Again Thank You for the reviews. They always make me smile like an idiot.
bobo02- You may be on to something.
dazedlvr07- You're welcome and yes Raife does love Ashley. Just doesn't always show it.
hollymarie4- Lol sorry if I made you hungry. I decided on the random question thing because we really don't know a lot about Spencer so I am glad you are enjoying it. Ashley was always cocky and now that she has Spence wanting her she has a even bigger reason to be. I'm sorry to say (for you) but Casey isn't out of the picture for good...but no worries. She will not get in between our Spashley :) Finger Babies..lol. I don't think that the moment was ready for Sexy Time so yes I went in the other direction. Remember Ashley is in loooove with Spencer and she is trying to get Spencer to fall for her. I totally did. I wish someone would ask me to dance in the rain and then sing to me. lol
lisarichie- You read right..Biscuits and Gravy. In the U.S. biscuits are like a breakfast roll/bread and the gravy is delish. They mesh together very well. The biscuits and gravy part was put in for the lovely Naranga87. She is from the U.K. and thinks biscuits and gravy sounds disgusting. She is wrong;)They are really good. Trust me .lol
noodles307- Definetly can't go wrong with kissing in the rain. Yes cocky Ashley is great. Now she has an even bigger reason to be. Glad you like the random questions part. Let's us get to know Spencer. Thanks for the salute..and the review :)
CoolGay- Thanks . I appreciate your words.
victorial117- Thanks :)
FFReviews- I know what you mean. One chapter is never enough. Sorry. lol. I read FF's too and hate having to wait for the next updates. That's why I try to update as often as possible. You are absolutely right. Spencer is still her teacher and although you wouldn't get arrested she could still lose her job/jobs. Thanks for the reviews :)
momo0424- I would totally love for him to cook for me like that. I would probably be 400 lbs though. lol. You would be one of the few who feel bad for Casey. She is heartbroken but she will be back eventually. Yes! Go Miranda. Carmen's nose has to look pretty messed up by now. lol. Glad you liked the dancing scene. Thanks for the review :)
Charlee- Thank you. Glad you liked the chapter. I just have more thing to say "Steven Tyler p.j.'s, Steven Tyler p.j.'s" Man I love that movie :)
naranga87- Hate to tell you this Hun but you are always goofy ;) So pleased that I could "blow your mind" :) And biscuits and gravy are not gross. *sticks tongue out*
Lolo06- Thank you..hope you enjoy the party.
A Mind That Sits Still- Spencer is definetly going to lose it..in a good way but not all of the way. At least not yet. Miranda's confidence has a lot to do with Ashley's confience in her. Raife and Spencer will both deal with Christine :) I promise you that Casey will be back. I am not saying much...just that she WON'T get in between Spashley. Thanks again for the review. :)
FriendlyGirl333- Thank you so much. As a fellow writer you know what it takes to write a story so your comments mean a lot to me. Glad you are enjoying it. I wanted to take the Spashley Teacher/Student relationship story to a whole different level. It's working out pretty well so far. I think I will cry when I end this story. Lol. Thanks again :)
Thanks again for the reviews guys. They truly are inspirational.
I own nothing but my crazy imagination.
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Her lips touched mine and I thought my heart was going to burst out of my chest. Her warm perfect lips were moving with mine and for a moment I thought I had died and gone to heaven. And that would be fine with me. I was in love. I knew she was in love with me. I had the most perfect kiss I could have ever dreamed of. I could die now. I was happy.
She pulled away from me and then leaned in again and kissed me gently.
"Happy Birthday Ashley."
...
She smiled and then laid another warm and tender kiss on my lips. Every bit of me wanted to pull her into me and kiss her hard but I held back ..Somehow. I was thrilled as it was that she was actually initiating the kisses. She pulled back and rubbed my bottom lip with her thumb almost as if she was rubbing her lipstick off of it.
"We should get going. You have a party to get ready for." She says. She pulls me by my hand out of the garage. The rain has slowed to a light drizzle.
I stop abruptly and she flies back towards me. I have her in my arms again. Right where she belongs. She doesn't say anything. She just looks at me intensely with her blue eyes a little darker than normal.
"You are going to be there, right?" I ask in a serious tone.
"I want to but I don't think that I should." She admits with a frown.
"Spence you have to come. It's my birthday. Please tell me you will be there."
