Disclaimer: Yeah nothing having to do with South of Nowhere belongs to me…sadly…

Author's Note: Thanks for the response guys! Just to clear things up Klya is still Ashley's half sister but there is a lot more history behind their relationship! Well anyway here it is Chapter 25!

Chapter 25

Spencer sat back against the pier and let out a stream of air. It was unusually cold that night and the blonde sat there huddled in a mass of blankets. Missing the familiar warmth of Ashley she rocked back and forth. She hadn't been able to stop the tears. After Kyla had left Spencer had found herself alone again. Alone and in pain. Physical and mental pain. Physically she was recovering from the incredible high she had received the night before and mentally because she could not get a certain brunette out of her head. Not knowing what to do Spencer had immediately retired to the beach her comfort zone. The box in her pocket made her heart hurt more as she thought back to what she was going to ask before she found Ashley with…with that girl. At the mention of that girl Spencer was filled with anger. She ruined everything…Spencer surprised herself as a low growl escaped her throat.

"Why the hell does this always happen to me?' she muttered to no one in particular.

"Because you are one of those people that everyone loves to hate…" Spencer's head jerked up to see Rowan standing there looking down sadly at her friend.

"I mean you're the rich, gay girl that is ruining some people's perfect world," he sighed as he sat down beside her scooting over so that her head could rest in his chest. He rocked her back and forth gently, "you and me just went through the worst time, and I'm sorry to say that we aren't through it yet…" Spencer nodded amazed that the blonde could have known what was wrong before she had said it but then it struck her. Madison would have told her… and snuggled closer to the taller blonde.

"But…Fuck Rowan…I should have listened to you…"

"I'm sorry I should have tried to help more but I ran…I took the easy way out I didn't want to face her again," Spencer tensed up and Rowan felt it and knew why, "I was high when I told Ashley that I loved her Spencer…I didn't mean it…I've been going through a harsh drug addiction." He laughed, "You'd think I would know better seeing as my mom…well you know…" Spencer didn't find it funny.

"I understand…but…why did she do that to me?"

"Because she's a heart breaker…and apparently," he let out a low whistle "I have become one too first yours then Madison's…I need to be there for you know Spencer," he lifted her head, "I am going to be here with you now no…matter…what…"

The two sat there enjoying being in each others company again.

"I missed you Rowan…" Spencer whispered.

"Me too Spence…me too…"

Ashley sat on her bed her head leaning onto the back of the bed board. She hadn't left her room yet today and she was beginning to wonder if she ever would. She hadn't seen her mother since the…incident. Great job Ashley…great fucking job! You've managed to loose everyone that you care about…tears fell down her face for not the first time that day. She had not extinguished the candles or moved the flower petals. Maybe if I don't touch anything Spencer will just reappear and…and everything would go back…back to the way it was before I screwed it up…I need to get out of here…Ashley grabbed her car keys and headed to the only place she knew was safe…the beach.

When Ashley reached the beach the familiar sound of waves crashed in her ears and she stepped out of the car heading towards the pier. She hesitated as she saw two figures already there huddled together in the moonlight. Shit…come on Ashley be brave for once in your life! She took a deep breath and walked toward the pair. Rowan who was sitting facing the ocean spotted the figure first and immediately tensed. His whole body going rigid. Spencer felt this and she looked up at him question in his eyes. All he did was continue to stare and Spencer followed his eyes. She took in a sharp intake of breath. Ashley. She made to stand but Rowan stood first and pulled Spencer up placing her beside him his fists clenched and rage glinting in his eyes. How could she do this to Spencer? The first good thing to come into her life… The girl halted her pace and stared almost frightened at the blonde before her.

"Rowan…"

"Ashley you have no place here. You're best bet is to turn around a walk away…fast," he added as an after thought his hand squeezed Spencer's tightly trying to reassure her. Ashley just stared.

"Rowan I need to talk to Spencer."

"I don't really care what you need Ashley," Rowan hissed determined to not let his friend down again. Tears began to form in the brunette's eyes and Spencer felt a pang of guilt. She couldn't stand it when Ashley cried. She tried to move forward but Rowan held her back and said quite loudly making sure that Ashley could hear him, "You can't just go running back to her it's what she wants…" Spencer tried to force her way past Rowan but he stood still. I'm not going to let that cheat ruin Spencer's life! Spencer resigned figuring she could always talk to Ashley later without the protective blonde beside her. Ashley noticed Spencer trying to get back to her and felt a surge of hope rise in her chest. I don't deserve her… "All right fine I'll leave but you cant keep me away from her Rowan," she spat, "I love her too much…"

"Yeah watch me, and you should of thought of that before you started face fucking another girl now GO!" Spencer was taken a back not sure if she had ever heard Rowan curse before. It seemed impossible that such a sweet boy could be capable of such a thing and yet there it was slipping like slime from his mouth. Ashley gave one last glance back at Spencer before walking back toward her car.

Ashley sighed and signed on to her computer. She was going to at least pretend that she was doing homework though in reality all of her thoughts remained on that blonde beauty. Her heart started to beat faster when she saw a familiar screen name on her buddy list.

CheerDavies: Spencer…heyy

OhioGrL: Hey Ashley… look we really need to talk…

CheerDavies: mind talking without your watchdog around?

OhioGrL: Yea he was a bit harsh so…

CheerDavies: I'll be there in a sec…

Spencer saw Ashley's away message go up and she sighed and leaned back in her chair waiting for the doorbell to ring. The box still sticking out prominently in her left pocket…

Yea there is the update! Review please!