So I'm back again, hoping I can do some justice for my amazing readers. The last chapter was short I know but I have a weakness for Madison and wanted to establish her character a bit more. Yes she's protective of Spashley but enough of her personality shines through that she won't let Ashley know. Anyway, enjoy the next chapter:

Chapter 10 "Talking to the waves"

Third Person POV

Spencer and Ashley sat on the warm beach facing each other while Spencer waited on her girlfriend to speak. Ashley nervously played with her fingers as she tried to find the right words to say. She finally gazed up to her girlfriend's impossibly blue eyes and saw a look of infinite patience. This set her at ease and she took a deep breath and began, "Yesterday, before you got up, Carmen and I talked at the table a little bit." Spencer nodded for her to continue. "She said that you would be hers..." Ashley looked down. The blonde looked at her confused, "whats the big deal, babe?" The brunette was stunned, "what do you mean whats the big deal? Its a huge deal, shes going to try to get with you Spence!" Spencer scoffed, "so? I don't want to get with her. It totally doesn't matter." "But it does matter, she knows you're with me and it doesn't even bother her. She's going to do whatever she can to break us up!" Spencer shook her head, starting to get frustrated, "Ashley, why can't you see that it doesn't matter? I don't want anyone but you, even if she did say that..."

"What do you mean IF?" the brunette exploded, "Do you think I'm making this up?"

Spencer took a deep breath, trying to keep her own anger in check "I just think you're upset and have been under a lot of stress lately," she began. "That's ridiculous Spencer, I cant believe you're so calm about this, she's trying to come between us and.." "I'm sorry Ash," Spencer began quietly, "its all in your head."

Ashley's mouth dropped open and she turned her head to gaze at the ocean, finally she spoke, "lets just go," she whispered.

Spencer could see her girlfriend was hurt but Ashley had to know how crazy she sounded, and cruel. To kick someone who was as helpless as Carmen when she was down, the blonde had never seen her girlfriend so cold.

The drive home was silent and as soon as they got home, Ashley went straight to the bedroom and Spencer sat down on the couch with her head in her hands.

Carmen walked in the front door and seeing Spencer alone, immediately sat next to her. "Hey Spence," she said softly. Spencer turned and offered her a small smile, "how are you Carmen?" she asked politely. "Oh peachy, you on the other hand don't look so good," the brunette replied. "It'll be okay, just a stupid fight between Ash and I. We'll get over it soon, we always do." Carmen nodded silently, "well I'm here if you need me, how about I cook some dinner and we can hang out in the kitchen?" "Sounds good," the blonde replied, standing up. She never saw that Carmen was staring at her ass the whole way to the next room.

Ashley was angrily writing song lyrics in her notebook when her cell phone belted out "crazy bitch, crazy bitch, crazy bitch" She rolled her eyes and answered "what do you want Madison?"

"Hello to you too, you moody psycho!" the Latina replied haughtily.

"I'm sorry Mads, Spence and I got into a fight over Carmen," Ashley replied sincerely.

"Well sorry for your lesbo drama but I wanted to see if you were free tonight, we have some music I wanted to finish up before we hit the studio."

"Sounds fine slut, just come to the loft whenever,' the rocker replied.

"Be there soon, and if it makes you feel any better, I believe you about Carmen. Later you diseased dyke," Madison quickly hung up before Ashley could respond. She didn't have to bother, Ashley was stunned speechless that her former arch rival believed her when her own girlfriend didn't.

Ashley wandered downstairs to the kitchen and stood in shock at seeing Spencer leaned against a counter, laughing at something Carmen said while she stood at the stove. Her anger blinded her for a moment until she took a deep breath and was able to see clearly again. Suddenly the front door opened and Madison called out loudly, "you dykes better be decent, the queen has arrived!" Ashley rolled her eyes as Carmen and Spencer turned and finally saw her standing there. Carmen wore a smug smirk and Spencer looked at her sadly. Ashley just shook her head and turned to Madison who had stopped beside her, "well isn't this cozy?" she sneered. Carmen rolled her eyes but didn't bother to respond, turning back to the stove. Spencer looked confused as Madison put her arm around Ashley and led her away, 'come on chica, we have work to do," she said softly. The blonde hadn't missed the pain in her girlfriend's eyes or the concern in Madison's. She just couldn't understand what was going on.

Kyla and Aiden soon came home and joined Carmen in the kitchen, allowing Spencer to sneak out without being noticed. She slowly made her way up the stairs to the music room that was next to their bedroom. She saw Madison just finishing a song as Ashley strummed her guitar. "I think we got it Mads," Ashley said with a smile. "I don't agree with you often but it does sound good, I'm glad thats one less thing to do tomorrow!" Madison, leaning back in her chair. Noticing the distracted look on her friend's face she sat up and looked at her squarely, "Ashley, she'll figure it out, I promise. I know she wants to help Carmen but I can see the way she's coming between you two also. Just let her figure it out on her own."

Ashley's response was lost on Spencer, who walked away frustrated. How could anyone really think Carmen had a thing for her? She was just grateful to have friends. Why couldn't anyone see that?