"Ashley …I don't know."
"C'mon Spence. You can bring some friends if you want. You can completely ignore me if you want. Just please promise you will come." I was begging now.
"You know I can't just ignore you Ashley. I tried that already." Didn't really work for either of us.
"Look Spencer I'm not asking you to come there and hold my hand. I just want you there. I want to look out into the crowd and see you're smiling face. I'll even sing you a song or two." I gave her a cheesy grin.
"You'll even sing me a song or two? Should I be worried?" She asked.
"Not at all. I promise I won't serenade you. Unless you want me to." I wink.
"I think you know the answer to that."
"Of course. Okay so you are coming and you are bringing Miranda." I demand.
She laughs. "We will be there. I have to make it up to you since I didn't get you a gift so I will bring Miranda."
"So you are bringing Miranda as my gift?" I laugh.
"Yep. Is that okay with you? I could leave her at home."
"Uh no. That's fine. She wouldn't be my first choice as a gift ..But she'll do." I shrug.
"Good. We'll be there at 8."
"I will be waiting patiently." I lied.
I nod towards her car. "Let me walk you to your car."
"You don't have to do that Ash"
"I know. I want to." I grab her hand and start towards her car.
We stopped right next to her door and she looked back at me.
"Thank you Ashley. I thought the rain was going to ruin the day but it didn't. It made the day so much better." She blushed …again. I was beginning to love that shade of pink on her.
"You're welcome" I said as I lifted her hand and kissed the top of it. She tilted her head and smiled innocently.
"I'll see you in a few hours." She said as she let go of my hand and lifted hers to caress my cheek. I leaned into her touch and closed my eyes. Suddenly I felt warmth on my lips and then it was gone. I opened my eyes quickly but she had already turned towards her door. I turned and walked towards my car. She waited for me to get in and then left.
When I got home I showered and got dressed. I dressed in my usual performance attire. Torn blue jeans with a black belt and a black tank top that didn't quite reach my belly button. I put my hair up this time and added some hoop earrings. I was ready but I was waiting on my dad. He took longer to get ready then me. I grabbed my phone and sent out a text.
What's your favorite album of all time?-A
Aren't you supposed to be getting ready?-S
I am ready. Answer the question.-A
Can it be more than one?-S
Sure…they better be good though.-A
Rumours-Fleetwood Mac, Thriller- M.J. and Tapestry- Carole King-S
Wow Spence. All classics. Gotta say I definitely approve.-A
Glad you approve .What about you Princess? ;) -S
Hey watch it..only my dad can call me that.-A
Sorry. Answer the question -S
Yellow Submarine-The Beatles, Highway 61 Revisited-Bob Dylan and Hello Princess-Purple Venom -A
All Classics as well. The last one doesn't surprise me -S
He wrote that album just after I was born. It's close to my heart.-A
Seems like we both have very good taste in music Spence-A
Well if I remember correctly you did say we had that in common.-S
I remember. Gotta go Spence. See ya in a few.-A
Can't wait -S
I had a smile on my face the entire conversation. Spencer had a way of doing that to me. When I thought of her or talked to her I always had this cheesy grin on my face. I'm surprised it hasn't scared her away.
My dad and I walked into the club a little before 7. I went right to the stage and started sound checking and writing out a playlist. The band showed up about 5 minutes later and we rehearsed a bit. A little after 7:30 people started pouring into the club. I was a little nervous. My dad, Spencer and Miranda all were all going to be here watching me. Not to mention I had some new songs I wanted to sing.
I look out to the crowd from the side of stage and found my father. He was sitting at a table up on the second floor. The second floor was strictly V.I.P. My dad didn't want to take any attention from me so he promised he would stay up there all night. I told him he didn't have to but he insisted. At the moment he was talking to one of the waitresses. Heather. Seeing them talk was pretty awkward. Awkward because I had sex with her in my dressing room a couple months back. I knew my dad wouldn't do anything with her. Okay.. I didn't know that. I hoped he wouldn't though. That would be just ewww!
My phone starts vibrating and I take a quick look. It's a text from Miranda.
I know you said we were on the list but the bouncer Tim said he can't find our names.-M
That's strange. I'll come get you.-A
No don't. I know you are going on in a bit. Can you just have your dad call the guy.-M
Yeah. Gimme a minute.-A
I gave my dad a call and asked him to take care of it. A couple minutes later he called and said everything was good. He told me good luck and that he was so proud of me. If felt so good to hear that.
