Spencer raised her head off the feathered pillow once Ashley had released herself from the blonde.
With Ashley resting back on the head-board and Spencer still in the laying position, both girls were trying their hardest to fully wake up.
But going to bed at 2am does have it's consequences in the morning.
Spencer:
(whispering) Ash?
Ashley:
(looks down at Spencer) Yeah?
Spencer:
should I ask if she's okay after last night? no, just drop it,
Spence Are you hungry?
Ashley seemed a little shocked at Spencer's question. She was figuring her to ask a more -- affectionate question.
Ashley: Ahh, sure. What do you want?
Spencer sits up and looks Ashley right in the eyes.
Spencer: It doesn't matter what I want, but -- it does matter what you want.
All Ashley could do was smile probably the widest she could possibly smile.
Spencer leaned in and gave Ashley a quick yet passionate kiss goodbye before heading down to Ashley's kitchen to cook up a storm of Ashley's favorite breakfast: pancakes, bacon, hash browns and hot chocolate with whipped cream.
After using up 10 minutes of her life getting ready for the day, Ashley made her way downstairs and into the kitchen to see how Spencer's cooking debut was turning out.
Spencer neatly had the island counter set with two plates, napkins, forks, etc.
Ashley was taken back, but not surprised.
Ashley:
Wow, Spence -- you're a regular Rachael Ray! (A/N: Rachael Ray is
a noted female chef)
Spencer:
(laughs) Thanks! Now, sit down and get your pancakes prepped to eat
and --
Ashley:
Spencer... (pauses)
Spencer:
(stops what she's doing) What?
Ashley:
I just wanted to tell you that -- I love you so much.
Spencer:
(puts her pan of hash browns down and goes over to Ashley) I love you
too, Ashley.
With Ashley sitting and Spencer standing, all Ashley could hug was Spencer's torso and all Spencer could hug was Ashley's head.
But with love like theirs, who needs a full body hug, right?
To them, their "moments" always seemed to get ruined by an interruption; usually it was Spencer's damn cell phone, but this time -- it was more alarming.
All of a sudden, Ashley's fire alarm went off and it made the two girls jump and release each other.
Spencer: (quickly sprints back over to the stove) Oh, no! I forgot I still had the bacon on!
Ashley started laughing while she waved a dish-towel under the smoke alarm.
Spencer:
(notices Ashley snickering) What are you laughing at, Davies?
Ashley:
(still laughing; maybe even harder than before) Nothing -- (giggles
loudly) I just love my bacon crispy, Spence!
Spencer:
(starts laughing, too) Shut up!
So, with breakfast out of the way, the two girls got themselves presentable for the day and took turns announcing ideas for the two of them to do.
Spencer:
How about the beach? (raises her eyebrows) That's always been a good
place to go when we have nothing else to do.
Ashley:
Maybe, but first...
Ashley goes over to the coffee table and picks up her cell phone.
She punches in seven numbers and waits to tell Spencer her plan before pushing the CALL button.
Ashley:
... I have to call Santiago and his crew, before we do anything.
Spencer:
Who's (saying it slowly; just for emphasis) Santiago? And
what's his crew like?
Ashley:
Santiago is our landscaping guy and his 'crew' is the groundskeepers.
Spencer just looks at Ashley with confusion before replying that she had no clue what they had to do with their plans for the day.
Ashley:
(sighs) Spencer -- I want them to take care of that mess outside.
(points out the window) I don't want all that junk draped all over my
house for the whole world to see.
Spencer:
Oh, yeah! I forgot about that.
Ashley:
Yeah, so –
She punches the CALL button and while waiting for the receiver to pick up – she starts to pace.
Spencer: look at her. all business-like. Man, I love her so much
Just then, Spencer's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Ashley's voice, but only this time, it didn't sound like Ashley's everyday voice.
Spencer was completely surprised when she heard Ashley ranting and raving – in Spanish.
Once finished with her "business call", Ashley hung up her phone and glanced over at the stunned blonde.
Ashley: What?
Spencer: Ash, you never told me you could speak Spanish.
Ashley: Well, I felt like I never had to. Seeing as how you speak English and all.
Spencer: (laughed) When did you learn to speak Spanish?
Ashley: When I was like 12 or something. When your in-home Nanny is a full-blood Mexican – you learn a few things. (laughs) I remember one time, a few years back, when I brought home one of my girlfrie – (stops herself and sharply looks at Spencer)
Spencer wanted so badly to act like she didn't just hear Ashley mention a past girlfriend; so, she did just that.
