Disclaimer: I OWN NOTHING! Song used Give in to Me by Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester
Author's Notes: Thank you for your reviews. They are always encouraging. I hope you enjoy! Next week is going to be very busy. There is few birthday's including mine, Christmas, and New Year's. So, I thought I'd give you next week's post early instead of a week late. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I will post the next chapter on the 2nd or 3rd of January. Thank you and have safe holidays.
World Tour
Chapter 12 - Detroit
"So..." Spencer starts, breaking the silence between her and Ashley. Ashley looks up from her notebook smiling at Spencer, urging her to continue without voicing it. "I was thinking..." Spencer adds shyly looking down at her hands.
"Aww come on Princess. There's no need to be shy. We have spent the last almost two months together. Almost every second of everyday. What's up?" Ashley tries to calm the blonde so she could get her to tell her what she is thinking.
"We should do a duet together." Spencer sigh out, keeping her eyes trained on her hands in her lap. Ashley smiles sweetly at the blonde.
"That's a great idea. Why didn't I think of this?" Ashley let out happily clapping her hands together. The brunette jumps up off the bed and went running out of the small room on the tour bus.
"Ash, where are you going?" Spencer calls after her watching her run from the room. The Rockstar didn't answer, she just continues running away. Spencer sat on the bed still smiling about Ashley's response to her suggestion. The blonde's feelings for the Rockstar have been becoming stronger and stronger with each passing day. Spencer is starting to have trouble hiding the infatuation she holds for Ashley. The younger singer sighs before rising from her bed, getting ready to go search for Ashley. Once Spencer reaches the door to the room, she sees Ashley walking towards her with both of their guitars in hand. Ashley breaks out in a huge grin once her eyes spot Spencer. Ashley hands Spencer her acoustic and both ladies make their way back to the bed. Ashley pulls out notebooks and she hands one to the other writer with a pen.
"Let's work on a melody first." Ashley claps happily after she is done tuning her guitar. Spencer giggles at Ashley's excitement as she finishes tuning her own guitar. Ashley starts strumming, playing around with different things before a soft sound starts coming to Spencer's ear. The blonde closes her eyes and listens to Ashley play. Spencer loves hearing and watching Ashley play her guitar. Ashley stops playing and starts writing to cords down on paper. Spencer places her hand on her acoustic and starts playing the melody that Ashley had just stopped. Ashley smiles at the blonde knowing Spencer has an amazing ear just like she does. Both singers only need to hear something, and they know which notes to play to get the sound.
"I'm liking that. I think we can work with it." Spencer finally speaks to Ashley with a smile on her face.
"We can probably work with anything." Ashley says laughing at her response to the other singer.
"Touché." Both songwriters start strumming together with their eyes closed. They start letting their minds wander, hoping lyrics will start flowing out.
"My heart is set on you
I don't want no one else" Spencer sang but stops to jot the words down, hoping she can use them later.
"And if you don't want me
I guess I'll be all by myself" Ashley adds after Spencer starts writing her words down. Spencer looks up at Ashley before writing what Ashley sang down. Both singers start strumming their acoustics again.
"Come on, come on
Into my arms
Come on, come on (come on)
Give in to me" Spencer sang softly with her eyes closed. Ashley opens her eyes meeting them with the younger girl's face. The older singer smiles hoping those words were sung about her. Both women continue strumming as blue meets brown and their eyes dance together. Ashley smiles her nose crinkling grin before placing her guitar in the bed next to her.
"I think we can work with that. Let's play around some more." Ashley shyly smiles at Spencer. The blonde nods and starts writing down the last lyrics she sung. They worked on the song for about two hours before they reached their hotel in Detroit. Once they got into their room, they went to sleep for the rest of the night and morning. Detroit is one of their bigger cities so they will have a lot of people there that night to see them. Spencer has been getting more and more of a fan base as the tour goes on. Her and Ashley for the most part attracted a different fanbase. They are quickly attracting the other singer's fans causing one supernova fan club. Ashley loves watching the audience's reaction to the younger star. She has the same one as the crowd. Spencer is mesmerizing at what she does. The blonde gets the brunette every time. Ashley has now let Spencer off bed rest. She started doing her own rehearsal in the last city.
"Hey." Ashley says to the blonde laying beside her staring up at the ceiling. Spencer faces Ashley and smiles at her.
"Hi." Spencer whispers back. "How did you sleep?" Spencer adds.
"Good. I am not liking this part of the tour though." Ashley sighs.
"What do you mean?" Spencer questions the Rockstar.
"From Milwaukee to Detroit to Cincinnati to Louisville to Indianapolis to Chicago. They are all just bunched together shows. The way they have them, we will be going one way to go back the other. I just don't like it."
