When Spencer woke up she felt like crap. Her body ached and her head didn't feel much better. Shifting in her bed, she feels the weight of someone next to her shift as well. Confused, she glances over and finds Ally next to her, starting to stir. Having it finally click, her eyes bulge out and she lifts her sheets to see if she's wearing any clothing; thankfully she has shorts and a tank on. Letting out a sigh of relief, she glances over at Ally who is now sitting upright and looking around slightly confused as well; as if she has no idea where she is at.
Running a hand through her hair, that is sticking up all over she tries to stifle a yawn, "Hey..."
"Hey... umm, what happened last night?" Ally raises her eyebrows, "I mean, we didn't... did we?"
Laughing now, Ally shakes her, "Oh gosh no, you were way too drunk Spencer and I would never take advantage of you like that."
Spencer lets out a sigh of relief, "Ok, so what happened that you're here... in my bed with me?"
Ally opens her mouth to answer, but just as she does Glen Spencer's bursts open, "Rise and shine Spe... sweet!" He smiles wickedly as he eyes Ally in the bed and then shakes his head, "Looks like someone had a little too much fun last night."
Rolling her eyes, Spencer lays back in bed, "Shut it Glen!"
"Hey no need to be so touchy, I just wanted to make sure you were still alive after last night and that this one got you home safely, and clearly she did." His grin only grows wider and he leans against the door frame.
Spencer lets out a groan, "You're an ass, nothing happened. Ally please disregard him." Getting out of bed she walks into her bathroom to brush her teeth. Coming back out with toothbrush in her mouth, she walks over to Glen shoving him out of the room and closes the door behind her. She walks back into her bathroom and finishes up. Walking out, she wipes her mouth and sits on the couch across from her bed with her arms and legs crossed, "Ok, so please tell me I did not make an ass of myself...?"
"Do you not remember any of it?"
Spencer shakes her head, "I remember you and me dancing for a while and then going back to the booth to do shots and it gets kind of hazy from there…"
"Well you only did one or two before your 'jam' came on and we had to get back on the dance floor. While we were dancing Jackie tried to come and talk to you, but you ignored her and she kind of freaked out about us dancing together… she seemed pretty drunk. By that time everyone else was ready to go, but you said, and I quote 'Guys I just wanna dance, let's just dance!'" Spencer lets out a groan and covers her eyes, "So yeah, I offered to bring you home when you were done."
"But that still doesn't explain why I woke up next to you."
"Oh right. Well when I brought you back here, you insisted that I stay and chat with you. You told me about Jackie and how you two know each other and then we both kind of just passed out."
Spencer nods and ducks her head slightly embarrassed, "Sorry."
"For what?"
"Probably talking your ear off and making you dance with me all night."
Ally smiles, "Aw no worries dear, I enjoyed your company. Besides I was wondering the whole night about the awkward meeting and this cleared things up. Plus, my brother is a complete drag; I much preferred dancing with a gorgeous girl all night over listening to him talk about his football team he coaches."
Blushing, Spencer smiles, "Gorgeous huh?"
"Oh yes. You're hot, and you know it." Ally winks and begins to get out of Spencer's bed. "Well I should get going; I have to go check out some new restaurant in a bit."
Nodding, Spencer stands as well and walks Ally out, "Thanks again, and I had fun dancing with you!" When they get to the door Spencer pulls her into a hug and kisses her cheek lightly, "If you're ever in Connecticut give me a call… or actually just call if you want to chat."
Ally smiles as Spencer begins to open the door for her, "Oh you'll be for sure hearing from me, and if I don't see you beforehand I guess I'll be seeing you at the wedding!"
They smile at each other once more before Spencer fully opens the door, and to both of their surprise, someone is standing on the other side not looking too pleased.
"Jackie? What are you doing here?" Ally asks.
Looking between the two of them, Jackie stands up straighter, "I should be asking you the same thing."
After the initial shock wares off Spencer shakes her head, "That's none of your business anymore."
Seeing that the girls are in this creepy staring contest, Ally clears her throat, "Right well… as much as I'd love to stay and witness this, I must be off. I guess I'll see you later Jackie, and Spencer thanks for last night! Call me!" Winking at Spencer she walks past her receiving a smiles back from her and scowl from Jackie.
Once Ally starts to pull out of the driveway Spencer's attention is back to Jackie, "What are you doing here? I thought you never wanted to be seen with me again."
With a mixture of sadness and fright showing on her face, Jackie lets out a sigh as she stares at the ground. Looking up from it, she locks eyes with Spencer, "Can we just talk for a few minutes?"
Rolling her eyes, she lets out a small groan, annoyed that those green eyes still get to her, and steps away from the door, "Come in."
Smiling, Jackie steps inside, and Spencer shuts the door behind her.
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"Ashley!"
Letting out a groan, Ashley slows her pace down and turns around to find Madison walking toward her, ready to kill. "What Madi? Had I known I would be running into you I never would have left my room."
Grabbing Ashley by the arm, she continues walking and drags Ashley with her, not slowing her pace.
"Ow, what the hell?! Let go of me!" Finding an unlocked classroom, Madison shoves Ashley into it and shuts the door as she enters. Massaging her arm, Ashley swirls around, furious, "What the hell do you want Madi?"
"We need to talk about the other night and why I woke up half naked in your bed again."
Ashley smirks now, "Well what do you think happened?"
"I can't remember… that's the problem."
She looks around the classroom, her smirk growing into an evil grin, "Remember the last time we were in an empty classroom together?" Madison's eyes bug out at this question and the fact that Ashley is walking closer to her, with her hips swaying seductively. "I can show you what happened last night if you'd like, just for old times sake." She stops when she's standing in front of Madison and leans in whispering, "Come, it'll be fun."