I took a quick sip of water and straightened out my clothes as Johnny welcomed everyone to the re-opening. He announced my name and everyone applauded. I wished I wasn't so nervous. I walked up on stage and the first thing I saw shocked me, overwhelmed me, and touched me. Nearly hanging off of the rail on the second floor were my friends. Miranda, Chelsea and Madi. They were each holding a sign.
Miranda's said "SURPRISE!"
Chelsea's said "Happy Birthday Ash"
Madi's said "We love U".
I was definitely surprised. I was so happy and I felt so loved. My friends were truly the best. I smiled up at them, mouthed "thank you" and blew them a kiss.
Suddenly I wasn't so nervous anymore.
"Hey everyone. Thank you all for coming out."
We love you Ash was shouted from the second floor. Miranda. I chuckled.
Happy Birthday you Sexy Thang ..That was Madi. These guys were too much.
"I am Ashley Davies and if you haven't heard ..It's my birthday." Everyone cheered.
"So thank you for sharing my birthday with me." I hold my hand to my heart to show my appreciation.
"Alright..Let's get this shit started." More cheers.
I started off with a few of my more upbeat songs to get the crowd dancing and then slowed it down a bit.
I had a few new songs I wanted to sing and I was getting nervous again. But from time to time I would look up to my friends and the beautiful blonde that was hiding out with my dad and all those nerves went out the window. She looked so beautiful tonight. She always did but tonight there was something about her. I couldn't quite describe it. She caught me staring and winked. I blushed. The things this woman did to me. Ashley Davies had never blushed until this woman came along. I didn't mind. She had my heart.
"I have a couple new songs I want to play for you. This one is called High Road. Hope you enjoy."
I walked over to my piano and sat down. I took a deep breath and flexed my fingers. I placed my fingers onto the keys and closed my eyes. It felt so natural..They started moving on their own.
….
All I can say is things didn't go as I planned
Seems every day I'm learning is out of my hands
And coming to terms is harder than ever before
When you would give anything to know what all of this is for
Well there are things that I cannot change now
But these are strings that I will untangle
So gimme a high road to rise up and follow
I'll keep my eyes closed and breathe
And gimme a tightrope to walk from the highest peak
And I'll never look down at my feet
Somebody said if you can let down your pride
You won't be afraid; fear's not a safe place to hide
And I was convinced I'd never win your love, no
I didn't see all I really needed was my own
And there are things that I cannot explain now
But it's not too late and I am so thankful
And I got a high road to rise up and follow
I'll keep my eyes closed and breathe
And gimme a tightrope to walk from the highest peak
And I'll never look down at my feet
I've been down enough times to know it's no good
And I'm working overtime just thinking I should
I carry all of this weight around
I'm finding out that I never could
I never could
So gimme a high road to rise up and follow
I'll keep my eyes closed and breathe
And gimme a tightrope to walk from the highest peak
And I'll never look down at my feet
Never look down at my feet
Never look down at my feet
Ohhhhhhhh.
I opened my eyes and the first people I saw were the band..They were clapping and nodding. I didn't look anywhere else but the second floor. Miranda and Chelsea were holding each other and smiling at me. Madi was looking like proud mama bear. My dad was crying. Such a big sap and Spencer was even wiping her eyes. Geez..didn't know this song was such a downer. It was supposed to be inspirational.
I decided to change up the song lineup to liven the mood. I sang another upbeat song and then another new one. I went back to my piano. This time I looked up to Spencer. She was looking at me intently. I was looking at her like she was the only one in the room. I looked back at my piano. Here we go.
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Mmmm
Soft heavenly eyes gazed into me
Transcending space and time
And I was rendered still
There were no words for me to find at all
As I stood there beside myself
I could see you and no one else
When I saw you
When I saw you
I could not breathe, I fell so deep, ohh ohh
When I saw you
When I saw you
I'd never be, I'd never be the same
I had never been so nervous to look at her.