"At least our die-hard fans with be at a lot of those. We will see similar faces for a few shows, and we have more time to sleep in a hotel and not the bus."
"Always trying to find the bight side." Ashley says to the blonde with a smile on her face.
"You told me to be more positive because it will keep my stress level down."
"I did and keep doing it." Ashley says before she gets up and starts getting everything ready, she needs for her shower.
"Ash?" The blonde says breaking their silence. Ashley looks over at Spencer but doesn't respond. They stare into each other's eyes. Spencer doesn't say anything further. Ashley breaks their eye contact after a couple minutes and walks over to the bed where Spencer is still laying down.
"What's wrong?" Ashley asks. Spencer sighs before grabbing Ashley's arm and she pulls the brunette down onto the bed. After Ashley lays next to Spencer. Spencer wraps her arm around Ashley's waist and buries her face into Ashley's neck. The older woman wraps her arm around Spencer and holds her close. "What's wrong, Princess?" Ashley asks again as she started feeling the tears that the blonde is producing.
"I just… Thank you, Ashley. Really, I appreciate you so much. You have been the best and I would not have made it through this tour without you."
"It isn't even half over yet." Ashley states. Spencer lets out a light chuckle.
"You know what I mean."
"You are very important to me, Princess. I would do it all over again if it meant you are alive and well." Ashley says then pulls back. The brunette brings her hands to Spencer's face and begins wiping her tear stained cheeks. "No more crying." Ashley whispers out to the blonde. Spencer nods her head slightly with a small smile. Both women lay there holding each other. Neither want to break the contact and the small confession they just had.
"We should probably get ready." Spencer mumbles into the brunette's shoulder. Ashley nods her head agreeing but doesn't move. They sigh in unison before tightening their hold on each other. After a few more minutes, Ashley pulls back from Spencer. Ashley kisses the blonde's forehead before disappearing in the bathroom. It has been getting harder and harder for both women to keep their feelings at bay. Spencer doesn't want to do anything about it because she is scared. Once Ashley finds out that Spencer has kept a huge secret from her, Spencer feels she will lose the woman that has came to mean so much to her.
"Spencer Carlin?" Spencer says as she answers her ringing phone.
"This is Ethan. How are you doing, Spencer?"
"I'm good. Doing a lot better. How are you?"
"Good. Work, work, work. You know?" Ethan pauses to let out a giggle. Spencer chuckles lightly but wants to get to the point as to why he called her.
"Yeah. So?"
"Oh right. Sorry. I was calling because 96.3 WDVD wants to do an interview with you and Ashley tomorrow at 2pm. You guys don't' have a show for a couple days. I think it would be good for you. You haven't done anything public for a while. I also think it will be good for you and Ashley to do one together since you haven't yet. It will give you guys some practice before all your interviews together in New York."
"Practice? Right. Okay. Tomorrow at 2pm."
"I left Ashley a message. She didn't answer her phone."
"She is probably getting ready for rehearsals." Spencer stated. She knew for sure what Ashley was doing but until they figure things out, no one needs to know how close they really are.
"Right. Well…"
"I'll talk to her on the way to rehearsals, but she will be fine with it. Have a good day. Bye." Spencer speaks quickly then hangs up the phone as Ashley comes walking out the bathroom.
"Aren't you rude." Ashley states when she heard how quick Spencer got off the phone. "Who are you being rude to?" Ashley adds eyeing the blonde.
"Ethan."
"What did he want?"
"We have an interview at a radio station tomorrow at 2."
"Wait… Aren't you supposed to meet your parent's tomorrow at like noon?" Ashley questions. Spencer nods her head. "See everyone has to be on their damn schedule. I hate people who are in charge." Ashley tells the blonde annoyed. Spencer giggles at Ashley's annoyance. Spencer thinks it is cute when the brunette cares so much about the bosses making her do something.
"It is apart of our job."
"Yes, I know but they shouldn't be allowed to spring things on us like this. It's just wrong."
"I know but apparently we need practice interviewing together before our appearances and such in New York." Spencer says through laughter.
"He said that?" Ashley spats out. Ashley stopped putting her stuff away and looks up at the blonde.
"His exact words were 'You haven't done anything public for a while. I also think it will be good for you and Ashley to do one together since you haven't yet. It will give you guys some practice before all your interviews together in New York.' So, yeah pretty much."
"What the hell do they think will happen? Practice, my ass." Ashley grumbles out, repeating Ethan's words in her head. Spencer starts giggle at Ashley. The Rockstar snapped her head up to glare at the younger singer giggling at her.
"What?" Spencer asks the glaring woman standing in front of her.
"This isn't funny."
"The situation, no. Your reaction, yes."
