Once again I apologise for the delays with all my fics, I'm a bad person I know. Anyway please enjoy the random update. As a gift I'm going to make this a long one xxx
Hide My Heart –Where We Land
Ashley was currently sat on a sofa watching Spencer as she interacted with some randoms at the party. Since Ashley had discovered that Spencer was still very much a virgin she had lost the ability to speak. The confession seemed to have affected Spencer as well as she was hitting the beer quite hard and had been pretty much silent around Ashley. Ashley looked down at her warm beer and swirled it around as contemplated her next move. The vital information had sent Ashley's head spinning ten- fold and she was more confused than ever. Looking back over at the slightly tipsy blonde Ashley noticed that one of the guys was getting a little bit too close for her liking and something took over her body. Dropping the beer on the floor she strutted over to Spencer and the offending jock strap. Spencer turned and smile at Ashley while the guy put his arm around Spencer's waist.
"Asssshhhhh" Spencer slurred but the guy kept her close which annoyed Ashley further.
"Come on Spence" Ashley replied holding Spencer's hand only to be intercepted by the guy.
"Your friend is fine here" He growled which snapped Spencer back to life.
"Actually I'm going to go with her" Spencer advised as she wiggled free from his tight grip only to be pulled back.
"Come on baby you know want to stay here….maybe we can go find somewhere more private" He pleaded holding Spencer close. Something snapped in Ashley again and without a second thought she used all her might to push the guy away making him stumble slightly but ultimately making him let go of Spencer. Ashley grabbed Spencer's hand and pulled her towards her and then heading off through the crowds. They could the guy yelling something in the background but neither of them cared. Ashley pulled Spencer up the stairs and up to the blonde's bedroom. Once inside both girls stood laughing.
"I can't believe you did that" Spencer laughed.
"I can't believe you were talking to that dick" Ashley replied with a disgusted expression.
"Well thank you for the rescue Ashley"
"Any time Spence" Ashley said softly as she took a seat on the bed next to Spencer. Silence took over the room once again and all that could be heard was the music from the party beneath them.
"So Colby dumped me" Ashley confessed from nowhere causing Spencer to snap her head back up so her eyes were now reaching Ashley's.
"I'm sorry Ash" Spencer stated but then started shaking her head in disagreement with her own statement.
"Actually I'm not sorry, don't get me wrong Colby was nice and you seemed good together but all that meant was that I really did have a chance with you. I know you said that we needed to be friends first and that the last time we kissed it all went really fucking wrong but all I think about when I'm near you is how much I want to kiss you again" Spencer explained as started pacing back and forth over her tiny rug. Ashley looked up nervously at Spencer and then back down to the ground as if Spencer's little rug would give her the words she was too scared to say out loud.
Spencer felt like vomiting as the silence became stronger and the more Ashley didn't look at her. Building up all of her courage Spencer knelt down in front of Ashley making the brunette look her in the eye.
"I'm going to kiss you in a few seconds Ashley….just so know" Spencer advised with caution as she edged closer to Ashley. Spencer stopped a few millimetres from Ashley's lips to give her the opportunity to move away but Ashley's hitched breathe gave Spencer all the encouragement she needed. Closing the minuscule gap between them Spencer gently pressed her lips against Ashley's and in perfect unison they shared the perfect kiss. It wasn't rushed or aggressive, it was simple and delicate as if both girls were scared that it would end too soon. Spencer grew in confidence and placed her shaky hand on Ashley's flushed cheek.
Ashley was the first to pull back but kept the distance between them slight and their bodies were still touching. Spencer waited for Ashley to talk with baited breathe and an unsteady heart.
"Wow" Ashley whispered with a smile which helped Spencer's heart beat at its normal pace.
"Stay with me tonight….no funny business or expectations" Spencer said not ready to let Ashley go.
"I don't think that's a good idea Spence" Ashley finally replied noticing Spencer's crest fallen expression straight away.
"It's just that I couldn't make any promises about no funny business rule" Ashley giggled relieved when the smile returned to Spencer's face.
"Go on a date with me tomorrow night Spencer" Ashley said from nowhere shocking Spencer.
"Ok" Spencer agreed with a kiss, this time leaning into Ashley more.
