So this chapter would have been up a while ago, but my stupid power adaptor broke... AGAIN! Therefore I couldn't get to my stories because I only have them saved on my laptop. I was so excited to get this chapter up early too! I wrote it so quick. But what can you do right? There's lots of drama in this chapter, so I hope everyone enjoys!

Chapter 14

Oh my god! Spencer is here… in this club… walking over… oh my god! Why is this happening to me? What did I do to deserve this? I'm a nice person. I give money to charities. And it's my money…not my parents' money! I guess volunteering would be better, but come on people! Ugh what am I going to do? Should I play hard to get?

Ashley was too lost in her thoughts, and shocked by Spencer's arrival, to notice Kyla and Chelsea weren't by her side anymore. Instead Anna was standing next to her, trying to talk to her. Ashley was only able to hear the end of her sentence.

"…so what do you say?" Anna asked with hopefulness in her voice.

Ashley shook her head a little. "I'm sorry what did you say?" she asked looking into green-blue eyes. She was only able to hold her gaze for a moment, then her brown eyes drifted back to Spencer who was now chatting with Kyla.

Anna looked back and forth between Ashley and who she thought Ashley was looking at. "Do you want to dance?" she repeated, more insecure now.

"Uh…" Ashley paused. Damn it I really want to talk to Spencer. I should just blow this chick off. "I'm sorry, but I really need to talk to someone right now. Can I take a rain check?"

"Sure. But I'm going to get a dance from you sooner or later." she promised before heading towards the bar.

Ashley immediately began walking towards Spencer who was now standing with Lucas and Madison. Spencer's back was turned to the brunette as she approached her. She put her hand on the small of the blonde's back.

"Hey you." she whispered in Spencer's ear.

Spencer turned around and gave Ashley a small smile. "Hey Ashley."

Ashley smiled wide just from being near the older blonde again. "What are you doing here? I thought you would be working."

"I was but I got off early. Then Luke called and told me Madison was begging him to come out tonight and he didn't want to go alone. So here I am." she shrugged.

"Well I'm glad you're here." Ashley said. Spencer just nodded and smiled tightly. "Do you not want to be here? Cause I could take you home." she suggested after seeing how uncomfortable Spencer looked.

"No I'm fine." she said while shaking her head.

"You sure?" Ashley grabbed Spencer's hand and squeezed it lightly.

"I'm sure Ashley." she stated firmly while removing her hand from Ashley's.

Here she goes again. Pulling away from me, physically and emotionally. I don't know what to do anymore. "Alright." An awkward silence fell between them. Ashley didn't know what to say. Spencer kept looking around at anyone else but the brunette. She can't even look at me now? She doesn't even look like she wants to be near me. Ashley decided to try and make conversation one more time. "How have you been?"

"I just told you I'm fine, didn't I?" Spencer asked harshly.

Ashley was completely shocked by Spencer's attitude. "I'm… I'm sorry. I was ju…"

Spencer didn't want to wait for Ashley to finish. "Look Ashley. You don't need to ask how I am every time you see me. I'm not some porcelain doll, ok? I'm a grown woman so just quit worrying about me." she said cruelly.

Ashley felt horrible after hearing Spencer say those things. Never had Spencer spoken to her like that. She tried to look into Spencer's soft blue eyes, but Spencer wouldn't make eye contact. She feels like a completely different person tonight.

"I'm sorry." Ashley said quietly. "It won't happen again." she replied louder and with more pain in her voice.

She hurried away from the blonde, not wanting to even look at her anymore. She practically ran to the bar and ordered two more lemon drops. She devoured them in mere seconds and felt somewhat relieved when the alcohol began taking affect on her system. She sat down on a stool and put her head in her hands. Why did I agree to come out tonight? I'm never listening to Kyla again. She looked around the club, trying to find one of her friends. She really needed someone to talk to right now. She saw Chelsea dancing with a guy. Madison was looking cozy with Lucas, her new man candy, and Kyla looked like she was trying to get Aiden drunk and take advantage of him. At least she's keeping him away from me. Where's Spencer? Oh wait… I don't care anymore!

"Rough night?"

Ashley looked to her side and saw Anna sitting next to her with a freshly ordered drink in her hand. Anna's hand made contact with Ashley's face and wiped away the warm liquid under her eye.

When did I start crying? "You could say that." Ashley turned her head, embarrassed that Anna had seen her tears.

"Want to talk about it?" she asked while rubbing Ashley's back.

Ashley looked down. I do but not with you. "Not really." she said, her head shaking side to side.

Anna moved a stray piece of hair behind Ashley's ear, so she could see her better. "It could help. I'm a great listener."

