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Author's Note- I love all of you who reviewed! Man I felt the love today! It just made me want to write another chapter. This one is really long and full of drama! I hope you all enjoy Chapter 18!
Chapter 18
"ROWAN!" Spencer yelled as she watched the blonde sprint from the room. She looked quickly at her girlfriend. Ashley looked back and stared deep into Spencer's eyes. She wasn't blind she could see the hurt swimming in them. Wow…we have the worst timing ever. Shaking her head she got up off of the bed and went running after Rowan ignoring Spencer's cries telling her to come back. After the brunette left Spencer fell back onto the bed and yelled loudly trying to release some of her frustration. I can't do ANYTHING! This cripple thing is going to kill me!
Ashley skidded down the hall and managed to stop the elevator Rowan was in before it closed narrowly missing Ashley's fingers. Panting she looked up at the blonde who was leaning against the elevator walls his head in his hands. Ding. The bell rang as they reached the ground floor. Something tells me this is going to be a lonngg conversation I should stop this elevator. Ashley's brown eyes searched the rows of buttons. Ah…of course the big red one. She pushed the button hard and the elevator came to an abrupt halt; only then did she speak.
"Rowan…look Rowan we have to talk!" The blonde rose his head and Ashley could see the cold in his green eyes. I've never seen him like this…except for when I…well I'd rather not think about that… She shook her head, "Rowan you and me…we…we have to put what happened behind us because now we have one huge thing in common…Spencer. I know that you care about her a lot but I care about her too and…and we have to live with each other because that's the only way we can both be close to her."
"Spencer is not the problem…she has nothing to do with this…"
"I know that! She is going through the worst time right now and we both need to be there for her!" Come on get it through your thick head!
"Ash…It's not Spencer…"
"I know!" Seriously now you're just being stupid!
"It's me Ash…" Rowan took a step toward Ashley a new glint of emotion hidden in his green orbs. Wait was that…? No, no way! Ashley froze just staring at him, "It's me…I…I'm still in love with you Ashley Davies." He closed the rest of the space between them and thrust his lips against the brunettes. Ashley's lips burned; literally it felt to her as if they were on fire. She pushed Rowan off her. Oh shit! Oh shit! Oh shit! She stared at him.
"Rowan wha-what…" Rowan spun around and pressed the red button again. The doors opened and the tall blonde ran out of the building.
Ashley stood there shocked. It took a major amount of effort for Ashley to reach out her hand and press the number three on the row of brightly lit buttons. Wow…OH MY GOD! Realization hit Ashley and she began rubbing her hand furiously against her lips. How did I ever do that before!? That was disgusting! Ashley felt as though she might gag. The elevator bell dinged again and Ashley ran out of the doors and down the hallway past Spencer's room to the bathroom. Throwing the door open she ran to the sink spitting over and over again. She reached out and grabbed a paper towel to dry her face. The brunette sighed. Do I tell Spencer…? The question zoomed around Ashley's head hitting the sides of her mind causing a headache. Why shouldn't I? I mean it's not like I enjoyed it…I have absolutely nothing to hide…but what about Rowan? Now, he definitely has something to hide. "I need to tell her…I promised myself no more lies," she whispered to her reflection in the sparkling mirror. Ashley turned around and exited the bathroom heading for room 112.
The shorter girl stood there in the doorway just looking at her girlfriend. Spencer had fallen asleep exhausted after the day's events. The moonlight shone down on her face causing it to glow. She looks just like an angel…I am so lucky.
"Just can't get enough of me huh Ash…" the blonde croaked from the bedside. Ashley jumped and Spencer laughed.
"How long have you been awake?"
"Since I felt a warm protective feeling surround me…" Ashley blushed.
"Now what's wrong?" Spencer asked. Once again Ashley was startled. How can she know something's wrong she hasn't even opened her eyes…
"How d'you…?"
"Ash…I love you too much to not know when something is wrong with you." Ashley walked over and sat on the side of Spencer's bed.
"Spencer…Rowan…he kissed me in the elevator," Ashley held her breath but Spencer's face didn't falter. No frown crossed her face no wrinkles creased her soft forehead. Ashley was surprised.
"Ashley I trust you with all of my heart…I know that you would never do anything to hurt me…It can't have been your fault. Do you know how I know this?" Ashley shook her head, "Ash? Hello?" Oh yea she can't see you her eyes are closed! Duh Ashley!
"No…"
"Because you and me… we are meant to be together…nothing can ever change that…" she smiled. Ashley felt tears rise to her eyes but they were tears of joy not sorrow.
"I love you so much Spencer…"
"I love you too, babe and things are going to change now because of…" she gestured needlessly at her body, "but I want you to know that no matter what I will always love you." Spencer her eyes still closed moved her head so that it rested in Ashley's lap. Ashley stroked Spencer's head wordlessly. She could feel the blonde start to slip away into sleep.
"I will always love you too…" she whispered. Spencer even though now unconscious felt the words penetrate her head. She could feel her dreadful past slip away till only her bright future with Ashley remained.
