A/N- Ok, so I kno I haven't updated in what seems like forever!! But I swear it's not my faulttt... my computer charger broke or whatever and wouldn't charge my computer. So I was out of my computer for 4 days while I ordered and waited for the new charger to get here. But I'm back nowww.. and have this lovely new post for you guys! :) So please enjoy and please review! Reviews make me happy, and a happy writer is a happy poster!! :) So please leave love or hate or whatever you want, but please leave it!! :) Love Mel!

"DAYS LIKE TODAY"

Ashley's POV

Next Morning

I wake up to my alarm blasting at 6:30 am. I know you're probably wondering, 6:30 am?! You're crazy!! And its true, I'm crazy. . Crazy in love with running!! I roll over and slap the alarm's off button. Now laying on my stomach, I snuggle into my pillow and then softly smile as I remember the previous night's events. It had been an amazing night and every second of it had been above and beyond any other date that I had been on with a girl. . . EVER!! Once again, it must be this whole thing about actually having to learn about her, instead of reading the latest Cosmo and knowing everything.

I let out a long, happy sigh before pulling myself out of bed. I pull a Hollister hoodie on over my tank and some jogging shorts over my boy shorts that had I slept in last night. Then I pull on some socks and shoes and head toward the kitchen. Grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge, I walk out the front door. I stretch out my legs a little bit, before placing the ear buds of my iPod into my ears and starting off down the still darkened street, with the beach as my final destination.

My run feels relaxed today, definitely not as rushed and fast-paced as usual. As I run, my mind slowly drifts to Spencer. Her hair, her lips, her soft hands, but my god, those eyes!! I could get so lost in those cerulean blue's of hers.

Before I know what's going on, I find myself already approaching the beach and the end of my first 3 miles. Slowing down to a steady walk, I make my way to my usual spot underneath the pier to watch the sunrise.

Once the sun has finished rising and I've finished half of my water bottle, I make my way back home. As I walk in the door to my house, upon arrival, I hear the last of a voicemail being left on the answering machine. Walking over, I play back the message and make my way into the kitchen to start my smoothie. It was Kyla who had called. Which was strange, she's not usually up this early,

KYLA: -first part of her message- ". . I just joined a gym last week incase you're wondering why I'm calling so early. ."

I laugh to myself since she just answered my question. I swear, we are more in-tune than identical twins sometimes. I pull out the fresh strawberries and milk from the fridge, then grab a banana from the basket on the counter.

KYLA: -next part of message- ". . . I know you already have your morning routine, but I was going to ask if you wanted to join the gym with me. I know you're all about staying in shape, especially with touring and stuff, and since you keep firing all of your personal trainers for hitting on you," I hear her chuckle through the phone. "I just thought maybe we could start working out together. So let me know. Call me later about lunch. Love ya." Then she hung up and the machine beeps.

I blend up all of my ingredients, and then add the fitness powder that trainer number four had started me on, it's actually the only good thing about that specific trainer, and finish up my smoothie. After drinking it and relaxing with the morning paper, I take a nice hot shower. When I get out, feeling extremely stress free, I decide to call Kyla about lunch since it's nearing the afternoon.

-Phone Convo-
KYLA: "Hey sis." She says picking up the phone.
ASHLEY: "Hey Ky. What's up?"
KYLA: "Nothing really. Just got out of the shower. Got home from the gym not too long ago."
ASHLEY: "Oh cool. Yea I got your message this morning when I got back from my morning run."
KYLA: "Cool, so what you think? Want to be work out buddies??" She asks excitedly.
ASHLEY: "Haha, you're so cute sis. Such a kid." I say and we both giggle a bit. "Um, what gym did you join?"
KYLA: "This little private gym actually. But it's nice. You should check it out with me one morning and see if you like it."
ASHLEY: "Ok, sure, I'll let you know."
KYLA: "Ok, so lunch today? What are you up for?"
ASHLEY: "You know? I have been cravin' me some Olive Garden." We both giggle again.
KYLA: "Ohh, that sounds yummy. Ok, so what time's good for you?"
ASHLEY: "Well, it's about 10:30 now, so is 12 good for you?"
KYLA: "That's perfect. Meet you there?"
ASHLEY: "That's fine, unless you want me to swing by and get you?"
KYLA: "Um, sure. See you at 11:45?"
ASHLEY: "Ok, see you then sis, bye."
KYLA: "Bye, love you."
ASHLEY: "Love you too."
We hang up and I walk into my office wearing only boy shorts and a bra.

I sit down at my desk and turn on my computer, then pull the stack of bills sitting on the desk towards me. Picking up and putting on my glasses from the same position I had left them the night before, I start thumbing through my bills. As soon as my computer is finished loading, I start paying my bills online. Knowing my credit card number by heart, I work my way through the pile until they are all paid. Man, I hate being a grown up sometimes. I chuckle to myself and shake my head before getting up and walking back into my bedroom.

