Chapter 4
So I am going crazy because of the SON finale and I apologize for the lack of updates lately, but I have been really busy. I hope that you enjoy this chapter, and reviews are always appreciated. I don't own any of the characters. Fricken Tom Lynch!!!! Lol!
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Ashley's POV
I opened my eyes and could not remember how I got in my bed. What time was it? I looked at the clock and it said 6:15. Then I remembered crying and Spencer tucking me into bed. She was so sweet. I must have looked and sounded like such a mental case. Oh shit! She must have been watching Emma for me while I slept. I got up and walked quickly down the stairs. When I reached the bottom I heard laughter coming from the kitchen. Spencer and Emma were covered in flour and laughing hysterically. As I approached the kitchen, Emma ran up and gave me a big hug.
"Mommy!!!! Spencer said not to bother you, because you needed to sleep. I made you cookies. Wanna try them?"
"Sure honey. Hey, why don't you go to the bathroom and wash your hands so that we can try your cookies."
"Ok!" Emma raced off to the bathroom to wash the flour off herself.
"You're up…….are you feeling better?"
"Yes. Thank you so much for taking care of Emma. I guess I really needed to sleep. I have never told anyone about the stuff I said in my room. It is just so hard for me to talk about, and I never know how people will react and-"
I was cut off by her placing a cookie in my mouth. It was really good, and I couldn't help but graze my tongue against her finger when she fed me the cookie. This sent goose bumps all over my body and I leaned in to her touch craving more, only for her to quickly pull away.
"Shh. Its ok Ash. I'm glad that you felt you could confide in me. Believe me. I know what it is like to have lots of emotions bottled up inside, and it so important that you find a way to release the stress. And I didn't mind watching Emma; she is amazing."
"Thanks." I blush slightly and then I notice little arms wrapped around my leg. I bend down and pick Emma up and give her a big hug. I look over and see a cute smile on Spencer's face.
"Hey Em, why don't you let your mommy try one of our cookies."
Emma leapt down from me and went over to the table bringing me back a very big chocolate chip cookie.
"Mommy try this one!" Emma squealed. I grabbed the cookie from her little hands and took a bite out of it.
"Mmmm. You guys make a great baking team."
Spencer bent down and gave Emma a high five. Then she whispered something in Emma's ear, but I couldn't make out what it was. Emma then stuck her hand in the bowl of extra cookie dough and placed it on my face with a wet smack.
"Spencer told me to give you this." She said innocently. I looked over at Spencer who was smiling coyly.
"Oh you guys think this is funny huh?" They both started to laugh and back up from me. I stuck my hand in the cookie dough and then I threw it at Spence, and it hit her smack in the face.
"Whoops, it slipped." I smiled innocently at her.
Before I knew it, food was being thrown everywhere. Spencer and I started throwing cookie dough, flour, eggs, anything we could find at each other. After several minutes, we all lay on the floor clutching our sides from all the laughter. The kitchen was a mess, and now I would have to give Emma another bath, but I didn't care. This was this was the most fun I had had in a long time and I was grateful for ever second of it.
"Mommy, how come you never used to let us throw food on the floor?"
Spencer chuckled slightly waiting for my answer. "Umm…this is a special occasion. You are only allowed to throw food on the floor if mommy's friends say it is ok. Understand?" Spencer laughed quietly at my explanation, which was absolutely adorable.
"Yeeeesss mommy. Spencer you're fun. Mommy never brings friends over."
I began blushing profusely at this statement, which I could tell Spencer enjoyed. "You're fun too sweetie. I think we should probably clean up now. Ash if you want to give her a bath I can clean up the kitchen. I did kind of start this mess."
"Oh you don't have to. Really it is ok."
"No. Go, go. I will take care of the kitchen."
"Are you sure? Because you really don't have to."
"Yes, I'm sure. Now go give this little messy one a bath." Spencer smiled and ruffled Emma's messy hair that was covered in flour.
I picked Emma up and started to carry her upstairs. I looked back and got one last glimpse of Spencer, the image penetrating all my thoughts as I helped clean Emma.