Ashley finally looked at Anna's face. She didn't seem drunk, or like she was trying to seduce her. She looked genuinely concerned. But Ashley still didn't know if she should talk to her. She just formally met her tonight and she would feel weird telling a stranger all about her personal life. She is a pretty hot stranger though. That green dress really brings out her eyes.

"I'm sorry. You seem really nice… but I…"

"Don't worry I get it." she nodded understandingly. "I just thought I'd offer." Ashley nodded and went back to staring at the bar's worn surface. "If you don't want to talk, how about a dance?"

"I don't know." Ashley admitted.

"Come on." she pressed. "Dancing always cheers me up. Besides it's a slow song. You can just stand there if you want to." she joked.

A small smile appeared on Ashley's lips. "Ok."

"Great!" Anna smiled widely. She took Ashley's hand in hers ready to lead her to the dance floor.

The moment Ashley took a step she felt unbalanced and slightly dizzy. Whoa I can really feel those shots now.

Anna saw Ashley's body waver. "Are you ok?"

"Just a little uncoordinated right now." Ashley chuckled to herself.

Once they were on the dance floor Anna responded with, "I better hold you close so you don't fall then."

Ashley only nodded. Anna wrapped her arms around Ashley's slim waist and pulled her close. Ashley hesitantly put her arms around Anna's neck. She soon relaxed when she felt Anna rubbing her back again. That always made Ashley feel better.

"Do you feel any better?" Anna whispered in Ashley ear.

"Yeah. Thank you." she whispered back.

"You're welcome."

They slowly swayed from side to side in silence, just enjoying the music and Anna enjoying the feeling of having Ashley in her arms. Ashley unconsciously starting running her finger tips along the back of Anna's neck, making her shiver. What am I doing? I can't lead her on. Ashley thought, immediately stopping her fingers' movements.

She looked straight ahead at the crowd surrounding her. A blonde stumbling out of the bathroom caught her eye. The woman retained her balance only to stagger again and fall into a table, knocking a few drinks off of it. Is that Spencer? If it's not she stole her jeans and that amazing black shirt that hugged her breasts so perfectly. Ok Madison's right… I do need to get laid. After a few people stopped yelling at the blonde for spilling their drinks, she turned around and her blood-shot, blue eyes instantly connected with hazy brown ones. It is Spencer. Ashley noticed the blonde's irate look and became very aware of her present state; in the arms of another woman. She instantaneously averted her eyes. I hope this doesn't come back to bite me in the ass.

A few seconds later the song ended and Ashley pulled away from Anna's grip. They stared awkwardly at each other for a moment.

"I told you I'd get a dance outta you sooner or later." Anna smiled.

Ashley smiled back. "Yeah…" she trailed off, not knowing what to say next.

Just then Aiden showed up. "Hey Anna. Can I talk to you for a minute please." he said, his jaw clenched in anger. He pulled her by her arm before she had a chance to answer him.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Ashley heard Anna say as she snatched her arm back.

They didn't step more than a few feet away so Ashley was able to hear everything they were saying to each other.

"I should be asking you the same question!" he snapped. "I told you we came here so I could hang out with Ashley and you're all over her."

"Ok Aiden… if that girl was straight I would totally back off, but she's not. You're totally barking up the wrong tree."

Damn right he is! You tell him Anna! Ashley thought.

"What?" he asked disbelievingly. "No way! You just think any girl that's nice to you is a lesbian."

"Oh yeah because I'm in middle school!" she said sarcastically.

This chick is pretty funny.

"Whatever Anna." Aiden shook his head disapprovingly and walked away from her.

Ashley noticed him walking towards her and decided to run away as fast as she could. There is no way I'm getting in the middle of a friendship. She hurried to the VIP room and finally found one of her friends.

"Madison." Ashley said a little out of breath. She sat down next to her in a booth. "Where the hell have you been?"

"I've been with Lucas." A smile grew on her face. "He is such a gentleman, and so sweet!"

"That's great." the brunette rushed out, completely uninterested. "Where is Luke anyway? I need to talk to him about Spencer."

"He went to get us another drink. Why? Did something happen between you and Spencer?" she asked curiously.

"Yeah. Maybe. I don't know." she groaned, frustrated. "She's just not acting like herself and Luke knows her best, so I need some insight."

"I'm sorry Ash." Madison put a reassuring hand on her best friend's shoulder. "But hey, I saw you and Anna dancing together. You two looked so cute and I think she really likes you." she said happily, trying to cheer Ashley up.

"Yeah Ash… she really likes you."

Both girls turned their heads and saw Spencer walking by them with a bitter look on her face.

Ashley stood up quickly and walked up behind Spencer. "What is up with you Spencer?" she yelled.

Spencer turned around and almost fell backwards. "What's wrong with you?" she retorted.