"Spen…"
"It will be fine, Rockstar. We will do the interview and then go straight to my grandparent's house. Cincinnati is like 4 hours away. We will be in time for dinner. I will call my parents and let them know. Glen can get them from the airport. It will be fine. Plus, I guess after the fainting thing I do need to do some type of interview or something. Other than my shows I haven't done anything."
"What do you mean 'we'?" Ashley ignores everything else other than the fact that Spencer just told her she was going to meet her family. They haven't talked about that.
"We… As in You and me. Well I guess and John since he has to stay with us while everyone else moves forward."
"Spe…"
"I know we haven't talked about it, but I would like you to meet my family. They hear so much about you from me and probably Glen. It will be good, and my family has the best cooks. I know you can use a home cooked meal. Please? I will be right next to you the whole time and I will totally do something you want to do that I don't. I will owe you big time." Spencer sighed out hoping Ashley agrees.
"You had me at food, Princess but anything?" Ashley smirks at the blonde.
"Ash…" Spencer states firmly trying to hide her slight blush. Ashley giggles.
"Okay, okay. Are you going to shower?" Ashley changed the subject knowing she got to the blonde with her comment.
"Are you saying I smell?" Spencer grasps out. Ashley nods her head.
"Yes." Ashley states firmly. Spencer grabs her towel and snaps Ashley with it on her thigh. "Hey, don't mark me unless you are going to kiss it better."
"Maybe that can be arranged." Spencer says winking at Ashley then disappearing into the bathroom. Ashley is glad that Spencer walked into the bathroom because she swears only the blonde has had the ability to make her blush. Spencer has been making Ashley so confused lately. From the constant hugging and holding each other to the small comments Spencer acts like are so innocent when they aren't being taken that way by Ashley.
"Welcome back everyone. We are here with Ashley Davies and Spencer Carlin."
"Hi." Both singers say together cutting the announcer off.
"I heard this is the first interview you guys have done together. How does it feel?"
"Maybe that should be asked towards the end." Spencer says a little too harshly. Ashley turned her head and eyed the woman next to her questionably. Ashley doesn't know what has gotten into Spencer to make her snap like she did. Spencer isn't liking the DJ. Spencer watched her flirt with Ashley before they started the interview and the blonde found it unprofessional. She won't admit to even herself that she found herself become jealous of the exchange. This wasn't the first time someone flirting with Ashley made her jealous, but she doesn't want to admit that just yet even if she knows she is harboring feeling for the older singer.
"It should be good though." Ashley says quickly trying to help take the attention off Spencer.
"Let's start out with you, Spencer. How have you been since you were in the hospital?"
"I've been great. I'm in 100% good health now. Never felt better." Spencer tells the woman trying to sound sweet, but Ashley once again catches things and eyes the blonde.
"Good to hear. How is the tour going? You two loving it?" The announcer asks. Spencer turns to looks at Ashley, letting her know she can answer the question.
"The tour has been wonderful. I have been having tons of fun." Ashley says with a huge smile on her face.
"I agree." Spencer says.
"That is good. You guys are in New York in about a month. How do you guys feel about all the appearances you have to make during that time? Are you excited? Also, you guys sold Madison Square Garden out in minutes, how does that feel?"
"When my sister called to tell me that it sold out in 4 minutes for both shows. I felt accomplished. I felt like everything that I had been doing finally felt worth it. I mean the U.S portion of the tour sold out the same day in every city. It was defiantly a great feeling. The appearances in New York…" Ashley pauses and looks over at Spencer.
"I'm excited. Ashley has been wonderful this whole tour and being able to do these appearances and interviews with her will be great. We get along well and seem to work great together." Spencer speaks out then smiles over at the brunette, who returns the smile.
"Are you guys ever going to do a duet?" The announcer asks eyeing both singers. Ashley and Spencer smile at each other.
"Maybe." They say in unison.
"I see you both want to stay a mystery."
"Of course. The excitement is always in the unknown." Ashley replies. Spencer giggles at Ashley's comment.
"Spencer, you had quite the surprise for the fans in Oklahoma City. They got to hear a new song. Did you have that planned all along or how did that come about?" The brunette announcer asks.
"Well, it was not planned at all. I got done with the song at our previous stop in Lincoln, so I decided to do it basically last minute." Spencer answers.
"Any particular meaning in the song?"
"Most song writers including me… Write how they feel about something or how you see a situation someone close to you is in and you write about it."
"Does that mean you are feeling that way or someone else?" The announcer pries.
"I guess, no one will ever really know." Spencer says with a smirk on her face.
"Okay, okay. Ashley, are you going to be coming out with anything new soon?"
"I am working on somethings right now but nothing that is going to be new for me. I write songs for several different people."
