Disclaimer: I OWN NOTHING! Song used in chapter is You Don't Do It for Me Anymore by Demi Lovato
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World Tour
Chapter 9 – Oklahoma City
"Morning, Sleepyhead." Spencer says smiling over at Ashley. Since their stay in Denver, the singers have been sleeping next to each other. They have found comfort in the other being right there. This is an unspoken act. Neither woman wants to bring it up and stop it from happening. They just enjoy the peaceful sleep they get from having the other there.
"You didn't sleep?" Ashley asks rolling over looking at Spencer.
"I did. I had to pee a couple hours ago, and it woke up me. I couldn't go back to sleep. We should be at the Arena in like an hour or so. I have a big night tomorrow. I think we should have John stay with us tomorrow night in Oklahoma City instead of leaving with the buses after the show. Dallas is only like three hours from here. There is no reason to rush there and we can get a free night of fun. We can go to a club and dance our asses off." Spencer suggests to the brunette. Ashley smiles at Spencer.
"Sounds good to me. Plus, we should get a night of fun in before we have three shows in a row. We can just see if the hotel will let us pay for the room for two nights instead of one. I don't see why there will be a problem."
"Yay!" Spencer yells out.
"Wait… Why is tomorrow such a big night?" Ashley wonders after she replayed Spencer's whole speech in her head.
"You'll see. Now, let's pick out a place to party." Spencer pulls out her phone and starts googling nightclubs. Ashley let the blonde get away with not answering the question because she knows unless the younger woman wants her to know, Spencer won't tell Ashley. Spencer goes through reviews and club websites before finding one she thinks they will have fun at tomorrow night.
"I like that one. Club one15." Ashley says grabbing the phone from Spencer. "I will make reservations to request VIP area. They should have something available." Ashley starting to put in her information.
"No reservation. Tomorrow we aren't Rockstar's. We are two people going out to have fun."
"That might not be the best idea." Ashley says eyeing Spencer.
"If something crazy starts to happen we can leave right away but I at least want to try to have a little bit of fun. I don't want to have to be guarded."
"We will try but the second I am uncomfortable by someone or something, I'm pulling you out of there so fast your head might snap off."
"Okay, deal." Spencer says between giggles at Ashley's declaration. Spencer's head ends up on Ashley's shoulder as they fall into a comfortable silence. Ashley slowly opens and closes her eyes as she hears knocking. She looks down at the sleeping woman in her arms. Ashley smiles at the cuteness laying in front of her. Ashley has woken up several times since Denver with the younger singer in her arms or Spencer's arms around her. Ashley is glad they sleep next to each other now. She loves waking up with the blonde right there. Ashley would rather give up her career than her spot next to Spencer. A soft knock rang through the room again. Ashley unwraps herself slowly from the blonde, doing her best not to wake the woman. Ashley opens the door and glares at the person on the other side.
"We are at Chesapeake Energy Arena." Zack tells the brunette as he checks her out. The brunette rolls her eyes at the middle-aged man and closes her door. A little too hard because it causes Spencer to jump up in bed.
"Sorry." Ashley whispers out. Ashley drops her eyes to the floor. She feels bad for waking Spencer up like that.
"What's wrong?" Spencer lets out as she scans the room.
"Nothing. Zack came to tell us we have arrived, and he was checking me out, so I slammed the door in his face."
"Well, can you really blame him? Anyone would check you out especially dressed like that." Spencer admits to the brunette as she gets up from the bed. Ashley looks down at her pajama shorts and tank top.
"What's wrong with what I am wearing?"
"Nothing. Nothing at all…"
"But?" Ashley interrupts Spencer.
"But nothing. There is nothing wrong with what you have on. Just shouldn't open doors with just that on if you don't want to be checked out."
"I have on pajama. Pajamas are not hot."
"Speak for yourself."
"What does that even mean?"
"Okay, look..." Spencer pauses looking up at Ashley. The blonde stops packing her bag. "Your boobs are about ready to pop out of that tank top. So much so, that it's like you bought the shirt in toddler size. Your shorts cover just enough… Not enough to stop anyone's imagination from going wild. You can't be mad at someone for checking you out in that… if you are willing to show them… that." Spencer pauses before pointing Ashley up and down. Spencer goes back to packing her bag.
