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World Tour

Chapter 28 – Paris Continued

(Ashley's POV)

I have been sitting here for the last 15 minutes staring at this computer screen. I really don't know what to say. They are so wrong that it's unbelievable, and I have no idea what to say to Spencer to make her feel better. This affects her more than it does me.

"Baby?" I say trying to get Spencer's attention. I need to try to make her feel better about this. Her eyes haven't left the screen since I came into the room. I reach up and wipe the tears from her face, turning her head towards me. Spencer meets my eyes sadly.

"Why do these things have to happen? It happened last time we had such amazing night. I really hate this shit." Spencer rants out angerly before getting up and walking away from me. She does have a point. I know this life in the spotlight isn't easy. I've had my breaking points. I've lived this my whole life though. She has just barely begun living in the spotlight. I don't think it helps that she is in one of the biggest, highest profile relationships in this industry. When it comes down to it, they aren't going to leave us alone any time soon, if ever. I gave Spencer a few minutes before got up and followed her into the bedroom. Plus, I should probably put clothes on. I'm only have my towel wrapped around me still.

"It's all just bullshit baby. Don't let them ruin last night or today." I say lightly as I enter the room. I walk over to the bed and begin getting dressed.

"Easy for you to say. You're not the one beating your girlfriend."

"Last I checked neither are you. Unless you got a secret girlfriend, but that is certainly me in those pictures." I tell her hoping something, anything will help her feel better about that stupid article. The headline of the article read 'America's Sweetheart Spencer Carlin beats girlfriend Ashley Davies while in Paris for their World Tour.' The article shows several pictures of Spencer in different places looking angerly at something. There are pictures of me looking sad or as they worded it scared and defeated. Most of the pictures of us not pictured together where before we were even together. There is a picture of me being pushes out of the car from yesterday when we were teasing each other. The article says that Spencer beats me, and I'm scared to leave her. There are even pictures of me in my sweats and hoodie arriving and leaving arenas saying the reason I am wearing those types of clothes is because I'm trying to hide my bruises that she leaves me. I have never in my life read something so ridiculous in my life. There is also a statement in their saying 'someone close to us' says I'm going to need major counseling after Spencer finally gets her nails out of me. I swear if someone close to us ever said anything like that and I found out, they would be dead. We don't have many people around us or that know anything about us. Mostly family and I trust them with my life, so I know it wasn't someone close to us. Their source can't be 'close' to us.

"Spence?" I say trying to get her attention as I sit next to her on the bed after I finished getting dressed. I can hear both our phones going off on the nightstand next to the bed. They have been there all day. I think the best thing to do right now is handle this together before talking to anyone else. Spencer continues to stare at the floor. I pull her into me and wrap my arms tightly around her. I want to try to show her that I'm not going anywhere, and we are in this together.

"I don't beat you." Spencer whispers into my neck gripping me tightly.

"I know that love. If anything, I would be the one beating you. You're the one with bruises."

"Don't be dramatic. I have a bite mark." Spencer states firmly. I giggle lightly which causes Spencer to give me a small smile.

"At least it got you to smile a little bit." I admit while rubbing her tear stained face. "We will get through this love. They just want a reaction out of us, and they aren't going to get one."

"I can handle the fake relationship stuff. I mean it hasn't stopped since we came out as a couple but this…" Spencer pausing taking a deep breath. "This is just ridiculous… It hurts." She adds sadly.

"I know…" I start but Spencer cuts me off.

"Is this really worth all this?" Spencer asks looking down at the floor. I look at her surprised. Wow, I thought we were worth more than just some stupid rumors.

"I thought so, but I guess, maybe not." I said sadly before moving away from the blonde. Spencer quickly grabs my wrist before I could get to far. She lightly pulls me back onto the bed next to her.

"I don't mean us, babe. I know we are. I'm talking about being famous. Having everything you do thrown back at you or lies being made up about everything you do. People trying to ruin your life because they are taking things out of context. It's just all a lot to take and handle sometimes. I don't know how you've done this for so long."

"I've had a couple hard moments, but I've just never really paid attention. I don't care what people think of me or assume of me. I know who I am and what I do, that's enough for me." I explain. Spencer smiles at me. "I don't care what people think or assume about us either. I know I love you and I know you love me, and this is the realest thing I have ever felt before. We know that and that's all that matters to me." I add. Spencer's smile grows across her face. I pull her into a hug and once again hear our phones start going off. I glance at the clock. "Shit." I say jumping up from the bed.

"What, What's wrong?" Spencer questions hurriedly.

