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ch 10
Ashley's POV
Spencer and I haven't spent much time together the past couple of days. She has been playing body guard for Kyla while she finalizes a few things for the big merger. Back to now though.
"Wow" Spencer exhaled and I nodded. After school Kyla picked Anna up so Spencer and I are at her apartment sharing a bottle of wine. I didn't buy it, but she refuses to tell me who did. Maybe she stole it...Hmm. Questionable...Anyway I just explained to Spencer what Tory offered the other day, and she was just as shocked as me
"Yeah" I just nodded in response as I took another sip of my wine. I don't drink often but Spencer always seems to be handing me a glass of wine. Where she gets it from is a mystery to me but I know better then to question it.
"Well, why don't you?" She asked with a confused look. Of course she thinks this is the simpleist thing in the world
"Well, first of all, I have a full time job, have trouble finding a baby sitter for one child, and I'm alone. I mean yeah, sure Kyla would help, but when I'm exausted and at the end of my rope, I just can't depend on my sister. It wouldn't be right"
"Ashley, you could do it. You really don't give Kyla enough credit. I mean yeah, there would be a few schedule changes" she chuckled "And knowing Tory she would be the one to help when your at the end of your rope. I wonder why she didn't mention this to me" Spencer had a slightly dejected look on her face
"I don't know but... why me?" I asked the last part in a whisper. I honestly don't understand. Yes I'm rich, and I know a lot about kids, but why would she choose me? She met Kyla. Why not Kyla? I just don't get it
"You know why" she smiled brightly at me. I really wasn't getting it so she rolled her eyes. She gave me a small smile and took my hand interlacing our fingers. "You just have this..this..." she spoke with amazement. Like I was some sort of rare prize "Hmm, this" she smiled again "personality. You're so smart and so strong. For a bazillionaire you're not spoiled.." she trailed off raising an eyebrow "As far as I can tell" I just chuckled
"So I work, that doesn't mean I'm not spoiled" I stated and she nodded
"True, but that's not the point Ash" she sighed with a sad smile. I still don't understand why Tory wants me to adopt her child, but Spencer's convincing is pretty entertaining "Ahha!" She smiled again putting her glass down to take my other hand "It's in your eyes. They are everything a parent is; comforting, compassionate, caring. She doesn't have to know you or your past or even your future. Ashley, you will be a wonderful mother. It wouldn't..."
"What if I'm not ready?" I interjected seriously and her smile faded quickly
"Then... well, I don't know. If your not then, you're not" she smiled dreamily "I just know that if I had been asked... I wouldn't have hesitated" she shook her head then gave me a confused smile "I'm trying to think of this from your point of view. Honestly" she explained and I nodded "If you're not ready then you're just not" I frowned at that. I could raise a child, this is just so sudden. "Sure this may seem sudden" she sighed. Ok, that's just freaky! Her grip tightened on my hands "It's just... when will you ever have this chance again? Yes you could adopt a child when you're ready, but that takes years, and a lot of dissapointment. Here you have a teenage girl that just knows she's not ready. Tory would be a good mom too, but I know you would let her see the baby any time. That's what she was most afraid of, remember?" Spencer asked referring to our dinner the other night. Tory had explained that she would want to visit her baby any time and maybe even keep her on a weekend sometimes. She said that the word mother was important and that she knew she wasn't ready for that role. I nodded towards Spencer with a small smile.
"Yeah" I replied and Spencer smiled back
"Well, It's getting late. I should make you go home" Spencer stated and I rolled my eyes
"You can't make me do anything" I stated with a huff. She just smiled. She smiles way too much...nevermind, I love that smile. But she does smile a lot! Which is a good thing. Right? Charles Manson smiled a lot...
"I know. Just think about the offer. No matter what you want to do I'll support you. I promise" God she promised! I believe her. I do! I just feel like a 16 year old that got pregnant, then my bofriend said he would support me no matter what. It's odd how my brain thinks. Aw, Spencer would be a wonderful baby daddy!
"I'm going to think about it" she just smiled and nodded as she stood, still holding my hands. With an umph I was lifted to my feet
"Well, call Tory and tell her that. She's probably biting her nails right now" Spencer rolled her eyes and I smiled
"You're good with the observations." I stated and she chuckled. I think I had too much wine. "How do you do that?" I asked and she frowned in confusion
"Huh?" she asked raising an eyebrow
"You know...that thing. You havn't known Tory for long, but you know she's a nail biter. I'v never said anything about wanting a dog ever, but they are my favorite animals. How do you read people?" I asked with a lopsided smile
"Are you sure you can drive home?" she asked with an amused smile "I know It's only like a block away but I'll walk you if you want" Oh! Way to avoid my question!
"Or I could just not go home yet. Maybe sober up a little with some delivery" I suggested and she nodded finally releasing my hands. Aww. I'm sad now.
"Why are you sad?" she asked and I blushed. Damn I have to get away from her. There's no telling what may slip...
"I'm not" I answered and she gave me a small nod
"Well sit back down and I'll go order some shrimp fried rice"
"I love that stuff!" I stated and she smiled again as I plopped down. Spencer is so wonderful! Whoa this feels familiar.
