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WaveGoodbye: That's the closest i could get to a neon sign lol...i tried
goshNyikes: Katelyn always seemed to strike me as that crazy ex girlfriend even from the very beginning. I always knew she would come back in and stir drama up between Spence and Ash. Hope you like this chapter, i'm pretty sure it's not too stereotypical lol
CoachKimm: I agree. They're really lame but every story needs a villain or a psycho and her sidekick haha
Gentry: Bulldozer it is! Those are some of the most entertaining suggestions i've read! and thank you! i'm glad that seeing this alert makes you happy, heres another one!
BrownEyez44: Or we should get them to go skydiving but make sure they dont have any parachutes!!! Read on and find out what Spencer ends up doing!
ChloeDarko: My dear, that movie was freaking awesome! Maybe i was biased cuz im totally in love with Jake Gyllenhaal but i still liked the movie. The bunny creeped me out tho.
s0nFan16: Your name is Lauren?? Hmmmm.... *scratches head thoughtfully as an evil scheme to get rid of Katelyn comes to mind* What kinda code name do you want?
Ashli: Read on and find out exactly what spencer does!
ashnspence4eva: Haha i think everyone agrees with you. Hope you like the new chapter
*s0nFreak*: it's not late at all don't worry about it! Here's the new chapter!
Thanks to my readers and my beta reader, RatedRCouture. Now on with the story!!
Spencer's P.O.V:
Is she fucking serious? What does she think I am? Five?? 'Don't say anything to anyone or I'm gonna shoot you. Bang-bang!' What a dork.
Carefully reaching over to the table next to her bed, Spencer grabbed a hold of her phone dialed a familiar number, waiting for the voice on the other end.
"Spencer?" The voice sounded scratchy and husky, sending a shiver down Spencer's spine and reminding her how much she had loved that sound.
"Hey Lauren, yeah it's me. I didn't wake you up, did I?" the blonde had noticed the sleepiness seeping through the words, "I can always call later-"
"No, no. I was just resting my eyes. I'm fine. What's on your mind?"
"Could you- I mean, I know that it's late but- well, could you guys just come over?"
"Spencer, are you okay?" the voice immediately became flooded with concern.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I just needed to see you."
"We'll be over in about fifteen minutes."
"Are you sure?"
"The only thing I need to know is that you need us to come over. I'm sure, Spence. I'll see you soon."
"Lauren? I uh- thanks," the blonde admitted shyly.
A soft chuckle was heard over the line, "I'm always going to be here Spence, and you should know that by now."
Ashley's P.O.V:
"So, it was all Katelyn. She sent Kyle after Ashley and had him follow me around. I'm assuming he was supposed to befriend me and convince me that Ashley was bad news. Anyway, she came in about twenty minutes ago and she told me to keep everything to myself and to get Ashley to go back to her. I guess I was supposed to convince Lauren to help."
Ashley cradled her head in her hands and rocked gently, trying to process everything. Her ex-girlfriend had had her kidnapped and almost raped.
I know that the break up was a bit messy but I never thought she would ever be able to do that. I thought she lov-
"Lauren," Ashley's voice interrupted her own musings and she was surprised that she had even spoken. "You told me she was safe. You promised me that there was no way Kyle could get in here! Guess what? He did! And he brought that stupid homicidal whore with him!"
The older blonde dropped her gaze, guilt getting the best of her, "I'm sorry. I don't know how they managed to get in. I tried, Ashley. I really did."
"She was wearing a nurse's outfit," Spencer offered.
Lauren's head snapped back to look at the younger blonde, "She was what?"
"Wearing a nurse outfit. She looked just like all of the other ones walking around here."
"Damn it! That's how she managed to get in here."
The room settled in a tense silence as each person finally felt the weight of the situation settle on their shoulders. Lauren's concerned voice broke through the quiet, voicing the most prominent question in both hers and Ashley's mind, "Spence, if she told you not to say anything to anyone, then why are you taking such a big risk?"
The blonde smirked, "I'm not stupid. How is she going to know I told you? This isn't a movie where she's going to kick down the door with a machine gun and put a few rounds in my body."
Ashley glanced up, "Ha-ha. You're so not funny, Spencer."
Lauren stood up and began pacing around the room, worry lines creasing her forehead, "I agree but Spencer's right. It's a good thing she told us, now we just need a plan."
"What do you mean? What do we need a plan for?" Ashley's voice piped up from the corner.
"Spencer's in danger, especially after telling us everything. We need to take this to the police," Lauren explained.
Ashley whipped out her phone, "Then what are we waiting for?"
Snatching the phone out of the brunette's hand, Lauren snapped it shut, "A confession. Proof. We can't just go around blaming people. It's never going to work and then Katelyn will probably figure out that Spencer told us. It's going to put us all in danger."
"This sucks."
Spencer looked up, a mischievous glint in her eyes, "Hey guys? I think I have a plan…"
Spencer's P.O.V:
"Ashley, come on!" Spencer pleaded fruitlessly with the adamant brunette.
Lauren jumped in to help convince Ashley, "Yeah, come on, Brownie! This can really work!"