"I'm due on stage in 10 minutes. We have to go." I say spinning in circles around the room looking for my small bag I take to the arena with me. Spencer grabs both of our bags before grabbing my hand and pulling me out the door. Neither of us even grabbed our phones. John is in the lobby of the hotel when we get down there.

"Let's go." He says ushering us both out of the hotel and into the car waiting for us. He gets into the front seat after we climb into the back. "We need to get to the arena as fast as we can." John tells the driver. The driver nods his head and quickly pulls away from the curb. Once we get there, Spencer and I run to our dressing room. I only have 2 minutes before I am supposed to be on stage. I quickly pull things out of my bag.

"Babe?" Spencer says grabbing both my hands into hers and meets my frantic eyes. "Calm down. I will go stall the audience to give you a few more minutes." Spencer says. I smile lightly at her then take a deep breath to calm myself down.

"You are still in sweats and a hoodie." I tell her.

"And? I'm not the one putting on a show. I'm just going to get them hyped for you. At least give you a few minutes so hurry the best you can." Spencer tells me before pecking me then quickly walking out the dressing room. We share the same dressing room now. There is no point in making them set up two different rooms.

"Hello Paris, how are you guys doing tonight?" I hear Spencer say. I smile to myself before I start to apply my make-up. She is so amazing for doing this so I can finish getting ready.

"Hey sis?" Kyla says from behind me. I look at her through the mirror and smile as I apply my eyeliner. "How you doing? I tried calling you." She adds.

"I'm alright. I figured you did. I forgot my phone at the hotel. We were late getting here, that's why Spencer is stalling while I finish my make-up."

"Great girlfriend for someone who beats you." Kyla says sarcastically.

"I know. The lies they come up with." I shake my head. "It really bugged Spence. I hate that these things affect her so much. I just wish they'd leave us alone. I know they will never leave us alone, but one could wish right." I try to giggle lightly to lighten the mood.

"You guys are strong and even stronger together. You'll power through the pettiness of the media. I haven't seen anything about it published here yet. Those articles are only coming out in the U.S right now." Kyla explains. I nod lightly while finishing my make-up.

"How do I look?" I ask my sister changing the subject.

"Stage ready." Kyla admits with a smile. I smile back.

"I should go rescue my girlfriend. She has to get ready for her show."

"The label wants you and Spence to do a press release tomorrow afternoon to address the accusation before tomorrow night's show." Kyla says stopping me from walking out of the dressing room.

"Alright." I don't know what else to say. This situation is plain ridiculous and the way it is being blown out of proportion is even more absurd. I keep trying to tell myself repeatedly that I can NOT make a scene. It is starting to become harder not to blow up at someone. All I want to do is protect Spencer. I don't want her to be sad. I don't want her to have to deal with any of this stupid shit.

"Ash?" I stop once again and look at my sister. "Everything will be okay. I promise." Kyla pulls me into a hug. I hug her back then pull away.

"Do me a favor and find out who their 'source' is. I want to know who it is before that press conference to0morrow." I say.

"I'm alrighty on it and so is Glen." My sister admits. I walk out of the dressing room and start to make my way to the stage. I tune everything out as I try my best to hype myself up before I go on stage. It might be hard tonight to put on a good performance, but I am going to throw all the energy I have into this. I stop at the side of the stage and watch Spencer jump around the stage. The audience is screaming out joyously. God, I love that woman. Just watching her act goofy in front of all these people makes me fall for her even more. She has a personality to die for. That woman is extraordinary. I know I will never find anyone like her in this world. After a couple minutes Spencer glances over at me and smiles. I smile back and nod to let her know I'm ready.

"Well my time is up. I hope you enjoy my amazing girlfriend. ASHLEY DAVIES!" Spencer screams out introducing me. I walk onto the stage and grab the mic from her. "Kill em love." Spencer says. She lightly kisses me.

"Thank you." I say. I kiss her once more then watch her jog off stage. "Spencer Carlin ladies and gentlemen." I say pointing where she just jogged off stage. Spencer came back out onto the stage a couple inches to blow a kiss at the crowd then she winked at me before disappearing again. "How's everyone doing tonight?"

"WOAH!" I giggle lightly.

"Sorry, I was late. Spencer and I saw something ridiculous before we came here and got sidetracked having to deal with it. So, I'm sorry." I explain.

"BOOO!"

"YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!"

"PEOPLE SHOULD LET YOU BE HAPPY!" I hear all those things being yelled at once. I really love our fans. I smile at them. I pick up my guitar and throw the strap over my shoulder.

