A/N: Alrighty, this chapter has a lot of dialogue in this chapter. Just a fair warning!
This is the first appearance of Kyla in my stories. Bear with me, she may be slightly OOC...
Anyways, on with the reading!
Chapter Ten: Insert and Displace, Part Three
LA International Airport
"So, Spinney, who's this?" Kasey, who seemed to be the most outspoken of the group, asked, pointing at Ashley.
"Her? This is Ashley," Spencer grabbed Ashley's hand tightly. "My girlfriend…"
"Cool. Hey Ashley, I'm Kasey."
Spencer released her death-grip on Ashley's hand, and visibly relaxed at her old friend's attitude at her new revelation. Kasey stuck out her hand, and Ashley happily shook it.
"I'm Alice."
Alice opted for a hug that Ashley didn't expect. Spencer leaned over to Ashley.
"Alice has always been a touchy-feely person." She whispered.
Ashley simply nodded, as she returned the hug. Finally, Lauren stepped forward.
"And I, am Lauren."
Ashley shook hands with the petite blonde and nodded. She narrowed her eyes as she looked at the group of girls.
"Okay, let me get this straight here," she pointed at Kasey first. "Kasey," she pointed at Alice, "Alice," she pointed at the last girl, "Lauren. Right?"
All three nodded. Ashley relaxed, glad she hadn't forgotten their names already.
"I want to hear more about this girlfriend here, so I opt, that you guys help us get our shit from luggage, and we get some food. Good?"
Spencer smiled, and nodded. Ashley and Aiden broke out in a fit of laughter. The girls just stared for a moment.
"What's so funny?" Spencer asked.
"She's a bit…blunt, isn't she?"
Kasey smiled at the laughing duo.
"Yeah, I am. I just hate beating around the bush. So, luggage, right?"
Everyone nodded simultaneously as they began their escapade to the luggage pick-up/drop-off area to find the trio's stuff. No longer nervous of what her old friends would think, Spencer grabbed Ashley's hand and entwined their fingers.
"So…" Ashley began.
"What?"
"Spinney?"
"Childhood nickname."
"Elaborate, please."
"You remember those stupid little kids toys, um, the sit and spin it think they're called?"
Ashley nodded.
"Well, I used to play on one of those things every single day until I turned 8."
"Ah."
"Yes, hence the beginning of 'Spinney'."
Aiden laughed.
"It's cute, Spencer, really."
Ashley smiled, and nodded.
"I agree, but I'm still calling you whatever I want to."
"Fine with me."
"I think I'll start calling you Spinney…"
Aiden told the blonde. She smiled, and whacked him playfully on the arm.
They finally found the pick-up area, but ended up having to wait a good twenty minutes before the girls' bags spewed out of the conveyer belt. Aiden took most of the baggage, and the girls took the not-so-heavy stuff outside and ventured to Aiden's SUV.
After loading all their belongings into the trunk, they figured out a seating arrangement.
"Okay, Aiden is driving obviously. Alice, you can ride shotgun," Kasey instructed the raven haired girl. "Spinney and Ashley can sit in the second row, and Lauren and I will take the back, okay?"
Seeing no problem with the seating, everyone clambered into the vehicle, and headed off to Ashley and Spencer's apartment.
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Davies/Carlin Residence
Spencer stuck her key into the lock, and flipped the tumblers, effectively opening their front door. Stepping aside, she let the trio in before Aiden, Ashley and herself entered.
"Kyla?"
Ashley asked loudly.
There, in the middle of their living room, was a beautiful brown-haired girl who was just a smidge shorter than Ashley.
"Ky!"
Ashley pushed forward and hugged the stranger.
"Kyla! Heya! How've you been?"
Spencer stepped forward and offered a hug to the unknown girl.
"Everyone, this is Kyla, Ashley's little sister."
Everyone nodded and smiled.
"Ky, what're you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in Memphis for school?"
"Well, I missed my sister and my friends, so I came to visit!"
Ashley smiled, but suddenly realized their current predicament.
"Um, where're you staying?"
Kyla laughed.
"I'm in the hotel right across the street. I kinda figured you might not have enough room for me to stay, so I planned ahead."
Ashley hugged her sister once more.
"How long are you staying on the west coast?"
Kyla released her sister from their embrace.
"Only for a week or two. We have a break at school, and I don't have to be back for a while."
Ashley eyed her sister suspiciously.
"Nothing's going on at school, right?"
Kyla laughed at her sister's protectiveness.
"I promise. Just a break, that's all."
"Okay, how's about some food?" Lauren was holding the phonebook open on the table as she asked the crowd of people.
Spencer laughed.
"Sounds great."
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-Oz