"All About Us"
A/N: It's been WAY too long! I was planning on finishing this sometime next week but I got a burst of SON inspiration...I'm glad to finally be wrapping this one up. Also, I'm going to start editing previous chapters because there are quite a few things I want to change right now. I want to start another Spashley story (maybe even a sequel) sometime in the future so be looking out for that. Thanks to all my readers.
Disclaimer: Lyrics by t.A.T.u.
Spencer's POV
They say they don't trust,
You, me, we, us.
So we'll fall if we must,
Cause it's you, me,
And it's all about,
It's all about us.
"Glen? Could you give me a ride to school today?" I asked my brother, taking a seat beside of him at the kitchen table. He shoveled scrambled eggs into his mouth, giving me a weird look.
"Can't Ashley drive you?" He sounded annoyed, picking up his glass of orange juice and taking a drink. I frowned. I needed him to give me a ride so I could talk to him. There was no way I was going to talk to him here and risk my parents finding out about Ashley and I. I wasn't so worried about my father, actually. I was more worried about the reaction my mother would have.
"No, her car's in the shop. Please? I don't want to walk." I begged him, clasping my hands together so tightly that it hurt. He had to agree. I had to tell him. If I didn't do it now while I had the courage, I might never tell him, or anyone. I didn't want it to be that way.
"Okay, fine. But if you're coming with me then we're leaving right now." Glen stood, grabbing his backpack sitting by the table and slinging it over his shoulder. He picked up his basketball from the floor and made his way to the front door. I slung my backpack over my shoulder, and hesitantly followed him, my stomach twisting itself into knots. I kept telling myself this wasn't going to be so bad, yet I was still shaking with nervousness. As I took a seat in the passenger side, I watched my brother start the car. When he began to drive, I inhaled deeply, trying to prepare myself for the moment of truth.
"I need to talk to you about something." I told him, struggling to be heard over the blaring radio. I turned the volume down a few notches and Glen swiveled his head around, glaring at me hard.
"What?" He asked, tightening his grip on the steering wheel and turning his attention back to the road. I fiddled with the strap on my backpack, biting my lip and praying that he wouldn't overreact like he tended to do.
"I lied to you about Ashley. She's not obsessed with me. I was just...scared. This thing, whatever it is, is mutual. I think I'm starting to fall in love with her." I answered, closing my eyes so I wouldn't have to see the look on his face.
"What?" He sounded surprised, and when I opened my eyes he was staring at me. The look on his face softened and he reached his hand over, patting me on the shoulder. "Jesus, Spence. You could have told me that before. The way I treated Ashley...I didn't realize that you -" He paused, flustered. "I didn't know. If I would have, I wouldn't have said any of those things. You should have told me sooner."
"You mean you're not mad?" I asked meekly, gazing at him in confusion. Glen's face twisted into a smile as he parked the vehicle in front of the school.
"Not at all. I don't have a right to be mad. It's your life, not mine. And let me tell you something, that girl is hot." He winked, pulling me into a hug. I couldn't help but smile as I put my arms around my brother. It went perfectly, so much better than I had expected. This gave me a burst of courage, and when I stepped out of the car I hurried to Ashley's locker, desperate to see her again. Sure enough there she was, shoving her thick notebook into her backpack. She sounded frustrated and I snuck up behind her, putting my hands over her eyes.
"Guess who."
"Batman?" She exclaimed jokingly, and I started to laugh as she turned around to face me. She smiled, and at that moment I realized how beautiful she was. It seemed like the only time she smiled was around me...Before I could stop myself, my fingers found her belt loops and I was pulling her closer. Her breath was hot on my face and I hesitated slightly before letting my lips meet hers. Her body relaxed into mine and she looped her arms around my neck, kissing me back. I heard a few whoops and hollers around me, but I didn't pay attention to them. When the kiss ended, Ashley's tell-all eyes were burning into mine. She raised an eyebrow, mentally asking what had come over me. I let go of her, finally taking notice of the small crowd that had formed around us. I laughed uncertainly, my trembling fingers curling over hers. That kiss had been incredible, and I couldn't help feeling happy. Things were going to be great from now on.
