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World Tour
Chapter 26 – Back in Los Angeles Continued… Last One!
(Ashley's POV)
After about 30 minutes, Spencer and I finally finished helping one another pick the dress that we thought complemented ourselves and each other well. We decided on a red dress for me. It stops mid-thigh with a slight on the right side. It has about an inch strap that runs from each side of my breasts and ties behind my neck. Spencer will be wearing a cream color dress that falls a little below mid-thigh but not quite to her knees. It is strapless. She looks amazing in it.
"Where is your brother?" I wonder out loud, not really looking for an answer. I'm starving.
"He…"
"Do those paparazzi ever go away?" Glen asks walking into the living room with a couple bags of take-out in his hands.
"No." Spencer and I say together.
"Damn. I would hate that." Glen mumbles.
"I'm used to it." I admit.
"I'm getting there." Spencer says quietly. I smile at her as we all take a sit at the dining room table. He picked up Chinese food. "Dan, there is more than enough food if you would like to join us for dinner. I'm sure those dresses will be done in time if you wait like 40 more minutes." Spencer says sweetly.
"Aren't you just a doll?"
"Actually, she's pretty real." Glen exclaims with a confused look on his face. All of us erupt into laugher. He can be... You know what? Never mind, let's not go there.
"Just eat your food Glen." I say with a minor smile on my face. Spencer moves her hand over to my thigh and squeezes it. I think she knew my mean thoughts were about to come out about the… Okay, I need to stop. "So, Kyla how's the dating life going? Did you figure out your dilemma?" I ask my older brattier sister to change the subject. Oh god, I feel sorry for her if she is dating him. That poor girl. So, glad I got the good Carlin. I couldn't handle Glen in the slightest.
"Yes, I did what you said and talked to him. We decided to go for it. I decided it will be worth it for me." Kyla admits shyly. I smile at her response. I just want a happy sister and she looks like she is.
"Good, Good. I'm glad you figured it out." I say.
"Yes, Aiden…" At the word Aiden, Spencer and I look at one another before looking back at my sister. "Why the confused looks?" Kyla questions.
"I thought this whole time your decision was with Glen not Aiden." I say. Kyla busts up laughing.
"No offense to Glen, but girl please. I love Glen, but like a brother. He has been a wonderful friend. He has helped me out a lot with my decisions with Aiden. Where would you two even get that idea from?"
"I don't know. You guys always seem to be around each other, and you never said a name. I guess I just assumed it was Glen. Aiden hadn't even crossed my mind. You never talk about him. I never see you with him." Kyla laughs once again at my honesty. "Oh man, we were so off." I add looking over at my girlfriend. Spencer giggles while shrugging her shoulders.
"It happens. I'm glad you figured it out, Ky. Now that we covered that. Let's move along. I don't have all night. Are you two going on the next leg of the tour?" Spencer says quickly taking charge of the conversation. I think someone wants our siblings and Dan to leave. I giggle to myself quietly.
"I don't think I am. If you don't mind, I would like to stay." Glen tells his sister. I look over at Spencer.
"That's fine. I don't think I'll need you. If I do, I can handle it, or you can from here. It's not a big deal. Just remember you need to always be on call."
"Gotcha sis." We look towards Kyla and she's not even paying attention. She is smiling down at her phone.
"Ky?" I try to get her attention. She ignores me and starts typing away on her phone screen. "KYLA!" I yell. My sister fumbles with her phone then looks up and glares at me.
"What?" She yells back.
"We are talking to you. Are you going on the next part of the tour?" I ask the question Spencer did.
"Oh, yeah. Aiden and I have plans." That was all Kyla said before looking back down at her phone. The rest of dinner was spent in silence with everyone eating and Kyla giggling and typing away at her phone. Why have I never noticed that before? I should start paying more attention to the things and people around me. This shouldn't have gone over my head. I feel like a shitty little sister right now. I should've known she was talking about Aiden. I should talk to her about it soon, make sure she is okay with the lack of attention and time we spend together lately. I don't want to be one of those people that ignore friends and/or family because of a new relationship. I don't like those types of people and I don't want to be one. I will make sure that isn't going to happen.
"It has been lovely ladies, but I have to go get those dresses fitted properly for you. Thank you for dinner. See you tomorrow afternoon. I'll call before I come by." Dan say quickly. We say bye then Dan starts making his way out of the dining room and into the living room.
"Now, for you two. Glad you came by. I love you, but you guys have to go too." Spencer says. Oh, shes ready for our alone time.
"But I'm not done." Glen whines.
"Then take it with you. Goodbye." Spencer says ushering her brother out of his chair. I smirk at her. Kyla is eyeing Spencer and me. A blush starts filling my cheeks. I take my bottom lip between my teeth and drop my eyes to the floor. I've never seen Spencer so pushy before. I really love it.