"So, does that mean you check me out in this?" Ashley smirks over at the blonde while running her hand down her body like she is displaying it.
"I said anybody, didn't I?" Spencer admits. She closes her bag and begins to leave a speechless brunette in the room. "Time is wasting, hurry up Rockstar." Spencer yells out as she starts down the hall of the bus. "And put clothes on. We don't need you getting mad at everyone that works for us." Spencer adds with a giggle. Ashley shakes her head at Spencer's comment. Ashley hurries to pack her bag and throws on sweats and a hoodie before joining Spencer and John.
"Morning, Ms. Davies. Heard you had an issue with Zack this morning?" John asks amusingly. Ashley looks over at Spencer. The younger woman shrugs her shoulders and shakes her head. The blonde indicating, she didn't say anything to John. "He came out of the bus a little bit ago something about Ashley and slamming door." John adds seeing the look on Ashley's face.
"Well, he should learn to keep his eyes on my face. I am not on display." Ashley grumbles then gets into the SUV.
"I beg to differ but that's just me." Spencer sarcastically tells the grumpy girl beside her with a laugh. Ashley whips her head towards Spencer and glares at her. "What? You did display yourself, when you decided to open the door dressed the way you were. We have already had this conversation."
"You can check me out all day and I can handle it. Old perverted men, not so much."
"Ashley, he is like 30."
"Exactly. Old perverted man." Ashley stresses out. Spencer shakes her head at the brunette's words. They let silence take over the vehicle for the not even 5-minute drive to the hotel. They get out of the car once John opens the door for them.
"Remember to see if we can get the room for tomorrow also." Spencer whispers to Ashley. Ashley nods at Spencer then starts talking to the lady behind the short counter. After Ashley is done, Spencer checks in but doesn't keep the key. The blonde hands it to John with a smile. Spencer has still been getting a room, but she gives it to John.
"We have all day, what would you like to do?" Ashley asks looking at Spencer.
"I'd like to let John sleep." Spencer replies to the brunette. Ashley looks Spencer over.
"I didn't say he needed to take us anywhere. We can have anything brought to us. Maybe, we should take advantage of our managers for a little while. They have just been on a free vacation while still getting paid. Think it is about time to make them suffer some." Ashley exclaims excitedly. Spencer smiles widely at the older woman.
"What do you have in mind?" Spencer is intrigued by Ashley's suggestion to mess with their older siblings.
"Well…" Ashley starts off but stops. "We will discuss this further in our room."
"Are we going top secret now?"
"Our siblings are like mules. They could be anywhere." Ashley says quietly.
"A mule? You know what? Never mind." Spencer replies walking out of the elevator and to their room.
(3 hours later)
"Spence, are you ready yet? They should be here any second." Ashley yells through the bathroom door that Spencer disappeared behind over an hour ago but has yet to come back out.
"One sec." Spencer yells back.
"That's what you said like 15 minutes ago." Ashley whines back. Spencer opens the door in just her sports bra. Ashley's eye lock onto Spencer's chest.
"My eyes are up here." Spencer breaks Ashley's staring contest with her chest.
"Right. I knew that. I don't think they did because they were staring first." Ashley grumbled out. Spencer throws her head back laughing at Ashley. Spencer grabs her hoodie from the top of her bag on throws it over her head, not caring to put a shirt on.
"So, what's the plan again?" Spencer asks walking out of the bathroom and throwing herself onto their bed.
"Ugh, Princess really? We have gone over the plan like 6 times. What the hell were you doing in the bathroom to make you forget?" Ashley whines yet again.
"Someone is whiney this morning. Maybe we should call this off and let you get more sleep because I can't deal with a baby for the rest of the day." Spencer pokes fun at the brunette, who responses by lightly stomping her foot with a pouty face. Ashley then throws herself onto the bed next to Spencer. Spencer reaches over and moves Ashley's hair out of her face. "What's wrong?" Spencer asking as she runs her fingers down Ashley's cheek. Ashley locks her eyes with Spencer's.