Ashley took in the woman's appearance. Her hair was a tad out of place, her eyes were blood-shot and half-lidded. There seemed to be dried up tears on her cheeks, and she was sniffling a lot. What is wrong with her. I wish she would just tell me so I could make her feel better. Wait I don't want to do that anymore!

"Nothing was wrong with me until you yelled at me for no apparent reason." she snapped.

Spencer took a wobbly step closer to Ashley. "Nothing was wrong with me until I saw you dancing with Anna. That whore." she muttered to herself, but Ashley still heard her.

"You know Anna?"

"Yeah." Spencer nodded. "She's a bitch."

"So that's why your mad at me now? Because I was dancing with someone you don't like?" the brunette asked astounded. Spencer stayed silent. "Last time I checked, I was the one asking you out on a date and you said no. What do you expect from me? To just sit here and wait for you?"

Spencer looked right at Ashley and Ashley could see tears welling up in her eyes. "Forget it." she said while walking out of the VIP lounge.

"Fine." Ashley shouted.

At this point she was so angry she didn't even know what to do with herself. I just need to get out of here! She started walking very fast out of the lounge also. She quickly caught up with the blonde, who was still wobbly, and brushed right past her. She spotted Anna walking towards her with a cute smile on her face. As she stepped right in front of her, anger and alcohol still coursing through her veins, she did something that surprised even herself. Ashley grabbed both sides of Anna's face with her hands and brought her in for a rough kiss. Anna was so caught off guard she stood completely still with her hands up in the air. After a moment, she let her feelings for the brunette get the best of her. She pulled Ashley closer by her hips and started kissing her back. Ashley released Anna a second later and looked behind her to make sure Spencer saw them kiss. Spencer looked so hurt and sad and Ashley immediately regretted her previous actions. But she was too proud and too frustrated to do anything about it right then. She took on last look at Anna, who was in a complete daze, and started walking toward the exit of the club.

"Ashley!" she heard Anna yell, but she never looked back or hesitated to turn around.

Before she reached the exit Aiden stepped in front of her. He opened his mouth to say something but Ashley was way past fed up with him. "I'm a lesbian. Get over it." she stated simply, her voice full of tiredness. She side-stepped to get by his six-foot frame and pushed the door open.

Once outside, the fresh night air appeared to clear Ashley's head and sober her up a little. She felt completely horrible about kissing Anna. I am so leading Anna on and hurting Spencer at the same time. What the hell was I thinking? I wasn't. This is so irritating! I shouldn't feel this bad… I'm not even dating Spencer! We haven't even established a stable friendship. I am just so confused. Before she knew it stray tears were falling from her eyes. She was no longer angry at Spencer, just disappointed with her, and herself.

"Hey Ash!" The brunette did a one-eighty after hearing the familiar voice. "What are you doing?" Madison asked worried.

"I need to get out of here Mads." she sniffled.

Madison saw how upset her best friend was and pulled her in for a much needed hug. "If you need to go, then we'll go."

"Thank you."

Madison nodded. "I just need to go inside to get my purse and tell Lucas we're leaving." Ashley nodded. "Come on. I'm not leaving you out here by yourself." Madison demanded. She held out her hand for Ashley to take, which she did reluctantly.

She followed her best friend back into the night club. She kept her head down, not wanting anyone to see her. It was as if she thought if she didn't see anyone, then no one would see her. That was not the case, however.

Ashley felt a heavy pull on her arm just as her and Madison were walking into the lounge. She turned around and a big ball of blonde hair fell into her, which made her remove her hand from Madison's so she could catch her. This, in turn, made Madison turn around to see what was going on.

"Spencer?" Ashley questioned. She helped the blonde stand up straight and brushed some hair out of her face.

"Ashley." Spencer said solemnly. The blonde wrapped her arms around Ashley's neck and pulled her very close. "Why don't you like me anymore?"

Madison knew Ashley and Spencer needed their privacy right now, so she put her hand on Ashley's shoulder and whispered in her ear that she would be waiting in the VIP room. Ashley only nodded, too confused to speak at the moment.

"Spencer." Ashley said her name, trying to get her attention. All Spencer wanted to do at the moment was run her fingers all over Ashley's shoulders and upper back. What the hell is she doing? This is so not the time to be feeling me up! "Spencer!" she said firmly while removing Spencer's arms from around her neck.

"I don't like Anna." Spencer said with disgust. "Why'd you kiss her?" she whined.

"Spencer I have to leave." she said ignoring Spencer's question. She started walking away.

"No don't leave!" the blonde said rushing towards her. "I wanna talk."

Ashley was feeling pretty guilty, so she decided to give Spencer what she wanted. She took Spencer's hand and led her over to a dark corner in the club so they wouldn't be in anyone's way.

"What do you want to talk about?" the brunette asked.

