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Spencer emerged from the barracks wearing her best uniform, hat and everything. She saw her family and headed straight for them. She flung herself at her mum, hugging her, then did the same to her dad.

"Hey! I missed you guys." she squealed, taking a step back from her parents.

"We missed you too honey, how have you been? You look really good." her mum gushed.

"Yeah, I'm great! I'm thinking that I might stay here after my time is done." Spencer said quickly.

"Really?" her dad asked, sounding impressed which made Spencer smile more.

"Yeah, I mean I have made a few really great friends and I'm actually good at this." She beamed.

"I'm glad to hear that." He said warmly. "I see you have some stripes there Spence." Arthur pointed to the stripes on Spencer's arm.

"Yeah, they made me Sergeant."

"Hey Spencer." A nervous voice came from the direction of her parents car.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Spencer deadpanned.

"We need to talk Spence." She sighed and glared at her father. He whispered 'Sorry' to the blond before he led his wife away, leaving the two to talk.

Spencer walked away from the boy, knowing that he would follow her like a lost puppy. He took hold of Spence's hand but she was quick to snatch it away.

"Luke, what the hell do you think you're doing?" She pushed the boy away.

"Am I not allowed to hold your hand anymore?" he said as he moved closer to Spencer, trying to pull her close to him. Spencer took another step away from her ex.

"No. I told you what would happen if I got caught. We're over."

"Come on baby," he tried once more to pull Spencer closer.

"Is there a problem here?" The raspy voice sent a shiver through Spencer's body. She stood to attention and saluted her superior. "At ease Carlin." Ashley ordered. Spencer took a second to look at Ashley. She was wearing her semi best uniform, looking neat and official. Spencer had a hard time staying where she was. Ashley winked quickly at the blond.

"Everything is fine Lt. Davies." Spencer answered finally.

"It didn't look like it. Was this boy giving you trouble?" Ashley made it clear to the boy that he shouldn't mess with her. Her attitude even scared Spencer a little.

"A little, yeah."

"What the hell Spence? I'm your damn boyfriend!" Spencer could see Ashley's face drop a little.

"No you aren't Luke. I am so glad you got me sent here. You're pathetic. Just go home with my parents. Tell them I'll see them another time." she sighed. She didn't want to deal with this.

"Luke, I suggest you leave now or I will get the Military Police to escort you from the premises." Ashley growled, stepping in front of Spencer.

"Please Spence." He whispered.

"You had your chance with me and you blew it." Spencer shrugged.

"I told them to stop but they wouldn't."

"You were driving! Lt. Davies, could you please take care of him for me? My parents are over there." She pointed towards her dad's car and walked away.

As soon as she rounded the corner, she started running away to the place that had become her sanctuary. She kicked off her boots and rolled her pants up so she could climb the tree easier. The height made her dizzy at first but after a short while it began to calm the blond.

"Spence?"

"Up here." she said quietly. "I think I'm stuck."

"OK, I'm coming up then." Ashley took off her blouse and rolled up her pants. She climbed the tree quickly and sat next to Spencer. They sat in silence for a little while until Spencer rested her head on Ashley's shoulder.

"I should have been able to stop that happening." Ashley mumbled.

"You cant control everything that might dare to upset me or hurt me!" She cried.

"I know, I just hate seeing you like this. Come on, lets get you down from here." Ashely went first and made it look easy. She looked up at Spencer, expecting her to move but she didn't. She was stuck. "Just jump Spence. I'll catch you."

"I hope so."

"Trust me." Ashley breathed and held her arms out.

"I do." Spencer closed her eyes, held her breath and fell out of the tree. As Ashley caught her, the brunette fell, causing Spencer to land on top of Ashley. The couple laughed for a moment before they relaxed in to each other.

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"Spence, come on baby. Wake up." Ashley's soft voice drifted through Spencer's ears. She opened her eyes to find Ashley sat on her bed, her hand on Spencer's shoulder and her eyes wandering.

"Good morning." Spencer smirked.

"Morning." Ashley smiled widely.

"Running?"

"Yeah." she said quietly with a giggle.

"They're going to hate me." Spencer sat up and wiped her eyes."

"Not you, me."

"What time is it?" Spencer noticed that the sun was nowhere to be seen.

"About 4:30. I didn't know what time you got up." the older woman blushed.

"You're so sweet."

"Shh!" Spencer giggled at Ashley as she tried to protect her reputation. Spencer kissed her softly and laid back in bed. "Which reminds me, I have you you the day off tomorrow so we are going in to town and we are going to do what normal people do."

"And if I don't want the day off?" Spencer raised her eyebrow and smirked.

"Too bad. As your Lt. I am telling you to take the day off for health reasons and as your girlfriend, I'm telling you that you're spending my birthday with me in town." Ashley argued with a smile.

"So I'm your girlfriend?" Spencer smiled.

"Only if you want to be. I don't want to make you do something you don't want to do." Ashley started playing with her fingers, refusing to look at the blond in front of her.

"Of course I want to be your girlfriend Ash!" Spencer say up and kissed her. They pulled apart just as Lucy and Abby walked through the door. Sweat was dripping from their bodies and they were fighting to catch their breath.

"Carlin, stop trying to get out of it! You're fine! Outside in ten, all of you." she stood up and walked out of the room. Spencer couldn't help but watch the brunettes ass as she left.

"What the hell was that?" Lucy sang.

"Nothing." She smiled, instantly cursing the lack of control she had of her face.

"Yeah, cos that looked like nothing." Lucy winked, getting changed in to some dry clothes. "Are you gay?"

"Yeah and really, it was nothing." Spencer got up and started putting some clothes on.

"Why didn't you tell us?" Abby and Lucy said together, the same confused look on both of their faces.

"Because Abby was already giving me shit about fucking Ash, I really didn't need it." She shrugged.

"Ash? Since when do you call her Ash? Since when does anyone call her Ash? Even her closest friends don't call her Ash. Hell, I don't think even her parents do!" Abby gushed. Spencer knew just then that she had completely blown it.

"Oh my gosh! You really are fucking her!" Lucy said excitedly.

"No, I'm really not." Spencer deadpanned. It was the truth. She and Ashley weren't sleeping together.

"Then whats going on." Lucy pouted and even Spencer had to admit it was cute.

"OK but you guys both have to promise not to utter a word to anyone." She stared at both girls who nodded vigorously. "OK, well basically she was just really nice to me and we started hanging out and working out together. I don't know, it kind of just happened. Yesterday." she smiled at the memory of yesterday.

"I gotta say Spence, I'm a little jealous." Lucy admitted, patting the blond on the shoulder.

"Thanks." Spencer laughed. "I cant believe I have Lt. Ashley Davies wrapped around my little finger."

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AN: Hey guys!

Originally this chapter was a little longer. But to be honest it was not a favorite chapter of mine so I got bored and cut a bit out.

Sorry its taken so long to get an update to you guys.

Ive been busy/distracted.

We can all blame either MrsZoe for the lateness cos she said it was ok to leave it a week

Or we can blame Momo0424 for actually being the person distracting me.

Review and I'll love you guys forever and ever.