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Authors Note: This story is no longer in Ashley's POV. It is going to be in the third person. I might occasionally have it in Spencer or Ashley's POV, but most will be in Third Person. Please let me know what you think. Thank you!
World Tour
Chapter 2 - Will they get along or not?
It is 20 minutes to 7 and Ashley is running around her room. She can't find the perfect outfit. She stops and throws herself onto her king size bed. Ashley needs to take a minute to collect herself. She has no idea why she is freaking out so much. Kyla got Glen's number before the four of them parted ways at the studio to go to their vehicles. Kyla wants everyone to get to know each other a little better before they all spend the next 8 or so months together. The last show is the beginning of October. Ashley second guesses herself too much to remember correctly when the last show exactly is. She will have to double check the agenda; she has in her email. Kyla told Ashley earlier that she is going to see if she can get Aiden and Jenna to come to dinner tonight also. If she couldn't get them to come, she is going to see when everyone is available before the tour starts. Kyla wants a smooth tour for Ashley and doesn't want any trouble for her sister like she had on her last tour. The tour Ashley did year before last; her opening act was not that great of a person to be around. Madison. Ugh! That bitch drove Ashley crazy for almost four months. Ashley could have killed that girl two weeks into the tour and not felt bad about it.
"Ashley get the fuck up." Kyla scares Ashley as the older sibling comes into the Rockstar's bedroom. Ashley always wonders if Kyla knows how to even knock because Ashley swears, she never has before.
"Okay Ky." Ashley grabs her red tank top off her bed and throws it over her head. The younger sibling is going to wear her short black skirt and red tank. Everyone is going to be chilling at Ashley's. So, the Rockstar decides to put on some black socks and will leave it at that. Ashley doesn't like to wear shoes around the house. She doesn't see the point. This is her house after all. Ashley just wants to be comfortable.
"They should be here any minute." The shorter sibling says before exiting Ashley's bedroom. Ashley follows Kyla out.
"Did you pick up beer?" Ashley asks catching up with her. Kyla nods her head at Ashley. That excites Ashley. Kyla usually fucks Ashley over by forgetting the beer and only getting wine. Ashley isn't much of a wine person. The taller brunette has found a couple of wines that she likes to drink but she prefers beer. She only ever takes shots of liquor at clubs or big parties. She loves herself some Bacardi. Ashely doesn't think that this 'get to know each other' dinner party is the right setting for shots. It could work though because then they would all really get to know each other. Ashley wondered if it could be worth a try.
"Ash, are you ready for this?" Kyla speaks over her shoulder continuing down the stairs of Ashley's house. Ashley follows close behind Kyla, hoping she goes into the kitchen, so the taller girl could grab a beer.
"Yes, I am. What's for dinner Kyla?" Ashley questions her older sister.
"We have a little bit of everything. We have Spaghetti and chicken alfredo from Olive Garden. I got steak and potatoes from outback. I had a salad bar set up for everyone to make their own. I got lots of wine and beer. I even picked up a bottle of vodka and whiskey, just in case." Kyla sighs out.
"Sounds great, Ky. Thank you. You are one of a kind." Ashley tries to thank Kyla as much as she can for everything the older sibling does. "You get Jenny and Aiden to come?" Ashley adds quizzically.
"Her name is Jenna but yes, they will both be here with their managers. I believe Jenna is bringing her boyfriend. He is in her band, I think."
"Cool." Ashley says taking another drink of beer. Kyla is working non-stop at getting everything set up for the dinner. Their guests should be there any second. Kyla doesn't have time to mess around. Ashley just sits on the counter drinking her beer watching Kyla start setting the table. Ashley jumps off the counter and goes over to her sister. The taller girl helps her sister with the table. Once both girls are done, the doorbell breaks through their silence. Both siblings walk to the front door together. Ashley owns a 2 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom house on the beach. The house used to have four bedrooms, but Ashley constructed two of them into 1 big room to make a good-sized studio with half a bath. Kyla looks at Ashley before pulling the door open revealing a brunette that is about Kyla's height and slightly taller than her blonde-haired guy.
"Is this Ashley Davies house? I'm Jenna and this is Matt. He is my boyfriend." The taller brunette asks nervously.
"Yes. I am Kyla. Ashley's sister and Manager." Kyla introduces herself. Kyla lets the two newcomers into the house. Before Kyla can close the door, she sees another car pull up. She waits at the door with it open, waiting for their company to make it to door.
"Hi, I'm Aiden. This is my manager Jack." Both guys extend their hands out to the siblings.
"Ashley. That's Kyla." Ashley says as they shake each other's hands. The 6 of them went into the dining room.
"Heather had something come up, so she couldn't make it." Jenna tells Kyla.