"I need to go Spencer but thank you for an awesome night" Ashley said pulling out of the kiss.
"It's still early" Spencer pouted.
"See it as self –preservation" Ashley smiled much to Spencer's confusion.
"Self-preservation?"
"If we carry on kissing then I won't be able to stop and whatever is happening between us needs to do so at a steady pace" Ashley explained as she opened the window preparing to climb out.
"We have a door Ashley, several in fact" Spencer pointed out as she walked towards the window.
"I know but I like that only a select few use this window" Ashley explained as she descended down the ladders which Spencer would now make a permanent fixture. She watched as Ashley stepped on to the grass and they shared a wave before the brunette climbed into her car and disappeared into the night.
Opening her eyes Spencer was relieved that the noise from the party had finally gone. Once Ashley had left Spencer stayed in her room mostly smiling like an idiot and praying that she wouldn't blow the chance she had been given. Rolling over and checking her clock she saw that it was 9am which meant Glen was probably still passed out somewhere which also meant that she would have to do most of the cleaning.
Throwing on an oversized hoodie she headed down the stairs but familiar voices made her pause and want to run a thousand miles away. As she was about to turn around and head back to her room she heard her name been called in a way she had always dreaded.
"SPENCER CARLIN GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE NOW!" Paula shouted from the kitchen. Spencer figured that Glen was still asleep or had left before her parents had returned which was 2 days early. Edging towards the kitchen Spencer braced her -self for the worse. Paula Carlin looked beyond pissed, even the veins on her neck were starting to pop. Spencer entered the room where she knew she would be in for some choice words. Paula looked at her youngest child with nothing but anger and her father had a similar expression. The kitchen was covered in discarded plastic cups, beer can and general mess.
"Don't talk or try and get yourself out of this Spencer. Me and you Father are going out for breakfast, I want this house to be cleaner than it has ever been before. Get your stupid Brother up and get him to help you. You will be grounded for 2 weeks, no phone, no computer except for homework. No friends, no beach! You will go to school and then come straight home every night where you will stay in your room until told otherwise" Paula explained trying to stay calm but her red face suggested otherwise.
"No Mom please don't ground me….this was all Glen…it was just meant to be a few people" Spencer tried but the 'don't fuck with me' look on Paula's face made her stop trying. Her parents exited the house without a single word. Spencer bounded up the stairs into Glen's room where he was passed out with some random skank.
"Glen get up now!" Spencer shouted only to be ignored.
"Glen get the fuck up!" Spencer yelled again with less patience.
"Spencer get lost….I'm sleeping" Glen mumbled.
"I don't give a damn what you're doing Glen. Mom and Dad came home early and now because of your stupid party I'm grounded!" Spencer yelled feeling the tears in her eyes swelling up. She had a date with Ashley and now she would once again have to let her down.
"Ok…that sucks. You can leave now" Glen replied without opening his eyes. Spencer snapped and grabbed the beer from the side of the bed dumping it on Glen's head and then leaving the room.
Spencer started cleaning up straight away knowing it would be better to get it out the way whether Glen helped her or not. She had never been in trouble with her parents before especially not this much trouble. She had been grounded once in her whole life and that was because her and Aiden tried to drive Clay's car when they were 13 which resulted in them crashing through the garage door but even then Paula was reasonably calm.
Turning around Spencer saw Glen grabbing a bin bag and he started helping with the tidy up. They remained silent both knowing that there was no point in talking about what happened.
After 2 hours of cleaning, they were satisfied that the house was clean enough to pass a Paula Carlin inspection. Just as they were throwing away the last of the trash bags their parents pulled up. Paula walked up to Spencer and signalled for her to get into the living room. Once the Carlin clan were all in the spotless living room Spencer knew that her life was over for the next 2 weeks.
"First of all thank you for cleaning up the mess you both created. Secondly I can't help but feel disappointed by both of you, I mean Spencer you've never done anything like this before. Glen you're an adult now and you don't even live here anymore which makes it difficult for us to ground you so your punishment will be no car. You will leave your car here for 1 month and you can get the train or bus back to College"
"But Mom that's not fair" Glen whined like a child.