Na na na
Na na na
Ohh ohh ohh
Ooo ooh ooh
Ohh ohh only once in a lifetime love rushes in
Changin' you with a tide and dawn's ribbon of light
Bursts through the dark
Wakening you inside
And I thought it was all untrue
Until there, all at once, I knew
When I saw you
When I saw you
I could not breathe, I fell so deep, ohh ohh
When I saw you
When I saw you
I'd never be, I'd never be the same
I wanted to see her reaction. I needed to see her reaction.
With no beginning
And without an end
You are the one for me
And it's evident
And your eyes told me so, oh oh yea
Your eyes let me know, ohh ohh ohh
When I saw you
When I saw you
I could not breathe, I fell so deep, ohh ohh
When I saw you
When I saw you
I'd never be, I'd never be a same
Ohh no ohh ohh
I'd never be the same
I never looked her way. I couldn't. I was so afraid of what I would see…or wouldn't see. She had to know the song was about her. I just hoped my other guests hadn't known. Which was another reason I couldn't look at her. I knew I wouldn't be able to hide it.
We took a quick break and got some water. We had two more songs. The last one was for Miranda but it was for Spencer too. Spencer had told me in her text what one of her favorite albums was Carole King's Tapestry. Carole King is a legend. And one of the best songwriters of all time. That's not just my opinion. That's a well-known fact people. And it just so happens that I was a big fan of hers as well.
We got back out on stage and sang one more song before the last of the night.
Once again I went back to my piano.
"Okay guys. This is the last of the night and I just want to thank you again for coming and … for not booing me off stage." I chuckle.
"This last song is one of my favorite songs and I would like to dedicate it to some of my favorite people." I look up to my friends who are all still hanging over the rail. They were totally my groupies.
"I love you guys. You mean the world to me." I smile and they all shout back their "I love you's."
My dad and Spencer have now joined them.
I take a chance and look right at her. She tilts her head and smiles. That damn head tilt. I smile back at her and then my fingers start pressing down on the keys. I don't need to look at them. I have played this song so many times I could lose my memory and my fingers would still find the keys.
Forget hiding it. I hold my gaze on her as I start singing.
When you're down and troubled
And you need some loving care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
She has the biggest grin on her face.
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
Miranda is looking at me with so much love and admiration I almost lose it. I am not used to feeling this loved. It almost hurts. I start getting choked up. She mouths "It's okay". I pull myself together.
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running yeah yeah yeah, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will
Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don't you let them
Spencer wasn't smiling anymore but she wasn't upset. Just another look on her face I can't read. My dad had his arm around Spencer and she seemed very comfortable. Watch it dad. That's my woman.
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, running, yeah yeah, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
Ain't it good to know
You've got a friend
Yeah Baby
You've got a friend
Everyone is applauding very loudly. I wipe the loan tear that escaped from behind my eyes and stood up. I walked to the microphone.
"Thank you. Hope you guys enjoyed the show. I'll be back on Thursday if didn't get enough of me tonight. Thanks again."
I look up at my biggest fans.
"Thank you." I say to all of them.
I turn around and hop off the stage. I make my way to the dressing room. I am parched and a sweaty mess. When I get into the dressing room I head straight to the shower stripping my clothes off on the way.
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Spencer's P.O.V.
I can't believe she sang a song for me. It was obviously about me. Hopefully Miranda and the others didn't notice. She didn't look at me the entire song thankfully. That would have disastrous. I was a mess. Nobody has even sung a song for me. I was so touched and overwhelmed by the love she was giving me. I don't know how to handle it. Aiden loved me. I have no doubts about that. But I wasn't his world. Ashley had made me her world.
I knew it was wrong. At this point I didn't care. I was risking my job every time I saw her. Every time I kissed her. But now that I had, I knew I couldn't live without that feeling. The feeling of being loved. The feeling of her soft lips on mine. The feeling of her gentle but firm hands on my hips. The look in her eyes every time she looked at me. Yes, I was Ashley's world. And I didn't mind one bit.
She was up on that stage looking so confident, so beautiful, so…..SEXY. My God did she look HOT. Her tank was lifted slightly over belly button and you could see her toned abs. And that tattoo. I am not a fan of tattoos. Not at all. But if you could only see the sight before me you would instantly become a fan of Ashley's tattoo. It was so her. The musical notes were wrapped around her body. I wanted to run my fingers (and something else) along it. She was sweating and she even made that sexy. I felt so guilty. I was right next to her father and I was thinking of the things I wanted to do to her. I couldn't help it. I had never felt this much attraction to a man and certainly not a woman. I never thought I would want a woman in the way that I want her. She looked up at me and smiled and I was done for.
