Sorry for the wait

Chapter 7
For the remainder of the movie neither Spencer or Ashley said anything about the kiss. Spencer was an internal wreck, not knowing what to make of it; whether she enjoyed it, whether she should be mad at Ashley for kissing her, and most importantly, whether she wanted the feel of Ashley's soft lips against her own more often. As for Ashley, she was hoping she didn't freak Spencer out. The last thing she wanted was for Spencer to close herself off and avoid her. Needless to say, the last half of the movie was nothing but a blur to both of them. Finally the credits started rolling and it was time for them to get up and go.

"So we should probably get you back… your mom is probably worried about you," Ashley said.
"Yeah, I'm sure she's waiting for me to call or something," replied Spencer.
"Call her. Here, you can use my cell," Ashley stated as she handed over her cell phone.
"Thanks, I'll just be a minute," said Spencer as she walked off to the side to place the call.

"Hello, mom?" asked Spencer.
"Spencer, where are you?" Mrs. Carlin asked.
"I just got out of a movie with Ash, we're okay," Spencer said.
"Ohh, hunny you should get home soon, it's getting late," replied Mrs. Carlin
"Actually, I was thinking, if it was okay with you, could I stay over?" Spencer asked nervously.
"Are Ashley's parents going to be there?" Mrs. Carlin asked, the over-protectiveness in her voice clearly evident.
"MOM," Spencer complained.
"I told you, her parents are divorced. Her dad is always on the road because he's a musician," Spencer replied.
"Well what about her mother?"
"Yes mom, her mother will be there. Now can I stay?" Spencer asked frustrated.
"I guess it'd be okay since it's a Friday night and there is no school tomorrow," Mrs. Carlin stated.
"Thanks, gotta go, love you, bye mom!" Spencer said, quickly hanging up the phone.

Spencer grinned to herself before turning around and walking back towards Ashley. She knew she had a lot of figuring out to do, and more than anything, she knew that the only way to do that was to confront the issue instead of run away from it. She decided she would have her answers by the time the night was over. Plus, she also planned a little payback for the stunt Ashley had pulled earlier during the movie. "This should be fun," Spencer thought as a broad smile formed upon her face.

"Hi, I'm back!" Spencer greeted Ashley upon returning.
"Hey you," Ashley smiled.
"So I called my mom," Spencer began.
"What did she say?" Ashley inquired.
"I asked her if I could stay the night over at your place," she continued.
"What makes you think I want you to?" Ashley asked trying to keep a serious face.
"Well I just…" Spencer's voice trailed off feeling shot down.
"Because I do, you know… want you to spend the night," Ashley laughed.
"It could totally be like a girl's night in!" she said as she jumped up and down.
"Well anyway, she said I could stay since it was a Friday," Spencer finished.
"That's cool," Ashley calmly replied.
"Great," Spencer answered back.

"Race you to the car!" Ashley exclaimed.
"What? No, I don't remember where it's at!" Spencer yelled out after Ashley.
"Too bad! Follow me then," Ashley yelled back as she kept running.
"Ash, slow down, I can't see you in the dark!" Spencer said as she looked around for any signs of the girl.
"ASHLEY DAVIES, where are you! I can't find you or your damn car!" Spencer yelled out hoping to get a response.
"What? I'm right here," Ashley whispered from behind as she wrapped her arms around Spencer's waist causing her to jump.
"ASH OH MY GOD. Don't scare me like that!" Spencer said as she hit Ashley in the arm.
"OW, I'm sorry," she whined while rubbing her arm.
"Good! You should be," Spencer replied as she turned to face Ashley.

The two immediately locked eyes as soon as Spencer had turned around. Ashley smiled shyly and self-consciously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "So…" she said while maintaining eye contact. "So…" Spencer added. "Are you ready to go now?" Ashley asked. "I'm ready when you are," Spencer replied. "Cool, I'm ready then, let's roll," she said. "Let's," Spencer stated.