"We have things to do anyways." My sister says with a smirk on her face. She knows why Spencer is being so pushy. "Don't hurt yourselves. You guys have lots to do and a tour to finish." Kyla adds while lightly laughing as she makes her way out the room. I look over at Spencer with a raised eyebrow.
"Don't look at me like that, that is your sister."
"What does that even mean?" Glen questions.
"Goodbye Glen." Spencer says ignoring her brother and pulls me into the living room to make sure Dan is done and gone. He took the racks of dresses out to his truck when we were trying on our dresses. I'm grateful for that. After everyone walks out of the front door, I close and lock it before going in search of my amazing girlfriend. I check the living room, kitchen, and dining room. She isn't in any of them but the food from dinner is already picked up. Where could she have gone?
"Princess?" I shout. She didn't answer. I try once again but still nothing. Hm… where would she go? I walk to the back of the house and check the deck. Found her. I slowly open the sliding glass down and walk outside. I make my way behind her and wrap my arms around her waist. Spencer instantly leans back into me and sighs. We stand in silence for awhile just enjoying each other's presences and the quietness. This can only last so long. We will never have a normal life and that kind of sucks, but I would never trade any of this because it brought her into my life. I hope we would have meet in a different way if neither of us were singer. Life would be easier. I am glad she is by my side though. I don't plan on her ever leaving my side either or vice versa.
"Being with you has been amazing…" Spencer starts out, breaking our silence.
"But?" I say sadly. I don't know what has gotten into me, but I am instantly filled with sadness by the way she said it. Spencer quickly turns around in my arms and cups my face with her hands.
"There is no but. Being with you has been amazing." Spencer states firmly staring into my brown eyes. I smile shyly. "Come on, let's go to bed." Spencer moves out of my embrace grabbing my hand and pulling me into the house. I really love her dominant side. It's one of the hottest things about her. It always has been. Spencer pulls me all the way up to our bedroom. Once we are in the room, she closes the door and pushes me up against it. Spencer instantly starts kissing my neck.
"Getting right to it, I see." I whisper out then throw my head back giving her better access to my pulse point. My head bounced off the door with a light bang. Spencer pulled away and met my eyes. "It didn't hurt." I whisper. Spencer smirks at me then meets our lips together. My god, this woman can work her mouth. I have had my fair share of sexual experience, but she is by far the best and on top of it… how do I put this? It's different. Our love always shows. I have never had that before. Ever. I put my hands on her hips and roughly pull her into me causing us to moan and break the kiss. I lean my head forward resting my forehead against hers. I keep my hands on her hips. One of her hands move from my breast up to my hair pulling me away from the door and meeting our lips once again. I push myself off the door and slowly start walking us towards my bed, never breaking our kiss. I have now taken control. Knowing her, I won't have it for long. She has been planning tonight all day. I will gladly let her take charge because I know she wants too or needs too. I'm not sure which one it is, but I don't mind either way. Once we made it to the bed. I grip her hips and don't let her fall onto it. I pull away from her lips while grabbing the bottom of her shirt and quickly pull it over her head before meeting our lips back together. I run my hands slowly from her shoulders down her sides and over to the button and zipper of her jeans. Spencer grabs my hands and pushes me lightly away from her. We are now standing a few inches apart. I look up. Once our eyes meet, I notice the fire and darkness in them. The blue I love is longer there. We are smirking at each other, calling the other to move forward with our eyes and the looks we are giving each other. Before I can make a move, my girlfriend reaches forward, grabs my shirt pulling it over my head then spins us around and pushing me back onto the bed roughly.
"I'm in control tonight. Don't for a second think you are." My princess whispers as she climbs on top of me, straddling my waist. I moan at her words. Spencer leans forward towards my neck and ear. "Exactly." She adds then she bites my ear lobe. This woman will be the death of me. I promise you; she will be. She gets me like no one ever has. We quickly remove the rest of each other's clothing. I love that we can sidetrack each other sidetrack all the time and always go back and forth on who is the dominate one. It's usually me, but my gosh when it's her. I will just say I know she has ruined me for anyone else. No one will ever make me feel the way she does. Spencer's lips are attached to my left nipple with her fingers pinching and flicking the other one. Her other hand is placed flat on my abs lightly stroking the tight tan skin there.
"Spen… Fu…ck" I pant out. Spencer continues her assault switching back and forth between my nipples. I buck my hips roughly hitting her center. Spencer lets out a light moan against my nipple. I grab the sides of her head with my hands and pull her away from my chest. Spencer's hungry eyes meet my desperate ones. I lean forward and harshly meet my lips with hers. Spencer places her right hand on my cheek, cupping it lightly and slowing our kiss down. After a few minutes Spencer pulls away and kisses me lightly on the tip of my nose then smiles sweetly at me.
"I'll be right back." Spencer huskily lets out before jumping up and running into the bathroom.
"Nice time to have to use the bathroom." I mumble to myself. I hear Spencer moving around in the bathroom. What the hell could she possibly be doing? I start to move off the bed.