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Spencer's POV
That was the most fun I have had in a long time. There is no way I can forget about my crush on Ash now. She is so perfect. Emma is the sweetest little girl ever. Ashley did an amazing job raising her. I still can't believe that she had a baby when she was 15. It is so young! Ashley has got to be the strongest person in the world. I don't see how she can have time to raise Emma and still go to school. She was so honest with me, and I feel really bad lying to her. I know that I will have to tell her about my past in Ohio soon, but for now I think I will wait.
Just as I finished cleaning the kitchen I feel two hands cover my eyes. I smile at the touch and the gesture. "Guess who" she said jokingly.
"Hmm……..Gwen Stefani?"
"Hahaha very funny." I turned around to face Ashley, who looked more gorgeous than ever. I chuckled slightly to myself as I looked at her face.
"What's so funny?" she said curiously. "You have flour on your nose." I took my index finger and slowly brushed it away, while I cupped her cheek with my left hand. She leaned in to the touch and looked at me sincerely, almost as if she wanted more. Huh?!? I quickly let go of her face and turned away from her slightly. "There, it's all gone now. Listen, I should get going. It is getting pretty late."
"Let me just get Emma, and then I can give you a ride home."
"Oh, it's ok. I can have one of my brothers pick me up." I said not wanting her to have to make a special trip just for me.
"No you have done so much for me today. Please let me give you a ride home."
"If you're sure it's alright with you."
"I'm positive. Hey Em, go get your jacket. We are going to give Spencer a ride home."
"OOOOKKKKK." Emma screamed. She came bouncing down the stairs with her jacket, and when she got the bottom of the stairs she jumped into my arms and gave me a big hug. I was happy to accept her hug and I picked her up. I looked over at Ashley who was smiling at my interaction with Emma.
"So Ash………. race you to the car!"
I carried Emma outside as we ran away from Ash, beating her to her car. I helped put Emma in her car seat and then got into the front seat. I told Ashley how to get to my house, which was surprisingly close to hers. When we arrived, she turned off the engine and looked over at me. Neither of us wanted to leave, and we were lost in each other's eyes.
"Bye Spencer!" Emma said loudly. Ashley and I broke away from our gaze and I quickly began exiting the car.
"Bye Emma. It was fun hanging out with you today." I smiled at her and then looked back over at Ash. Ashley came towards me and she gave me a hug. Then we slowly separated and looked at each other one last time.
"Thank you for today Spence. It meant the world to me. So I'll see you tomorrow?"'
"What you're not sick of me already?"
"Why, are you sick of me?"
"Never." I said honestly looking her straight in the eyes.
"Good, cause you are going to have to try really hard to get rid of me now." She teased while she got back in her car. She winked at me and then began backing out of the driveway. Was she just flirting with me? Maybe I am reading too much into this, or only seeing what I wanted. Whatever it was, I knew that I had it bad for this girl.
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Spencer's POV
As I walked into my living room, I could not help but smile and think about Ashley.
"So I see you made a new friend." Clay was sitting on the couch, and I did not notice he was in the room.
"Shit Clay, you scared me." I said as I walked into the living room and sat down on the couch next to him.
"Sorry Spence. So…who is she?"
"Oh, she is someone I met at school today. Her name is Ashley."
"You like her?"
"It doesn't matter. It is so complicated."
"What's so complicated? If you like her, ask her out."
"Clay, she has a kid."
"Oh. Wow. Um…."
"Ya. Big help there."
"Sorry. Well, is she dating anyone, like say the father?"
"The father is dead. She is raising her daughter Emma on her own, with a little help from her mom."
"Wow. This is complicated. I don't know what to say Spence. I mean if you like her you should ask her out, but it sounds like she doesn't really have time to date. Also, is she even gay?"
"I don't know. I mean at first I was like there is no way, but it seemed like she was flirting with me. I think I am reading too much into this."
"You guys seemed pretty cozy outside." I playfully hit Clay on the arm and he pretended to be in pain.
"I guess I need to figure some things out." I started walking up the stairs and Clay called out to me.
"Spence just be careful. I don't want to see you get your heart broken again. Promise to be careful?"
"I promise." Gosh I love Clay. He is the best brother in the world. I walked up to my room and laid down on my bed staring at the ceiling. I closed my eyes and Ashley's face was all I could picture as I drifted off into a blissful sleep, remembering all of the afternoon's events.