"That's fine. I just really wanted the performer here to get to know each other. I am hoping this keeps any drama off the tour." Kyla explains to everyone in the room. Kyla is always making sure everyone gets along. She is the peacemaker out of the two siblings. The doorbell goes off again. "I'll get it. Entertain, Ash." Kyla tells Ashley before disappearing out of the dining room.
"There is food. Beer is in the fridge. Wine, right there on ice. If you want stronger there is Vodka and Whiskey in the freezer. There are some mixers in the fridge. Help yourselves to any of it." Ashley grabs herself another beer and took a seat in her normal place at the table. Ashley doesn't want to dish up before all their guests arrive. Kyla comes walking into the dining room with Spencer and Glen.
"This is Spencer and Glen. He is Spencer's manager and brother." Kyla starts. "This is Jenna and Matt, her boyfriend. This is Aiden and his manager Jack." Kyla finishes as she points to everyone as she said their names. They all shake hands.
"Help yourselves to food or anything to drink." Ashley tells the other pair of siblings. Spencer smiles sweetly at Ashley and drops her head.
"Sorry we are late. Spencer here had a hissy fit with what outfit she wanted to wear." Glen laughs out to the room.
"Shut up." Spencer spat out angerly while smacking her brother on the back of the head. The room giggled at the sibling's banter. Everyone starts dishing up and grabbing drinks.
"Let's do a small get to know each other before we start eating. I will start." Kyla says getting everyone's attention while they are sat at the table. "I am Kyla Woods. I am Ashley's half-sister. I am 23 years old. I took over as her Manager after our Father passed away. I am originally from Baltimore. I have lived in L.A since I was 12 when I found out who my father was, and I met Ashley. I love my job and being able to spend some much time with my sister." Kyla says happily then looks over at Jenna who is sat at her right.
"I am Jenna Kennedy. I am 22 years old. I just got my record deal six months ago. This is my first tour. My album released a month ago. I am excited and nervous for this tour. I am so honored to meet both Spencer and Ashley. They have been amazing role models." Jenna finishes off shyly.
"Matt Carson. I am 22 years old. I am Jenna's boyfriend. We met in high school when we were freshman. I am also her drummer." The man says smiling sweetly at his girlfriend and grabs her hand.
"Jack Reynolds, 32. I am Aiden's Manager. I met him last year when he was singing at an open mic night at Ego. I won't be spending much time on tour. I have other clients that prevent me, but I just wanted to be here for him tonight to show my support."
"Aiden Dennison. I am 21. My record just came out last week. I worked on it for almost 9 months before it was finished. I am excited to be on this tour with two amazing artists. Ashley opening for you is a blessing and Spencer, are you single?"
"Thank you." Ashley replies.
"No." Spencer answers at the same time Ashley did. Glen starts his introduction, so Spencer didn't continue to get questioned.
"My name is Glen Carlin. 24 years old. I just finished my Bachelor's in Marketing and Business with a minor in Public Relations at UCLA. I am Spencer's older brother. I am single. I am always traveling with Spencer, so I haven't been able to keep a relationship. No, Spencer it's not your fault. I love my job. Spencer and I are from Ohio. Our parents moved to LA after I graduated high school and Spencer was starting her Sophomore year. I was glad I had my family close when I was at UCLA. I thought I was going to have to live far away from them for the first time in my life."
"Thank you, Glen. You are a big ass baby." Spencer tells her brother giggling about his fear of being away from their family. "I am Spencer Carlin. I am 20 years old. I seem to be the baby of the tour. This is going to be so much fun. Yay me. This is my first headliner and world tour. It is my third tour. I have 2 albums out and four solo singles that aren't on either album. I got signed when I was 18. My parents wouldn't let me pursue this career. I had to wait until I was old enough to sign for myself. I hope we have a good tour. It's nice to meet you all." Spencer finishes with a tight smile looking at everyone around the table. She rests her eyes finally on Ashley's. The Rockstar smiles sweetly then clears her throat before starting to talk.
"Well everyone here knows; I am Ashley Davies. Shit, some of you probably know more about me then I know about myself, some days. I am 21. I turn 22 when we are in Boston. This is my fourth U.S tour. My second headliner and my first world tour. Spencer, we shall experience the love of the whole world together." Ashley paused meeting the wonderful blue eyes of the blonde singer beside her. Spencer smiles at Ashley but didn't voice a reply. "My father got me a record deal when I had just turned 17. He got into a car accident and passed away when I was almost 19. I have released four albums since then. I am halfway thru my fifth one. I should be done with it soon. I am pushing to have it released after the U.S tour is over. I think that is about it." Ashley speaks softly to everyone as they all hung onto her every word.