"Stay there and close your eyes." Spencer orders. I quickly listen to her. I didn't even realize she came out of the bathroom.
"If you put clothes on, I will not be taking them off." I say sternly.
"Is that so?" Spencer seductively says into my ear nipping at my lobe.
"Maybe." I moan out. Spencer giggles into my ear. I feel her moving closer to me on the bed. I place my hand on Spencer's side when I feel her knees placed on each side of my thighs straddling me.
"Keep your eyes closed." Spencer orders once again when I start to open my eyes. Spencer's weight is on her knees. That is the only part of her body that has touched me. I feel the blonde start to shift above me. I want to open my eyes and see what she's doing, but she has ordered me to keep them closed. This is torture. Spencer moves away from me again. What the hell is going on here? "Closed Ashley." The blonde states firmly in my ear. She takes both my wrists into her hands and moves them above my head. I feel her start wrapping something soft around them, tying them together.
"Oh fuck." I whimper out. This woman is really trying to kill me.
"You'll love it." This goddess huskily says in my ear. I feel her move my hands up further above my head. I feel her kneel back over my waist. I feel something firmly push into my center as Spencer leans down on top of me. My eyes fly open and I try to move my hands down. She tied my hands to the headboard.
"Spence?" I whisper. We have done and tried many different things and positions in our short sex life but never have we brought in toys. We haven't even discussed it. I don't mind, she just could have warned me first.
"I'll take really good care of you, I promise." Spencer whispers against my lips. Spencer places her hand gently onto my cheek and tenderly presses our lips together. We kiss passionately. Spencer breaks our kiss and starts kissing down my jaw to my neck. Her left hand is twerking my nipple in her fingers. I lightly gasp when I feel her grind into me. I have never in my life used a dildo before. I haven't sleep with a guy since I was like 15.
"Spence?" I mumble out. Spencer pulls away from my neck and meets my eyes. I know they are telling her I am scared right now. I see love and concern in her eyes.
"I can stop. We don't have too." Spencer say rubbing me face lightly with her thumb.
"I…" I stop and clear my throat. I sound raspy. "I have never done this before." I admit lightly. Spencer looks at me shocked.
"Would you like to? I will be here every step of the way, but we don't have to do this if you don't want too." Spencer says tenderly. I smile up at her. She is incredibly caring and sweet.
"Let's try." I whisper shyly. Spencer smiles at me. She moves her hands above my head. A few seconds later I feel my hands being released. I look at her confused.
"I want you to be able to feel me and touch me. I want this to go as gently as possible for you. I'll tie you up another time." Spencer says with a smirk then bite her bottom lip. My god she is sexy as hell. I move my hands to the sides of her head and bring her down into a soft kiss. The woman above me starts slowly kissing down my neck again this time she continues going. She places kisses and nips down my chest, over my breasts, and down my abs. Once she reaches my hips she skips over my center and starts lightly biting and kissing the inside of my thighs.
"Spence?" I moan out. Spencer kisses her way up my thighs before I feel her run her tongue along my slit. I gasp out when I feel her push one of her fingers inside of me. Spencer bring my clit into her mouth lightly sucking while slowly pumping her finger in and out of me. "Please?" I whine out wanting more. She knows I want more. She just wants to torture me. Spencer pulls her finger out and quickly replaces it with two. Spencer stops sucking on my clit. She places kisses moving slowing back up my body as her fingers continue to pump in and out of me at a slow pace. Once Spencer reaches my lips, she places a light kiss before meeting my eyes.
"I love you." Spencer whispers before pulling her fingers out of me and place the head of the dildo at my entrance. I lightly gasp, closing my eyes tightly as I felt pressure. "Open your eyes." Spencer whispers again. I open my eyes and look at her. Spencer pushes her hips forward slowly entering me. She never breaks eye contact with me. Spencer continues pushing her hips slowly forward until she is fully inside of me. She leans down and slowly kisses me as she starts moving in and out of me. I moan into the kiss after a few moments and she starts to move a little faster.
"Fuckkk." I moan into her mouth. I move my hands from her hair down to her shoulder and hold onto her shoulder blades. I wrap my legs around her waist and lock my ankles on the small of her back. My hips are meeting Spencer thrusts. The blonde above me moves down to my neck sucking lightly on my pulse point causing another moan to leave my throat. I thrust my hips up faster and use my legs to pull her into me. I'm trying to get Spencer to move faster and harder. Spencer quickly got the picture and starts pumping in and out of me. I let out another deep moan. I feel myself start to tighten on the fake shaft she has inside of me. I am really close now. I continuously moan. Her name at the tip of my tongue. She feels so amazing that nothing, but moans come out.
"Cum for me baby." Spencer moans into my ear before biting lightly on the lobe of my ear. That pushed me over.
"Spencerrrrrrrrrrr." I moaned out as I finished. Spencer starts placing light kisses all over my face slowly moving in and out of me still as I ride out my orgasm. My girlfriend pulls out of me then moves to the side. I turn my head watching her remove the harness from her hips. Spencer smiles at me when she notices me watching her. "I love you too." I whisper when she starts crawling up the mattress and lays down beside me. She wraps her arms around me with a smile on her face.
