Disclaimer: I don't own South of Nowhere…

Author's Note: Yeah so I'm almost done with my first chapter of the sequel. I was asked to write longer chapters so...I DID! MUHAHA! lol here it is Chapter 3 of "Backwards!"

Chapter 3

It had been a couple of days since Rowan's life story and the weird incident with the 'Ashley' the cheer-bitch. Spencer had thought that her and Rowan had really connected after he explained his situation so Spencer hadn't had the heart to bring up the Ashley issue. Wow…I have nothing to wear… Spencer thought as she stared at her closet. I really don't want to go to this dance…but it is important to Rowan. I should at least make an effort…to bad I have nothing to WEAR! Spencer finally decided on a blue halter top that showed off her legs. She was just finishing up her make up when she heard Rowan's now familiar car beep.

"COMING!" Spencer hurried down the stairs and had her hand on the door when…

"Spence, can I talk to you?"

"Sure dad…but I really have to go so…"

"I'll be brief. Your…"he took a deep breathe before continuing, "your mother wants to come visit you…here."

Spencer just stared for awhile. She had opened and closed her mouth several times before sound protruded from between her lips. "Umm…wow…talk about a surprise attack…well what do you think dad?"

"I think it might be a good idea for you to talk at least for a little while…"

"Well than…all right…sure" Spencer wheeled around and walked out of the door.

"Hey Spence! Are you ready to par-tay?!"

"Yeah…I guess…"

"Spencer what's wrong?"

"My…my mom is coming to visit…"

Rowan took awhile to answer, "Spence I know that…that your mom has been terrible to you…but maybe you should give her a chance," he spoke each word carefully, "When she comes to visit…I will be there for you. I will meet her with you. I'm not going to let you go through this alone." He leaned over and hugged his best friend. He knew this was hard for Spencer. She had told him all about her so called 'mother'. How she had hit Spencer; how she had tried to disown Spencer. He wouldn't…he couldn't let her go through with this alone.

"Thank you Rowan," Spencer whispered into the older boys ear a sob in her voice. Rowan could feel the wetness on his shoulder from her tears. He held her for several minutes before pulling away.

"Anyway about the dance we really don't have to go if you're not feeling up to it…"

"No," Spencer stated simply, "definitely not this is our night out!" He hardly gets out. With his brother and everything…I'm going to make this night fun…for him.

"Great! There is this great after party too…at some jock's house."

"hey aren't you a jock?" Spencer teased playfully punching him.

"Yes, but I am one of the smart ones." They both laughed and Rowan sped off.

The dance was as Spencer expected boring but Rowan seemed to enjoy himself. Spencer had held a smile on her face for him. Now as they sped off from the dance to the after party Spencer was wondering why there was an after party for a…party? Spencer chuckled at her thoughts.

"What's funny?"

"Nothing I just…had a lot of fun that's all," she lied.

"That's great! Wow…" Rowan whistled, "look at this place." They had pulled up to the so called "after" party. Spencer had to admit the house was impressive. The building had a monolithic design. Huge archways, stone walls that sort of stuff.

"Eh it's okay…"

"Oh please! You know you're impressed!

"Okay…so what if I am?" Spencer said smiling. They both laughed, stepped out of the car and into the building.

Spencer immediately felt smaller. The room was huge and packed with people. Wow is it just me or is the music pulsing? Spencer looked up at Rowan and found him beaming with pleasure.

"You really dig this stuff huh?" Spencer asked.

"What? Oh yeah! Yeah I really do. When I'm at parties I feel I dunno I feel…normal…" Rowan yelled back, "You wanna dance?"

"Definitely!"

Rowan pulled Spencer out on the dance floor. Spencer laughed as Rowan started to disco. She soon found tears in her eyes she was laughing so hard. Soon she was dancing just as foolishly. They must have looked so ridiculous but Spencer didn't care. She was having fun and during that time not a single thought about her mother crossed her mind. She could feel people staring at her but she just kept dancing with Rowan. All of a sudden he stopped. Spencer looked at him quizzically and then looked around to see what caused him to stop. Her eyes soon fell one the problem. Rowan quickly pulled her out of the crowd and toward the back of the room. Spencer waited till they got to the corner before speaking.

"What is up with her? Why does she make you act that way? I need to know Rowan!"

"Spencer she…"

"Hey Rowan…" a strange voice spoke from behind Spencer. She quickly spun around and found herself face to face with one of the most gorgeous girls she had ever seen. She quickly looked the brunette up and down. She was hot! Her brunette curls framed her face, her amber eyes glistened, and her curves made Spencer's mouth water.

"Hey Ashley…"

"Look Rowan…"

"Have you met Spencer? Spencer this is Ashley…Ashley this is Spencer."

"Hi," Spencer stuck out her hand for Ashley to shake. Ashley looked at it for awhile before looking back up at Rowan.

"Rowan I really need to talk…I hat the awkwardness between us…"

"Really? What do you want from me Ashley? Am I supposed to be happy? After you grabbed my heart and ripped it in two I'm supposed to be HAPPY?!?" Rowan yelled.

"Rowan… I'm sorry I hurt you…I was drunk and…" Rowan cut in.

"I don't want to hear it Ashley!"

"Rowan! Look if…" Spencer stepped between Rowan and the brunette.

"Hey maybe you should leave now."

"Don't tell me what to do okay? I really need to talk to Rowan…"

"Well he obviously doesn't want to talk to you! So just back the fuck off!" Spencer was getting really annoyed now. This girl was ruining her perfect night and clearly upsets Rowan.

"New girl you need to stay out of this you have no idea what your talking about!"

"The name is Spencer," at this Spencer grabbed Ashley's hand and instantly felt an electric shock. Ashley obviously felt it to because she jumped. Spencer immediately dropped her hand and tried to look unaffected but her voice came out shaky, "and anything to do with Rowan has to do with me."

The girl looked from Spencer to Rowan and then back before wheeling around and marching off. Spencer sighed and turned to Rowan. AS soon as she turned around she was engulfed by a hug from the older boy.

"Thank you…no one has ever stood up for me before…"

Spencer hugged back, "I'm always gonna be here for you…"

They stood there for awhile unaware of their surroundings. I can't believe I've known Rowan for only a month…we're so close. He's a real brother…he reminds me of Clay… With that thought tears once again came to Spencer's eyes and she quickly removed them as Rowan pulled away.

"Rowan…you need to tell me…what happened between you and…Ashley," the name rolled off Spencer's tongue…it felt so right saying her name.

"I know, I know and I'm gonna tell you on the ride home lets go."

Thats all folks! Hope you enjoyed it! Now review, review, review!