"I really thank everyone for being here and introducing yourselves. I want everyone to have an amazing tour. Good luck to everyone. Cheers to the tour and its artists." Kyla ends with raising her wine glass into the air. Everyone around the table lift their drinks into the air and says cheers before taking a huge gulp. The group sit around the table eating while some of them are having small conversations with another person or two. Ashley keeps glancing at Spencer throughout dinner. They are the only two not having a conversation with anyone. Ashley clears her throat and put her fork onto her plate. Spencer looks up at the older Rockstar quizzically.
"You excited for the tour?" Ashley asks breaking the silence between them. The brunette never did small talk, but she couldn't help the fact that she wanted to conversate with the youngest of the group.
"Yes. I get to see so much of the world. It is going to be the best thing ever. What about you?"
"Of course. I love performing for my fans. It is the best feeling; I have ever had." Ashley squeaks out excited. Spencer giggles at the brunette.
"Hm, it is one of the best. I can say that but it's not the best." Spencer cockily smiles at Ashley.
"So, Spencer? What is your favorite song to perform? Mine is Addicted." Ashley wants more information from the blonde. She thinks she will start small.
"Of course, it is." Spencer replies laughing, shaking her head at Ashley. "I would have to say… Hm… Either Come on Get Higher or True. It's a toss-up for me. They are the songs I get the best reaction from."
"I love your song Come on Get Higher. I will be honest with you; I didn't have any idea who you were before our meeting earlier. I listened to a lot of your songs between then and now. I can't wait to see you perform. This tour should be fun." Ashley says blissfully to Spencer. Ashley is captivated with the younger woman beside her. Ashley has never experienced this before with any other woman. Ashley gets what she wants sexually and lets them go. There is never any talking. Ashley wants to get to know the blonde and spend time with her. The Rockstar can't figure out what it is that is drawing her to Spencer, but she doesn't care. She doesn't want to fight the force pulling her towards the younger singer.
"My best friend was obsessed with you and your music in high school." Spencer admits to Ashley.
"But not you?" Ashley questions Spencer with a raised eyebrow. Spencer let out a snicker.
"No. You have some good songs, yes and your voice is amazing, but I didn't feel the need to obsess over someone I would never meet."
"Could that change now since you met me?" Ashley whispers at Spencer.
"No but I think we will get along just fine." Spencer grins at Ashley while patting the shorter brunette's arm. Ashley smirks, happy at Spencer's answer. Ashley stands up from her chair. She grabs her and Spencer's plates after the blonde indicates she is done. Ashley rinses them off then places them in the sink. The Rockstar grabs a couple beers from the fridge and makes her way into her game room. She wonders over to her speaker base and turns it on. She connects her I-Phone to it and starts looking for the right playlist. No one really knows that Ashley loves Hip-Hop and R&B. 'Come Thru' by Jacquees start playing. Ashley sits on her love seat, placing her closed beers on her side table, and her open beer still in hand.
"Jacquees, huh?" A voice pulls Ashley from the song. She smiles to herself after she realizes it is Spencer and happy that the blonde followed her.
"Please tell me you aren't going to say something crazy like you can't believe I listen to this type of music." Ashley states firmly.
"No. I could see it." Spencer smiles at Ashley before gesturing her over on the black leather love seat so the blonde had room to sit. Spencer reaches over Ashley, brushing her lightly. Ashley freezes as the tingling sensation shoots through her from Spencer's touch. Spencer grabs one of Ashley's cold beers and opens it. She flops back against the couch next to Ashley then takes a drink of the beer.
"HEY! That's mine." Ashley stresses out.
"You suck at being a host." Spencer fights back before taking a big gulp.
"Yeah, okay, Princess." Ashley figures since Spencer wants things her way, she is now going to call her Princess. Spencer doesn't fight the nickname. They sit in silence for a while just enjoying the music and relaxing.
"So, Ashley." Spencer starts to speak but stops. Ashley looks over at her puzzled, waiting for her to continue. "Are you addicted to sex?" Spencer adds shyly. Ashley starts choking on her beer once Spencer finishes the question.
"Um…" Ashley finally chokes out as she starts to recover.
"Since I have come in here, every song that has play has been a sex song. Just inquiring." Spencer lets out a giggle watching Ashley's shocked face.
"The songs are really good. I… don't need music to have… or enjoy sex. I don't know… how else to answer that question." Ashley lets out hesitantly.
"So, you're not addicted?" Spencer challenges.
"I mean, I don't think so. I just don't do relationships. No matter how little it is everyone still needs some type of intimacy." Ashley tells Spencer. The blonde nods her head, agreeing with Ashley. They sit in silence and drinking their beer when everyone else starts making their way into the room. The night continues with everyone getting to know each other. All four of the singers feel better about the tour by the end of the night. All glad they got to have that dinner together.