"Yes, I heard both of you write for other people as well as yourself and for all types of genres. On the side of all your guys own number one hits, you have made several number one hits for others. You two are very talented ladies. Do you think even after the touring stops and you stop making your own albums, you will continue to write for other people? Do you ever feel like you will run out of things to write about?"
"Thank you. Spencer helped me finish a song for someone else recently because I couldn't find the right tempo for the song. I think I might but who knows. I am still incredibly young. Anything could happen. I think you go through so much in life that you can write a song about anything. I don't know if anyone could run out of things to write about." Ashley explains.
"I would have to agree with Ashley on that last part. I have random songs that I have hid away because they are about random weird things. When I can't write something 'great', I just mess around with words and sometimes that is when the best work comes out." Spencer adds.
"We are going to take a short break then we have time for a couple fan questions. If anyone has a question for these talented ladies, write it on my message board while we are on break." The announcer says into her mic. Spencer takes her headphones off and looks at Ashley then glances at the clock on the wall. Ashley takes hers off also and follows Spencer line of sight.
"We are almost done then we will be there in time for dinner. Don't worry Princess." Ashley whispers to the blonde.
"Are you really coming with me to dinner, right?" Spencer asks shyly. Ashley nods her head as the man behind the glass knocks on it and starts counting down. Both singers put their headphones back on.
"We are back with Spencer and Ashley. Are you ladies ready for these fan questions?" The brunette announcer asks.
"Let's do this." Ashley says excitedly. Spencer giggles at Ashley.
"Of course." Spencer adds with a smile.
"Our first question comes from Levi. He wants to know if you are single Spencer."
"Next question." Spencer says laughing. "Kidding, kidding but no I am not single. Sorry Levi."
"Hear that everyone Spencer is not single. How long have you been in a relationship Spencer?" The announcer is once again prying.
"About 4 years." Spencer answers sharply. The blonde already doesn't like that announcer, but she keeps making it worse with her prying questions. The DJ is really pissing Spencer off. Ashley reached under the table, grab Spencer's hand and squeezed it. The comfort Ashley brought to Spencer calmed her down almost immediately. Spencer gave Ashley a small smile before turning back to the girl across from them. The older singer didn't let go of the blonde's hand.
"Wow, that is a very long time. Ashley, this next question is for you. Alexia wants to know how old you were when you came out and if your family had trouble with it?"
"Um, I was 14 almost 15 when I came out. My father and older sister were great about it. I had issues with some peers and still do now but there will always be some small-minded people. The best thing to do is ignoring people like that." Ashley replies sweetly.
"Wise words. This next one is for both of you. Gina wants to know what you like to do with your free time while on tour."
"Spence?" Ashley says letting the blonde go first.
"Um, sleep." Spencer says with a laugh. "I do quite a bit actually. When I can't sleep, I write. Ashley and I like to adventure the cities we are in when we have free days. Which we don't get often enough. I am really laid back so when I am not busy, I really just like to be lazy."
"Let me tell you guys she is not lying about being lazy. It is so hard to get her to do anything most of the time. I love to do new things or anything really. I am always up for adventures." Ashley says with a laughing smiling over at her counterpart. Spencer shakes her head at Ashley with a small smile covering her face.
"Alright one more question then I am going to let these ladies start their long drive to Cincinnati. This one is again for both of you. Joey would like to know if you two hit it off from the start or if it took time to become friends?" The DJ reads out.
"Our first meeting was pretty funny actually…"
"Ashley, you aren't…"
"Yes, I am. Shh. We were at our label for a joined meeting. That is when they said Spencer would be joining my world tour. I had no idea who she was. Well anyways we were in the waiting area for several minutes before the receptionist called us all back. When we went walking past her, she winked at me. Princess over here says, and I quote 'I have some eyes drops if you need help with whatever is in your eye' then she pulls eye drops out of her purse. She sits them on the woman's desk then walks away. Her comment made me die laughing. So, I guess to answer the question. We did pretty much hit it right off. Spencer is great. She is an amazing friend." Ashley giggles but finishes out sincerely.
"I just thought I'd help her out." Spencer shrugs her shoulders with a smile on her face. "We did get along pretty much right away. Ashley has been great. She has been in this business basically her whole life and has gave me some good pointers. Any time I need advice, she is always more than willing to help me in anyway. I treasure our friendship." Spencer finishes out with a smile over to the Rockstar next to her. Spencer is the first to let go of Ashley's hand and pulls her headphones off before getting up. Ashley follows. After goodbyes to the people at the radio station, they meet John in the lobby. John showed them to the back of the station to avoid the fans out front. Spencer is anxious to see her family. Most of it is caused from the fact that she knows that Carmen and Ashley will be in the same room for the first time. Spencer is scared for the outcome. Especially if Ashley is to find out who Carmen really is.
