"Good morning Gingersnap," Spencer could only smile as she started a pot of coffee. Nothing could bring her down today, it was Saturday, and tonight she was finally going out on a date with Ashley. She hummed happily as she poured food into the cat bowl. After grabbing a mug and the morning paper, she sat down at the table and started to read. She couldn't read more than two sentences of the front story, she was just way too excited. She didn't want to read the paper; to be in Ashley's arms again, that was what she really wanted.

She let thoughts of Ashley completely take her over as she closed her eyes. Her soft hands that glided down Spencer's body, her kisses that left bruises on her lips, the way she yelled out her name. She imagined Ashley's head between her legs, teasing her with her tongue. Spencer's breathing became labored, as she absentmindedly rubbed her thigh.

"Mmm, I wish you were here with me," she whispered to herself, her fingers noticed that she was very, very wet. She could feel Ashley wrap her arms around her, her breath shaking her, "I am here babe."

Spencer snapped her eyes open. That was not Ashley's voice. She turned around in her chair and saw Aiden, with only boxers on, smiling back at her.

Spencer put down her fork and took a sip of her beer. This was too hard, a tight knot was forming in her stomach. She took a deep breath and looked into Aiden's eyes. "Listen, Aiden…"

"Yeah babe?" He looked back at her innocently.

He had no idea what Spencer was about to do, she felt horrible.

"We. We need to talk about something. Abou- about our relationship."

His eyes became heavy and saddened, he looked like a lost little puppy.

"I-I-I think," she continued stuttering.

"I know babe, I know." Wait, he couldn't possibly know about Ashley. Spencer sat in her chair shocked. "I know we've been kind of distant lately, and you've been spending time with Ashley more, now I don't know why. I've been trying to figure out if there was anything that I did wrong or something. But there is something that you need to know."

Spencer kept quiet and Aiden took this as a cue to continue, "I love you, and I don't want to lose you. Spence, you were there for me when I lost my sister when no-one else was. I love you so much baby, and I think that with open communication we can work through our problems. You make me so happy. This is the longest relationship you've been in, that's gotta mean something right? If I lose you, I don't know what I would do with myself. That's why we need to fix what's broken now so it doesn't get worse later."

Spencer's mouth hung wide open, this was not happening.

"I think we can work this out," he finished.

The blonde leapt up and wrapped her arms around her boyfriend. She hugged tighter as she felt the tears pour out. They remained like that for quite some time, Aiden soothing a sobbing Spencer. They somehow ended up on the couch, and that is where she fell asleep on his chest. He gently picked her up and brought her to her bed. He scooted next to her and wrapped his arms around her, where he quickly fell asleep.

She chickened out.

Spencer smiled at Aiden, but she felt the sting of tears form around her eyes. She desperately tried to blink them back as she excused herself to the living room. Why was she crying? Aiden? Ashley? The fact that she was a terrible person who didn't deserve anyone? She hugged her knees to her chest as she flipped through the TV channels and hoped the noise would drown her thoughts out.

Aiden stayed in the kitchen, he saw Spencer hold back her tears. Was something going on? He did not want to lose her, he tried to make that clear last night. What should he do? Confront her about something he doesn't even know for sure? Opting instead to push it back deep down, he went to join Spencer.

So they sat on opposite ends of the couch, Spencer still had control of the remote, going through the channels for the hundredth time.

"Will you just pick something?!" Aiden cried out exasperated.

She looked over at Aiden with a look of shock and pain. After a second, Spencer turned her attention back to the television, eventually stopping on some cooking show. About an hour had passed before Spencer decided to do something about the tension. The blonde looked back over at her boyfriend, timidly she came closer, "will you hold me?" Sighing, he leaned back and allowed her to rest on him.

"Oh shit, what time is it Aiden?" Spencer shot up from the couch.

"I think it's 5."

"Are you serious? How long have we been sleeping?" The panic in her voice was noticeable.

"I dunno, couple of hours, why what's up?"

"Ashley is picking me up in two hours," she hurriedly replied as she ran to get ready for a shower.

