Chapter 6
The two took a seat in the back row towards the edge of the theater. "Can you see the screen okay?" Ashley asked concerned. "Yep, I'm good," Spencer replied. There weren't that many people in the theater with them, in which they were both relieved to find. A few moments of silence passed between the two as they shared awkward glances and goofy smiles here and there while they waited for the film to begin. "Would you like anything to drink or popcorn?" Spencer asked Ashley. "I'm not too thirsty, but if you are, we can share a diet coke or something," she responded. "Sure thing, I'll be right back," she assured Ashley as she got up and exited the room. Ashley leaned back in her seat and propped her feet up on the seat in front of her.
"One large Diet Dr. Pepper please," Spencer asked the guy behind the concession stand.
"Would you like anything else with that," he asked.
"Um, actually, can I have a bag of plain m&m's, and that's it," she said.
"Sure thing Miss, that'll be a total of $6 dollars even," he stated.
"Here you go," Spencer says as she hands him a $10 dollar bill.
"Thanks, and here's your change. Enjoy the movie!" the employee says as he hands over her items.
"Actually, could I have an extra straw? I'm going to be sharing with my friend, sorry," she nervously asks.
"There you are! Have a nice evening," he replies.
"Hey girl, welcome back," Ashley exclaimed as Spencer plopped down in the seat next to her.
"Thanks," Spencer stated.
"No problem, I missed you!" Ashley said with a laugh.
"Aww, did you really? I was only gone for about 15 minutes," Spencer replied.
"Hey those 15 minutes lasted an eternity!"
"You're such a dork Ash."
"But you love me anyway," Ashley said as she stuck out her tongue.
"Can I have a sip?"
"That's what it's here for," Spencer replied.
"Smartass. Anyway, what did you want to ask me earlier that wasn't about you joining the cheer squad?" Ashley asked causing Spencer to choke on the drink.
"Oh it's nothing really," said Spencer.
"Come on what's the big deal? I promise I won't say no if you just ask me already," Ashley begged.
"Spenceeeeerrrrrrr, please?" she continued to pout.
"Are you sure?" Spencer asked.
"YES. I'm positive!" Ashley stated.
"I can't! It's too hard!" Spencer freaked.
Just then Ashley grabbed Spencer's arms and told her to calm down. "Spence, its cool, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to okay? Just know that I am here if you ever need me for anything," Ashley reassured her. "That's what I love about you Ash," Spencer stated. "You're always so calm and rational, I don't know what I'd do if I hadn't met you," Spencer continued. Ashley felt herself blushing but thanked God for it being dark in the movie theater so that Spencer couldn't tell. "I try," Ashley's voice said in a low whisper.
The movie had already started and both girls decided they should probably pay attention. Halfway through, Ashley leaned across the seat and whispered in Spencer's ear, "So this movie actually kind of sucks," she began. "Yeah," Spencer replied. "I can think of so many better things we could be doing right now," Ashley said. Spencer turned her head to meet Ashley's eyes and she smiled at her. "So could I Ash, so could I," she thought to herself. "Really? Like what?" Spencer curiously asked with a grin on her face. "Like this," Ashley demonstrated. She had placed her hand on the side of Spencer's face and placed a soft and sweet kiss on her lips before laughing and sitting back in her chair to continue watching the movie. This left Spencer in shock as she turned her head forward and eyed the screen, but she couldn't help the smile that formed on her face. She decided not to ask about it until after the movie was over. Every now and then she would glance over at Ashley out the corner of her eye, who was clearly pretending to be into the movie. "I wonder what she's thinking," they both thought to themselves.