"Are you okay?" Spencer asks into the top of my head. I nod my head against her chest.
"Amazing. That will definitely be happening again." I admit.
"Absolutely." She agrees. I feel her smiling into the top of my head.
(22 Hours later)
Last night was amazing. I am still sore. We never ended up using the dildo again last night. That was also Spencer's first time using one. She seemed to confident and secure with it. I assumed she had. She said she wanted to seem that way because they thought I had. All I know she handled herself very well with it. I love that woman. She is so amazing. I can't get enough of her. We didn't end up going to sleep until early this morning. Spence finally put a stop to our activities so we wouldn't sleep through my album release party. I would have been okay if we missed it. We took our sex life to new heights last night. If I thought I wasn't letting her go before. It's twice as bad now. Spencer and I are sitting in the limo that the label paid for to get us to and from my album release party. I don't know why I feel so nervous right now. This is my 5th album. I should be used to these things. Maybe, it's this gorgeous woman beside me. I probably shouldn't have started thinking about last night. Spencer places her hand flat onto my thigh stopping my leg from jumping up and down.
"Relax baby." Spencer whispers. I give her a sideways smile before looking out the window. "What's wrong? Are you not wanting to go together?" Spencer inquires sadly.
"What? No!" I scream out quickly. "Sorry. I don't know why I am so nervous. I want you here and I want you here with me. I wouldn't want anyone else by my side right now." I admit nervously.
"You've done this a million times. It'll be good. Let's just enjoy tonight." Spencer says before lightly kisses me.
"Hm… Enjoy it like last night?" I say smirking at her. Spencer's cheeks turn a bright red. "After what you did last night, you are going to be shy about it?" I ask. Spencer smiles shyly at me. She ducks her face into my neck. I feel the limo come to a stop and gently pull away from Spencer.
"You ready?" I ask the blonde.
"Are you?" She asks with a smile. She recovered quickly. It seems like she always does. I nod my head. I step out of the limo when the door opens. I turn around and take Spencer's hand in mine, helping her out of the limo. There are camera flashes going off in every direction. Fans and paparazzi screaming our names. There are barricades set up on each side of us, so we have room to walk to the entrance of the building without people getting too close. There are two bodyguards about a foot in front of us and two more about a foot behind us. We slowly make our way stopping to sign autographs and taking pictures with fans and some media. We are having short conversations. Nothing too big. It is wonderful. Spencer never left my side. If I moved, she moved. If she moved, I moved. Once we made it inside, I stop and look around the huge open room. There is a huge back drop of my album cover behind the makeshift stage. There are several banners hanging of different photos of me. There are even a couple banners with Spencer and I. Aww. Those are cute. I want those. I need to find out who I talk to about taking those home. My songs have been playing repeatedly since we walked into the building. I get that it is my release party, but they can't play something else too. I hear Spencer lightly singing one of my less popular songs next to me. I turn and look over at the blonde with a smirk on my face.
"What?" Spencer says when she sees me watching her.
"Thought you wasn't a big fan."
"I wasn't… Why?"
"No one likes this song." I state.
"I do. Plus, what does it really matter if I 'used' to be a big fan or not? I'm your biggest one now." Spencer confesses. I give her a nose crinkling smile.
"Touché." I whisper before kissing her lips softly.
"People are staring." I hear being said rudely causing me to pull away from Spencer and look behind me.
"And?" I question annoyed. Ethan is irritating. He always has been. I haven't liked him since… well ever.
"You guys didn't want to be portrayed as sexual or attention whores so I'm making sure you know people are staring."
"That dipshit is a moment between two people in love. Did we look like we were about to fuck right here?" I spat out as quietly as I could. I did draw a couple people's attention. Spencer tightened her hold on my arm. I look back at her and her eyes are pleading for me to stop. I take a deep breath before interlocking Spencer and I's hands and walk away. I find a waiter with a champagne tray and grab one for us.
"Cheers to a lovely night and not letting anyone get to us." Spencer let out quietly before clinking our flute glasses together. I smile. She does an amazing job at quickly pulling me out of a sour mood especially ones caused by stupid people. Most of the night went without a hitch. Spencer and I walked around talking to almost everyone in the room. We barely left the others side. We danced with each other after I had the DJ start playing music that wasn't mine. It was driving me crazy just constantly hearing my voice especially when I was trying to hold a conversation with someone. Spencer seemed okay with it though. When she wasn't talking, she was lightly singing along with my songs. It was rather cute. It's the only reason I didn't have it turned off a lot sooner.
"If I could have everyone's attention please. We have a surprise for Ashley." Travis says standing at the mic on the temporary stage in the right corner of the room. I look around me and everyone has their attention on him. I turn back towards the stage and wait for him to continue. "Ashley, if you could join us up here please?" He adds looking at me. I look over to Spencer sadly.