Spencer took extra care getting ready for her date. She was giddy again, just like in the morning, and her stomach was doing back flips. And cartwheels, and handstands. It's been a whole week since she's seen Ashley; she wanted to look her best.

6:45, Ashley was going to be there any moment. Spencer walked out and headed for the kitchen for a shot of courage. Why was she so nervous?

"Wow." Spencer spun around and saw Aiden standing in the doorframe looking at her. "You look. Amazing," he continued, "you never clean up like that for me Spence". He chuckled but Spencer saw a flash of hurt in his eyes. Shaking her head, she downed the drink and avoided his gaze. "So Aiden, what are your plans tonight?"

"I don't know, maybe head out to the bar with some friends. What are you two ladies doing?"

"Not sure, dinner, maybe the club or a movie." At least she wasn't lying this time; she had no idea what Ashley had in store for her. They stood in the kitchen awkwardly. "Well…I'm just gonna go wait for Ash outside." She rushed past Aiden, and put on some heels. "Don't wait up for me," she yelled as she closed the door.

Spencer made her way down the stairs, pulling out her phone in case Ashley needed to contact her, she didn't notice the figure standing outside in front of her building. After texting Ashley that she would be waiting outside, she looked up and a big smile formed on her lips. There was her beautiful brunette, holding the passenger side of her convertible open. She ran out and wrapped Ashley in a tight hug, "I've missed you so much." Spencer pulled away and Ashley gasped audibly. "You look. Amazing…I've never seen you clean up so well". Spencer did not pull her eyes away; her smile grew bigger as she looked into deep brown eyes.

"So are you ready to go?" Nodding her head, Spencer got into the car, allowing the other to close her door. On the dashboard in front of her, Spencer found a single red rose. "Oh Ash, you are so sweet." Ashley looked over at Spencer and simply smiled.

They drove in silence, Spencer's hand resting on top of Ashley's. Soon they were in the parking lot of La Mouffette. Laughing, Spencer excitedly said, "wow, remember the first time we came here? You were so grossed out when I told you the meaning of the name and I convinced you that everything was made from skunk."

"Come on babe," Ashley replied smirking.

"Two for Davies," she said to the host. The hostess smiled as she led them through the restaurant.
"Ash, I think they're going to bring us out by the dumpster," Spencer whispered as they walked by table after table.

"Here you are, Danielle will be your waitress tonight, enjoy your meal." Spencer stopped in her tracks. In a secluded little corner, there was a candlelit setup with another red rose resting on her plate.

"Do you like it?" Ashley whispered in her ear.
"I love it! This is wonderful Ash." Ashley beamed brightly as she slid her hands up and down Spencer's stomach. Spencer hummed appreciatively.

Their dinner was relaxed, as both women settled into a comfortable talk about old friends and school memories. As their plates were being cleared, Spencer asked for the dessert menu.

"I don't think that's a good idea Spence."

"But I heard their cheesecake was delicious."

"Our date isn't over yet," Ashley replied suggestively. Still not being able to rid the grin on her face, Spencer begrudgingly allowed Ashley to pay and they got back in her car.

"So Spence, remember that old mini golf place we always went to when we were growing up?"

It took a second for her to think, "oh yeah, Dino-mite Putt? I haven't been there in forever, but aren't they only open until like two in the afternoon?"

"Not unless your sister is best friend's with the owner's daughter," Ashley replied as they pulled up to the golf course, all lit up against a dimming sky.

Excitedly, Spencer got out of the car and was overwhelmed by the sweetness. Ashley came around and grabbed her hand, "come on the putters are over here."

Just like kids again, Spencer and Ashley played through the course, laughing and joking at each other's blunders. At the last hole, Spencer went first. With intense concentration, she walked up to her ball. Smoothly hitting it in, she shouted in victory, "yes, looks like I win." Too busy cheering; Spencer didn't notice the bouquet of roses that Ashley was holding in her arms. "Congratulations."

"Oh Ash, I don't deserve this," she started tearing up again. She felt happy, but images of Aiden suddenly flashed in her head. Damn it, he can't ruin this.