"Let's get into this, shall we?" I get screams back before starting to strum the intro to my song. I played 20 minutes into Spencer's time, so the crew is trying to quickly get everything ready for Spencer. I walk into our dressing room and Spencer is sitting on the small couch looking down at the floor with her phone to her ear.

"I know dad." Spencer says sadly. I walk over and sit down next to her. I grab her hand and squeeze it lightly. Spencer looks at me and gives me a small smile. "Ashley is done on stage so I need to go because I have a performance to do… Okay, I will… I love you too." Spencer closes her phone and looks at me. I wonder how she got her phone.

"You okay?" I ask. Spencer nods.

"My dad says hi. How was your show? Sorry, I didn't watch. I spent it on the phone with my dad. I went back to the hotel and got them after you went on stage." Spencer tells me as she hands me my phone. That answers my previous question. I swear she can read my mind sometimes. It creepy the way she can do that.

"Thanks. Your dad is awesome. My performance went well. You really hyped them up for me, that is for sure. You will see me perform a thousand times, I think missing one here and there will be fine." I admit with a smile. Spencer smiles back. I need to remember to call Connor. I need to see how he is doing with the guitar cords. "You look amazing by the way." I add kissing Spencer on the cheek.

"Thank you." Spencer kisses me lightly on the lips. "Mmm, sweaty Ashley is always hot." Spencer pulls on my bottom lip with her teeth.

"Do NOT start. Damn tease." I say jumping away from the blonde.

"But baby I won't see you for a couple hours. I need you." Spencer pouts.

"Oh god, don't start pouting. You know I can't resist it. That is not fair." I whine. Spencer smiles at me. She gets up from the couch and walks over to me. This woman's sex drive is astonishing.

KNOCK KNOCK

"2 minutes Carlin." Someone yells through the door. I giggle as I watch Spencer's face fall, but she still steps into me. She wraps her arms around my neck. I place my hands on her waist and squeeze lightly.

"Saved by the knock." Spencer whispers into my neck. She places a light kiss there then pulls away to meet my eyes. I stare back into her amazing blue eyes. I swear her eyes are the most wonderful color blue I have ever seen. I will never get tired of looking into her eyes.

"Come on. I'll walk you to the stage." I pull out of her arms and grab her hand. We slowly make our way to the stage. "I love you. Have a good show. See you after." I tell her once we reach our destination. I bring Spencer into a passionate kiss. Spencer pulled away first and rested her forehead on mine.

"I love you too." Spencer quickly peeks my lips before running onto the stage happily. The fact that she can just push all the sadness and worry out of her mind for her fans is incredible. I don't think I could do it, but she does it so flawlessly. I watch Spencer perform her first two songs then I make my way back to our dressing room. I called Chelsea to talk to Connor. It wasn't a long conversation. He had friends over, so we only talked a couple minutes. He hasn't tried any new cords or practiced much. I told him practice is key for him to pick it up. He said he will practice the following day. Now I need to call my sister. I want to see if she has found anything out yet.

"Hey sis." Kyla says answering her phone.

"Hey, anything new?"

"Straight to the point. I've always liked that about you…" Kyla giggles. "Anyways, I just got off the phone with Glen. He found out who the source was. Well, you remember the girl that followed Spencer around for the last part of the U.S tour?"

"Lindsey?" I ask. I knew there was a reason I never liked that girl from the beginning.

"Yes, her. She has already been fired from the label. Long story short. Glen and the label got Lindsey to go on record saying that she lied about the hitting accusations. She's mad Spencer wouldn't date her and didn't want her to go to Europe with us. I was on a video conference call with them during the meeting. Let me tell you sis, I see why Spencer keeps her brother as her manager. He really went all out today. He did amazing. He went so far as to tell Lindsey if Spencer's name ever came out of her mouth again in anyway, he will slap her with a lawsuit for defaming Spencer. I didn't even get a word in edgewise. Glen handled everything today. Your guys press conference is set up tomorrow at 1500. It will be in the conference room at the hotel. There will be about 20 different reporters there. We will only be allowing 10 questions. Half of them are U.S reporters meaning most questions will be revolved around Spencer and her situation with Lindsey. You guys need to be prepared for the speculations. They are going to throw accusations out that Spencer had a relationship with Lindsey. Especially with Lindsey acting so harshly…"

"I know Ky." I say cutting my sister off. "Spencer and I will prepare later and more tomorrow before the press conference. If we need anything, we will have a video conference with you and Glen, but I think we got it covered. Thank you, Kyla, for finding out for me." I say.

