I'm glad to see that my work was missed! I had a crazy few months finishing up high school, but now I'm a lazy graduate enjoying my summer before college so I have plenty of time to write. Thank you all for your patience and sticking with me even when I went MIA on you.

I'm thinking of focusing my next few chapters on Ashley, so they'll all be in her PoV. I want to focus on how Spencer has changed her. It will be adorable as always. Thanks again, lovies, and enjoy!

It was one of those days when all I could do was look at this gorgeous girl that was sleeping with her face buried in my chest and wonder, How the hell did I get so lucky?

Spencer whimpered slightly in her sleep and I instinctively pulled her closer. My stomach did flips as she snuggled closer and wrapped her arm around my waist.

This beautiful blonde whose was sleeping in my arms was the girl of my dreams in flesh and blood. She made everything so clear to me. She made me believe in fate and true love. More than anything, she made me want to be a better Ashley.

Some of the girls on the team had noted that I was becoming 'soft'. Where did that big, bad Ashley Davies go? What happened to the player who could bring a different girl home every night of the week and not think twice about it?

Well let me tell you about that girl. That angry, hurt little girl whose daddy was always gone and whose mother had disowned her for simply being who she was. The girl that hid all that pain behind a cool, apathetic exterior. Playing the angst ridden teenager with the 'no one gets me' attitude. The girl who went through therapists like she went through the black eyeliner she hides the tears behind.

The therapists who told her she was gay 'in order to gain the attention she lacked as a child' or that she fucked a different girl every night because she 'had commitment issues as a result of her parents' divorce'.

That hurt, sad little girl is gone. She finally found someone that made her happy. She realized that she didn't have a fear of commitment. She had simply never found anyone that made her want to commit. But now she had.

Spencer Carlin was the best thing that had ever happened to me. I am head over heels for this girl and now there's no turning back. I know that my life is meant to be with Spencer.

A flutter of eye lashes and a groggy moan torn my mind from those thoughts. I looked down at Spencer who was clearly now awake but still had her eyes closed. I stroked Spencer's soft, golden hair and a grin spread across her face.

I smirked involuntarily. Spencer's smile was contagious.

"Aaaash?" Spencer rasped in her sleepy voice. I love Spencer's voice when she first wakes up. It is so sexy.

"I'm right here, Spence. What is it?" I responded while placing a gentle kiss on Spencer's forehead.

The scent of oranges and lilies hit me strongly as I buried my face in Spencer's hair. The smell was intoxicating. I've never been high, but I imagine that this is what it would feel like.

Spencer's sleepy blue eyes squinted at me and she smiled sheepishly. She buried her face in my neck and wrapped her arms around my waist even tighter. My body tingled at every point of contact. I couldn't help but think how cute Spencer is when she first wakes up and how much I would love to wake up next to Spencer for the rest of my life.

I heard her mumble something into the collar of my shirt.

"Spence, I didn't catch any of that," I chuckled. She is so damn cute when she's sleepy!

"I said," she repeated, resting her chin on my chest and locking her baby blues on me, "that I'd really love it if you would meet my parents."

She gave me a pleading smile. I opened my mouth to argue, but nothing came out. I sighed and went to try again but Spencer's perfect smile turned into a heart melting puppy dog pout. Damnit…

"How can I argue with that?" I finally gave in.

As the words left my mouth I immediately began to panic. I've never met anyone's parents before. I hadn't even met Chelsea's and she's just my best friend. I'm no good with adults! Even my own parents can stand me! How the hell am I supposed to –

"Ash!" Spencer cut me off. I could tell that she was reading 'Freaked Out' all over my face. I hate how she can do that.

"You need to calm down. They're just my parents and they're going to love you. Who wouldn't?" she added with a smile and kissed my slowly and passionately. I felt ever ounce of stress melt away as she intensified the kiss, adjusting her position so she was now straddling my hips. Sweet baby Jesus, this girl is hot.

After a minute she pulled away, revealing a deviant smile.

"It's getting late, baby. Can you drive me home in that sexy convertible of yours?" she asked sweetly but I could see the pure pleasure from my torment twinkling in her eyes as she rolled off the bed. She grabbed her bag and started heading for the door. I was still lying on my back where she left me when she looked over her shoulder.

"You're so lazy! Come on! Nap time is over," she called as she headed out the door and down the hallway.

"Spencer Carlin, you are such a tease!" I yelled as I ran out of my room, grabbing my black leather jacket and car keys on the way.

I heard a sexy laugh and what sounded something like 'You have no idea' as I ran down the hallway after her.