Then she started singing my favorite song. She knew I loved the album but she didn't know that was my favorite. I got chills when she started playing and when I heard her voice singing instead of Carole Kings, it felt weird but amazing at the same time. And even though this had been my favorite song since I was a little kid, I instantly loved Ashley's version better. Her voice was so beautiful and she really brought the song to life. I wanted to cry but I didn't want Miranda or the girls to see how much it had affected me. Raife knew. He looked at me and put his arm around me. I snuggled into him. I loved this guy. I was so glad that I called him. He really was an amazing father…when he was home. And I could see why Ashley looked up to him the way she did. He was a great guy and very caring. He had this way of making you feel special. Must be where Ashley got it from.
When she finished she thanked everyone and left the stage. I assume she was going to her dressing room.
"You okay Sweetheart?" Raife turned me around.
"Yeah. Just a little emotional if you couldn't tell." I laughed and so did he.
"Just a little." I noticed he had been crying. He was so proud of his daughter.
"She was really amazing. You must be very proud."
"You have no idea. That was my Princess down there. She was really something wasn't she?" He had a big grin on his face.
"Yeah. She was. She is." I looked away hoping he wouldn't see right through me.
The girls went back to the table and we joined them. They were all talking about Ashley and I am pretty sure she just gained herself some groupies.
"Oh crap. I forgot I was supposed to give this to Ash." He held up a small bag and then nudged me under the table. It took me a minute to register what he was doing. Then it clicked. I love this guy. Did I mention that before? Well I do.
"Oh..I'll go give it to her. I have to go use the restroom anyway so I can go drop it off." I tried to not sound so excited.
"There's a bathroom up here. But it's locked. You should get the key when you're down there too." Miranda motioned towards the steps where there was a bathroom.
"I'll call Johnny and see where that key is. And I'll call Mark to let him know you're coming to drop that off to Ash." He winked.
I made my way down the stairs. I was so nervous I was shaking and nearly fell off the last step. As I made my way down the hallway to her dressing room my head was filled with images. Images of her standing up on stage. Sexy and sweaty. I shook away the images as I came up to a very large man blocking the door to her dressing room. He was standing there with his arms crossed. No expression on his face.
"Hi. Um I came to drop this off to Ash." I held up the bag.
"Spencer?" He questioned.
"Yep." Is all I said.
He opened the door and I walked in. He shut it behind me. I didn't see her anywhere but I heard the shower going so I'm guessing she was in it. I see the clothes she was wearing in a trail that led to the bathroom. Then I started thinking of Ashley naked and I chickened out. I put the bag on the table next to the door and reached for the door handle. I heard the door to the bathroom over and froze. As I slowly turn my head I see her. Thankfully she was clothed but not completely. Now I really wouldn't have minded seeing her naked but I knew right now I wouldn't be able to handle it. She had a towel in one hand as she dried her hair and reached for a bottle of water. She tilted her head back and took a long drink. The sight of her exposed neck set me on fire. I sighed and she swung her head towards me. Oops. I must have startled her. She turned to face me and I took in her appearance fully. She was wearing blue jeans that were still unbottoned and a black laced bra. Her hair was wet and laid on her shoulders. She smirked at me. She must have noticed the drool. I immediately blushed and looked down. When I looked back up the smirk was gone and she walked over to her bag and took a shirt out. She threw it on and I was instantly disappointed but …relieved.
"You didn't have to do that ya know." I said quietly.
"I didn't want to make you feel uncomfortable." She must have noticed I was embarrassed. This time it was me gawking.
"I wasn't." I lied. "I love your tattoo." I do.
"Thanks. I got it last summer. Hurt like a bitch." She chuckled.
"I bet. But it looks really good on you." I smile and look away to hide my red cheeks. No-one had ever made me blush as much as she does and so effortlessly.
"I can take my shirt back off if you want. You can get a closer look." Oh boy.
"Maybe later." I said. Assuming there would be a later. At this rate I was almost certain there would be.
She smirked again. She motioned towards the couch. "You can sit …If you want."
I walked over and sat down. I was so nervous. My leg started slightly bouncing.
"So how did you get in here anyway? Mark doesn't usually let in the crazy blondes. He worries about me." She starts walking towards me.
