Chapter Ten
(A/N- Hi, my beloved readers! I haven't gotten any suggestions, so I'm going to continue in this happy, rather fluffy direction. If you don't like it, there's this magic little button at the bottom of this page to let me know!)
Spencer had taken her to a little bar, where they'd had drinks and little conversation. Spencer had walked with her, hand in hand, to his apartment. When they'd walked in, she'd smiled. The place was messy, made up of neutral colors, and filled to the brim with books.
They'd sat down on the beige couch for a moment, before Spencer sighed and said "I've missed you, you know." To Spencer this was a substantial confession. He missed very few people. He missed his mother, certainly, but more the unattainable version of his mother that she was when he was very small, on her best days. He missed the team, when he was away from them. He missed Gideon constantly. Now, he missed Ashley when she was gone.
She smiled. "I missed you too." She said, leaning in for a little peck on the lips. Spencer wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her into his embrace. "I like your apartment." She said quietly. Spencer chuckled. Ashley climbed into his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck, and resting he head on his shoulder so that she faced his neck. Wrapping his arms around his torso, Spencer couldn't imagine having wanted this any different way.
"What time is it?" she asked against his neck. "The minute hand just passed 9:45. We have plenty of time." He assured her. "Mmm. You want to come apartment shopping with me tomorrow? It's Saturday, so I promised JJ…" she trailed off looking at his face from where she lay. "I'd love to. Are you sure it's OK with JJ?" he asked, not wanting to offend his friend. Ashley merely laughed and nodded. "She'll be thrilled. She's always thought herself quite the matchmaker, and I'm only proving her right." She giggled. "What time?" he asked. "Does ten sound good to you?" she questioned. "I'll be there" he said smiling. He kissed her cheek sweetly.
"I have to be back soon." She told him. "Who's got a curfew now?" he teased her. Giggling, she kissed his neck. "Okay, ha ha ha. But, unfortunately I do have to go, so…" she drifted off, and Spencer pressed his lips to hers. "Are you sure I couldn't convince you to stay?" he asked, praying the answer was no. Smiling, she regretfully said "Yes. I really need to be on time. Remember, you work with JJ." She teased. "Ugh. You're right. See you in the morning." He said standing, and pulling her up to her feet. He leaned down to kiss her gently on the lips.