"Not fair is coming home to find your family home trashed by a bunch of delinquents! Especially when you put your trust into your children. Now Spencer as I said earlier you will be grounded for two weeks with no privileges and I mean it"
"But Mom it was all ass hats idea" Spencer argued knowing it was pointless but she was pissed off.
"I have no doubt that it was but you didn't stop him and you didn't tell us so you are both responsible for this"
"Guys we really did trust you both and if your Mother did have to work today then you would've got away with it. This whole thing is proof that going behind our backs is never going to work out well. Glen I suggest you get your stuff together and head back to College. Spencer you can go to your room and I'll be up to collect your phone and laptop" Arthur finally spoke. Both Carlin children nodded and sulked off to their rooms.
Spencer quickly grabbed her phone to send a message to Ashley to explain why she wouldn't able to attend their date that evening.
Got busted for the srry cnt do date 2nite S x
Spencer dropped her phone on to the bed as she waited for the reply. Within a few seconds her phone buzzed showing she had a message from Ashley.
Srry u gt we will hv 2 do it anthr time A x
Spencer sighed and prayed that Ashley believed her but knowing her luck she probably wouldn't. A light knock on her door pulled Spencer from her pity party.
"Hey Spence" Arthur smiled not being a big fan of punishing his children.
"Here's my laptop and phone" Spencer said under her breathe not wanting to give up the items. Arthur took the laptop from Spencer but handed back her phone.
"Mom said I couldn't have my phone"
"I know and as far as I know you gave me your phone. I suggest you keep that thing on silent and hidden. If you are caught with that I will deny all knowledge of this exchange" Arthur laughing giving Spencer a hug.
"Love you Dad"
"Love you too Spence and so does your Mother"
"I'd find that easier to believe if I wasn't been held hostage in my own room"
"Don't push Spence, I can soon turn the good cop act off" Arthur warned.
"Fine…well this will be a lame Saturday" Spencer sighed as she lay on her bed.
During her time on lock down Spencer had rearrange her cds and dvds in to alphabetical order, she had become a master at shooting basketball with screwed up paper and bin. Her Mother had told her that she needed to clean the pool which still had crap in from the party. While struggling with the large net that scooped crap from the pool Spencer saw a familiar head pop over the fence.
"Heard you got busted for the party?" Aiden said as he looked over at Spencer with a sympathetic smile.
"Yea don't get too close otherwise I'll have to do a stint in solitary" Spencer joked checking that parents were nowhere to be seen. Paula had gone to work and Arthur was in his office.
"Sucks dude hope it was worth it"
"Kind of was"
"Oh yea?"
"Ashley asked me to go on a date with her tonight"
"That's awesome are you excited"
"I was but Paula Carlin has decided that as further punishment I would be grounded for 2 weeks. I text Ash this morning to tell her that I couldn't make it. I feel so bad Aid, I have constantly fucked up when it comes to Ashley and tonight was my time to get it right"
"You'll get your chance again Spence don't worry"
"Fingers crossed. So what's it like on the outside?" Spencer laughed.
"Dude you've been grounded for like 5 hours!" Aiden replied.
"I know and it's killing me. Look a better head back inside but feel free to pop over later" Spencer offered meaning Aiden could sneak in through her window which he hadn't done for a while.
"Will see what I can do. Later Spencer" Aiden promised as he headed back to his house. Spencer downed tools and went into kitchen to grab her-self a drink. Spotting her Father doing some washing up Spencer gave him a smile.
"How's Aiden?" Arthur asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I have no idea what you're talking about" Spencer replied lamely.
"Of course you don't. Just play by your Mom's rules and I'm sure she'll reduce the sentence for good behaviour"
"Doubt it. Anyway I'm going to stare at my bedroom walls for a few more hours"
"Well I was about to watch the game and I guess if I'm already watching it you could join me without breaking the rules too much" Arthur offered.
"You're my favourite prison guard" Spencer beamed as she dropped onto the sofa. She had left her cell up stairs knowing that at some point she would be dumb enough to answer it or whatever in front of her Mother.