"I'm just not feeling that well. I feel like I might be getting sick. I've been feeling like this on and off since yesterday when I woke up"
"Oh no." Spencer jumps up from the bed. "You keep your germs to yourself. I don't want them." Spencer slowly backs away from the bed. "I'll go get you some meds. But you stay away from me." Spencer tells Ashley as she slips her shoes on and heads for the door.
"Spence?" Ashley whines out again.
"Nope, you lay there and rest. I will be back shortly." Spencer tells the brunette firmly before walking out of the room. Spencer goes down to the lobby and to their little market. Spencer grabs all their Dayquil and Nyquil. She also grabs come packs of some powder that says it boost your immune system. Spencer will be doing one of those. Spencer grabs 6 bottles of water and some Gatorade. Spencer gets back to the room right as Glen and Kyla are about to knock.
"Go away. Ashley doesn't feel good." Spencer snaps out.
"Don't tell me twice. She's the worst when she is sick. Good luck, Spence." Spencer rolls her eyes at Kyla before entering the room.
"Why'd you send them away? The plan is great." Ashley whines not picking her head up from the bed.
"Ashley lets drug you up and let you sleep. I hope we can get you better before our show tomorrow. We don't need half a Rockstar." Spencer mixes the immune booster with some water and makes Ashley take it. Spencer opens the Dayquil for Ashley and hands it to her. Ashley takes it. Spencer grabs the remote off the dresser before making her way over to the bed. Ashley lays her head in Spencer's lap while Spencer is leaning against the headboard.
(4 hours later)
Ashley begins to move around. The blonde looks away from the T.V and down at the sick woman in her lap. Their eyes meet. Spencer smiles softly.
"How do you feel?" Spencer asks.
"Like someone hit me with a truck. My head is killing me, and I can hardly breathe." Ashley whines out. Spencer smiles down at the brunette. Spencer won't admit it to Ashley, but Spencer thinks Ashley is adorable when she is whining like this.
"I am going to run you a bath. Hopefully it will help your sinuses." Spencer says then gets up from the bed after slowly moving Ashley's head out of her lap. Spencer gets Ashley's bath ready before helping the older girl into the bathroom. Spencer stands there awkwardly.
"I think I can do it. If you hear a bang, I might need help." Ashley slightly giggles.
"That's not funny, Ashley." Spencer glares at the woman before walking out of the bathroom and closing the door. Spencer got her phone and called Glen to bring them some soup for both women to eat. Spencer decides it is time to take the immune booster since she will be there helping Ashley until she is better. 20 minutes later Glen knocks on the door.
"Thank you, Bro." Spencer says grabbing the bag from him then closes the door.
"No problem, I guess." Glen grumbled through the door. Spencer walks over to the table in the room and started taking the small containers of soup out the bag. The younger woman didn't know what kind of soup the brunette likes. To solve the problem, she had Glen get one of every kind they had. Ashley has several options. Spencer grabbed the extra chicken noodle and put it to the side before walking to the bathroom door.
"How you are doing in there?" Spencer asks through the door after lightly knocking on it. Ashley opens the door in a black tank top and shorts. Spencer blushes lightly as Ashley catches the blonde checking her out.
"Even feeling and looking like shit, I still got it." Ashley smirks at her counterpart.
"You still have your cocky ass attitude. Now come on, I have soup for you then more rest."
"Ugh, you are no fun."
"There is no fun for the sickly." Spencer tells the brunette as they walk over to the soup. "I don't know what kind of soup you like so I got one of everything." Spencer admits. Ashley grabs a container and looks at it before handing it to Spencer.
"I don't think mac and cheese counts as soup."
"Blame my idiot brother, not me." Spencer says laughing and shaking her head.
"Thank you for taking care of me, Princess." Ashley says kissing Spencer on the cheek before retreating to the bed with two soups in hand.
"Germs Ashley Germs." Spencer exclaims.
"It is too late to stop the germs now. Let's just hope you don't get it. I don't want to have to take care of you." Ashley says sticking her tongue out at the blonde and getting back into the bed. The rest of the day and night was spent with both women sitting in the hotel room, either sleeping or watching tv. Spencer made sure Ashley took medicine when she was supposing too. Ashley is grateful for the blonde. She doesn't know what she would be doing without her. Kyla hides from her when she is sick. Ashley is usually alone when she is sick to deal with everything by herself.