I grab my cell phone from the bed and check the time. 11 am. Better get ready. I pick out some comfy casual clothes. Just some loose fitting, but very cute jeans and a fitted tee from Abercrombie. A light zip-up over that and some flip-flops. I leave my hair down in messy curls and then put on some light make-up. As I glance at the time on my night stand alarm clock, I slide on my Gucci shades and grab my purse, heading for the door. I have 10 minutes to spare getting to Kyla's.

I pull into Kyla's driveway and get out of my car. Opening the door to her house, I am greeted by her Yorkie, Skater. Weird name for a dog right? Well, she thinks it fits him, because the first night she brought him home, she let him wander around. When she finally found him thirty minutes later, he was sleeping inside her old roller skate in her closet. But he's a sweetheart.

Picking up Skater, I call out.
ASHLEY: "Kyyyllaaa??" I call in a sing-song voice.
KYLA: "Back here. . ."
I walk into her room and see her finishing up her make-up in the mirror.
ASHLEY: "Wow, to think I gave you more than an hour and you're still here getting ready. . .things really haven't changed have they??" I say and laugh, only to receive a death glare from her
KYLA: "Shut up! I had a few other things to do before I got ready."
ASHLEY: "Mhm, likely story. ." I say nodding and rolling my eyes sarcastically.
KYLA: "Oh whatever." She scoffs mockingly and stands up.
ASHLEY: "Are we ready to go now?"
KYLA: "Yea, let me grab my purse."
She walks into her closet and then comes out.
KYLA: "Lets go." She says and smiles
We both give Skater a kiss on his head before I put him down and we leave.

We get to Olive Garden and are seated in the back.
WAITER: "What drinks can I start you ladies off with?"
KYLA: "Oh, I'll take a water with some lemon please."
WAITER: "Ok, and you ma'am?"
ASHLEY: "I'll have the same and a sprite zero as well please."
WAITER: "Coming right up ladies. Here are some menus and my name is Brent if you have any questions."
TOGETHER: "Ok, thanks."
He just nods his head with a polite smile and then leaves to get our drinks.

I pick up the menu to start looking and Kyla just stares at me.
ASHLEY: "What are you staring at?" I ask, not looking away from my menu.
KYLA: "Oh come on, you know what. Who's this new girl?"
ASHLEY: "Give it a few more days and then you'll know. ." I say nonchalantly, although I was still pretty tweaked about it.
KYLA: "Why?" She asks confused.
ASHLEY: "The amazingly fantastic paparazzi found us last night and snapped quite a few pictures."
KYLA: "That sucks. . But are you really going to make me wait until the press prints the pics before telling me who this new girl is?? Who by the way you've picked up within 3 days of being home?!"
ASHLEY: "I think it'd be best yes. I don't feel like having the whole restaurants eyes on us when you flip-out and I don't have my body guard with me today."
KYLA: "Flip-out? Why would I flip-out? You act as though you're dating Spencer Carlin or something." She responds and starts chuckling, not knowing she's completely correct.

When I don't answer her after a few moments, she pulls my menu down, exposing the bright smile I have on my face and the light blush covering my cheeks.

KYLA: "Oh my god!!" She says kind of loudly, then leans down and whispers to me "Are you freaking serious?!"
ASHLEY: "No." The blush on my face growing more evident by the second and giving me away.
KYLA: "Wha- huh, HOW?!"
ASHLEY: "She showed up at the closing concert the other night and I knew I had to take a chance. . so I gave her my backstage pass. She actually came back and we talked and then went out for ice cream after my meet-n-greet."
KYLA: "Oh my gosh, that's awesome. I mean. . you've only been pinning for this girl for like 8 months now!"
ASHLEY: "7. And who' counting?" I snap.
KYLA: "No one of course, no one at all!" She replies sarcastically.
I give her one of those "if looks could kill" glances, but she blows it off.
KYLA: "Aww, so how is she?"
The glare falls and the soft smile returns to my face.
ASHLEY: "Wonderful. I took her out to dinner last night and it was perfect, she's perfect." My blush returning to my cheeks at my omission.
KYLA: "Aww, yay!! Now maybe you'll get over Brooke." She says happily.
ASHLEY: "Now why'd you have to go and mention her?" I say scolding her.
KYLA: "Sorry sis, but it's true, you need to get over her."
ASHLEY: "I am over her, but the sting still hurts a little."
KYLA: "Ok, ok. Sorry. So, are things good with Spencer?"
ASHLEY: "Definitely. I'm going to call her tomorrow and see if she wants to do something this weekend."
KYLA: "Cool. You know dad's going to want to meet her. ."
ASHLEY: "Well, unless dad's flying back from Papa New Guinea next week, then I think he'll just have to wait."
KYLA: "True." She says and we both chuckle.

We drop the subject for now and order our food when the waiter returns. After that, we fall into conversation about the tour and then what she did while I was gone.

I love being able to have days like this with her. We don't get many because we're always so busy. But at least we still have days like today.