I'm glad that everyone has been enjoying the story, sorry this update is slow. I won't lie, I got caught up in reading fanfiction every night. Then I saw Scott Pilgrim which I personally loved. Oh and I started school, met an interesting girl. Why is it that when you swear off women they want to come around in armies? It's nonsense I tell you, but it's okay because I'm just going to keep dating myself. Yup you heard right, I'm dating myself (in a non conceited way of course). But thanks for the reviews although I don't know how to feel about my story slapping people in the face and giving them ice cream...seems kind of bi polar of it.
Anyway I love the reviews and I hope you like this chapter. The song is "She is Love", by Parachute
Tiniest Notion
Over the past few days Amy has taken to avoiding me. I must admit I'm impressed with how determined she seems. She started working for Paula more and investing herself fully in school. The door to her room is always closed when I come home and anything I hear about her comes from Kyla.
Kyla was not happy with my decision.
Aiden had to physically keep her from going to Spencer's house. I saw Amy's face after her run in with Spencer and although I know Spencer wouldn't hurt Kyla, I didn't want Kyla to use that to her advantage.
I'm sitting in the kitchen eating leftover pizza when Amy walks in. We both freeze, hitting the awkward moment after a breakup. The point where you both just want to run anywhere that the other person isn't. She squirms awkwardly and I drop my pizza onto my plate.
"How are…"
"I just came to get something to eat" Amy cuts me off and heads towards the fridge. Neither of us speaks and the only sound comes from Amy opening the fridge. "I'm moving out"
"Amy, you don't have to move out" I turn in my chair to face her.
"I just can't be in the same house with you anymore"
"Amy…" She ignores my plea and takes her food with her out of the room. I admit not having the old Amy around makes me sad. I'm used to hearing her laugh and call me Rockstar.
I finish my food and put my dish in the sink. I grab my keys off the counter and decide to go see Spencer. It's Friday and my class for today was cancelled so I have all day free.
When I get to her house I knock on the loud enough for her to hear me no matter what room she is in. The door opens and before me is Spencer in her work attire. I frown immediately.
"You are wearing your work clothes"
"You would be correct"
"It's Friday, you said you had this Friday off" Spencer gives me an apologetic smile.
"My grandfather is still upset over Destiny, therefore he is working me to death"
"Call in sick"
"I can't just call in sick Ashley, this is my job…my life" Spencer appears slightly sad at saying those words.
"I don't care, you owe me" Spencer rolls her eyes. "Besides… you are always so serious. I think it's about time I showed you how to have true fun"
"Ashley…" I shake my head and give Spencer my serious face.
"You see this face" I point to myself. "This face is not accepting no for an answer" Spencer sighs and opens the door for me to come in. She disappears for awhile and I make myself comfortable on her couch. Over the past few days I've been visiting her and Rowan a lot. I wanted to give Amy space so she can deal. Spencer never complained, she just told me where they keep the house key.
The idea of kidnapping Rowan from school comes to mind and I decide to run it past Spencer when she gets back. After a few minutes she comes back into the room shaking her head and running her fingers through her hair.
"My grandfather is going to kill me"
"In that case I'll make sure today is extra fun" I get up from the couch and walk over to Spencer. I wrap my arms around her waist. "Now go change into something comfortable"
"My definition of comfortable or yours"
"Mine" Spencer pulls away from me and goes to get changed. "By the way we're pulling Rowan out of school"
"Not happening", she replies.
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"I'm not helping you get him out", Spencer sits firmly in front of the steering wheel. So far I got her to drive to Rowan's school. She parked in the parking lot and said I was on my own.
"I can't just go in there. They'll know I'm not his guardian" Spencer just keeps staring ahead. "Spencer… don't make this difficult"
"This was your plan", she replies with a smirk.
"Fine, I'll get Rowan's help" I pull out my phone and text him.
I'm trying to bust you out but Spencer won't help
I'll be out in five keep the car running
I show Spencer the text and she just shakes her head.
"You are corrupting him"
"That's one way to look at it" We wait and sure enough, five minutes later Rowan is making a break for the car. He throws himself in and yells.
"Go…go…go" Spencer slowly starts the car and drives away at a snail's pace. "You know Spencer; you are completely defeating the purpose of having a getaway driver"
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"Where are we?" Spencer pulls up to run down building and parks.
"It's an old ice skating rink; the owner was going out of business so my grandfather just bought it" I grin in excitement. "We are tearing it down in a couple of weeks. While I was calling my job I pulled a favor here" Rowan books it out of the car, running towards the building. "He seems excited"
"That was sweet Spencer" She looks like she is on the verge of a smile when she avoids eye contact.