I laugh. "I have connections. I'm tight with the owner."
She sits down on the table in front of the couch. Right in front of me.
"What about the owner's daughter?" She grabs my trembling hand and kisses it. I love when she does that.
"I'm scared too." She said looking down at my hand that was still shaking.
I inched to the edge of the couch and reached out to lift her head back up. Her eyes pulled me in. They were so dark and beautiful and full of love. I couldn't hold back any longer.
I leaned in and kissed her. Soft and gentle. She got down and kneeled in front of me between my legs. I pulled her into me. The feel of her warm body against me set my body ablaze. I moaned into the kiss. And just when I thought it couldn't get any hotter she snuck her tongue into my mouth and instantly found mine. Who knew kissing a woman could do this to me? But I had a feeling only Ashley could do this. It was all her. Our tongues were discovering each other's mouths while our hands roamed over unfamiliar territory. She moved her hands up my arms and I shuddered. My hands were on her face and I tilted my head and pulled her further into me. Another moan. This time from her. I was so turned on at this point. She left my mouth and I instantly missed her tongue and the warmth of her mouth on mine. She kissed down my jawline and to my neck. Wow. Nothing had ever felt so good. She bit down and I jerked back. She chuckled and did it again and then let her tongue run up to my ear and she nibbled on it. I wanted her so badly. I grabbed her face again and pulled it back to me. I kissed her hard and it was a bit sloppy but I didn't care and neither did she. My hands slid down and rested on her lower back. I lifted her shirt slightly and touched her warm skin. I could feel her tattoo. The skin was somewhat smoother there. I traced it all the way around her back and stopped at her side. We were too close for me to continue tracing it. Her tongue was back in my mouth now and I sucked on it. Her response was to push me back into the couch. She was as turned on as me. Her knee was pushed in between my legs and I rolled my eyes back into my head. She felt so good. Then suddenly she was straddling me. She stopped kissing me and sat up. Looking down at me with those dark eyes and parted lips.
"I want you so bad Spence." She said quietly.
If it was possible my heart started beating faster and my cheeks turned a deep red. I wanted her badly too.
"I want you too Ashley." I did. I wanted her more than I had ever wanted anything or anyone in my life.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
"More than okay." I admitted.
She leaned down to me and gently pressed her lips to mine. She then planted soft kisses to every inch of my face. I realized in that moment that I wanted more for her than this. I wanted to give her everything. All of me… but not here. I wanted more time.
"Ash?" I whispered.
She stopped kissing and looked at me. She was inches away from my face and I wanted to pull her into my mouth again.
"We have to stop." She didn't look mad like I thought she would.
"I know." She kissed me again. "I know."
"Miranda's going to wonder what's taking me so long."
Ashley's P.O.V
At the sound of her name I froze. My heart stopped. What we she do if she knew? Would she be mad at me? Would she hate me? I couldn't lose her.
"Okay."
I lifted myself off of her and pulled her up. She caressed my face and kissed me softly.
"You were amazing up there tonight Ash. Thank you." She let go of my face and walked towards the door.
"See you in a bit." She said before she walked out the door.
I sit down on the couch and put my head in my hands. If I knew love was this fucking complicated I would have never fallen. Please. As if I had a choice. But why did it have to be my teacher? Why couldn't it have been Casey? It would have been so much simpler. Well as simple as a lesbian couple can have it.
Casey….
I wonder what she was doing right now.
I found my phone. I was going to text her.
There was a text from her.
Happy birthday Ash. Wish I was there with you now. On a cruise with my parents. See you after spring break. We can talk then. -Casey
I smiled at the text and then frowned. I missed Casey.
If someone would have told me a month ago that Casey wasn't my best friend anymore and I had a new best friend I would have told them they were full of shit. But it had happened. I didn't want to replace her as my best friend. But it was inevitable. She couldn't be my best friend if she was in love me. It wouldn't work. I needed someone who wanted to be there for me, not with me. I need a friend. I got that with Miranda.
I texted her back telling her Thank you and I would see her soon. I finished getting ready and walked out the door. Mark high fived me.
"What was that for?" I questioned him.
"For an excellent show and the excellent piece of ass that just walked out of there looking flushed." Oh..Spencer.
"Thank you but please don't talk about Spencer like that. Okay? I don't want to have to kick your ass." He looked at me funny and laughed.
