people her autograph, said goodbye, and Aiden quickly led Spencer and Ashley through the back of the store and out the door, where Danny was waiting with the limo ready to take them to the hotel.
Back at the suite everyone was hanging around the living room.
"Geez, did you guys buy the whole store or something," Clay asked exasperated as he looked at their recent shopping bill. "You spent over fifteen thousand dollars on clothes?"
Ashley shrugged, "So, who cares?"
"Yeah Clay, this isn't the first time Ashley's done that," Ryan added.
Clay sighed as he reclined back into his chair, "Mark told me to be careful with the way you're spending your money Ash. That's my job I-"
"Handle the money," Ashley intervened. "I know that Clay, and since it's your job, that's why I know you'll take care of whatever budget problems I have."
Spencer did feel a little guilty. She didn't mean to spend so much, but, Ashley said she could have whatever she wanted. When would she have another opportunity like that again?
"Wow," Rick gasped, looking through a sports car magazine. "Dude, Ash, check out this sweet ass ride, it's a 2011 Ford Shelby GT500," he boasted tossing the book for her to see.
Ashley looked at the car approvingly, "Yeah, it's nice, what do you guys think," she asked holding the magazine up so all the guys could look at it. Everyone nodded their head in appreciation of the car.
"Well then it's settled," Ashley said with a smirk closing the book. "Everybody get's one. Clay, make some calls to a nearby Ford dealership and buy all the guys including myself a car, make sure you get each one in a different color."
All the Trouble Makers, except Clay, whooped with joy and gave each other high fives. Spencer's jaw dropped in shocked. Did Ashley really buy nine cars?
"Can you really do that Ash," Spencer whispered to the rocker.
Ashley nodded with a laugh, "I sure as hell can. I'm Ashley Davies," she gloated placing a light kiss on the shocked blonde's cheek.
"Ashley," Clay sighed disapprovingly. "This is going to run you well over five hundred thousand dollars, do you really think this is a wise decision …"
"Blah, blah, blah," Ashley mocked with a grin. "C'mon, don't you want a new car?"
Clay shook his head, "I'm happy with the car I have."
Ryan playfully tossed a pillow at Clay, "Live a little buddy, you should be happy you're getting a new car. Plus we're in Vegas, the city of sin; you don't have to be good boy Clay here!"
"Yeah," Eric yelled lifting his beer in the air. "Viva Las Vegas baby!"
Everyone laughed and toasted their beers as well.
"Okay, now that that's settled, I'm hungry," Ashley said. "Angel, are you hungry?"
The blonde nodded, "Yeah a little bit."
"What do you want?"
Spencer thought for a second and then replied, "I'll have um … a cheeseburger and fries please."
Ashley nodded then turned to one of her assistants, "T, order Spence a cheeseburger with fries and order me a steak, but make sure you tell them well done."
"I know how you like your steaks Ash," Tom laughed. "I've been working for you for nearly six years now; you don't have to remind me every time."
"Well, tell them again," Ashley shot back angrily. "I'll remind you as many times as I fucking please, I will be pissed if it doesn't come back the way I asked for it, do you understand me Tom?"
Tom nodded as he nervously got up to do as he asked. Ashley let out an aggravated sigh and then turned to face Brian, "B, make arrangements for us to go see The Killers midnight show."
"So we're going out tonight," Kyla asked in excitement receiving a nod in response. The short brunette screeched and then grabbed hold of Spencer's hand. "After dinner Spence, Chelsea and I will do your hair and makeup!"
"Hair and makeup," Spencer repeated in confusion. "What's wrong with my hair?"
"There's nothing wrong with it girl," Chelsea assured. "It's just that this is Las Vegas. Everyone has their hair done."
Kyla nodded, "Yeah, we just need to apply more makeup around your eyes. Make those blue eyes stand out more."
"Don't worry Spencer," Chelsea said tossing her arm around the teen's shoulders. "It's gonna be fun!"
After dinner everyone got ready for the evening. Chelsea and Kyla spent nearly two hours creating Spencer's new look. They teased and twisted up her hair and let her newly curled blonde tresses fall on her shoulders. Then they applied the makeup affectively enhancing her features.
"Oh my God," Kyla gasped as she and Chelsea looked over at what they had created.
Spencer tugged nervously at her tight fitting dress. "Is that a good or bad omg," she asked anxiously.
Chelsea let out a low whistle, "Let's put it this way girl, if there was ever a moment in which I was considering being a lesbian, it would be now."
Spencer laughed lightly as she turned to look at herself in the mirror. Her transformation from an innocent seventeen year old to a sophisticated woman was complete.
"Are you guys almost done getting …" Ashley's words died on her lips as she looked over at her girlfriend. Her jaw literally dropped at the sight. "God, Spencer, you look … wow!"
The blonde smiled shyly and walked over to the rocker, "What do you think?"
Ashley set her hands on Spencer's hips and whispered into her ear exactly what she thought .The brunette would've voiced her opinions out loud but they weren't even remotely close to being G rated.
Spencer blushed and lightly pushed Ashley away, "I wasn't looking for that type of answer Ash."
The brunette smiled as she brought Spencer into her arms, "Well, I was just trying to be honest with you, and I heard somewhere that honesty is the best policy in a relationship," she purred bringing their lips together in a heated kiss.
"Okay, sister still in the room," Kyla squealed covering her eyes.
Ashley tore her lips away from Spencer's and shot Kyla a playful glare, "Then, why don't that sister, leave the room?"
The short brunette smiled and rolled her eyes as she and Chelsea left just as Ryan arrived.
"Hey Ash we're all ready to …" he did a double take in Spencer's direction. "Wow, Spencer you look hot!"