Spencer had enjoyed watching the game with her Dad and had made her realise that she hadn't really spent any time with him in quite a while. Paula had returned home as Spencer was watching the game but she seemed ok with the fact that her newly grounded Daughter was spending time with her father even if it included the banned T.V. Spencer had helped to cook dinner which despite being part of her punishment so actually quite enjoyed. After her dinner Spencer took off to her bedroom eager to check her phone but she was only disappointed when she had no messages. Collapsing on to her bed Spencer grabbed a random magazine and attempted to read it but all she could think about was where she was supposed to be that night. Her inner musings were interrupted by a rustling by her window. She figured that Aiden had taken her up on her offer but she was more than surprised when she saw a smiling Ashley leaning though her window. Spencer quickly stood up and headed over to the window.
"What are you doing here?" Spencer whispered.
"We had date and I'll be damned if we miss it" Ashley smiled nearly melting Spencer's heart on the spot.
"That's really sweet but my Mom will kill me if she finds you up here" Spencer replied nervously, her Mother had crazy hearing.
"Don't worry I've got it covered" Ashley explained signalling to Aiden's back yard where his parents were having a small get together.
"I don't understand" Spencer said dumbly.
"Well Aiden's parents are about to ask your parents to their extremely impromptu anniversary party which they can't refuse because they have been friends for so long" Ashley continued until she heard a knock at Spencer's bedroom door. She removed her- self from the window and lay as flat as she could. Spencer quickly opened her bedroom door.
"Sweetie it seems that Aiden has been kind enough to throw his parents a surprise anniversary party. Obviously you are invited but as per your punishment you can't come. Your Father and I are going to show our faces and then we'll be home. I'm sure I don't need to go over the rules again" Paula advised.
"Nope they are burned into my memory thank you" Spencer deadpanned.
"Have fun honey" Paula kissed Spencer's head and then disappeared into her own room. Spencer quickly made sure she was gone before heading back to her window where Ashley was lying on the roof trying not to move.
"Come on dork get in here, you will have to be quiet until they leave" Spencer instructed as Ashley climbed through the window. As if on cue there was a knock at Spencer's door. Without thinking Spencer shoved Ashley into her wardrobe and closed the door on the confused brunette.
"Mom you don't need to go over the rules again" Spencer stated as she opened the door to her less than impressed Mother.
"I should hope not. We are leaving now; we will be back no later than 12. You may watch Television while we're gone but that's it" Paula warned with a wave as she made her way out of the house. Once Spencer was sure they were gone for good she opened the door to the wardrobe revealing a less than impressed Ashley.
"That was uncalled for" Ashley gasped as she fought through the clothing to get back out.
"You have no idea how scary that woman is"
"I think I do. Anyway, we have like 3 hours to have an awesome first date" Ashley pointed out looking at her watch.
"We could watch T.V" Spencer offered having no idea what they could do.
"Lame! Luckily one of us came prepared" Ashley sang as she went back to the window. Leaning out she reached down and pulled some items into the bedroom including a picnic basket. Spencer watched in amazement as Ashley lay down a blanket on her floor.
"You really put a lot of thought into this" Spencer exclaimed as Ashley signalled for her to take a sit on the blanket.
"I had no choice Spencer. After you text me this morning I couldn't stand the thought of waiting any longer for this to happen" Ashley explained as she pulled out a bottle of pepsi, vodka and cherry liquor.
"Cherry Carlin?" Ashley asked with a cheeky smile.
"You're actually pretty awesome aren't you?"
"Jury's still out on that one. Anyway I can't cook as it's not safe for me to do so especially for other people so I grab some ice cream because I know you like that. I also have some cherry jelly sweets and Cheetos" Ashley said as she pulled out each individual item.
"Ok that is the strangest selection of 'food' I have ever seen and it only makes me wonder how the hell you have the body you do?" Spencer asked.
"You been checking out my body Carlin?" Ashley replied with a raised eyebrow as she mixed some drinks.
"Maybe"
"I don't blame you I'm hot. Oh I forgot something" Ashley quickly jumped up and grabbed some candles from her bag laying them around the room and lighting them and then turned off the light then quickly joined Spencer back on the ground.
"This is amazing" Spencer smiled as she sipped her drink.