"Awwweee. Ashley is in love. How sweet." He lifts me up and spins me around.
"Put me down you big Oaf." I slapped his arms and laughed.
"Okay. But you have to promise me I can be in your wedding." What?
"I'm 18 years old Mark. I don't plan on getting married any time soon. And I know Spencer wants me but I don't know how she feels…in her heart."
He frowns. "Can I at least get an invitation?" Ugh.
"Fine. Now will you drop it? I have to get out there to my adoring fans." I get up on the tips of my toes and kiss him on the cheek.
"I'll be right behind you. Call my name if you need my help." He's such a sweety.
"I will." I turn around and walk through the hallway and out to the club. I make my way to the stair way but not before I see a blur of blonde hair out of the corner of my eye and then suddenly hot lips are on mine. When I realize it's not the blonde I want I push her off of me.
Rebecca.
"Uh..Hi Rebecca." I say surprised.
"Hey Ashley. Sorry about that. You looked so damn Hot up there I've wanted to do that all night …and more." She wiggles her eyebrows.
"Sorry Rebecca. I can't. I'm glad that you came.. and that you enjoyed the show."
"Oh I did come. Twice. Because of your amazing show." Oh boy. This girl is too much. She starts to trail her finger from my lips all the way down to my breast. I gasp.
"Hey Ash. I was looking for you." Thank God for Madi.
She walks up to me and kisses me. Holy shit! She pulls back and smirks.
"Now that I have found you lets go upstairs and have some drinks." She winks at me and I gulp.
Then she turns to Rebecca and smirks again. Rebecca looks pissed. It's about to get ugly in here. Rebecca steps forwards and Madi gets in her face. Can you say…Catfight? Oh this is going to be great. I knew Madi was hot but DAMN!
"C'mon Madi. Let's go upstairs." I pull her away and look back at Rebecca.
"Sorry. It was good to see you though." She didn't smile back she just turned around and walked away.
"Thanks for the save Mads. That girl was crazy."
"A while back she would have been your type. I saw how uncomfortable you were with her. What's up with that?" She asks as we walked up the stairs. We reached the top and I saw Spencer right away. Sitting at the booth with everyone. Laughing.
"Nothing is up. I'm just not into that anymore."
"Ash you're not still crushing on you know who are you?" She looks over at Spencer.
"No. I'm not crushing on her." It wasn't really a lie. I wasn't crushing on her. I was in love with her.
"You sure. I see how close you two have gotten. You and Miranda. Spencer is all she has."
"She has me too. It doesn't matter. Nothing is going on with Spencer. She's here because my dad asked her to be. She is the one who got into contact with him and brought him home. They like each other. You know ..In a friendly way."
"Okay. Sorry if I was seeing something that wasn't there." Say what again?
"What do you mean? What is it that you think you were seeing?"
"The way she was looking at you when you were on stage." Shit!
"She is attracted to you Ash. That is obvious." Fuck!
"She may have a wee bit of a crush on you too Ash." Damn!
"Well whatever. Nothing is going to happen. She is my teacher and Miranda's family. It would be wrong." I hated saying it. But it was true.
"C'mon..Let's get some drinks." I pull her towards the mini bar.
We all stayed for an hour or so. We talked, joked and laughed. I was so happy to have them all there. I even got to open some presents.
Madi got me a gift card for Victoria's Secret. "For all of the ladies that you entertain." She says. Funny. I look over at Spencer and she just laughs too. I don't like her being so far from me. I am suddenly jealous of my dad and Chelsea.
Speaking of Chelsea, she got me a book of poems. "For all of the ladies that you entertain." She laughed. What am I a whore? Oh wait..I used to be. I glared at her and then at Madi. Spencer had her chin rested in her hand. She was smiling at me but her eyes said something else. Of course I had no clue what they were saying.
Miranda and Spencer got me a leather book with a string around it. On the front were my initials A.M.D. Inside were blank pages of sheet music. I loved it. It was perfect. I looked up at them and smiled. "Finally. Someone who knows the perfect gift for me."
I glare at Madi and Chelsea again. I walk around and hug everyone. I briefly hugged Spencer and it was so hard not to linger in her arms. I pulled away reluctantly and went right into my dad's arms.
"What did you get her Mr. D?" Chelsea asked.