"I'll be okay for a few minutes." Spencer whispers with a smile on her face. I kiss her lightly then make my way up to the stage. What the hell could their surprise be? I am glad this party is almost over. Yes, it has been fun, but I could have more fun at home. I finally make it onto the stage and stand next to Travis smiling at everyone in the room. My eyes find Spencer's and I send a wink her way. She drops her head for a second with a smile on her face and a blush on her cheeks. Too cute, I tell you.
"Ashley, it has been a pleasure working with you these last 4 years. When you first signed your contract and the first time you came into the studio to start working and recording your first album, I had no idea what we were really getting into. You were a smart, talented, mouthy 17-year-old, that just wanted everything her way. Boy, did you let us all have it on numerous occasions. We quickly learned that it was either your way or no way at all. We also learned that your way was always the best way. Your first album is multi-platinum along with your second and third album. Your last album 'Addicted' went double platinum in just a couple months. It was the fastest grossing album ever released from our label. We got word the other day that 'Addicted' is now certified Diamond. First album in the history of this label to ever do that. You are the 23rd person to ever have a certified diamond album. Congratulations Ashley." Travis finishes his speech and I am completely stunned. I hear everyone cheering and clapping but I can't seem to move or form words. This is amazing. This is… Oh my god. I look over the tiny crowd and lock my eyes with Spencer's. Spencer has the hugest smile on her face. I drop my eyes down to see her clapping. I watch her hands stop clapping and one of them goes to her lips. She starts whistling. I give her a shit eating grin before looking at my sister. Kyla is hollering cheerfully. I forgot she used to be a cheerleader. Damn it. She is so embarrassing, but I love her.
"Would you like to say anything Ashley?" Ethan whispers a few inches from my ear. I nod my head. After Travis moves, I take his place.
"Sorry about that guys, I had a moment of complete shock. I still don't know what to say. I do however want to thank my fans. This wouldn't be possible without them. I'd also like to thank the label for allowing me to always be myself and make my own music. I want to thank my sister/manager Kyla. My father for showing me and teaching me music. I would also like to say that… Spence, my life has been getting more and more amazing since you came into it and I am so very thankful for you every single day. I'm glad you are by my side sharing this with me. Thank you." I pause wiping the couple tears that have fallen from my eyes. Travis handed me a diamond album plaque. I had never seen one before. This is amazing. I grab it from him and hold it above my head. The audience cheered. I hugged it into my chest and leaned back down into the microphone. "One last thing before I go, I will be forever grateful for my wonderful fans. Thank you so much." I finish quickly. After I'm done, I hop off the stage and quickly make my way over to Spencer. Once I let go of the plaque that Kyla now has in her hands, my wonderful girlfriend picks me up off the ground and spins me in a circle.
"I'm so proud of you Ashley." Spencer whispers in my ear as she lets my feet touch the ground again.
"Thank you." I pull back and look into her eyes. Spencer smiles at me. I smile back then pull her into a sensual kiss.
(Saturday Afternoon)
(Spencer's POV)
Ashley and I really need to start getting more sleep. I am so tired today. I didn't want to get up and leave her house. I just wanted to sleep. Ashley literally had to drag me out of bed and into the shower. I even pouted and stomped around like a small child. She just giggled at me and told me how cute I was. The only way Ashley got me to leave the house and head to my parents is because she promised me, we will just cuddle and sleep when we get back to her house. Don't get me wrong I love sex and I love our sex life but there is only so much a girl can take. We spent all day yesterday at the studio. We recorded our single and I worked on my album. Ashley stayed with me basically all day. It was amazing. She left for a little bit here and there to handle things in different areas at the label. Her new album has already sold over a million copies. My girlfriend is on fire with her career right now. It is so amazing. I love it. I love being here while she is achieving these wonderful things.
"Baby?" Ashley says while squeezing my hand in hers, pulling me from my thoughts. I look over at her with a slight smile on my face. "Someone is in a better mood." Ashley states with a nose crinkling smile.
"It's your fault." I admit.
"Which mood?"
"Technically both moods are your fault. If you weren't so horny all the time, I'd get sleep. If you weren't so amazing and loving, then I wouldn't be so happy. Guess you can't win babe." I stick my tongue out at her then get out of her car.
"If I wasn't so horny? Please!" Ashley mumbles as she gets out of the car. "You started it."
"I'll gladly start it again too… When I get more sleep. We are busy people, you know." I throw back at the brunette as I wait for her to make her way around her car. Once she is in front of me, I interlace our fingers and we walk towards the front door.
"Hm… The fantasies." Ashley hums out quietly. I think she said that more to herself than to me.
"Trust me, we will make them all come true." I throw back.
"You have to stop raising me up and letting me fall." Ashley whines out. I giggle at her.