"Ok, we have one more stop babe," Ashley said as she pulled on Spencer's arms back to the car. After she felt the shock of her hands on her own, Spencer pushed Aiden to the back of her mind.

"This is so amazing Ash, I'm having such a good time."

"Well, I know how to treat my date right," Ashley grinned as she pulled over to a familiar place. She ran over to Spencer's side and helped her get out of the car. Hand in hand, they slowly walked down to their spot on the beach. The sun was almost done setting, as the stars started to form above them, the air was cool, but despite the ocean, there was hardly a breeze. Spencer looked around and breathed in the fresh air, and that's when she noticed the little cooler sitting next to the blanket on the sand. "Well, you are just full of surprises tonight Ms. Ashley Davies," she coyly said to her date as they sat down.

"Are you ready for dessert?" Ashley asked as she opened the cooler. She pulled out a fork, a big slice of cheesecake, chocolate covered strawberries, two flute glasses, and a bottle of champagne. Before Spencer could say anything, Ashley interjected, "I've known you forever Spence, I know how much of a cheesecake connoisseur you are." They took their time to feed each other, enjoying each other's company, getting drunk off of the champagne.

"I'm getting a little chilly Ash."

"No problem babe, get off the blanket for a sec." Spencer obliged as Ashley pulled the blanket out from under the pier and out in the open. She sat down and wrapped another around her shoulders. Patting the spot in front of her, Spencer sat down and cuddled into the other's arms. Sighing, the blonde looked up at the stars, "this is perfect." They counted the stars, and looked for shooting ones together as the clung onto each other.

"It's getting late, as much as I hate to, I should get you home."

Even though she knew she was right, Spencer refused to get up. Laughing, Ashley pulled away and got herself up. She helped Spencer up and was taken aback when she leaned into her and kissed her. Ashley wrapped her arms around Spencer's waist as she deepened the kiss. "Let's go to my place."

Spencer shook her head, "my place is closer." Nodding in agreement, they picked up their stuff and somehow managed to make it back to the convertible.

It was even more of a miracle that they made it to Spencer's. Ashley tried her best to focus on the road, but her passenger would do anything but behave. They finally made it and she hastily put the car in park. Spencer already had her keys out but struggled to get them in the door with Ashley trying not to break their make-out session that they started as soon as she switched gears in the car.

Neither of them could hardly contain herself they walked up the stairs. "Damn it Spence, why do you have to lock your door?" Ashley asked aggravated that she had to wait even longer for Spencer to find the right key. "Oh excuse me? Who kept filling up my half-full glass at the beach?" "Half-empty my dear," she retorted laughing as she went in for another kiss.

The door clicked open, success!

In no time at all, Spencer re-locked the door and they were making their way to her bedroom. Ashley pulled away from the woman and eyed her up and down, finally. She took off Spencer's shirt, and gently laid her on the bed. She was a little tipsy, but she wanted to take her time with her, this was more important than any other time they had sex. Ashley looked into her favorite pair of blue eyes, they were glazed over, but still sparkled. "You are so beautiful," she whispered.

"Please Ash. I can't wait anymore," she pleaded.

"Patience is a virtue," she smiled as she played around the zipper of her pants. Ashley slowly undid them as Spencer sighed softly. In one fell swoop, both her pants and thong were on the floor. Spencer gulped loudly at this action, and involuntarily bucked her hips. Grinning, Ashley lowered herself and nipped at her inner thighs as she took in the smell that she has grown to love. She didn't know if it was the alcohol, or the intoxicating woman in front of her, but Ashley let the room spin around her. She parted Spencer's lips and gently flicked her tongue against her clit, which elicited moans of approval.

They both got so lost in each other that they didn't notice the knocking on the door. Softly at first, but soon it was all but breaking the door down.

"Shit!" shouted Spencer, "did you hear that?" She scrambled to put on her clothes.

Surprised at the sudden loss of Spencer, Ashley tried to comprehend what was going on.

Spencer was already in the living room trying to figure out what she should do when she heard a voice on the other side.

"OPEN THE DOOR!"