"Oh. I haven't given it to her yet. The big one anyway. How did you like the small gift Princess?" Huh?
"Um…I don't.." I just happened to look at Spence and she looked worried. Wonder what that was about.
My dad noticed it too.
"You okay Hun?" He asked her.
"Uh yeah. I just uh.." What was with her? She looked at my dad strangely and he seemed to understand what was going on. I had no freakin' clue.
"It was a surprise. Well talk about it later." He said suddenly. Some non-verbal conversation was going on between the two of them and I was curious.
"Ooo-Kay."
I saw fire out of the corner of my eyes. I swung my head to the left and saw Mark, my big, sweet oaf carrying a cake. He had a big cheesy smile on his face. Kind of like the one I was pretty sure I was wearing.
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Ashley,
Happy Birthday to you.
This night couldn't get any better. The people I loved and loved me back were all here. I was so happy. So happy that I started crying. What the fuck is wrong me? I have become a total sap lately. When they finished the song I blew out the candles. What did I wish for? I sure as hell ain't gonna tell you. It won't come true then.
I wiped my tears and thanked everyone. I cut the cake and handed it out. After the cake was gone and everyone came down from their sugar induced high I noticed it hadn't gotten late. It was nearly midnight.
"Well Ash we are going to go. I have a curfew remember."
"Yeah I know. Thanks for coming Chels." I got up and hugged her.
"I'm going to go to Ash. I am spending the night at Chelsea's." Miranda came up and hugged me. She whispered in my ear that she loved me and would call me tomorrow.
"Well I guess I'm going too since Chelsea drove. Love you girl." Madi hugged me tightly.
"Easy Mad's. I know you like me in all. But you already got a kiss and that's all you're getting." I joked.
"Please girl. I saved you from that chick. You owe me." She smiled and waved.
The three of them left and I went back to the table.
"Okay. What the hell just happened?" I looked at the two of them.
"Well see Spencer here was supposed to give you a bag when she went to find you. Seems that she forgot." He raised his eyebrows at her.
"Yeah. Sorry. I was a little distracted." She coughed.
"Yeah I bet. Is it even in the room?" He asked Spencer and she nodded. She was embarrassed. Awe poor Spence.
"I'm going to go get it. You two stay here. Don't do anything I wouldn't do Ash." He winked.
"So you were distracted huh?" I walked over and sat next to Spencer in the booth.
"A little. You were barely wearing any clothes." She blushed.
"Did you like what you saw?" I purred in her ear.
"What do you think?" She turned to face me and I leaned in and kissed her and then pulled back so I could see her face.
It was just a peck but her face was instantly red, her pupils were dilated and her heart was about to burst out of her chest. I loved that I had this effect on her.
"I think that I need to do the early graduation thing. Or maybe I'll just drop out and get my G.E.D." I was joking but she was mad.
"Absolutely not Ashley. You need to finish school. You need to get a real diploma. I will not let you ruin your life for me." She was getting loud.
"Spence calm down." I grabbed her hands and held them in mine. "I was just kidding. I have no intention of quitting school. I actually like it for some odd reason. And it's not just because my Literature Teacher is Smoking HOT!"
She laughs. "Should I be jealous of this Literature Teacher of yours?"
"No. She's hot. But she's also bossy and she thinks she knows everything. It's really quite the turn off." I say and she slaps my arm playfully.
"You really think that of me?" She pouts and it is too cute for words.
"Yes. I do." I reach my hand up and trace her lips with my thumb.
"But it's not a turn off. I love it when you're bossy. And you do know a lot and you wear those sexy glasses so I'll let that slide." She blushes again.
"So my 'Mrs. Know-it-all' ness doesn't bore you? Ya know since it's such a turn off." She's getting defensive but she's only joking.
"No. Nothing about you…Mrs. Dennison..is boring. You fascinate me. I could just listen to you talk all hour of class. You're so passionate. Hell, you could talk about house plants and I wouldn't miss a word." She laughed.
"House plants huh?"
"Yeah. House plants." I lean in and kiss her again. She pulls me closer.
I was about to deepen the kiss when I hear an annoying voice screeching up the stairs.
My mother. Oh SHIT! I look over at Spence and she looks scared. This is not going to be good.
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High Road- Kate Voegele
When I Saw You- Mariah Carey
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