The sun beamed hard down on Spencer's face. She groaned and went to sit up. As she moved a huge pain seared through her whole body. She gritted her teeth as the recent events came flooding back. She opened her eyes and looked around her room at the Los Angeles hospital. There were flowers and little hearts all around the room courtesy of Aiden and Derek. Spencer laughed out loud. It felt good to laugh again. She had been is this dull hospital for a week now and it was really starting to get annoying. She wanted to get out, to leave, and to never return. The blonde sighed and looked over at her night table searching for her pain pills. When she found them she quickly swallowed the two gigantic pills without water. She had had a lot of…practice in this area. The next thing she did was look for Ashley and then reality hit her. Ashley is going to New York with her mom today…Ahh well I've got Grand Theft Auto my best buddy over here to help me through the day. Spencer's dad had installed a television and Xbox in Spencer's room for her enjoyment. She popped in the disc and started the game. She was so involved that she didn't hear the cough coming from the doorway.
"Well and here I was thinking I would be the only joy in your life today…" Spencer turned to see who it was. She smiled when she saw the cocky figure of Madison. The smile instantly vanished when she remembered what had happened to Ashley that night in the elevator. Should I tell her? I mean he…he cheated on her... maybe I should just wait and see where the conversation goes…maybe he told her already…
"Maddy!" she threw up her hands in surprise. The blonde then put on a baby face and looked at the Latino, "how come you didn't come to see me before?"
Madison laughed, "Aww I'm sorry but life's been hectic for me ya know! Rehab is taking up most of my time." Spencer looked confused for a second but then comprehension dawned on her.
"Oh yeah….nasty ole' cigarettes! How have you been doing with that?"
"Okay! Much better…Rowan has been a big help." Oh fuck! Spencer groaned in frustration.
"What's wrong Spence? Do you want me to get a doctor?"
"No I'm not that fragile…just you might be…come over here sit with me." Madison looked confused but obeyed.
"Madison answer me this question…" Spencer took in a deep breath preparing herself for the painful conversation ahead, "do you love Rowan?"
"Umm…I honestly don't know…hell I don't even know if I'm still going down the straight and narrow. I hang out with you guys wayyy to much…" Spencer couldn't tell if she was joking or not. "You mean??"
"Gay…yeah…trust me it was a shock for me too…"
"Wow Maddy…that is going to make this easier…A LOT easier…Madison, Rowan he cheated on you…"
"WHAT!?"
"Yeah…with Ashley…"
"Oh my god…" Madison mumbled, "Spencer I am so sorry…" Spencer smiled. You know that you have a good friend when they put your feelings before there's.
"No, no Ashley didn't come on to him…he came on to her…told her he loved her still…and then kissed her…she pushed away…and yea that's the last either of us has heard of him…"
"Now that you mention it…I haven't seen him at all…maybe he was working up the courage to tell me…"
"Maddy are you okay?" Spencer reached in and hugged her best friend.
"Yea…I thi-think so…" she stuttered, "I just didn't expect it you know…"
"I don't think any of us did… hey if you want to go I completely understand. I think Aiden's coming by later…"
"Yea…I'm gonna go…" Madison replied and trudged out of the room .Spencer could almost see the trail of sorrow behind her.
Madison pulled into his driveway and got out of her car. She walked slowly up the steps and rang the doorbell, once, and then twice. A short tan little boy answered the door.
"I'm not supposed to talk to str…" he stopped when he saw who it was, "MADITHON!" He yelled and jumped into her arms.
"Hey kiddo, is your brother around?"
Sam frowned, "Rowan? Yeah he'th upthairs but he'th acting funny! So be careful!" The five year old warned. Madison smiled, she loved Sam, lisp and all.
"Thanks Sam!" She walked past him and into the house.
She started to climb the stairs and stopped right outside Rowan's door, took a deep breath, and then knocked.
"Get the fuck away!" Madison took a step back. Yes, it was Rowan's voice but she had never heard his voice in a tone like this before, it was full of hatred.
"Rowan…it's Madison."
"Do you think I give a rat's ass?! Get the fuck away!" Madison ignored him and burst through the door. She found Rowan sprawled out against his bed. A bottle of liquor in between his legs and a rolled up piece of paper in his mouth. Madison froze.
"Rowan are you smoking weed?"
"None of your business bitch!" He was obviously drunk and Madison could understand why. Empty bottles covered his floor along with piles of ashes, and empty plastic bags. Madison was repulsed and had to hold back her gags.
"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?! You have a five year old only one floor below you and you're up here stoned out of your mind?!"
"Give it a rest Madison…"
"NO! First you cheat on me and now this?!" Rowan jerked up at this sentence and looked into the Latin girl's eyes.
"Who told you…?"
"Spencer but does it really matter who the hell told me? You'd think you'd know better seeing as you know how bad it feels when someone cheats on you…" she took a deep breath to control her tears, "now I'm taking Sam. When you're sober you can come over and to my place to talk but until then Sam stays with me."
"You can't jus…"
"Watch…me," Madison said through gritted teeth. With that she turned on her heels and stormed out of the room. When she reached the ground floor Sam was standing there smiling at her.
"Are you leaving Madithon?"
"Yes baby, but you're coming with me! We're going on a little field trip to my house!" The younger boy beamed.
"Yay!" he yelled and Madison picked him up ignoring the weight and carried him out of the house Sam chanting all the way, "Going to Madithon's houthe! Going to Madithon's houthe!"
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