Now it was Spencer's turn to ignore her question. Instead she wrapped her arms around Ashley's neck tightly with an inebriated smile on her face. She laid her head in the crook of Ashley's neck. "God you smell so sexy." she whispered while inhaling another deep breath of Ashley's perfume. She chuckled at herself a second later.

Spencer why are you doing this to me? Ashley almost didn't want to push the older blonde away because of the insanely good goose bumps Spencer was giving her, but she knew she had to. "Spencer stop. Please." she pleaded slightly.

Spencer took a step back but still kept her hands clasped behind Ashley's neck. "I thought you liked me this close." Spencer grinned goofily. Ashley had no idea what to say to Spencer. She also had no time to think about it before Spencer pulled her very close. Their foreheads were touching and their breaths mingled. "I wanna kiss you Ashley." she said sounding so sure of herself, and surprisingly serious.

What? She wants to kiss me now? Oh my god her face is coming closer. Just as Spencer's lips were centimeters from Ashley's, the brunette pulled away. "No." She stepped back, easily putting two-feet between them. Spencer stood there with a hurt expression. "I'm sorry but I can't kiss you when you're drunk."

"I just want you to like me again." she said quietly while looking down. She looked so insecure.

Are you kidding me? "You of all people should know how I feel about you."

"But you kissed that whore Anna and not me!" she stated firmly.

"Because you're drunk Spencer!" Ashley replied just as resolutely.

"No I'm not!" she argued.

"You can't even stand up right now." Ashley made a motion with her hand to Spencer leaning on the wall.

This made Spencer very angry. "Whatever Ashley. Just leave me the hell alone then!" she yelled.

Ashley's brown eyes grew ten times bigger at Spencer's sudden outburst. "Are you crazy?" she shouted back.

She paused for a moment, looking like she was thinking very hard about what the brunette had just said. "Over you." Her tone of voice became calm again and she laughed.

Ashley put her hands up to her temples, getting more stressed by the minute. "Oh my god!" she groaned, frustrated. "I swear you're bipolar." Spencer started giggling again. "Come on." she said grabbing Spencer's arm and escorting her to the VIP room.

"Are you taking me back to your place?" Spencer asked suggestively.

"No. I'm taking you to Lucas so he can take you home." she explained with irritation.

Spencer scoffed. "What a party pooper."

Ashley rolled her eyes while weaving through people faster, wanting to go home now more than ever. She stopped in front of the table Madison and Lucas were at, Spencer almost bumping into her as she did so. "Can we go now?" Ashley asked, irritated with Spencer's lack of coordination.

"Spencer?" Lucas asked disbelievingly. He got up from his chair and took Spencer out of Ashley's arms. "Where the hell have you been all night?"

She looked up at him with big, puppy-dog eyes, as if she was about to get in trouble. "Partying?" she said sounding like a question more than a statement.

"I'll bet." he muttered with annoyance in his voice. He looked down at Madison. "I better take her home."

Madison nodded. "I think she's ready to go home."

All three of them looked at Spencer, who was just about passed out on Lucas' shoulder. No matter how mad Ashley was at Spencer, she couldn't help but smile a bit at the blonde. She looks so comfortable and safe with Lucas. I wish she could feel that way with me. That thought made Ashley frown.

"Are you alright?" Luke asked Ashley.

"I have no idea." she stated honestly.

Madison wrapped her arm around her best friend's waist. "Let's get you home girl."

The foursome started exiting the club. Madison sent a text message to Kyla and Chelsea letting them know they were leaving, since the two girls were M.I.A at the time. Lucas and Madison managed to hail two cabs in less than fifteen minutes. Then Ashley helped Lucas put Spencer into a cab.

"Take care of her please." Ashley said even though she knew Lucas would.

"I will." Lucas smiled at Ashley's concern for her best friend. She nodded and looked at the ground gravely. "Look Ash… I have no idea what Spencer did tonight, but I'll talk some sense into her when she's conscious." he chuckled, trying to lighten the mood.

"Thanks." she said, doing her best to smile. She gave Lucas a friendly hug and got into the other cab.

"So…" Madison stepped close to Lucas and he linked his hands behind her back. "When will I see you again?" she asked while tracing random shapes on her chest with her index finger.

"Why don't give you a call tomorrow." he suggested.

"I'd like that."

They stared into each other's eyes for a moment before their faces simultaneously start moving forward. Madison smiled into the short and sweet kiss. After giving him a tight squeeze, she backed away and entered the cab Ashley was waiting in. Lucas stood in the doorway of his cab and watched as the second cab drive away. He sat down in his cab and told the driver directions to his house. As they started their ride home Spencer leaned on Lucas' shoulder again. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"We are going to have a talk in the morning." he said assertively.

"I know." Spencer said quietly, her eyes still closed. Don't I know.