(14 hours later)
Spencer walks into the hotel room after her rehearsal. Spencer had Brad push Ashley's back a couple hours to let the Rockstar get more sleep hoping she feels better. Spencer looks at the bed, Ashley is still in sleeping. Spencer crawls onto the bed and lays down next to Ashley smiling. Spencer thinks Ashley is adorable when she is sleeping. Spencer moves brunette hair out of Ashley's face. The Rockstar moves an arm around the blonde, pulling her closer. Spencer giggles lightly.
"You left me." Ashley whispers out into Spencer's neck. The blonde giggles once again.
"I had rehearsal. How are you feeling?"
"Well Dr. Carlin…"
"Ew. That is my mother. Do not EVER call me that again. I'll make you take care of yourself next time if you ever call me that again."
"Okay, okay. Geez, Princess. No, mother like names, got it." Ashley giggles into Spencer's neck causing Spencer to shiver. "I am a lot better. It won't be my greatest set, but I can get through it. Wait, why didn't you wake me for my rehearsal?" Ashley pulls back from the blonde and meets her eyes.
"Yours isn't until 5:30. I told Brad you are sick. He gave me as much time as he could before they for sure had to be 100% ready for the night."
"Thank you. I don't know what I would do without you."
"I try. Now rest some more and I'll wake you to shower before you have to go over there." Spencer sits up in the bed grabbing the remote and turning on the tv. Ashley laid her head in Spencer's lap and watched tv with her. She doesn't feel sick enough still to go back to sleep and she wants to get up to shower. Being in the blonde's lap made her extremely happy and comfortable so she didn't want to ruin their closeness quite yet. Spencer looks down at Ashley and begins running her fingers through Ashley's hair. Ashley locks her eyes on the tv but breaks out into a huge smile. "Even though you aren't 100% better, I am glad you are getting better." Spencer whispers to the brunette. Ashley looks up at the blonde with a huge smile on her face.
"It is only because of you." Ashley admits truthfully with the smile still displayed on her face. Spencer smiles back. Both women made small talk about their childhood's until Ashley had to go take a shower to get ready for rehearsal. After Ashley had rehearsal, they went into Spencer's dressing room. Ashley laid down on the couch while Spencer decided she was going to start getting ready. Spencer kept stopping every few minutes to make sure Ashley was okay and to make sure she didn't need anything. Spencer finally finishes getting ready with 15 minutes left before she must be on stage.
"Are you sure you are going to be okay while I am on stage?" Spencer asks worriedly. The younger woman walks over to the couch and bends down in front of the brunette. Ashley cups Spencer's face and starts rubbing her thumb up and down on her cheek bone. Spencer smiles into the touch and waits for Ashley to answer her.
"I will be fine. If I need anything, I'll make sure to harass my sister. She deserves it anyways. Go kill them like you always do. Have a good show, Princess." Ashley leans up after moving her hand, kissing Spencer's cheek, and then pulling her into a hug. Spencer heart began beating fast. She is pretty sure Ashley can feel it with as close as they are. Spencer hugs Ashley back.
"You going to be up to watch my surprise at the end?" Spencer pulls back out of their hug. She wonders if her best friend should even be performing tonight but she knows their bosses don't care how sick they are.
"Already told Brad to put a chair on the side of the stage for me. I'm going to follow you out and watch the whole show. They got me a comfy chair so I will be okay." Ashley tells the blonde with a sly smile. Spencer smiles back and helps Ashley up from the couch. They walk to the side of the stage together.
"I can't wait for your big surprise, Princess." Ashley says through a smile. Spencer squeezes Ashley's hand before grabbing her mic and walking onto the stage.
"Hello, OKC." Spencer yells into the mic. "How's everyone doing tonight?" She adds. Spencer starts her set, singing and playing every song perfect. Ashley will always love watching the blonde perform. It gives her a high that she doesn't get from her own performances.