Acted like she hadn't heard it.
Ashley: -- umm, my 'friend'. My Nanny Rosa gave me the biggest hassle about her being there and I managed to tell her, in Spanish, that if she didn't get off my back, that I would call the Boarder Patrol and tell them that she didn't have a Green Card. (laughs) Oh, she fell for it, though. (laughs again) Let's just say that from that moment on… she never gave me anymore flack about the girls I brought home.
After hearing Ashley's story about her language barrier, Spencer desperately wanted to change the subject. Enough about Ashley's ex's – more about what their day was going to consist of.
Spencer: (falsely laughs) That's funny. So, the beach?
Ashley: What about it? (replies back so quickly, you'd think someone just turned on the light-bulb in her head) Oh, yeah! Sure, if that's where you want to go.
Spencer: Yeah, it is.
Ashley: Alright, then. (talks like Ron Burgandy from Anchorman) Let's go forth to our planned destination!
Spencer: (laughs) You're such a nerd, Davies.
Ashley: I know, but – you love it, huh?
Spencer: Yeah, (kisses Ashley's soft inviting lips) I do.
The two made their way out to Ashley's car and took off for their "planned destination".
+THE BEACH+
Once at the beach, the girls were immediately bombarded by the many life-less people who sold things from: blankets to soda cans.
Anything to make a buck in L.A.
Ashley: (waving a bum off) No, no. Thank you, though. We don't want anything. (smiles) Thanks anyway.
She turns back around to face her lovely blonde companion and declares:
Ashley: One thing you must learn about those kinds of people is that you can't be afraid of them. Just be nice and they'll leave you alone – eventually.
All Spencer did was laugh at this remark and continued walking forward.
Once they finally found an empty area of the beach, they took out their towels and laid themselves down on top of them.
While small talk was lingering between them, they didn't even notice Aiden coming their way. But – he wasn't alone.
Aiden: Hey, guys. (waves awkwardly)
Spencer and Ashley were both startled by the deep raspy voice of the male and they turned in his direction.
Ashley: Hey, Aide – (notices his friend he brought over) – why'd you bring her?
Just then, Lexi takes one giant step around Aiden and tries to defend her presence.
Lexi: Excuse me?
Ashley: You heard me.
Ashley then stood up and became eye-level with the unwanted guest.
Spencer could sense that if she didn't act quick, something was going to happen to Lexi; and it wouldn't be pretty.
Spencer immediately stood up and placed herself between the two girls.
Spencer: (facing Ashley) Ashley, don't. She's not worth it.
Aiden: (pulls Lexi back) Jeez, you guys. Give it a rest, will ya? I came over to tell you guys something, but I'm guessing it'd be bad timing.
Lexi: (sharply sighs) Well, if you're not going to say it then I will. Aiden and I are dating now.
Ashley: (lets out a short breath) Big surprise!
Aiden: What does that mean?
Ashley just shrugged her shoulders and Aiden rolled his eyes.
Aiden: Whatever. (walking away now) Thanks for the support!
Ashley: (yelling out to him) No problem!
The two girls giggled to each other before placing themselves back down on their beach towels.
Ashley: So, Aiden the Great is dating Lexi the Bi-Curious Freak. Any bets on how long that'll last?
Spencer: Hmm, I'll give them… two and a half weeks.
Ashley: Wow – big spender! I'll say only five days – seven, at the most.
Spencer: Okay, what are we betting on?
Ashley: (sits up) Hmm, well – if I win, you have to buy me a big chocolate cake and if you win then I'll do whatever you want.
Spencer sits herself up and takes her time contemplating on Ashley's proposal.
She stuck out her right hand and gave Ashley a heartwarming smile.
Spencer: Deal?
Ashley took a hold of Spencer's extended hand and gently shook it.
Ashley: Deal!
The two smiled at each other and then Ashley suddenly pulled Spencer into her and gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. Still in Ashley's arms, Spencer looked up to meet Ashley's gaze and felt the need to ask her a much needed question.
Spencer: Ash?
Ashley: Yeah, Spence?
Spencer: Do you think we can go back to your house?
Ashley: oh man, I wonder what she's thinking about. Sure, but – why?
Spencer: (pulls herself apart from Ashley and then stands up) Because, I want to show you how much I love you.
Ashley: oh, I really love Spencer right now! Okay, (stands up) let's go.
Okay, everyone! How do you all like the story so far? Any complaints or comments! Both are welcome here! I hope it's keeping your attentions! Later…
