Disclaimer: Nope, still don't.

Author's Note: This is such a piss poor chapter that I don't want to post it at all. But I need some kind of transition, get Ashley out of the house and start getting the other characters back into story (Aiden and Madison anyone?). I apologize for this. Just go back and reread previous chapters if you need to remember why you tune in. Also, and this is important...there are TWO chapters in between the last one I posted and this chapter. But I thought about it, reread the rules on what you're allowed to post,the ratings and all, and I decided the two chapters would have more of a MA rating, which you're not allowed to post. I don't want to be warned and lose my story. Point is, anyone who wants to be sent these chapters, just let me know, email me or whatever. And I'll be happy to send them. Otherwise, they've had sex, and now we enter into the afterglow...Also, I started a DEBS fic, for anyone who might be interested, check it out. Thanks.

After the sex they stayed in bed together, wrapped in each other's arms as Ashley slowly caught her breath and returned to the physical world around her.

" I don't know if I'll ever get used to how you make me feel," she said with a sigh, her fingers playing with Spencer's soft hair.

Spencer just laughed at her. "You're still glowing a bit much for that to be anything but dirty."

"Mmmm, well the dirty I'm willing to work on until I do get used to it, but beyond that, I don't think I'll ever get used to how much you love me. You stop the world. Nothing else ever matters when I'm in your arms."

Spencer smiled and bit her lip. "You know, Ash…moving forward using all my breath, making love to you was never second best."

Ashley recognized the words but she couldn't place them until Spencer sang the next line instead of just speaking it.

"I saw the world thrashing all around your face, never really knowing it was always mesh and lace," the blonde jumped off the bed and began to dance around as she really got into it, "I'll stop the world and melt with you! You've seen the difference and it's getting better all the time!"

Ashley laughed loudly at the site before her. "You're crazy."

Spencer jumped back onto the bed. "No, I'm in love."

"There's nothing you and I won't do. I'll stop the world and melt with you," Ashley finished, pulling Spencer into a kiss.

They were both beginning to get into it, hands exploring the naked bodies, when there was a loud knock on the door causing Spencer to bite down hard on Ashley's lip.

Son of a bitch! Ashley cursed in her head.

"Spence, it's Glen and Clay, can we talk?"

Hey, I was right.

"Wait! I'm naked!" Spencer blurted out before slapping her hands over her mouth. Her eyes widened as her words hit her. She began to gesture wildly at Ashley while simultaneously putting her clothes back on.

"Calm down, if you fall he might realize something's up," Ashley hissed under her breath.

"You have to hide!" Spencer whispered in a panic.

Yes, because you told them you were naked. We need to work on your lying skills.

"You already told your family we're having sex, seems counterintuitive to hide me at this point," Ashley whispered back.

Spencer eyes caught her gaze, "Please, I'm just not ready for them to find us like this. I don't want to scar my brothers. I wouldn't want to find them in this situation anymore then they would want to find me. You're far too smug and…please, Ash."

"Can't we just say I had my eyes closed?"

In response Spencer just made a high pitched groan in the back of her throat. For a second Ashley actually believe the girl was going to have a stroke. "Pleeeease!"

Ashley held up her hands and hid in the closet with her clothes. I haven't been in a closet in a long time. Ha! I amuse myself. So much for being serenaded. She was still pouting at the inconvenience of it all when she heard Glen and Clay enter the room.

"So…" Glen began as Ashley listened in.

"So…" Spencer repeated.

So, I'm going to need to make myself comfortable, Ashley realized looking around the small space. The silence just seemed to grow awkward as all Ashley could hear was breathing and an odd cough. Someone say something, I'm cramping in here.

"We just wanted to let you know we're behind you, Spence," Clay finally said.

"I know you are," Spencer said quietly, forcing Ashley to strain to hear.

"I know we already sided with you on the whole sending you away issue, but I guess what we're trying to say is we're okay with the whole g…ummm…liking girls thing," Glen added. "We still love you."

"Thanks. It means a lot to have you two understand," Ashley heard Spencer reply in a choked up voice.

You know you're in a dark place when a speech like that can move you to tears.

"If you guys don't mind though, I kind of want to be alone right now," Spencer continued.

In frustration Ashley heard Glen continue to talk anyway. "You know, I figured now that everything is out in the open, I could help you find a girl."

Hmmm, threesome? No. No, closet is small enough thanks.

"I have a girlfriend," Spencer sighed.

"Spence, seriously, Ashley is no good for you. You can do so much better," Glen argued.

For once we agree with each other, jock strap.

Clay's voice jumped back in. "Glen! Support, remember? Must we go look it up in the dictionary again?"

"Clay, don't even tell me you don't agree. Spencer deserves the best. I bet wherever Ashley is at the moment she's doing something raunchy, the girl can't help it."

Ashley looked down at her clothes still in her arms. Touché, boy Carlin, touché. You win this round.

"You're right, Spencer deserves the best. She deserves to be loved…and I believe Ashley gives her that. Besides, your taste in women is horrible, we don't want to scar our little sister for life," Clay said.

Spencer and Madison? God wouldn't be so cruel, Ashley shuddered at the thought as she started to put on her clothes in the cramped space.

"Hey, she dated Aiden. If she's still sane after that I think she can survive anything," Glen retorted.

Just whip out the ruler in the locker room blondie and get this rivalry over with.

"Clay, thanks for standing up for Ashley. Glen, thanks for...trying? I know you're just doing what you think is right, but believe me, I'm happy. So you should be happy for me. Awww, touching sibling moment, isn't this great? I love you both. Now get out of my room."

"Spence, I'm sorry okay? Don't be upset…" Glen began.

"Nope, nothing but sisterly love for ya, bro, but I need to be alone, "Spencer interrupted, "…it's a woman thing," she finally threw out in desperation.

Ashley had to cover her mouth to keep from laughing as she heard someone's hasty retreat from the room. She was about to leave the closet when she heard Clay's voice.

"Spencer."

"Clay?"

"You can tell Ashley to come out from wherever she's hiding."

Ashley heard Spencer begin to form some sort of excuse but she was more than ready to leave her hiding space.

"Hey, Clay…if you're looking for a witty excuse for being in the closet, I've got nothing," she said opening the door and peering at the boy.

"How did you know?" Spencer asked looking red in the face.

Clay just grinned and put his hand on Spencer's shoulder. "Because this is the top Ashley wore to dinner," he pointed out.

"Hey! Were you checking me out tonight? Right in front of my girlfriend?" Ashley questioned in an attempt to lighten the mood.

Both Carlins looked at her incredulously. Maybe now's not the time.

Clay shook his head in disbelief. "Come on Ashley, I think it's time for you to head home." With a wave back at the silent Spencer, Ashley allowed Clay to lead her out of the room.

"Are you going to beat me up?" Ashley asked as they walked down the stairs.

Clay rolled his eyes and opened the front door for the brunette. "Goodbye Ashley. I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of each other."