Disclaimer: I will say it one last time, I don't anything having to do with SoN or its characters.
Author's Note: Before we get to the story, I wrote a little "promo" to my own story, complete with the chapters where you can find each "scene" so if you want to refresh your memory you can. This is the happy, Spashley one. I think I'm going to do a drama! one as well.
Opening: Ashley staring at a sleeping Spencer from Chapter 1
Spencer: Ash?
Ashley: Hmmmm?
Spencer: Are you watching me sleep?
Ashley: Uhh…I…umm…yes. Creepy?
Spencer: No. Sweet. Safe. It makes me feel safe.
After the speaking you can hear the line from the music playing in the background, "she'll hold you captivated in her palm."
Spencer reaches out her hand for Ashley to take. When she does the music which has been playing quietly in the background comes to forefront.
Suddenly I see
This is what I want to be
Suddenly I see
Why the hell it means so much to me
Suddenly I see
This is what I want to be
Suddenly I see
Why the hell it means so much to me
While the music is playing there are clips of the two girls:
Ashley holding out her hand to Spencer at the gazebo (Chapter 3)
Ashley walking in holding a tray of food (Chapter 6)
Spencer smelling Ashley (Chapter 8)
Spashley hug (Chapter 10)
Spencer in her striptease outfit, striking a pose (Chapter 12)
Spencer and Ashley leaning against the wall together at a party (Chapter 19)
The end...or maybe some words like the SoN catch phrase. So, now onto the story...
Chapter 20
A date, a date, adateadateadate, the thought flashed through Ashley's head, never missing a beat. She sat in her car staring up at the Carlin residence as she mentally prepared herself. This was something she desperately wanted to go right, which normally guaranteed failure. And this was an actual date with Spencer. The last time she had been on a date was long ago, and she had never gone on an actually date with a girl before. This was new.
Never done this before, she thought, brain reeling, Okay! Shut up, Ashley!
With a deep sigh she shook her head side to side a few times to try and dispel any lingering nervousness. She rotated her shoulders a few times, partly to relax and partly to make sure her dress stayed on. Finally, feeling secure, she opened the car door and began to walk up the path.
Halfway there she froze. And then ran back to the car.
When asking Spencer out she knew she had come off as calm, collected, the very meaning of cool, not to mention seductive. But before she had knocked on the door she had gone through this exact dance. She had no idea why she would be so nervous about such an everyday event when something like sex never caused her a second thought.
Chill! Just chill out! You are awesome. You are sexy. You are Ashley. Be cool. And pray to whatever God that Paula isn't in there.
While giving herself the mental pep talk Ashley also remembered to grab the bouquet of roses off the passenger seat. She had been unable to help herself when at the store, she wanted to bring Spencer the world, but this was the best she could do at the moment.
You're getting corny in your old age.
"Just shut up!" she growled at her inner voice. "And now I'm talking to myself, just great."
She also couldn't help but remember the surprise she had for Spencer later. And the news she had to give.
With one more deep breath Ashley started up the walk again. This time she made it all the way to the door and managed to raise her hand before the door swung open.
"I never thought you'd actually make it to the door," a whimsical Spencer said, her eyes sparkling. "I was afraid you were just going to leave."
"Never."
They were both silent for a moment as they drank in the sight of each other. They were both dressed in skirts. Spencer had a classy button down shirt, while Ashley's own showed a lot more skin. Ashley came to the conclusion that while she had seen Spencer in many different lights, the girl had never looked happier.
"Wow," they both ended up sighing at the same time.
With a light laugh, Spencer invited her in.
"You mean…to meet the parents? Because been there, done that, not so successful."
Spencer just rolled her eyes, "It's just my dad, Ash."
"Mr. C? My one true love? Lead the way!" Ashley said laughing as Spencer smacked her lightly across the arm.
"That's just creepy," the blonde noted.
Ashley just gave her a cheeky smile.
"I'm going to get my jacket upstairs, I'll meet you in the living room," Spencer called over her shoulder running up the stairs.
Ashley entered the living room and found Arthur sitting quietly in a chair reading a book. "Hey, Mr. C."