"Good" she replied as she dialed a number on her evil cell phone. I hate iphones! Why with the touch sceens? I like buttons. Remotes have buttons, why shouldn't phones?
...a couple of hours later...
"Ash, it's like 10. You should get home" Spencer stated and I smiled
"Trying to get me out of her for some hot date?" I asked. I'm mostly sober now...sort of
"No, I'm just tired is all. I know I know" she rolled her eyes "I'm old I can't hang... and I don't know why I'm tired. Just am for some reason"
"Aww, you can sleep" Spencer was sat on the small coffee table infront of my spot on the couch. I placed my hand on her cheek lightly
"I don't think I could sleep while you're here" She blushed and I felt the difference in the palm of my hand. It sent a shock wave through my body. At that point I had one goal in life. Noone mattered or even existed. I was sober now so there was nothing to blame for my actions. I leaned in to Spencer. As our lips moved closer together my head became fuzzy, my stomach did flips, my toes even curled in my socks. Shoes were discarded long ago. Everything was comfortable and tense at the same time. As our lips touched though...I felt nothing but them. No flips, no toes. If there were a fire in her kitchen and someone screaming and baging on the door, I wouldn't have noticed. Then her lips began to move over mine in a slow rhythm. The flips were back, my toes curled again, along with that came a small moan though. Our lips moved in sync. No barriors, no people to distract us. Nothing but pure and total... something. She pulled back slowly and we shared small timid smiles. She tasted like fresh squeezed orange juice "I'm sorry" Our lips were no longer touching but still held smiles
"I'm not" I stated quickly. Where did this sudden boldness come from? She chuckled knocking me out of my thoughts
"I won't tell if you don't" she whispered. Her breath touched my lips in a warm cloud
"I should go" I whispered back. Our lips connected again. My hands wrapped around her neck pulling her closer. Her hands made their way lazily around my hips as she moved me to be straddleing her. As our lips and bodies moved together somehow we ended up stretched out on the coffee table with me lying on top of her. Wait, no I can't do this with her. She's my student! "We can't do this" I stated with a small sigh. I was still on top of her as she held me close. I just feel so comfortable in her arms. Like god had molded our bodies to fit perfectly together.
"No" she whispered. I couldn't take her breath on my lips so I turned my head giving her my ear. "We shouldn't, but we can. If you don't want to we won't" she added and I nodded still refusing to look at her. "Hey" she moved a hand to my cheek gently turning my face towards hers "Let's get you home" she smiled. I just smiled back. She stood and placed my feet on the ground. "We can keep this to ourselves. I promise I won't tell" she encouraged and I just nodded. I don't think my vocal chords are working right now. Her kiss is still tingleing on my lips. I lifted my fingers to my lips and felt how slightly swollen they were. Spencer chuckled drawing my attention "Do you want me to walk you home? I know you had a good bit of wine" I just nodded with a small smile. She shook her head and held her hand out for me to take. I did gladdly. Atleast I can blame my actions on the wine tomorrow. We made our way to my house silently but we held hands the whole way.
"Thank you Spencer" I found my voice as we made our way to my front door
"It's not a problem. Thanks for hanging out with me" she smiled as she spoke. I got my keys out of my pocket and unlocked the door.
"I had a good time" I smiled up at the slightly taller girl who smiled back. I was reluctant to go inside but she let go of my hand and placed it onto my back
"Good night Ashley. I'll see you tomorrow" she stated and I sighed
"Yeah, I guess you will" she gave me a small shove and I finally went inside. After I closed the door I leaned against it with a smile. She's so wonderful. I think I'm in love...
"With who?" Kyla's voice shocked me into reality. Oh god! Did I say that out loud?
"Did I just say that out loud?" I asked and she grinned from ear to ear
"Yes" she smiled and I frowned
"Noone" I answered quickley and made my escape to the stairs then into my room. I threw my self onto my bed and sighed. After a minute I heard a knock and huffed as I sat up "Come in" I called
"Look, Ashley, it's ok. Spencer is pretty cool. You should have seen her in bodyguard mode" she said taking a seat beside me. I just chuckled
"Yeah, still not ok with her missing second and thrid block, but what ever"
"Well, I wanted her to help me finish up early so that I could spend some time with Anna. You just missed her being in class" Kyla stated and I rolled my eyes
"No, well, yeah, but she doesn't even have a class first block. How will she graduate if she doesn't attend?" I asked annoyed and Kyla chuckled again
"I don't think Spencer cares about school very much"
"What do you mean? She's smart. She even get's good grades. I'm talking straight A's" I explained and Kyla just smirked. Why is she so damn peppy right now?
"I could be wrong, but I think it's because she's already been through these classes" she knows something...
"Ky, what do you know? Did she tell you something?" I asked frankly annoyed again. Kyla laughed as she made her way to the door
"No, just get some rest. You should think about things, but don't think too hard" I rolled my eyes as she left cackleing like the weirdo she is. What the hell is her problem? Wait! I'm in love with Spencer? No! I'm in love with a student! Oh god!