"Yeah, she does doesn't she, and she's all mine," Ashley retorted comically sticking her tongue out at him.
Ryan laughed as he nodded, "Okay, I think we all know that Ash. Anyways, we're all ready so, let's go," he yelled in excitement as he walked out the door. A few seconds later he popped his head back into the room, "Oh and um, please don't tell Kyla I called you hot, she'll kill me," he pleaded.
Ashley rolled her eyes, "And you guys say I'm whipped."
They arrived just after the lights went down, and the security guy, using a flashlight, quickly led them to their section. Ashley always tried to arrive at shows unnoticed so she wouldn't distract attention from the headlining stars.
But, near the end of the show, word was spreading throughout the audience that Ashley was there and within a few seconds, whispering started and heads began to turn in her direction.
"Uh oh," Ashley muttered under her breath.
"Ash what's going on," Spencer yelled into the rocker's ear over the music.
"It's time to go," Danny shouted gesturing for everyone in the group to stand up. Aiden nodded and started to help usher the brunette out.
But, before Ashley could completely exit the stadium, the lights came on and suddenly they were surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd of people pushing and shoving, hoping to get an autograph.
Spencer desperately clutching at Ashley's hand was engulfed in the crush and began to feel faint. Tugging on the rocker's arm she started to panic and said, "I can't breathe. I have to get out."
At first Ashley grinned, but then her look turned to concern when she saw her girlfriend's desperation. The rocker quickly turned to Aiden, "Elmer's, get Spencer out of here fast! Carrot Top and I will be out there as soon as we can!"
Aiden took one look at Spencer, grabbed her hand, and pushed his way through the crowd, out of the stadium. Once in the fresh air, the blonde regained her composure.
When everyone came out a few minutes later, like clock work the limo was waiting. Everybody jumped in and the driver sped off towards Caesars Palace.
"That was crazy," Ashley sighed leaning back into her seat.
"Another day in the life huh Ash," Kyla said.
"That was scary," Spencer murmured still shaken by the whole scene.
"Come here baby," the rocker cooed wrapping her arms around the frightened teen. "It's over now okay and we're all safe."
Spencer nodded and cuddled closer. Never before in her life had she witnessed something as extreme as that. It might look cool when you see celebrity's being asked for autographs and such on TV, but in real life, it was terrifying and dangerous.
"Are you ready for your first adventure in gambling," Ashley asked with her nose crinkling smile as she lightly poked the blonde's belly.
"Ash, I can't gamble I'm only seventeen," Spencer giggled.
"Trust me babe, tonight you look twenty one," the rocker droned with a smirk as the teen blushed deeply.
Ashley wasn't a serious player it didn't matter if she won or lost. She played for the fun of it. Spencer had to admit the brunette looked sexy with a cigarette jutting impressively from her mouth, a drink in one hand, and her brown eyes squinting suspiciously at the cards. The teen sat proudly next her girlfriend with an uncontrollable smile on her face.
Spencer had never played black jack before, but after a few hands, Ashley thought she had the hang of it. The rocker reached into her pocket and handed Spencer five hundred dollars.
"You're on your own Spence," Ashley jokingly said. "What you win is yours, and what you loose … we'll discuss later."
The group laughed and Eric yelled, "Do it to it Spence-a-nator!"
Spencer smiled and called for the dealer to include her in the game. The blonde looked at her hand and mentally counted up what she had. All of a sudden Spencer's blue eyes lit up in surprise, "Twenty one," she shouted. Throwing down her cards, she looked over to Ashley for approval.
"That's my girl," Ashley shouted placing a kiss on the teen's cheek. The dealer nodded and handed Spencer over two hundred bucks.
"Wow," the blonde gasped looking at all the money.
Ashley grinned and nudged her shoulder, "Who'd ever thought my little Angel would be a kick ass gambler?"
Spencer just shook her head seemingly at a loss for words.
"Bingo," Aiden drunkenly screamed holding up his Bingo mat.
"Elmer's, what the fuck," Ryan hissed snatching the mat from him. "This is black jack not Bingo!"
Aiden's face scrunched up in confusion, "But … I got Bingo."
Ryan chuckled as he shook his head, "You're shit faced dude, where's Susan, and where in the hell did you get this Bingo mat from?"
Suddenly, a group of elderly ladies with Bingo dobbers held high in their hands walked swiftly into the room. The tiniest of them all pointed a shaky finger at Ryan, "There's the young boy who stole my Bingo mat!"
Ryan let out a nervous laugh, "No, no I didn't, you see my friend-"
"Get him," the elders screamed as they moved in on the bass player.
Ryan's eyes widened frightfully as he took off running, "This is all a big misunderstanding," he yelled as the ladies actually started to gain on him.
Kyla screeched and ran to go help her boyfriend. The group laughed as they watched both Ryan and Kyla get cornered.
"Should I go help him Ash," Danny asked the rocker.
"Give it five minutes," Ashley giggled. After ten comical minutes the old ladies had yet to give up so Carrot Top finally decided it was time to help the couple.
Everybody busted out laughing when the sullen looking Kyla and Ryan came back with colorful dots painted all over their bodies.
"Thanks for the help Ash," Kyla growled sarcastically, shooting daggers at her sister.
Ashley nodded, "No problem sis."
For the next two weeks, everyone slept during the day and partied at night. If there was a show, they saw it, if there was a casino, they played it.
Spencer and Ashley became in sync. To the teen she was fitting more into Ashley's world. They were learning all about each other and using this trip to make up for the two years they'd been apart. Both of them were falling more in love and avoiding any thought of the moment when they'd have to part again.
