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A/N: Here it is. Let me know what you think. Spashley interaction is coming in the next chapter so let's all get excited! YEAH! Or YEEHAW!

Thanks to Scouse for being my beta!

PG-13

Chapter 2

Ashley's POV

Damn Mrs. C is long winded. I'm not sure what was said during bible study since I zoned out after she mentioned something about Matthew, all I know right now is that I can't wait to get to our room. Don't get me wrong I'm nervous as hell about being alone with Spencer, but I'm excited too. I wonder if she will actually talk to me?

The shower was refreshing. For a minute there, I thought I wasn't going to be able to get the animal smell off me. Burning all my clothes when I get home and starting over with a new wardrobe will be the only option I will have. Back in my room, it's only 9pm. I refuse to go to bed this early. Ashley Davies is not a child; I do not go to bed at 9pm, the bedroom door opening up stops my inner rant. If I wasn't wet before, I sure as hell am now. Spencer in a towel, there is only one word to describe the site in front of me HOT!

"Do you mind turning around while I change?" she asks me.

Spencer's POV

"Of course. Sorry." She turns and faces the wall. The curly haired brunette is muttering something to herself but I can't make it out.

Ashley is adorable in her pj's. I wonder what her skin feels like? No! Bad Spencer! Very bad Spencer! I am not allowed to think about things like that. Fighting my own feelings is the only way. I'm just going to go to sleep. I will not talk to her because if I do I will end up falling in love and that is not possible for me. I throw on my boxers and t-shirt quickly.

"Ok. It's safe to turn back around." I say as I climb into my bed.

"Thanks" Ashley turns back around and gives me a smile. Not just any smile though it's a nose-crinkling smile that could quite possibly light up a dark room. I love that smile.

By the look on her face, I can tell she wants to ask me another question. "So! Why are we going to bed so early?"

"Just go to sleep Ashley. Trust me."

Ashley's POV

I have never loved hearing someone say my name as much as the way Spencer just said it. Usually I'm not one to drop a conversation especially since she didn't answer my question. "Trust me" that small sentence keeps bouncing around in my head. One day I hope she will say that in another context. Until then all I can do is dream about it. I hope I dream about her and those beautiful blue eyes. Sighing, I close my eyes and sleep quickly takes over body.

"RISE AND SHINE!" loud banging pots and pans ring out through the hallway. "WE'RE BURNING DAYLIGHT!"

Groaning and cussing the world for being woken up, I look out the window. Burning daylight? The sun hasn't even woken up. The clock says it's only 4:30am. I look over to Spencer's bed. She's not there. I wonder where she is? Moaning a couple more times, I get up and change into my work clothes. I'm sorry but Levi's, flannel, and boots does absolutely nothing for me.

By the time I make it down stairs, everyone is already seated. Aiden sat next to Spencer. Damn him! No worries though payback is going to be a bitch.

"Ashley grab a plate. We have a lot to do today." Mr. C says as he rushes by me.

I did notice that Spencer looked up at me when her dad said my name. Her eyes showed some disappointment in them. I bet she is upset because I'm not sitting beside her. Giving her a small smirk, I grab my plate and eat.

Spencer's POV

I wish Aiden would leave me alone. He has not stopped talking about football or basketball or whatever the hell it is. I DO NOT CARE! Is all I want to scream at him. I heard my dad mention Ashley's name and of course, I looked up. She looks good in that outfit.

"Spencer are you listening to me?" The dumb jock touches my arm.

"Yeah"

"So then would you like to give me a more private tour of the ranch?" What? No way!

"Sorry. I can't I have a lot to do today. However, I'm sure Glen would if you ask." Smirking at Glen who has his eyes bugging out of his head. That will teach him to make fun of me for having to share my room.

"Maybe another time then?" Does this boy ever get the hint?

"Sure" I make my way from the table.

Disposing of my dirty dishes in the sink, I exit the house. The stable is my haven. Time to get to work. I let all the horses out of the stalls and into the pastures. Snickering a little, I realize the newbie's are going to have clean all these stalls today. They don't look like they've done an ounce of work in their entire lives. People entering the barn interrupt my silent musing.

"What are we going to be doing in here?" Madison asks. She is going to ruin those shoes.

"I've set up wheel barrels and shovels for each of you to use."

"Use for what?" They all ask.

"Mucking out the stalls." Everyone has blank and clueless looks plastered onto their faces. I love this part of the job.

"Take the shovels and remove all of the horse manure." is the last thing I say as I walk away and leave them to there job.

Ashley's POV

Let me just say that I HATE HORSE SHIT! I have been scooping it up for the last forty-five minutes. My blisters have blisters, and I'm sure my nails are ruined too. On the plus side though I'm almost done. While everyone else was complaining, I started working. A couple more piles of shit, and I can go and find Spencer. Maybe she will talk to me today. Finally, I'm finished!

Outside the stable, I scan the area looking for her. She is nowhere in sight. Sighing in defeat, I start to make my way back.

"Hello Ashley. Already done?" Mr. C greets me with a warm smile.

"Yes sir. I was looking for Spencer. I wanted to ask her a question."

'Well in that case, I suggest that you head in that direction. She spends a lot of her time at the pond over there." He smiles again.

"Thanks" and I take off towards the direction he pointed.

After a couple of minutes of walking, I come up on a giant oak tree with a large pond beside it. Simply beautiful. Underneath the tree is where I find my Spencer. I could get used to calling her that. Smiling to myself, I make my way closer to her. She is busy writing in a book. Her back is to me so she doesn't see me approaching her. Sitting on that root sticking out of the ground completely focused on her writing.

Smiling "What you doing?" Pleased with myself for scaring her, I wait for her reply.

"Holy Shit Ash! You scared me half to death." She says trying to catch her breath. Wait a minute, Ash?