"We should go; someone is waiting on us in there"
We walk in and we are greeted right away by an older man. Rowan is putting on skates on a nearby bench.
"Hello, I'm Daniel… this used to be my place" He gives us a warm smile. "Your skates are waiting on that counter and we have a hot chocolate machine set up. I'm even providing the music"
"Thanks Daniel" Spencer shakes his hand.
"I wish you would keep this place Spencer. I really think that you are wasting something good working for that heartless grandfather of yours", he says sadly.
"He's family" Daniel nods his head and Spencer pulls me towards the skates. I place mine on and Rowan walks awkwardly over to me.
"Race you", he challenges.
"You're on" I get up and we both almost trip trying to get to the ice. I'm a decent ice skater, I'm not amazing, but I'm pretty fast. Plus I rarely fall unless I'm trying to show off. Rowan is better; he skates effortlessly through the ring. I find myself chasing him around the rink; I catch him and keep him in a hold. We both laugh as he struggles to get out.
"This is ridiculous" Suddenly music starts playing. Rowan smiles in recognition and I give him a strange look. "Spencer loves this song", he explains.
I've been beaten down
I've been kicked around
I notice Spencer isn't on the ice, she is watching us through the glass. I motion for her to come over and she shakes her head. I skate over to her and place my hands on the glass.
But she takes it all for me
"Come out here silly, this is supposed to be fun for everyone"
And I lost my faith
In my darkest days
"Spencer can't skate", Rowan yells from behind me. Spencer hangs her head and I frown slightly.
But she makes me want to believe
"I'll teach you" Spencer shakes her head.
"I'm pretty much a lost cause with skating", she jokes.
They call her love, love, love, love, love
They call her love, love, love, love, love
"Okay screw the skates, just come out here" I start skating to the entrance and Spencer walks in the same direction. Her eyes never leave mine the whole time.
"I think I have less of a chance falling WITH the skates" I giggle and hold my hand out once we reach the opening.
She is love, and she is all I need
She's all I need
"Spencer Carlin?" I scoff. "You are the most graceful person I know"
"Unless you involve ice" Rowan jokes as he skates by again. Spencer sighs and takes my hand anyway. Right away she almost falls, but I hold her up.
Well I had my ways
They were all in vain
"I got you" I have to admit it's funny seeing Spencer this much out of her element. She tries to steady herself and I skate a circle around her.
And she waited patiently
"I think I found you weakness Ms. Carlin"
"This isn't my weakness" She stares at me with this unreadable expression. These are the moments when I wish I knew what she was really saying.
It was all the same
All my pride and shame
"So why take me to an ice rink if you can't skate?" Spencer loses her footing again and I grab her arm to steady her.
But she put me on my feet
"Because Rowan told me once that you liked it" Slowly we lean into each other when we are both get hit with ice from Rowan skidding to a stop in front of us.
"Rowboat" Spencer and I yell together. He laughs and skates away, I'm hot on his tail.
They call her love, love, love, love, love
They call her love, love, love, love, love
They call her love, love, love, love, love
She is love, and she is all I need
I slam into him sending us both to the ground. It's painful at first and Rowan just lays flat on his back with me sprawled on top of him.
And when that world slows down, dear
And when those stars burn out here
Oh she'll be there
Yes she'll be there
"You know your appearance is a lie. You are secretly heavy as fuck" I get up, but make sure to elbow him during my attempt. He starts laughing again and we hear a thud.
They call her love, love, love, love, love
They call her love, love, love, love, love
Spencer is sitting on her ass on the ice. I get up and skate over to her, crouching down to her level.
They call her love, love, love, love, love
They call her love, love, love, love, love
"I'm thoroughly entertained at your lack of coordination here. It's refreshing"
Spencer pulls me down and I end up sitting fully on top of her. I nuzzle my head in the crevice of her neck.
She is love, and she is all I need
She is love, and she is all I need
"Ashley", she murmurs while holding me tightly.
She is love
"Hmm", is my lazy reply.
"My butt is freezing" I giggle at her words, but she doesn't move to get up. Rowan comes over to us and this time Spencer moves to snatch him down. I'm sure by now his shirt is wet, but he continues to lie on the ice.
And she is all I need
"I like today", he says softly. I nod my head in agreement, today is a good day. Spencer reaches from behind me and ruffles his hair. I can't help, but think no wonder Carmen looked so happy in those videos.
I would be too if I had these two.