"Spence?" Ashley stopped in front of the door to the classroom, taking my hands in hers. I gazed at her, nodding in response. "You're amazing, you know." I smiled at that, squeezing her hands tightly. God, why was she so perfect?
"So are you." I replied, pulling my arms around her and giving her another kiss on the lips. She slowly untangled herself from my arms, walking into her first period class. I noticed a few people gawking at us, but I didn't really care. Nothing else mattered right now. I had a floating feeling in my stomach as I made my way to my own class, but that feeling disappeared when I was face-to-face with Madison. She was wearing a sneer and I tried to push my way past her, but she grabbed me by the arm, clenching her jaw and glaring at me coldly.
"Lesbians like you shouldn't be making out in the middle of the hallway where everyone can see. No one wants to see that, and I mean no one." Madison tightened her grip on my arm and I winced, surprised at her strength.
"Actually, I can think of someone." It was Aiden. I frowned, not knowing what to say. He'd acted like a total jerk about Ashley and I, yet now he seemed okay with it. Madison let go of my arm as I looked at Aiden in confusion. "I'm sorry about everything. I was just upset. One too many blows to the ego, I guess. You and Ashley are good together, though, I can tell. I think you can make each other really happy."
"Yeah. We can." I confirmed, crossing my arms to my chest.
"Ugh, people like you make me sick." Madison muttered.
"Madison, do everyone a favor and shut the hell up. If you don't like what they're doing then don't watch. You don't have a right to tell them what to do. Everyone else makes out in the hallways and they don't get in trouble, so why should this be any different? People are people." I felt my smile grow as Glen joined us in the hallway, giving Madison a lecture on acceptance. Madison pushed him away from her, turning on her heel and stomping all the way down the hallway. I laughed, flashing my brother and ex boyfriend both a smile and finally getting to class. I was a few minutes late, but my teacher didn't seem to notice. His head was drooping downward and every 10 seconds he would let out a loud snore. The class was carrying on around him, yet he was still in a deep sleep. It amazed me how he could sleep through so much noise.
Taking a look at my watch, I wondered how much time was left before our morning assembly. I had a plan I needed to put into action...
Ashley's POV
I tried desperately to find Spencer in the crowd as we were being filed into the gymnasium, but it was hopeless. I couldn't find her amongst everyone that went to our school. Finding an empty seat, I was crushed between a fat kid and some goth guy with his lip pierced. I crossed my legs, staring open-mouthed at the mic stand when I realized that Spencer was standing there.
"I have an announcement to make." Her sweet voice filled the gym, and I clutched my bag closer to my body in anticipation. "A few days ago, I realized that I don't care anymore about what anyone thinks. I used to be so concerned about what people would say about me, or how they would treat me if I was different from them. But then I figured out that yeah, maybe I am different, but people like you have to learn to tolerate it. I'm not keeping myself from being happy just because I'm afraid of what people will say. No longer will I listen to the whispers in the hallway. No longer will I pay attention to the petty cheerleaders who think they own me. No longer will I deny my own happiness. I stand before you now and tell you that it doesn't matter who you think I am. It doesn't matter what you think about me and what I do. What does matter is I have the best friend in the world, and I love her more than anything. Now, Ashley, I'm only going to ask you this once with all of the school as my witness. Will you be my girlfriend?"
My breath caught in my throat and I was mesmorized. Everything she was saying was so true. God, she was so brave. I looked around, wondering why none of the teachers were stopping her. They were all standing there, gaping at her in surprise. I thought maybe they were all too shocked to do anything. Wobbily, I stood, walking across the gym floor and towards Spencer. Tears welled in my eyes as I took a spot beside of her.
"Yes. Yes I will." The tears spilled free and I hugged her tightly, my smile growing when I heard the sound of clapping all around us. We broke apart, and noticed that everyone in the bleachers was standing and clapping. They were giving us a standing ovation! Well, everyone except Madison and her friends who were sitting near the front, scowls evident on their faces. I pulled Spencer off of the stage and we took our seats in the bleachers, managing to find room to sit by each other. The rest of the assembly went as planned, but I didn't bother paying any attention to it. I was too focused on Spencer, and the look she was giving me.
It's all about us.
It's all about, all about us.
There's a thing that they can't touch.
'Cause ya know, it's all about us.
A/N: I think this is a perfect ending. I hope you think so too.