"Aunt Spencer." I hear a voice yell out. I look towards the front door and see Conner running out. I let go of my girlfriend's hand and lean down to hug my nephew. This is amazing. I didn't know Clay, Chelsea, and Connor would be here. I wanted to see them. It has been so long. After a huge hug I smile at him then look up at Ashley. She is also sporting a smile.
"Connor, this is Ashley. Ashley, this is my brother Clay's son Connor." I introduce the two of them.
"Nice to meet you ma'am." Connor says politely.
"Oh, please don't call me ma'am. Call me Ashley. Ash is even fine." Ashley says then takes Connors hand into hers and shakes it. Connor giggles at Ashley then nods his head. He is the politest kid you will ever meet. My nephew runs back into the front door. I grab Ashley's hand once again. "How old is he?" Ashley asks watching the front door, where Connor disappeared too.
"He is 7. Chelsea got pregnant their senior year of High School. They moved to San Diego a couple years ago. Clay works at a hospital down there and Chelsea works for at an art studio. They got married before they moved down there. I haven't seen them since they moved. I am either busy or they are." I explain. Ashley continues walking and listening to everything I am saying.
"Sis!" Clay says happily jumping up from the couch and pulling me into a hug.
"Hi bro." I say hugging him back. I smile over his shoulder at his wife. I've missed these guys so much. We try to video or call as much as we can but that's hard with me touring. I'm glad they could be here today. This was an amazing surprise. "I didn't know you guys were going to be here." I tell him as we pull out of our hug.
"Mom called me like a month ago and asked if we could make time to come up even for a day while you were on break. We figured it out and this is when we could. Mom wanted to surprise you. It has been too long sis."
"It has." I smile at him, but he is looking over my shoulder at my girlfriend. "Oh, right." I say turning towards Ashley.
"The infamous Ashley Davies. I'm Clay." My brother side steps me and sticks his hand out to shake the brunettes. Ashley smiles and takes his hand.
"I don't know if I would say infamous but Ashley Davies nevertheless." Ashley says with a smile on her face.
"With as much as Spencer…"
"Okay, really?" I call out cutting him off. Ashley opens her mouth to respond but Chelsea interrupts.
"Honey don't embarrass your sister." Chelsea says coming up behind us and wraps her arm around Clay's waist and sticks her other out to Ashley. "I'm Chelsea, Clay's wife."
"Ashley. Nice to me you." My Rockstar says. "You talk about me huh?" Ashley whispers in my ear from behind. She wraps her arms around my waist and rests her chin on my shoulder. I shrug my shoulders.
"I have no idea what he is talking about." I say lightly.
"Sure, you don't Princess." Ashley giggles in my ear.
"Always touching, I swear." Glen says coming into the living room.
"Shut up Glen." Ashley and I say together.
"She can handle mom and Glen; I like her already." Clay admits with a laugh. We all laugh.
"I agree. Only reason I like her." I say with a smirk on my face. Ashley gasps and pulls away from me with a pout on her face. "Aww my poor baby." I kiss her cheek quickly. "I like you for what you can do in the bedroom too so don't worry." I whisper so only she could hear me. Ashley gasps once again. I pull away laughing. And send her a wink.
"Yeah… Well…" Ashley stumbles out. "Well… Ugh, you got me again." Ashley whines. I laugh again and kiss her cheek once again before walking away to find my parents. They are probably outside. My dad should be barbequing. I walk over to the sliding glass door and see them in the middle of a conversation. I don't know if I want to interrupt. They look like they are having a moment. They have huge smiles on their faces and my father is lightly rubbing my mother's cheek, saying something to her.
"They are cute." Ashley whispers standing behind me once again. I smile and nod my head.
"Hey Spence?" Glen says coming up next to us.
"Hey." I glance at him then look back to our parents.
"I wanted to ask you about the U-Haul before I forgot. What am I doing with your stuff? Do you want me to get a storage? I have that shed at my house; I can put it in there." He asks. Out the corner of my eye I see him watching Ashley and me. I glance back at Ashley then look at my brother.
"Um…"
"Bring the U-Haul over to my place tomorrow and we will handle it from there." Ashley tells him.
"With the paps outside, it'll be photographed. It'll be everywhere by Monday that Spencer is moving in with you. You guys ready for that?"
"I honestly don't give a shit what they write. We aren't going to be there as of next week anyways." Ashley says.
"It'll be fine Glen. Just bring it over tomorrow and we will take from there like she said. Thank you." I say going back to looking at my parents. My dad is flipping looks like steak and my mom is sitting in a lawn chair. I open the sliding glass door and make my way out onto the deck with Ashley and Glen following me.
"That conversation looked serious, everything okay?" My mom asks as we walk up to her. She gives me and Ashley a hug before sitting back down.
"Just about my stuff. Nothing big."
"What do you mean, your stuff?" My dad asks turning to look at us.
"I gave the apartment to Carmen. I didn't see the point in making her leave when I won't be there then will probably move soon after I get back from tour. Glen's going to bring the U-Haul to Ashley's tomorrow so I can store my things there until, I figure out my living situation." I explain. My parents nod their heads.