"I love you, Spencer." Spencer heard someone yell from right in front of the stage. Spencer looks down and a girl is pointing at her screaming 'I love you, Spencer' repeatedly. Spencer walks towards her and bends down.
"Well, since you love me so much, this next song will be for you but it's a new song. You guys are the first ones to ever hear it." Spencer speaks to the girl then to the rest of the audience.
"I love you" Was heard again. Spencer is starting to hear it from everywhere.
"I will just sing it to all of you. It's called 'You Don't Do It for Me Anymore'. I hope you like it." Spencer puts her mic in the stand and grabs her guitar. She situates herself onto the stool. Spencer's band begins playing. The blonde smiles over at Ashley while waiting to begin singing. Ashley winks at Spencer which causes the blonde to smile even bigger. Spencer turns back towards the audience and starts singing.
"I see the future without you
The hell was I doing in the past?
Now that I've learned all about you
A love just like ours wouldn't last
I won't fall for your games
So, don't hate me when I say
That you
Don't do it for me anymore
No, you
Don't do it for me anymore" Spencer sang out. Ashley is watching the blonde closely. She can see and hear the anger and sadness in the blonde's voice.
"Money won't pay for your problems
You gotta fix them yourself
Vices and pity won't solve 'em
Stop feeling bad for yourself
I won't fall for your games
So, don't hate me when I say
That you
Don't do it for me anymore
No, you
Don't do it for me anymore" Spencer sang out. She paused for a second before she began singing once again.
"I'm sorry for honesty, I could not bear
To lie to you
To lie with you
I'm sorry for honesty, I'm well aware
I lie to you
When I lay with you
You
Don't do it for me anymore
No, you
Don't do it for me, don't do it for me
You
Don't do it for me anymore
No, you
Don't do it for me anymore" Ashley could tell Spencer gave the end of the song everything she has. Once the song came to an end the whole arena is on their feet cheering, along with Ashley. Spencer smiles over at the cheering brunette. Ashley wanted to run over to Spencer and wipe the tears off her face but she knows that isn't a good idea so she will wait for Spencer where she is standing now.
"I hope you liked the song" Spencer had to stop talking because everyone went crazy once again. "And enjoyed my set." Once again, she pauses because of cheers. "Our favorite Rockstar has been sick." Spencer pauses hearing 'aww'. "She will still rock and be great but be nice and bear with her. Goodnight, OKC." Spencer tells the arena before walking off stage.
"I love it. You going to record it and make it a single? You should. They love it." Ashley asks.
"Maybe. I haven't thought much about it. Just wanted my fans to hear it. Let's go get you ready for your set." Spencer grabs Ashley's hand and pulls her to Ashley's dressing room.
"Have you ever watched our openers?" Ashley asks Spencer as she changes her shirt.
"Jenna and Aiden?" Spencer asks. Ashley nods her head. "Actually, no." Spencer says shaking her head. "That makes me feel a little bad. Have you?"
"I've watched Jenna once or twice. I'm getting ready when Aiden is on stage."
"Should I go record it for you?" Spencer sarcastically lets out.
"You leave me right now and I will end up going on stage looking like shit."
"It's 10:30, you can take more Dayquil, or you can wait until after your show and take some Nyquil. What do you want to do?"
"Wait, I thought we are going out? Club 15 or whatever the hell it is called."
"You don't feel good and I'd rather just be resting with you watching some tv. We can go out another time." Spencer admits to Ashley looking down at her hands. The Rockstar smiles through the mirror at the blonde.
"Before I go on stage, I have something for you." Ashley says walking over to her bag, she has on the desk.
"Ooo, presents." Spencer exclaims clapping her hands together. Ashley hands her a small box. "What is it?"
"Open it." Ashley demands with a smile. Spencer opens the box, but her eyes are locked with Ashley's. "Look!" Ashley points down.
"A microphone on a necklace?" Spencer wonders, looking up at Ashley again.
"It has been a month today since we started our tour. I thought I should get you something to remember it by." Ashley admits blushing.
"You are the sweetest. Thank you." Spencer says before kissing Ashley's cheek. Both women embrace each other tightly. Ashley pulls away and helps Spencer put on the necklace. They made their way to the stage together with a smile on their faces.