Madison closes her eyes has Ashley leans in close to her, her body tingling as Ashley whispers that into her ear. Taking in a shaky breath she steps away from her and regains her composure, "I'm leaving; I don't have time for trips down memory lane."
Holding in her laughter, Ashley watches Madison make her way out of the room, "Hey Madi…" She pauses, but doesn't turn around, "Don't worry, we didn't sleep together or do anything except dance around in our underwear." Madison nods her head and continues walking.
Letting out a small chuckle, Ashley walks over to the teacher's desk and sits down on top of it, instantly being reminded of Spencer and her refusal to ever sit in her chair.
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Leading Jackie into the living room, Spencer remembers that Glen is home and pauses. Turning back around she heads in the direction of her bedroom, "Come on, this way Glen won't start anything."
Jackie nods and follows her, not able to take her eyes off Spencer who is in very little clothing.
When they get into the room Spencer shuts the door behind her, walking into her closet in search of some sweats, feeling way too exposed right now. "So what did you want to talk about?"
"I haven't been in here forever. It has changed a lot." Jackie says as she walks around the room looking at everything. "It seems so… not you."
Spencer emerges from her closet pulling the sweats up over her shorts, "Yeah well a lot has changed and it is me… you would know that had you not shut me out of your life completely."
"Spence…" Spencer's eyes flash at this old nickname, not liking it on her tongue. "I mean Spencer, you know I had to. It would have been too hard to hear your voice. I missed you so, so much everyday."
"That's your own damn fault Jackie! If it was so hard for you why did you leave me?" Spencer asks in a tired voice as she sits down on her bed. "I mean please, explain this to me. I at least deserve that."
"I just…" She walks over and sits on the couch Spencer was just sitting on this morning and sighs, "I just couldn't handle the stares or the comments anymore. I let my mother get to me… you know how she is. I couldn't handle disappointing her."
"So that's why you're marrying Ally's brother?"
She shakes her head as tears start form, "I really care about him, you know? He's so nice and gentle to me. But then," she looks up and meets Spencer's eyes, "but then I saw you at the club looking beyond beautiful, and all of these feelings that I pushed away came flooding back. And I realized that I can't keep pretending that I love Braxton like I loved you… like I still love you."
Spencer catches herself wanting to go over and comfort her, but refuses to. "You haven't talked to me in over a year, and you expect me to believe that you're still in love me? You absolutely crushed me and didn't show any remorse and you want me to believe that?" She is standing now, fists clenched and staring down at Jackie. "You don't treat someone you love like you've treated me Jackie." Instantly Ashley comes to mind as she says these words, realizing in a weird way she's doing the same to her.
"I didn't mean to Spence, and I am so, so sorry for what I did. I never should have left you. I panicked ok? And I realize the terrible mistake I made and that I'm a coward, please Spencer you have to believe me. Just please… let me make it up to you."
Letting out a sigh, Spencer sits back down and tries to gain control again, "I can't deal with this right now; I have to get packed and get to the airport… I have to back to school."
Jackie nods, wiping at her eyes, "Ok, but can I call you Spence? I miss the sound of your voice and how I feel when I hear it."
"You're with Braxton now; I don't think that would be such a good idea… I doubt he would like it very much… or your mother if she found out."
"Please Spence? I know this will take time, just… let me try… please." Spencer stands now, as she feels herself weakening, and Jackie stands as well walking over to her; not stopping until she is a mere two inches away. "Let me get to know you again. I want…" She takes a hold of Spencer's hands, lacing their fingers together, "I want this back," squeezing her hands as she says this. She leans forward and rests her forehead against Spencer's, closing her eyes, "Let me have one more chance." She opens her eyes and locks them with Spencer's "Let me prove to you that I won't run away."
It is this last statement that causes Spencer to step away, to release their hands and shake her head. "You had your chance Jackie… I loved you so much and you left me when I needed you the most. No." She shakes her head as if to emphasize this, "No more chances, it's someone else's turn. You should go now."
Jackie however does not leave, but tries once more, "Spence, please?" She is sobbing now, trying to take Spencer's hand in her own. "I don't think I can handle saying good bye to you again."
Spencer wraps her arms around her and pulls her into a tight hug, letting the girl cry on her shoulder as tears fall from her own eyes. "You'll be ok. You can call me if you ever need anything, I just can't be with you…not after this. I'll always love you Jay, you know that…" Spencer states, letting her old nickname for her slip out. Hearing her old nickname, Jackie looks up at Spencer with a half smile. Wiping a few tears from Jackie's face with her thumb, she leans forward and lightly kisses her on her lips and whispers to her, "Good bye Jay."
Nodding, Jackie smiles once more and shows herself out; leaving Spencer sitting on her bed crying.
"Hey Spencer why did I just see Jackie leaving our…" He stops in the doorway, "Are you ok? Am I going to have to whoop some ass?"
Spencer looks up and nods, showing her perfect white teeth through a smile, "Yeah no, I'm fine… we just had to clear some things up."
Glen nods, and walks into her room taking a seat next to her. He pulls her into a hug, letting Spencer cry on his shoulder a little more until she has no more tears left to spill over the matter. Letting out a deep sigh, she smiles, "Thanks."
"Anything for you baby sis." He squeezes her shoulder and kisses her forehead before letting his arm drop away from her, "So what now?"
Spencer stands and gets a Kleenex from a nightstand, "Now I go back to Connecticut."
"And?"
She wipes her face and blows her nose, "And talk to Ashley."
"Have you stopped being dumb, and figured out what you're going to do?"
Spencer nods, with a smile as she thinks of Ashley, "Yeah I think I have."