"Moving in together already, hm. Sounds serious." My mom chuckles out. I swear I can't win with her.
"With the way Spencer talked it was serious before they were in a relationship." Clay blurts out from behind me causing everyone to giggle.
"Ugh. Shoot me now." I groan. Ashley smiles at me then winks. She is enjoying this way too much.
"No thanks." She responds quickly.
"I'm glad all of us could get together. It has been a really long time." My father says smiling. We all agree with him. "Spencer, I know this is a long time away but are you going to be home this year for Christmas?"
"I haven't got that far in my schedule yet, but we are doing everything we can to make sure I am." I say pointing at Glen when I said 'we'.
"She will be. I won't let anyone schedule anything for then." Glen says. I haven't been able to spend the last two Christmas's with my family. The first year my parents made Glen come with me because they didn't want me alone. Last year I told him if he didn't stay, I would fire him. I won. He spent the holidays with our family. That's another reason I haven't seen Clay since they moved. I hardly have any free time.
"I'll make sure of that too." Ashley says. My parents smile at her and nod their heads. I think they believe her more than they do my brother. I giggle at that thought. Ashley eyes me suspiciously. I give her a small smile and wink before turning back to my family's conversation. We spent most of our day sitting around talking and laughing. Just spending time with my family. Ashley is really getting along with everyone. She fits in nicely. I love that this is going so well. After we ate, we moved down to sit around the little firepit in the backyard. It's electric. Its more for looks than anything else. We are in L.A. We don't need to cause a fire.
"Chelsea and I have to tell you guys something." Clay says nervously. Everyone eyes the couple. I really hope its good news. I don't think I could handle them moving further or if they were getting a divorce or separating. I would probably lose all hope for relationships if they can't make it work.
"You're not getting a divorce, are you?" My mom questions with panic in her voice. I frown at the thought. Ashley grabs my hands and squeezes it.
"What? Why would you think that?" Clay gasps out. Chelsea giggles.
"I'm pregnant." Chelsea blurts out. We all sigh in relieve.
"Really? Did all of you think that?" My brother is looking around at all of us.
"It's not that exactly. We just didn't want it to be that." My mom says lightly. "I'm so happy. Another grandbaby. At least one of you can give me some since these two seem to be incapable." My mom says pointing at Glen and me. I start laughing and Glen throws my mom a glare.
"Not easy." I say with a giggle. Ashley lightly slaps my arm. "What?" I start laughing.
"Too Busy." Glen says cutting off mine and Ashley's looks. We all hug my brother and his wife congratulating them. I'm so excited. I hope they have a girl this time. We spend awhile talking about the baby and trying to spend more time together. About 15 minutes ago Ashley kissed me on the cheek and said she was going to the bathroom. She should have been back by now. I hope she is okay. I excuse myself from my family and walk to find my girlfriend. I can hear a D cord being played on a guitar repeatedly. I follow the sound to the dining room. I lean up against the door frame watching Ashley and Connor. Ashley is sitting on the coffee table with Connor on the couch in front of her. My nephew has an acoustic guitar in his lap.
"Good. Now add the four cords I taught you together." Ashley says. This is amazing. I stare in at them in aww. This woman is so amazing. I fall more in love with her every single day. Connor plays an 'E', 'D', 'A', And 'C' cord. "Doing good. You are getting them down. After it feels comfortable mix them up." Ashley adds. Connor is watching his fingers.
"What are you doing?" My mom asks from behind me. I smile over my shoulder at her and point to Ashley and Connor. I feel my mom squeeze my shoulder lightly before I hear her walk away. My eyes stay fixated on my girlfriend and nephew. She is going to make a great mother one day and teacher.
"You learn really fast. Now play me a 'D'." Ashley instructs him to play the cords she taught him. He got the first two right. When he went to play an 'E' he played 'C'. I can see where he got confused. They are a little similar. Ashley stopped him and corrected him before having him play 'E' and 'C' while saying it out loud every time he played them. Ashley had him play the cords again and then started telling him which ones to play to see if he memorized them yet. He got through that time without a hitch. I hear my family come up behind me. I glance at them before putting my eyes back on the pair with the guitar.
"That is amazing." Chelsea whispers. "He has never wanted to learn an instrument before." She adds still whispering. I smile at her.
"She is a good teacher." My dad whispers.
"Shh." I whisper to them before once again looking back to the living room. The smile has never left my face since I first seen them. We stand there and watch as Ashley teaches him the 'Em' and 'Am' cords.
"You did amazing. You know most of the beginner's cords. I'm going to let you keep this and you can practice." Ashley gestures at the guitar with a smile.
"Thank you." He whispers shyly. "Will you play something?" He asks excitedly.
"What do you want to hear?" Ashley asks while grabbing the guitar from his lap and placing it in hers.
"Anything new." He exclaims. Ashley nods her head before tuning the guitar a little bit. "What does those do?" Connor wonders.