Arthur looked up and met her eyes, "Ashley, hello, please take a seat."
This dating stuff is so easy.
"Beautiful night, isn't it?" Arthur asked.
"Yes."
"Almost as beautiful as, Spencer."
"Indeed," Ashley replied with a smirk.
"Ashley, what are you intentions towards my daughter?"
What? Ashley actually smacked herself in the face as she realized her mistake. Right, don't smirk in front of the girlfriend's father. Switch tactics. Okay. Don't panic.
Ashley gave a nervous laugh, "No intentions, sir. Intentionless, that's me."
Arthur raised his eyebrows at her.
Ashley gave another nervous laugh, "Whew, well isn't this uncomfortable. Where is Spencer? How long does it take to get a jacket? Girls. Ha."
Arthur chuckled. "Calm down, Ashley. I'm the father, it's my job to give the speech, to ask the questions. Why should you be any different than anyone else showing up to take Spencer out?"
"Because I'm not sex obsessed?" Ashley ventured.
Liar, Ashley mentally chided herself.
The smile on Arthur's face seemed to dim a bit as he became serious, "You make her happy. And she deserves to have that. I just don't want anyone to hurt my little girl."
"I don't want anyone to do that either," Ashley agreed while her insides played a few rounds of rugby.
"I see."
"I brought flowers!" she added excitedly, holding up the roses.
"You brought flowers. So then you do have some sort of intentions on what you want out of this date," Arthur speculated, the corners of his mouth turning up.
Ashley nodded, feeling more nervous than she had ever felt in her life. "Spencer!"
"What?" came a question from behind her.
"Look at that! It's Spencer! Time to go, nice chat, must run," Ashley said quickly as she jumped up from the couch.
Spencer looked like she was trying to bite back a laugh as they walked towards the door.
"How long were you standing there?" Ashley whispered.
Spencer shrugged with a giggle, "I guess I was just as curious as to your intentions."
"Oh, Ashley?" Arthur asked from behind her.
Ashley whirled around feeling her heartbeat speed up. What now? She straightened her clothes unconsciously. I haven't said anything about what I want to do to your daughter yet. So the sooner I get out of here the better it is for everyone.
"Yes?"
"You want to leave the flowers here?" Arthur asked, gesturing towards the flowers still clasped tightly in Ashley's hand.
"Oh. Yeah." Ashley agreed handing the flowers over.
"Bye girls, have fun," Arthur called out as Ashley began to sprint for the car, dragging a laughing Spencer behind her.
- - - - - - - - - -
"I still can't believe you made me endure that!" Ashley moaned into her dinner platter.
Spencer rolled her eyes, "Oh please, you got away easy. My dad made this one guy in Ohio empty out his wallet, just to check for any hidden condoms."
Ashley snorted, "You're kidding! But all guys carry an extra around in their wallet. It's like guy law or something."
Spencer frowned, "Yeah, I never did get to go on that date. And who knows? He could have been the one."
"Hey!" Ashley retorted.
"Just getting you back for calling my dad your one true love."
"Oh and after that interrogation I don't know if I'll ever be able to forgive him," Ashley sighed.
"So far we've spent the majority of dinner talking about my father in some way, it's a little discouraging," Spencer pointed out.
Ashley grinned and watched as Spencer suddenly sat up straighter in her chair.
"Ash!" she whispered.
"Yes?" Ashley asked innocently.
"Is that your foot?"
"Yes."
"We're in a very public place."
"What can I say? You sounding all jealous turns me on."
"What doesn't turn you on?" Spencer asked, her eye lids beginning to flutter.
Ashley put on a big show of thinking about it, "Glen," she answered removing her foot.
Spencer glared, "Tease!"
"I felt you argued your case well. We are in a public place after all," Ashley protested with a grin. Her grin only grew as a green bean hit her in the face.
"You so did not!"
"I've never been that good at eating my vegetables," Spencer replied, throwing another green bean. This one bounced off Ashley's chin as she tried to catch it in her mouth.
