Sorry for the long wait today. I've been at the hospital with C my partner.

Thanks to Scouse for being my beta

PG-13

Chapter 6

Spencer's POV

I almost kissed her. I almost kissed Ashley Davies! That damn loud speaker stopped me. Maybe I'm not supposed to kiss her. My mom says its wrong but I don't get how being in love with someone can be wrong. I'm so confused.

"You ready?" The gate hand asked. I nodded and waited for the go.

Thirty seconds later, we received the go signal and we took off. Thunder flew towards the first barrel making a sharp right turn to round the barrel. I could hear my family cheering me on from the stands. We came to the next barrel quickly making my horse cut even sharper around the barrel to shave even more time off. I swear I could touch the ground during that lean in on the turn. "GO SPENCER!" Someone shouts. Rounding the last barrel, Thunder throws his head down, and we make a mad dash to the finish line. When racing a clock, every second counts. Someone shouts "TIME!" as I pass the finish line.

I'm anxious waiting for our time to be called out.

"Time for Miss Carlin and Thunder is…"

Ashley's POV

"…14.3" That has to be the best time. She has to win. I wish I was paying attention to the other riders then I would know if she won. Damn it! I can't get that almost kiss out of my mind. Wanting to kiss her was the only thing going through my mind until they announced Spencer's name to go. Watching her in her zone was mesmerizing. They where as one taking the turns. Truly graceful. I thought my beautiful blonde was going to fall at the second barrel. She could have stuck her hand down and grazed the dirt. "Our Women's Barrel Racing Champion is Spencer Carlin!" She won! She won!

Everyone was on their feet applauding for herm, except for Aiden. He still hasn't forgiven us. She rode out on horseback to claim her trophy. My blue-eyed blonde haired girl looks amazing in her Levi's, cowboy boots, and stylish cowgirl shirt. I'm not sure what it is called. All I know is I would love to see her in that hat with nothing else on. God! I have to stop thinking like that. I mean that almost kiss could of been a mistake for her. She may not even want me like that at all. I guess I will have to wait and see.

Spencer's POV

Back at the ranch, my family wanted to celebrate with me. The only thing I wanted to do was find Ashley. The fiery brunette left with the others to feed the animals and get them settled for the night including Thunder. I wanted to settle him but my mother had other plans for us that night. My older clone, only in looks, rattled off a bunch of crap about what I needed to do at nationals next month. I wasn't listening though. Why should I want to be told how I could have done better when I just won? By a landslide, I might add.

Several hours later, not really it just felt like it, I rushed off to my bedroom. Ash wasn't there. Sighing, I grabbed my things for the shower hoping she would be here when I returned.

Disappointment ran through me, when I returned from my shower, she was not here. I think she's avoiding me again. What is she so scared of? I should be scared and avoiding her but no it's the other way around. Girls are so confusing sometimes.

Forty-five minutes later and still no sign. I gave up and went to sleep maybe I will be able to talk to her morning. Closing my eyes, I knew I was going to be dreaming of her tonight.

Ashley's POV

Sleeping on the floor is not the best idea I've ever had. My back is killing me. I'm just thankful that Mads and Ky let me crash here with them. I don't want to avoid Spencer but she can't break my heart if she can't find me.

Breakfast was tense. I'm sure I could have cut through it with a knife. Spencer wouldn't look at me the whole time. I did notice the red rim eyes though. She had been crying. Maybe I should have talked to her last night. I'm such a dumbass! After morning chores, I will find her and make everything right.

I've never worked so fast in my life. Mucking out stalls, collecting eggs, and washing dishes where done in record time this morning. I looked around the ranch for her. She was nowhere to be found. Think Ashley! Where could she have gone? Duh!

I headed towards the pond running at full speed. I stopped dead in my tracks at the sight in front of me. She was sitting on the same root writing in her notebook just like the first time I found her here. I slowly made my way to her. I didn't want to be seen just yet.

Once I was right behind her, I spoke "Spencer, I'm sor..."

Spencer's POV

I'm not sure what I'm thinking right now. The only thing I know is that I have to kiss her. When I heard my name, I turned to be met with concerned brown eyes. "Spencer, I'm sor..." I cut her off before she has chance to finish with my lips. My lips crash into hers with great speed and before I have a chance to realize what is happening, I pull away. "Wow! I've wanted to kiss you since the first time I saw you." She smiles and pulls me closer to her. She replies with "now how about we do it right." She winks at me.

"It's okay we'll take it slow as you want. I care about you." She whispers while tucking some loose hairs behind my ear. Our bodies are still barely touching and her hand has not left the side of my face. I close my eyes when I feel her tracing patterns by my ear. I could so get used to this. Her touch is everything I ever want to feel with someone and until now, I never thought I would.

"Spence, can I kiss you?" is barely a whispered request. I shake my head yes. Her hand leaves my ear and touches my cheek with her thumb rubbing slightly to reassure me. "You're beautiful sweetheart." is her last statement before closing the tiny gap in between us. Ash's lips are soft and smooth. I can taste a hint of strawberries on them. It must be her lip-gloss. Kissing her is not like kissing a guy, her kisses are not over powering and she's not trying to see how far she can stick her tongue down my throat. A kiss should be like this on equal terms, no one in control just two people wanting to be. I pull back panting as does Ashley. Our foreheads resting together while we stare at each other. No words are spoken, there is no need. We are both smiling; we've gotten what we wanted most in life. Each other.

Ashley's POV

That was hands down the best kiss of my life. Spencer can kiss. Not wanting to lose contact with her and not wanting to push her to far, I take her back over to the root and let her sit between my legs. I wrap my arms around her waist and rest my chin on her shoulder as she leans into my front with her back. I could get used to this. I have a feeling everything in life should be this great. I have my girl wrapped in my arms and we are staring out over a beautiful pond. Life is great now.

"Ash?" She wraps her arms around mine. "Are we together or is this just a thing for you?"

"Sweetie, I would love for you to be my girlfriend but I understand if you're not ready."

"I would love to be your girlfriend but if my mother finds out. I will not be able to compete at nationals. I'm not even aloud to be friends with you." Sighing. Well nothing good is ever easy.

"We don't have to tell them. It can be our secret that is if you still want to be my girlfriend?"

"Yes"

"Yes? Really"

"Yes! I want to be your girlfriend." The blonde in my arms turns around and kisses me quickly on the lips. I squeeze her tightly into me. I never want to leave.

"Come on Ash we need to get back." She stands up and helps me up afterwards. We walk back hand in hand until we reach the stable. I can't believe I wasted so much time yesterday avoiding her. Life is great!