Spencer looked on with disgust as she sat next to her boyfriend in the restaurant. Her best friend and her best friend's girlfriend were sitting across from them ogling each other and touching everywhere. "I hope we weren't like that after only a month into dating," she remarked to Aiden. Batting her girlfriend's hand away and opting instead to hold it, Ashley feigned seriousness at Spencer. "Oh whatever babe, you know you two were happy at one time," tickled by Rachel's hand which somehow broke free and started creeping under her shirt, she couldn't help but giggle.
"I think it's good our Ashley found someone, and I actually think they're cute," Aiden said earnestly.
"Oh whose side are you on?" Spencer retorted while stabbing her fork into her salad. Ashley shot her friend a questioning glance but soon got distracted when her girlfriend's roaming hand rubbed her inner thigh. All Spencer could do was roll her eyes as Ashley leaned over and whispered something, inappropriate no doubt, into Rachel's ear. The rest of dinner was filled with cheap jabs and sarcastic comments from Spencer. Blaming her period for her actions after numerous glares from Ashley and Aiden, Spencer quickly excused herself to the restroom.

"She's trying Spence, she really is. I really like her and she means a lot to me, and she knows you mean a lot to me and she wants to impress you, so can you at least make some effort to be tolerable?" Ashley tried to keep her voice steady as she looked at Spencer via the mirror's reflection.
"Well this looks familiar doesn't it? We really must stop running into each other in public bathrooms," the shorter one chuckled nervously trying to delay the inevitable.
"I'm serious, this has got to stop, I want to keep this one around. Rachel and I just click you know. We get each other. I still get butterflies in my stomach every time I hear her voice. Every time she touches me a shock of electricity goes through me that I can't shake off."
"You sound ridiculous you know that? Do you even hear yourself? You are now officially the most cliché person that I know."
"What is wrong with you Spence. Why are you so against my relationship? You're hurting Rachel, you're hurting me."
"I'm hurting you? You're hurting our friendship! I never get to spend time with you anymore, I'm the one trying here. I call to make plans and you can't leave her side for one second. I got promoted last week and you couldn't shut up about Rachel and her adorable new fucking dog to let me get in one word. I can't believe-"
"What the fuck, this is a new relationship. And like I said before, I really like her, so excuse me if I want to put in a little work to impress her. And where do you get off? Why the fuck are we on a double date if I 'don't have time for you'." All hopes of semblance went out the window with Ashley as she stared hard at the blonde.

"Oh, I get it. You're jealous. Is it because I am in a great relationship? Trouble on the old homestead? Is the old man not getting it up for you anymore? Does he not find you pretty anymore?"

Spencer winced a little bit, "that was kind of a low blow Ash."

With a smug grin Ashley continued, "see, you can't even deny your jealousy of my wonderful and successful relationship."

"Whatever, I can't take this anymore." Spencer mumbled to herself as she started walking out. Just as she was leaving she felt a pull on her arm, "no wait Spence, we need to talk about this," the brunette said. "Will you please just tell me what's going on?" her voice now softened.

Fully aware that Ashley's hand hadn't left her arm, Spencer just stared into her eyes as she was facing her now full-on. They stood there in the middle of the bathroom for what seemed like hours to Spencer. She slowly took a step forward closing the gap slightly between them, Ashley didn't move, just kept studying her dark eyes, unaware that she was closer.

Time went from a crawl to a standstill.

Spencer's heart beat faster.

Her palms were sweaty. Her body was hotter.

………..

"I think your phone is going off," Ashley said looking at Spencer's purse.

Vaguely feeling the vibration and suddenly feeling very nervous, Spencer opened up her bag a little too hastily and the contents scattered all over the floor. "Shit," she muttered as she bent over to pick her stuff up. Spencer sighed as she looked at her cell, "it's Aiden, he and Rachel are starting to get worried. We should probably get back."

"Spence?" Ashley looked at her friend, "you know I love you, if there ever is anything that's bothering you I want you to talk to me okay?" As both women got up, Ashley gave a smile at her friend who returned it slightly. "There's my girl, now let's go back, I'm dying to try that chocolate cake".

Out in the parking lot the foursome said their goodbyes. Ashley embraced Spencer in a tight hug and whispered into her ear, "I love you, let me know if you need anything." Unbeknownst to Ashley, as she pulled away from her, Spencer shuddered from her touch and her breath that tickled her ear.

"Bye Spencer," Rachel said meekly breaking her out of her trance. Spencer who actually did a decent job of being civil at dessert simply nodded her head and extended her hand, "bye". Breathing a sigh of relief, Rachel took her hand but quickly turned it into a hug. Shocked, Spencer couldn't move while Rachel squeezed harder. She could hear Ashley and Aiden snicker beside them, but they quickly shut up after they got a piercing look from those blue eyes.

"Let's get going babe, will you please drive? Me and Rachel did a couple shots while you two were off gallivanting in the bathroom," Aiden said while grinning at Rachel who got in the passenger side of Ashley's car. Catching Aiden's keys, Spencer went to the driver's side. "We weren't 'gallivanting'," she muttered, but he didn't hear it.

On the drive home, Spencer couldn't help but think about what happened at the restaurant. Then flashbacks of the night at the bar when she and Ashley were playing pool. "You coming babe?" They had already gotten to her place and the car sat idly as Aiden unbuckled his seat belt. "I think I want to go out for a little drive by myself, is that ok? I shouldn't be home late," Spencer asked. Something obviously on her mind.
"Oh, that's fine I guess, just be careful ok? I love you, drive safely." Aiden is a pretty good guy, Spencer thought as she watched him go inside.

Spencer went on autopilot from there. Thankful for the fact that she just put a full tank of gas in her car she drove and drove. She didn't go too far, she made large looping circles, hopping from freeway to freeway. The radio blared, but nothing good played on any of the stations as Spencer just settled on top 40. Settling back into her seat, she allowed her mind to wander again.

Ashley.

Her best friend. The crazy girl that her mom wanted to keep away. The girl that was an incredible singer. The girl that helped her play pranks on her brothers. The girl that supported all of the relationships that she went through. The girl that was always there for her. The girl that knew her better than she did sometimes. The girl that could make her smile no matter what. The girl who was in a relationship.

Spencer found herself dialing her phone.
"Hello?"

"Is Rachel there?"

"No, I dropped her off after dinner, what's go-" click.

Spencer threw down her phone and kept driving. Soon she found herself in Ashley's driveway. Just like at the restaurant hours before, time slowed down. She struggled to get her seat belt off and ran what seemed like a mile up to the door. Before she could knock, Ashley opened it up.

Time lurched forward and was going hyper speed now. "Thank god, I was so worr-". Spencer didn't let her finish as she grabbed Ashley by the back of her neck and crushed her lips into her own.