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Author's Note- Thanks for the reviews! I heart Rowan's little brother so0o0o much lol I'm glad you all do too. I also like playing with this new side of Madison so there is definitely going to be more of her! I never expected to go this far with this story but thanks to your responses here it is: Chapter 19!

Chapter 19

Spencer looked at the doorway to her now homey hospital room. She wished with all her might that a certain stunning brunette would walk through that archway. After awhile of staring Spencer sighed and turned to look out the window. She was being released today. She should be happy…right? She sighed again. Wow I seem to be doing that a lot lately. Spencer was disappointed she hadn't seen Ashley in a couple of days and she thought maybe she would have come today. The day when Spencer would once again be released into the world that hated her. A knock sounded through the room Spencer spun around violently and faster than he body could handle. She rubbed her side where her broken ribs were still healing. Damn all that effort and it's not even Ashley it's…Aiden…

"Wow, you look happy to see me," the raven-haired boy stated sarcastically. Spencer opened her mouth in protest. Aiden stopped her, "don't worry girly I know you were hoping for someone else but unfortunately," he waved his arms and dropped into a bow, "you're going to have to be content with me." Spencer laughed. Aiden put a look of surprise upon his face, "why Ms. Carlin was that a laugh?!"

"Yes it was!" They both laughed for awhile.

"Anyway…babe I am your royal escort out of this shitty place. Come on you need to get bubbly! This place brings me down. I can't imagine what its like for you!" Spencer looked around. It was rather dull.

""Okay 'escort' let's get moving!" Aiden helped Spencer out of the hospital bed and to her crutches. Spencer bit back the yells not wanting to scare Aiden. Her whole body was on fire, even with the rehab she was still a mess. Aiden noticed but pretended not to. Spencer has to be strong…she needs to get through it by herself…of course I can help a bit…They started the painful trip out to Aiden's car.

Spencer whistled she had never seen Aiden's car before and she had to admit it was one sweet ride. The doors she found out when she tried to open them went upwards instead of outwards. She whistled again. Aiden laughed; he was used to this reaction.

"It's nice huh."

"Nice is such an understatement!"

Aiden began cracking up, "Just get in the car cripple," Spencer scowled and got into the car.

Spencer yelled out of the window the music blasting in her ears as they sped down the highway. Aiden laughed at his friend but was ecstatic that Spencer was so happy.

"Okay Spence! First thing's first! You need ALCOHOL!" Spencer laughed and quickly nodded her head in agreement. Aiden pulled out a bottle of vodka from the back seat. Spencer took it from him with a moan of longing. Aiden smiled, yep she's still good ole' Spencer…just a little…cut up…

"So where do you want to go?"

"Oh my God! Can we go see that new movie you know the one with Johnny Depp and…"

"Pirates of the Caribbean 2?"

"YES! I've wanted to see it ever since I saw the commercial on my hospital TV!"

"Spencer let's not talk about your hospital days because those my friend are OVER!" he laughed, "but sure let's go see that movie!" Spencer yelled again and Aiden floored the gas petal wanting Spencer to feel as much happiness as possible.

The movie was dark and Spencer cringed as she watched girl and boy make out. That's sad they are missing a perfectly good movie…She heard the pair whispering behind her.

"Yea their relationship must be bad! I mean they are at the movies together and they haven't even touched each other…but I hear they hang out with each other A LOT at school…" Spencer laughed even though it was a very sad part of the movie. Everyone seemed to stare at her. Even the blonde and red head in front of them un-glued their lips to stare. Aiden looked surprisingly at her.

"Spence…no offense but that was not a part people usually laugh at…" Spencer looked at him.

"Did you hear them behind us?"

"No…"

"Well apparently at school we are the most talked about couple!" Aiden laughed too and shushes came soaring at them from the other watchers. Wow apparently there are actual people beside us who are watching the movie… She quieted down her laughter by placing a hand over her lips.

Aiden got up and exited the theatre Spencer knew why. She slowly got up adjusted her crutches and limped after him. As soon as the pair got into the lobby they burst out in uncontrollable laughter.

"That…is…the…funniest thing…I've ever heard!" Aiden stuttered through his mirth. He was bent double holding his sides, "Whew!" He wiped his eyes and looked at Spencer, "so you wanna get out of here?"

"Yea definitely!" They left the theatre still laughing. Aiden helped Spencer get into the car. He watched as she bit back the pain, taking it out on her bottom lip. As they began driving away he watched Spencer brush her hand against her lips.

"Everything okay blondie?"

"Yea…my lip is bleeding…" Aiden sighed knowing that Spencer had to be in a lot of pain to bite her lip so hard that it bled. She really needs Ashley right now…where is that girl…? He looked over at Spencer again only to find tears dripping slowly down her cheeks.

"Spencer?!" She began sobbing uncontrollably. Aiden pulled the car over and embraced his friend. She continued sobbing into his shoulder. It was about time that those walls fell down…Aiden thought and stroked Spencer's hair. He didn't know how long they just sat there but he didn't mind as long as Spencer finally was able to rid herself of the emotion. He knew that the beating had affected her even though she had pretended like it didn't.

"Aiden…it's so unfair…why do they hate us so much?" Spencer said still sobbing.

Aiden tried to calm her down, "Spencer…shh…it's just ignorance…people cant stand it when someone is different…" Spencer clutched onto Aiden's back pools streaming from her eyes. Spencer was exhausted and she felt so safe in Aiden's arms. It wouldn't hurt just to…her thoughts ended as she drifted to sleep. Aiden felt Spencer begin to lose conciseness. You act all tough Spencer Carlin…but I know that deep down you need people to take care of you. Aiden gently put Spencer back into her seat and sped off heading towards…well he didn't really know where.

Ashley looked around, scared, she jumped at the slightest noise. She spun around quickly when she heard a branch crack underneath someone's foot. Wow Ashley you're BRILLIANT! Choose the freaky park as a meeting place…smart one. She looked around and saw a figure step out of the darkness.

"Hello Ashley…" Could she be any creepier?! Let's get this over with...you can do it Ashley... for Spencer...

"Hello Paula…"

Yeah okay! Sorry for not updating sooner! It's been really hard with my high school entrance exams but here it is! Reviews are like candy to me so come on give me cavities!!!!