"No, you guys! That girl is crazy! Why the hell do I have to go back to her?"
"You're not really going to get back with her, you're just going to pretend that you are!"
"I don't wanna."
Spencer gave the brunette a sympathetic smile that faltered only when Lauren rested a comforting hand on Ashley's shoulder.
Lauren leaned down to the pouting brunette's level and grinned, "Well you gotta. Now be a good little girl and smile for mommy."
Ashley looked at the older blonde and sighed, "I really worry about you sometimes, Blondie."
Slinging an arm over the younger girl, Lauren plopped herself down on the brunette's lap, "Yeah, well you worry me too so we're even."
Securing an arm around Lauren's waist, Ashley nodded, "True, so I guess I really have to do this, don't I?"
Lauren reached up and pinched her cheek, "Ya got me babe, you'll be fine."
Jealousy flared through the younger blonde's body as she watched the two interact.
They're touching and giggling and-
"What the hell is wrong with you two?"
The outburst surprised both the girls and they both looked on at the blonde in astonishment.
Lauren quickly regained her composure, "What do you mean, Spencer?"
The younger blonde hesitated, "You two used to hate each other and now you're all touchy feely. God, if I didn't know any better. I'd think you were together." Ashley's gaze was stuck on the floor and soon Lauren's gaze joined hers. Spencer's eyes flashed brightly with anger, "Or maybe, I don't know better. You know, I think it's time for you two to leave."
Ashley and Lauren scrambled to get up and the brunette took a step forward, "Spence, what are you talking about?"
" Ashley, don't make me say it again."
Lauren put a protective hand on the brunette's shoulder, "Spencer, you don't know what you're sayi-"
"I know what I'm seeing!" Both Ashley and Lauren flinched at her tone, "You guys need to leave."
"But-"
"Please," The word was spoken in a manner so soft and broken; the two older girls turned and left the room soundlessly.
Ashley's P.O.V:
The ride home was extremely tense and the car was eerily quiet. Ashley stole glances at the older girl, unaware that Lauren was doing the same to her. Shifting her eyes back on the road, Ashley noticed that the light had turned red and she slowed down rather quickly in order to stop. Her iPod fell over and both girls reached over to grab it. The second their fingers brushed, both girls pulled back as if shocked. Ashley gripped the steering wheel tightly and Lauren twisted her hands in her lap.
Another moment passed in silence along with a second and a third when-
"This is stupid, Brownie."
"Tell me about it."
Lauren turned in her seat as Ashley pulled the car in park in front of her house, a playful spark in her eyes.
"Ashley, do you have any underlying currents of undying passion and love hidden away for me?"
Grinning, the brunette sighed dramatically, "Yes, I just, I couldn't hold it in anymore. You're too…how do I say it? Delectable!"
Lauren sniffed overconfidently, "Yes, well I seem to have that effect on most people. But I must admit I've wanted to rip your clothes off and ravish you from the moment I laid eyes on your heavenly body."
"Don't you mean face?"
"No. I mean body, now take me! Take me now!!"
Ashley looked on with a straight face before collapsing in giggles, "You really need some acting lessons."
"What? Is this really coming from the girl who called me delectable? When did I turn into a piece of chocolate? "
"Whatever, you know it totally turned you on!"
"Oh really? Well, I bet that you even have a shrine of me in your closet!" With those words, the blonde leapt out of the car and ran towards the door.
Dumbfounded, Ashley shook her head before taking off after the girl, "That closet is none of your business, missy!"
Quickly catching up, Ashley pinned up Lauren against the door and held her in place.
"You will not touch my closet."
Eyes dancing teasingly, Lauren smirked, "Who's gonna stop me?"
"Me."
"You and what army, my dear, because, truth be told, you could hardly break a twig."
Ashley dragged her hands up to the blonde's waist and began tickling the girl mercilessly.
"Okay! Okay! I won't touch your closet!" The blonde surrendered.
"Good. 'Cause there are some pretty deep dark secrets in there, 99.9 percent of them involving you."
Lauren looked up the brunette, her eyes darker than they had been a few seconds and leaned closer.
"Really? Well, I'll tell you one of mine if you tell me one of yours," the older blonde breathed out, very well aware of what she was doing and how wrong it was.
Ashley hesitated, biting her lip before whispering softly, "I think you're stunningly gorgeous."
Blushing, the blonde dropped her gaze before gentle fingers redirected her stare towards the caring warm pools of golden brown.
"More than enough to knock the breath out of me every time I glance at you. Pretty close to perfection if you ask me."
"Thanks."
"It's your turn, Blondie."
"I- uh, I really shouldn't say it."
"Lauren, do you trust me?"
"Yes," the word breathed out huskily.
"Then tell me," Ashley encouraged softly.
Faltering, the blonde stuttered before swallowing hard and admitting the truth, her eyes darting away from the brunette's intense gaze.
"I want to know how it feels to kiss you."
The silence after those words was deafening. Blood pounded in both the girls' ears.
Then their lips met.
And the silence shattered.