"Before we leave tonight, I will teach you the basics of tuning. Aunt Spencer might be better at teaching you that part. I have never been good at trying to explain it."
"You guys can teach me together." Connor says happily.
"Of course. You ready?" Ashley asks. Connor nods his head and watches Ashley's fingers move to different cords as she starts to strum a song. I close my eyes and listen to the melody. I like it. I've never heard it before. I slowly walk over to the pair and sit down next to Ashley. Ashley looks over at me with a nose crinkling smile. I smile back.
"Hey." Ashley whispers still playing.
"You have lyrics for this?" I question pointing at the guitar. Ashley shakes her head no. "I might have something. Do you mind?" I ask looking between Connor and Ashley. Ashley looks over at Connor.
"I don't mind." Ashley says then waits for Connor to answer. He looks confused and is looking between the two of us. "Do you mind if she comes into our session?" Ashley asks once she realizes he doesn't know what to say.
"No." Connor quickly shakes his head. I smile at him. Ashley starts to hand me the guitar. I place my hands on it, so she keeps it in her lap.
"You play. I'll sing." I admit. Ashley smiles and nods before she starts playing. By now my family has moved into the living room taking a sit to watch us.
"Baby I see them
They always lookin' at you
But I ain't causin' a scene
Cause girl I'm the
One that's with you
They can shoot you a wink" I wink at my girl then smile when she starts blushing.
"They can buy you a drink
Try to steal your attention
They can talk a big talk
They can walk a big walk
But I know you ain't
Going home with 'em" Ashley is watching me sing the newest song I wrote.
"Girl nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do
Yeah nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do
I'mma love you till the good
Lord comes back for me and you
Girl nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do
I know how you like your coffee
And how hot you like your bath
I know what makes you angry
And what makes you laugh" I lean forward and cover Connor's ears while lightly singing the next part of the song.
"I know the taste of your lips
Every inch of your skin
The little things that turn you on
I know that look in your eyes
When they look back at mine
Saying baby take me home" I uncover his ear as Ashley gives me a smirk and Glen hollers. Oh god, he is ridiculous.
"Girl nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do
Yeah nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do
I'mma love you till the good
Lord comes back for me and you" I point at myself then to my girlfriend. Ashley's smile has not left her face.
"Girl nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do." I look around at the rest of my family. They have smiles on their faces and some of them are bobbing their head to the song.
"I'm gonna love you, love you
The only way that I know
I'm gonna love you, love you
Like there's no tomorrow"
Yeah nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do." I sing lightly. The beat picks back up again so my vocals go higher.
"Girl nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do
Yeah nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do
I'mma love you till the good
Lord comes back for me and you
Girl nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do
Yeah nobody, nobody,
Nobody gonna love you like I do." I finish singing. Ashley plays a couple more cords before stopping. Our eyes are still connected with smiles on our faces. My family breaks our trance by clapping and my brother Glen is hollering again. I won't miss him standing on the side of the stage. He is one of my biggest fans and supporters. I love him so much and am so grateful for him. He can be an ass and irritate me, but he has his amazing brother moments.
"New song?" Glen asks happily. I finally look away from Ashley and to my brother.
"I wrote it, but I won't be singing it. It's for someone else."
"You should keep it." Ashley interjects.
"It's already promised it to another. I just need to find a beat for it."
"Just with the acoustic guitar?" Clay wonders. Ashley and I start giggling.
"No, we will work other instruments into it later and see how it sounds and go from there." Ashley answers for me. I smile at her then look over to my brother.
"Is writing a song a long process?" Chelsea asks.
"It depends. Sometimes the lyrics won't come out right, and you feel something is missing. Same with the melody of the song. When I get stuck like that, I usually have Spencer look at it." Ashley answers.
"What did you do before you meant Spencer?" My mother cuts in.
"I didn't finish it, or it took me a long time for it to get done."
"Have you guys co-written a lot of songs together already?" My dad is the one to ask this time.
"Um, about 10." I say just taking a guess.
"We have written 12 together. 5 were yours and 7 were mine." Ashley answers quietly.
"You keep track?" I whisper the question. Ashley nods her head looking at the guitar still in her lap trying to hide her blush. "You are too cute." I whisper again. I lean over and place a light kiss to Ashley's cheek.
"Awwww." I hear my mom and Chelsea squeal out. Ashley smiles at them shyly while I shake my head. They are too much. Ashley and I spent the rest of the time at my parents talking to them and trying to explain to Connor how to tune the guitar. I showed him what it's supposed to sound like. He got it down well, but he still needs to practice. I told him he can always call me while we are gone, and I can walk him through it over the phone if he needs help. Ashley told him the same thing and gave Chelsea her number. It was a very wonderful day and am so happy I got to see my family and spend the day with them and Ashley. I love that they get along so well. It makes me feel even more like we are meant to be together. I couldn't be happier right now within my self and with my life.
