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Chapter 7

The next day Ashley woke up to the sound of her alarm clock, she had forgotten to disable it the precious night. She sighed frustrated but got up anyway, while she did a picture on her nightstand caught her attention. The picture was of her and Spencer laughing and having fun at the beach. She remembered that day as if it were yesterday, that was the day Spencer had admitted to her that she liked girls. It was also the time that had given Ashley hope as to that maybe her and Spencer could more than just friends. She smiled at the memory; she gently put the photo back onto the nightstand and got up to get ready for the day that was just beginning.

Spencer had barely gotten out of the shower when her cell phone started to ring. She went to pick it up, first she checked the caller i.d., but was confused when she saw that the area code was from Ohio.

Spencer: "hello?"

Voice: "Is this Spencer?"

Spencer: "Uh yes, who's this?"

Voice: You don't remember me? Wow I'm hurt; you don't even remember your best Ohio friend."

Spencer finally realized who it was: "OMG! Summer is that you? How have you been? I'm sorry I didn't recognize your voice."

Summer: "Spence chill, I was only joking no biggie. I've been good. It's not the same without you here but I manage. I've missed you hun, how have you been?'

Spencer: "Aw…well I miss you too. I've been uh…ok I guess. So what's up? Not that I don't think it's a pleasure to talk to you but why are you calling?"

Summer: "Can't a girl call her bestie once in a while? Just kidding. I'm calling to tell you that I'll be going to L.A. for about a week."

Spencer: "Really! That's awesome!"

Summer: "Ya, I know! My mom's going to visit her family there so I decided to tag along. I was thinking that when I get there if you'd want to hang out. That is if your not too busy macking with your boy toy."

Spencer flinched at the sound of the word 'boyfriend'.

Summer: "So what do you say? We cab go to the movies or/and o the mall and check out some of the hotties like we used to. So you in?"

Spencer wasn't so sure about the idea, because if she did then she'd eventually have to tell her, her dirty little secret. But on the other hand she really missed her bestie so just agreed. "Sure I'm in."

Summer: "Great! I'll call you once we arrive in town. Bye hun! Muah!"

Spencer: "Sure ok ttyl."

They both hung up. Spencer put her phone back down and went to blow dry her hair.

Ashley was sitting in her room listening to one her dad's oh-so-many c.d.'s. The music was blaring out of the speakers. She felt something start to vibrate, she look around and saw that it had been her phone. She answered it already knowing who it was.

Ashley: "Hey Alex"

Alex: "Please don't say anything, just listen. I've been thinking and I've come to a conclusion. I'll never be able to make you happy as much as Spencer has. I won't be able to make you laugh as you are in that picture on your nightstand. I've tried believe me I have, but I always seem to fail. I can't do it anymore, so we're over. I'll see you around Ashley Davies."

Ashley knew that, that had meant good-bye, she didn't know if she would ever see Alex again, but for some reason she was kind of happy and relieved yet still lonely and confused. Alex was no longer apart of Ashley's life. She didn't know whether to feel happy for now she could get back with Spencer or to fell sad because now she didn't have a reason to not, not get with her once again. She didn't know how feel, all she knew was that she would have to face Spencer sooner or later. She put her phone back down and resumed listening to her dad's c.d. She felt free and more alive then ever now that she was no longer with Alex. She was free no one to tell her or stop her from anything. She sighed heavily and fell onto her bed.

Spencer had been on her laptop 'IM'ing Aiden.

Ohioqte: 'So what have u been dong?'

Aidenhoops25: 'nm…u?'

Ohioqte: 'same. I'm bored.'

Aidenhoops25: 'ya I'm bored 2. R u busy right now?'

Ohioqte: 'nope, y?'

Aidenhoops25: 'I was wondering if u'd want 2 go 2 the movies. 'Date Movie' is playing. And that girl who plays Jell-O is hott. So what do u say?'

Ohioqte: 'umm, I'd have to ask my 'rents, but I'm sure they'll say ya, so I'm in.'

Aidenhoops25: 'gr8! I'll check the times and call u l8er.'

Ohioqte: 'sure ok ttyl bye.'

Aidenhoops25: 'adios!'

Aidenhoops25 has logged off.

Spencer logged off and went in search of her parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Carlin were in the living room watching TV. when Spencer walked in. She made her way up to her parents, who looked up at her. She gave them a huge smile and they gave her a questioning look.

Paula: "ok…what do you want?"

Arthur: "How much is this going to cost me?"

Spencer: "ahh…what makes you think I want something?"

Paula: "ok...so why'd you come down?"

Spencer: "ok actually I'm going to the movies with Aiden and I need 20 bucks."

Spencer looked at them hopeful. Arthur and Paula exchanged glances, then he pulled out his wallet and gave her the money.

Spencer gladly accepted it. "Thanks, I won't stay out too late." She gave them another smile and wet back up to her room.

At the exact moment as Spencer walked into her room her cell phone started to ring. Without looking at the caller i.d. figuring it was Aiden she answered it.

Spencer: "So what time does the movie start?"

Voice: "Uhh I dunno. I didn't plan on going to the movies."

Spencer was confused by the feminine voice. She looked at the caller i.d. and soon realized that it wasn't Aiden. "Oh hey Summer."

Summer: "Hey Spence."

Spencer: "What's up?"

Summer: "I just wanted to tell you that I should be in town tomorrow. The plane lands tomorrow morning. Do you want to hang out at say, around 1?"

Spencer: "sure that sounds great…oh I have to go someone on my other line. I'll see you tomorrow."

Summer: "ok bye hun."

Spencer quickly clicked on the other line before the person could hang up. "Hey Aiden!"

Aiden: "ok the movie starts in like 15-20 minutes. So I'll be there in like 5 minutes k?"

Spencer: "ok see you then."

5 minutes later Aiden pulled up into the Carlin's driveway and saw Spencer waiting for him outside the door. She gave him a smile while getting into his SUV.

Aiden: "Hey, Tonight is going to be fun. I promise." he said while giving her a reassuring smile. He pulled back out of the driveway and drove to the movies.

R and R please.

3 Sam