"Not a problem sis. I love you. See you tomorrow."

"I love you too." I reply then hang up the call. I lay down on the couch and take a deep breath. Today has completely drained me. I just want to sleep for a week.

"Baby?" Spencer's voice wakes me from my slumber. I turn my head and look up at her.

"Hey." My raspy voice lets out. Spencer moves my hair out of my face with a soft smile.

"Let's go back to the hotel." Spencer helps me up. Before I knew it, we were back at the hotel changing into shorts and tanks for bed.

"The source from that article was Lindsey." I tell Spencer.

"Lindsey…" Spencer looks at me with confusion filling her face. "PR Lindsey?" She adds. I nod my head.

"Apparently, she didn't like that you shot her advances down and got even madder when you didn't want her to follow you to Europe." I explain.

"Her advances? When did she even hit on me?" Spencer looks even more confused. I shrug my shoulders.

"You are pretty blind when someone is hitting on you."

"No, I knew when you were hitting on me. I was in another relationship so I couldn't really have a response or reaction to you. Trust me though, you seen my response or reaction when I just couldn't hold it in anymore. That girl never gave me any indication that she was interested at all. Not that I would have went there. And why would I want her to follow me around Europe when I already came out? Her job was done, I didn't have a need for her anymore. People are just… UGH!" Spencer ranted. I just listened and let her get it all out.

"We have a press conference tomorrow at 1500. There will be about 20 reporters. Most of them will be from the states. We will be taking only 10 questions and Kyla said to be prepared for them to question what kind of relationship you had with Lindsey."

"I didn't have one with her. We barely even had a professional one. I seen her and spoke to her maybe 10 since the first time I had met her. So, what exactly are we doing at this thing tomorrow? Just answering the questions, they have? Do we need to prepare a statement?" My beautiful girlfriend questions.

"From what I got from it; we will just be answering 10 reporters' questions. We can always have a statement ready if you want. Would you like to have a statement ready?" I wonder.

"I don't think we really need one. No, I don't hit you. Yes, we are in a real relationship. I think we will be fine with just answering questions. Do you think we need a statement?" Spencer asks. I shake my head. After climbing into bed, I pulled Spencer into me and wrapped my left arm around her waist.

"Goodnight. I love you." I whisper into the side of her head.

"I love you too, Goodnight baby." Spencer whispers back.

(14 hours later)

Me, Spencer, Kyla, and John are on the elevator heading down to the conference room. The press conference is due to start in a couple minutes. Kyla said the label allowed 30 reporters into the room, but we will still only be answering 10 questions because of our show this evening and we have a flight to London right after the show. We get into the room and I see Glen. There is a rectangle shaped table with 5 chairs. 3 on one side and 1 at each end. There is a microphone in front of every chair.

"Hey baby sis." Glen says walking up and taking Spencer into his arms. Spencer tightly hugs him back and lets out a huge sigh.

"When did you get here? Why are you here?" Spencer questions after they pulled out of their hug.

"I wasn't going to let you handle this alone. I caught a flight right after our meeting. I got in a few hours ago. Kyla and I have been busy setting everything up for this. Our parents are here too. They are in their room taking a nap. They wanted to come to be support for you and Ashley."

"I love those parents of yours." I add instantly sending Spencer and Glen a smile.

"Let's get this started. You, Ashley, and Kyla are taking the three chairs in the middle. John and I will be at the ends of the table."

"The three of you are talking too?" Spencer and I ask in unison.

"Only if it is needed." Glen is the only one to answer. Spencer and I follow them to the table and take a sit next to each other.

"Spencer and Ashley will be taking 10 questions only. If a question is asked twice, they won't answer it a second time. And no, you cannot follow up their answer to your question with another question. Okay, I want you to say the magazine you work for, where its based out of, then ask your question. Okay, you?" Kyla explains then points out a random reporter.

"I work for People Magazine. It's based out of the U.S. Are these hitting accusations true?" The woman asked. All the reporters in the room had a recorder held into the air. I think my arm would get tired.

"There is no truth to the accusations at all." I answer. Kyla quickly points to someone else.

"I work for Star. Based out of the U.S. Ashley would you admit it if you were being hit? Are you scared to…"

"I said one question. I will…" Kyla starts.

"It's okay Ky. Yes, I would admit it and we wouldn't be together if it were true. No part of me fears that woman. Spencer is the sweetest, caring, and loving person I have meet in my life and trust me I have meet a lot of people." I let out.

"Go." Kyla points to someone else.

