Chapter 12

SPOV

"Ok let's see, hair."

"Check."

"Make up."

"Check."

"Alien invasion."

"Check."

"Spencer."

"Check."

"SPENCER!"

"Check...oh sorry Jess I'm just..."

"Nervous Spence, I could have been murdered right here in front of you and you would've just sat there with that little smile on your face thinking about Ashley." She teased.

I was in my own little world the entire time Jess was helping me get ready. I felt kinda bad but I knew I'd make it up to her, I've been meaning to set her and Nat up they've been dancing around each other for ages now.

"Sorry Jess I'll make it up to you, it's seven now so you can go downstairs if you want I can keep myself occupied for a little bit." I said, Moon would be pretty busy soon and they would need Jess to run things without me there either.

"Nah Spence you will freak out if I leave you alone, come down to the bar for a minute?" She held out her hand for me.

"Ok," I said taking her hand and letting her lead me through my apartment." "Just let me turn the TV off etc."

I reached for the remote but froze when I saw the image on the screen.

"Rockstar Ashley Davies has just arrived the grand opening of new club Echo. We'll watch out for her next move stay with us tonight gossip royalty."

What the hell? I mean, how she could stand me up so publicly. She wouldn't, oh I'm confused.

I turned off the TV and left my apartment with Jess in tow. Might as well put in some hours I still owe Jess for the clothes I'm wearing right now. I'll puzzle over this one at work.

JPOV

Oh god ever since Spencer saw Ashley at that club opening she's been working with this stony look on her face.

I understand that Ashley is a celebrity so maybe she's just working before she picks Spencer up. Yeah that'll be it. I saw how much she loves my friend and how much she loves her back.

Its seven thirty and I can see that Spencer's nearly breaking from trying not to cry. I have to do something.

I look over to Nat at the other end of the bar and pretend not to notice how hot she looks in her short shorts and vest tonight and instead call her over.

"Hey Jess what's up?" She said her voice definitely not sending shivers down my spine.

"I er I," smooth Jess." I need you." Seriously get it together.

"Hmmm what do you need me for?" Is she flirting with me? Oh god her smile. I cleared my throat in an attempt to exorcise the dork from my soul.

"I need you, to take Spencer up to her apartment and calm her down maybe give her a beer or something." I said frantically my nerves around this woman are just insane.

"Sure I'll take her now."

She seemed to notice how on edge I was because she just smiled sadly and went to go grab Spencer.

I watched her walk away, I don't know why I just cannot help but stare at her when she's around. I hadn't felt that way in a long time but she's still my employee so nothing can happen.

Shame but I've held it in this long I can keep it to myself until she gets signed and leaves. I hated the pang I felt in my chest when I thought of not seeing her every day.

I realised I had been standing there staring for a while and Spencer was giving me a suspicious look over Nat's shoulder as she walked backwards to the door.

SPOV

I knew I wasn't imagining Jess and Nat's connection but Jess is a damn good actress when she wants to be so it's highly possible that Nat has no clue how Jess feels.

I will have to do something about all the UST between those two. Maybe it will distract me from my absentee ex girlfriend/no show date.

I looked up to find myself outside of my front door but I was even more surprised to see who else was there.

"Glen what the hell are you doing here?" I asked surprised.

"I'm here to escort you to you date for the evening."

I was so confused now but I wanted to hear what she had to say about not picking me up herself.

We walked silently out to a silver 2010 Ford Falcon, the most popular car and colour in the USA.

Glen opened the passenger door for me and I slid in but nearly jumped right back out in shock when I saw someone smiling at me from the driver's seat.

My hand grabbed the door after Glen had closed it and gripped hard.

"What the hell Ash?" I asked quietly.

"Spencer what's wrong?" She looked confused at my anger.

"I saw your little club appearance tonight; I thought you had stood me up." I said a little embarrassed at my obvious overreaction.

"Oh god sorry Spence I should've warned you. I have a decoy out tonight so we can have our date press free." She looked frantic.

Oh my god that's so sweet of her, it was then I noticed the cap on her head, how does someone make a baseball cap look hot. I looked her up and down before even registering what I was doing.

She looks amazing I think I might be drooling.

"So hot." I thought to myself.

"Thanks Spence that's nice of you to say, you look pretty good yourself." She giggled when I blushed realising I'd said that out loud and in a very husky voice too.

"The decoy is a brilliant idea, but we need to talk about the press eventually Ash." I brushed off the last few seconds.

"Yeah I know how about we talk about it on the way." She said.

"Ok, where are we going?" I asked.

"Yeah Spence like I'm going to give that information over that easily." She smiled.

"I still have some questions left Ash I think I should use one." I teased.

"Speeencerr, that's so not fair it's a good surprise I promise." She reached for my hand as she pulled out onto the road at last.

I tried not to be distracted by her thumb brushing over my knuckles as she drove.

"Fine, I'll let you have this one Ash but only because I owe you for doubting you earlier." I should never have thought she would stand me up, I know she wouldn't do that to me.

"Spencer its fine I should've warned you but while we're on the subject Kyla is arranging a press conference for Saturday." She told me.

"That's in five days."

"Yeah but it gives us time to sort ourselves out a bit and Kyla needs to make plans for after my last concert."

I cringed knowing that Ash would be leaving New York to record in LA. She must've noticed how uncomfortable I was because she squeezed my hand to get my attention. She looked a little sad too.

"Spence nothing is set in stone yet, in fact I have a plan but I need a few more days before I tell anybody. No, that doesn't include you I will tell you the moment it's sorted." She smiled when she noticed my happy grin at her words.

I reached out and flicked the radio on. When Ash's voice flooded through the car I remembered the album lying on my bed still in its wrapping. I still couldn't bring myself to listen yet but tonight I would. I need to hear how badly my judgement hurt us.

Ash turned the station over and chuckled when we heard her name again.

"Ashley Davies once again spontaneously entertained her fans today outside her hotel. She sang a brand new song which has now become the highest requested song on our station so Davies, if you're listening can you grab a recording studio real quick and get us a copy we actually need it. We are all waiting to hear what has our favourite rock princess so darn happy right now too. We'll keep you updated as we hear."

I flicked the station again and Motown flowed through the speakers.

I squeezed her hand tightly as I leant back with my eyes on her, trying to memorise her beautiful face.

She smiled at the road ahead and I knew she felt my eyes on her. I sighed happily and just waited patiently (or not) to see where we were going to end up this time.

I can't wait.

Just the start of the date, I had to post this because it's taking me ages to get the date sorted.

Too many extra ideas hehe.

Hope you like this so far, the date should be up tomorrow, monday at the latest! Lovin' all the reviews they are awesome I'm so grateful to you all for supporting me and the others on here. xxx