"Spencer, I've never been prouder to be your girlfriend. Starting a food fight in the middle of a restaurant, I love the way I've rubbed off on you."
"I love the way you've rubbed up on me," Spencer said, her eyebrows dancing.
"Dirty," Ashley purred.
"Too bad we weren't able to sit in a booth," Spencer added.
"I think we're more than ready to get out of here," Ashley concluded.
- - - - - - - - - -
They were in the car again, and Ashley's nervousness had returned full force as it drew nearer to her surprise. Luckily, she was too busy making out with Spencer in the backseat to give it more than a passing thought.
Spencer's hands were playing with Ashley's hair, her knee firmly placed between Ashley's legs, her mouth busy drinking Ashley in. It was heaven.
Mmmmm, Ashley hummed in her head, feeling her body sink further into the seat.
Spencer's hands slid down to the hem of Ashley's skirt and then began to travel back up underneath it. Unfortunately at that same time, one of those passing thoughts lit up like a firework in Ashley's brain.
"Mfghfm" she mumbled into Spencer's mouth.
Spencer pulled away with an exasperated sigh. "What? Couldn't you tell I was busy trying to seduce you?"
"Yes, yes…it's just that I had another stop planned and I want to get to it before I have to get you home," Ashley said breathlessly.
"We were getting to it. But I suppose I could stop if you really wanted me to…" Spencer trailed off as Ashley realized that Spencer hand was now lightly tracing the elastic in her underwear as she spoke.
For a moment Ashley forgot what her point had been. "Yes…no…what? What's? Damn it!" she cursed. "Why must you be so irresistible!"
Spencer laughed and leaned back onto Ashley so the older girl could feel her entire stretched out body.
"Think unsexy thoughts," Ashley muttered to herself before Spencer began to nibble on her bottom lip.
"How many times must we go through this talking thing? Less words, more action," Spencer admonished.
"Okay, okay, how about a compromise? You come see what I want to show you, and then with whatever time is left…" Ashley gestured to their current position. If you still feel like it, she added to herself.
"Fine," Spencer conceded with a pout. "But you owe me."
"Right," Ashley agreed, pulling herself back into the front seat and pulling out a bandana.
"You trust me?" she asked.
"Of course," Spencer answered, also arranging herself back in the front.
Ashley handed her the blindfold. "It's a surprise."
"Dirty," Spencer chuckled as she put it on.
Starting up the car Ashley only had one more question, "Spencer, have you been having fun?"
"I always have fun when I'm with you."
"Okay, well if this next part doesn't go over as well as planned, just remember that."
- - - - - - - - - -
Ashley helped Spencer out of the car and leaned in close to her ear, "You can take off the blindfold," she whispered.
She watched and Spencer slipped it off and observed the younger girl's eyes widen. She looked at Ashley questioningly. Ashley just motioned her forward.
Together they walked up the candle lit path. Spencer's hand found Ashley's and gave it a gentle squeeze. When they reached their destination Spencer took in the sight of the gazebo before her. It was lit up by strings of light and flowers decorated every surface. She looked back at Ashley, her eyes shining.
"Okay, now before you say anything," Ashley began, "I know it's totally movie type cheesy, but knowing what this place meant to you…"
"I don't know what to say, Ashley," Spencer's voice was husky. "This is beyond words. I can't thank you enough."
"Well, I had a bit of help in the implementation," Ashley said shyly.
Spencer's brow furrowed for a moment. "Aiden?"
"No, but I won't tell you who it was," Ashley responded. "I know, you're thinking that there isn't anyone else who is for this relationship but you'd be surprised."
Turning she went to the CD player nestled in the corner. Pressing play a slow song began to fill the air. Ashley held out her hand, "May I?"
Spencer's soft hand found her own and as usual their bodies just fit together perfectly as they began to sway. Their foreheads rested against each other. Ashley noticed the single tear that found its way down Spencer's face even though the girl's eyes were closed.
"I love you, you know that right?" Ashley asked quietly.
Spencer just nodded.
"There's something I have to tell you," Ashley finally said, her voice breaking.
Spencer's eyes opened, in them were unshed tears. "I figured."
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