"It's the best I could do under the circumstances"
"Well once I'm off lockdown I will be paying you back…..if we go on a 2nd date"
"Why wouldn't we?"
"You might decide here in my bedroom, lit by cancel light that you possibly don't like me and that after all the shit that's happened wasn't actually worth it" Spencer said hoping her words weren't offensive.
"Look Spencer I know that we have been chasing our tails since we met, just going around in circles but at this very moment in time, in your bedroom, lit by candles I couldn't be happier and I'm hoping with everything in me that this works out"
"What changed your mind?"
"Honestly it was last night when you said that you and Carmen hadn't had sex" Ashley answered praying her honesty wouldn't cause any more issues.
"Why would that matter to you or to us?" Spencer replied with a frown.
"I thought you had given everything to Carmen which is why I was so hurt by everything that happened. This sounds so dumb and selfish but knowing that you didn't sleep with Carmen meant was a huge relief to me because it meant that you never loved her" Ashley explained.
"It took me a while to realise that Carmen was hitting on me at first and then after I met you I realised that I liked girls, which sounds stupid but I have never felt so attracted to somebody but you kept blowing hot and cold with me. While you were doing Carmen asked me out, she was cute and kind so it made sense. I think in all honesty I said yes to Carmen because you were being so weird plus I didn't even know you gay for sure. That night that you asked me to kiss you to prove I didn't like you was the hardest thing I have ever done, the look on your face broke my heart but I that didn't stop me from liking you Ash. What I'm trying to say is I think subconsciously I wanted my first time to be with you" Spencer finally stopped rambling and even though they were hashing over old issues it felt good and Ashley couldn't help but smile. Ashley didn't have the words to explain how Spencer had made her feel with her speech so she leaned over and kissed. The kiss was laced with meaning, passion and want. Spencer let Ashley over power as she leaned back so she was now lying on the floor as Ashley hovered above her laying soft kisses along her shoulders and up her exposed neck.
"SPENCE….COME IN SPENCER" A crackly voice came booming through the room making both girls jump half a foot in the air. Spencer reached up and grabbed a walkie talkie from her bedside table bringing the contraption to her mouth while Ashley was still lying on top of her.
"Spencer here, what's up?"
"Your parents are leaving. I REPEAT YOUR PARENTS ARE LEAVING" Aiden advised sounding out of breathe. Spencer sat up as Ashley moved off her and she headed to the window where she saw Aiden talking to Arthur and Paula as if he was trying to stall them. Ashley started packing everything away throwing the basket into the wardrobe and blowing out the candles.
"Spence they're going to see me if I go out the window" Ashley panicked.
"Back in the closet for you Davies" Spencer replied as she shoved Ashley again. Spencer casually lay on her bed with a magazine waiting for her Mother to check on her. As predicted there was a knock on the door.
"Come in" Spencer yelled.
"Hi Honey we had to leave the party early. I'm heading back into work so your Dad is going to spend a bit longer at the party" Paula explained as she looked around the room, some sort of parent sixth sense.
"That's a shame Mom" Spencer continued to read her magazine.
"Yes it is. Well I'll see you in the morning" Paula finally said as she closed the door. Spencer looked over to the closet and she could hear Ashley snickering to herself. Spencer waited a few minutes until she heard the front door close.
She walked over to the closet and pulled Ashley out, pulling her into a kiss.
"That was very close Miss Davies" Spencer muttered in between kisses.
"You're right I should go" Ashley admitted with a pout.
"Stay….please" Spencer pleaded wrapping her arms around Ashley's waist.
"As much as this pains me to say Spencer I don't that would be a good idea" Ashley replied knowing she regret her decision. She wanted to stay but considering Spencer's grounding and the fact that they were still on thin ice as it was she didn't want to push it.
"You're right….damn it" Spencer sighed.
"I'll make you a deal. While you're grounded and banned from any form of a life I'll come visit you" Ashley offered which got her a huge smile from Spencer in return.
"Sounds like a fair deal I suppose" Spencer agreed with a small kiss to Ashley's cheek making the shorter girl blush slightly.
"Good night Spencer…..sweet dreams" Ashley gave Spencer one last kiss before climbing out of the window making sure that she wasn't spotted by Mr Carlin or any other adult spies.