"Work for Voici. Based here in Paris. Do you know who the source was?"

"Yes, it was my PR Lindsey. The label wanted her to follow me around the last leg of our U.S tour to get ahead of the questions about my sexuality." Spencer says then looks to Kyla. My sister points to another reporter.

"I work for In Touch, US. If her accusations are false, why would she even take the time to lie?"

"May I?" Glen asks Spencer and I. We nod our head at him. "She told me, Kyla, and the label that she was mad that Spencer allegedly shot her romantic advances down and got hurt when Spencer wouldn't allow her to follow her on the next leg of the tour."

"She came onto y…"

"No, follow up questions." Kyla quickly cuts in. "Go."

"Gente, Italy. Spencer, how have you been dealing with these accusations?"

"To answer the question Kyla cut off, she never came onto me or asked me out. We barely saw one another and when we did, it was always about my interviews coming up. I have been okay. Ashley helps a lot. She is amazing. Always there and helps me in anyway she can. She has been my rock throughout this craziness. Without her I don't know how I would be right now." Spencer says then smiles at me. I squeeze the hand that is intertwined with mine. Kyla points to someone else.

"New Idea, Australia. Is your relationship in anyway for publicity?"

"No." Me and Spencer say at the same time.

"Not at all. No matter what career I had or where I meet Spencer at, I would still have dated her. I don't need to be in a relationship to advance my career. I already have amazing fans that do that." I say.

"Nicely put." My girlfriend tells me. "They really came from everywhere, didn't they?" Spencer whispers in my ear covering her mic. I nod my head at her.

"National Enquire, US. I have been following you guys for quite some time now and I would like to say you guys are cute together. I know you still have months of the tour left but have you talked about the future yet and what it holds for you as a couple?"

"We haven't talked much about it. We are just enjoying each other and our tour. Our plans will be made in the future."

"We are just focusing on our tour right now." Spencer finishes off for me.

"I work for Globe. Based in Canada. Are you guys planning on coming out with a new song anytime soon?"

"Nothing is in the works right now, but that could change at any given moment." I reply. Spencer nods her head agreeing. Kyla points at someone else.

"I work for Us Weekly. Based out of New York. There have been a lot of speculations about the two of you since you came out as a couple. I just want to know if you are really in love or not? End all rumors here and now."

"I fall more in love every single day." Spencer says looking me in the eyes. I could see the sincerity in her words and eyes. It made me tear up a little bit. I quickly wipe my eyes with my free hand.

"We really are." I answer still looking into the blonde's eyes.

"I have never seen two people fall so hopelessly in love with each other before and it has really been a pleasure watching these two. I have seen them battle a lot of drama in their short relationship, but it has only made them stronger as a couple. It has only pulled them even closer together. Spencer has a problem; Ashley is the first one there ready to tackle it with her and vise versa. These girls are the couple of the century. If they for some reason do not make it, there is no hope for love." John quickly admits. He is such an amazing person. I love him. I have been blessed to have him in my life. "Oh, and just leave them alone. Let them enjoy being young and falling in love." He adds. Spencer and I smile at him.

"I agree with John. Every time I see the two of them, they are touching in some way. I always make fun of them about it, but at the end of the day, their love is the kind of love everyone wishes they will find one day." My sister admits. God, I love the people around us. We do have some of the best people in our life. "Last question, Go." Kyla adds pointing at the last person.

"OK Magazine. Based out of the U.K. Do you think it will help your relationship in the long run that you are both recording artists?" The woman asks. I look at Spencer.

"That's a really good question. I would have to say no, and I'll explain why. It's amazing right now because we get to tour together. Eventually though we will have to tour apart, or our schedules will be completely different. That isn't a part of our relationship I am looking forward too. I can't imagine not being able to see her every single day. I know the day will come though and its going to put a damper on us and its going to cause friction in our relationship. We will have to deal with a lot of things because we have to same careers that will probably at points feel like it's going to tear us apart. So, no I don't think it will help in the long run. We just got to trust and continue to have each other's back throughout it all." Spencer answers. I've never thought about it to that extent. Spencer does have I point. I've just always thought it was cool that we had the same career. We need to talk about our future soon and how we see this playing out and what our individual plans are. I know we want to be together; we just need to make it work. I guess, that's always the hardest part in life. Hoping someone can fit or be added into your life. "Thank you for being here and listening to us. We have a show to get ready for. Bye." Spencer adds then gets up from her chair and waits for me to stand also. I give a quick thanks to the room before walking out with my girlfriend. Kyla, Glen, and John follow closely behind us.