It's date time! I hope everyone like the date. I realize not making Ash able to leave the ranch really limited my options. All well I like a challenge. I had wrote this chapter originally the other day but my 3 yr old played on my computer and erased it, so this is a new version of that one.

Thanks to Scouse my awesome beta!

Chapter 16

Ashley's POV

He was going to take her away from me. Mr. Carlin was going to put Spencer in some anitgay program. Why can't he just love her for her? I can't believe he was willingly sending her away with a strange man nonetheless. I guess his hatred is clouding his better judgment. He and that little man, who reminds of that principal from Buffy, left a few minutes ago.

Now I'm sitting here on the floor with Spencer wrapped around me crying softly into my neck. Looking up from my position, I realize that all eyes are on us now. I lock eyes with Paula first. Asking her what I should do with a pleading look, she sighs before taking a seat next to me.

Touching her daughters back "Spencer" she runs her hand up into Spence's golden blonde hair moving it out of her face. "Listen to me okay"

Spencer nods but make no motion or indication of looking up at her.

"Your seventeen years old. There is nothing legally he can do. I promise. I will not let you be sent away to one of those programs. You have done nothing wrong. You are perfect just the way you are. I love you for you not for what I think you should be. Please just talk to me. I want to help. We all do but if you don't tell me what you're thinking I can't help." Mrs. C sighs. I think it's more in frustration with her husband though. "Please talk to me honey."

A few minutes go by and still no words are spoken from the apprehensive blonde. Paula looks to the others asking silently for them to leave for the time being. Everyone gives an apologetic look before exiting the entryway.

Only the three of us remain. Paula looks to me to try to get her daughter to talk. I nod before turning all my attention to my beautiful blonde girlfriend.

Whispering into her ear "Spence. Sweetie, I love you so much. Please talk to me your scaring me. I'm not going anywhere and neither are you. Spence please look at me" I brush some hair out of her face trying to catch a glimpse of those blue orbs. "Spence, you're not going to lose me. I promise. You're stuck with me forever." I place a delicate kiss to her temple hoping she will talk.

"Why?" is muttered into my neck along with a silent sob. "Why can't he love me for me?" I look over to Mrs. C not sure of how to respond to Spencer's question.

Luckily, Mrs. C answers. "He does love you. He's just confused right now." sighing, she continues, "He'll come around. This is his problem to deal with not yours. It's his loss because he will have given up on his daughter. I love you Spencer no matter what you chose to do in life. You are my daughter first and foremost. I hope that your father will figure that out. Until then you have me, Glen, and Ashley" The older blonde woman smiles at me while saying my name.

Spencer nods into my neck and sniffles out a quiet "okay" to her mother.

Paula stands up to leave but not before telling us to go lay down for a while and relax. Just like that, we are alone.

Up in Spencer's room, or I guess our room now, I help her change into some Pj's before lying down. I do the same and climb under the covers to lay with her. Instantly Spencer has turned around and snuggled into me. I wrap my arms around her to protect her and give her the warmth that she yearns for.

"Spence. If you want we can have our date another night when there is less drama."

Spencer's POV

What? "Ash. No, don't cancel our date tonight. I want to be with you please. I'm really looking forward to it." After my spill, I'm rewarded with a brilliant Ashley Davies's nose crinkling smile.

"Really"

"Yes really."

"Well in that case Spence. I can't lay in bed with you. I have to get everything ready." With that, she bolts out of bed heading to the door.

"Ash you might want to put some clothes on" She looks down at herself and laughs.

"Thanks"

After Ashley leaves, I lie back down and take a nap. Today's events have worn me out. I just really hope that mom's right about dad. I love him. I just don't understand ... (sighing)... I just don't. Sleep invades my body after those final thoughts.

"Wake up sleeping beauty" is whispered on my lips and then replaced with a loving kiss.

Opening my eyes, I'm met with chocolate orbs boring into my blue ones. "Hey"

"Sweetie, get up and get dressed. It's time."

Ashley's POV

I'm so nervous. Please let her like Glen's idea. My thoughts run a mock in my head as I make my way downstairs to wait.

Fifteen minutes later, Spencer is standing in front of me beaming with joy from ear to ear. Gorgeous is the only word I can think of to describe her and even that doesn't come close.

"Ready?"

"Ready!" I take her hand and lead her to our destination.

We make our way to the pond with the giant oak tree. It's our place. The place where we shared our secrets and most importantly our first kiss.

Underneath the giant oak lays a blanket with a picnic basket waiting for us.

"Ash, I love it!" Spencer shrieks.

Next thing I know, Spence's lips are attacking mine. This kiss isn't like the others in anyway the kiss is rough and needy like she wants more but not sure how. I pull back slightly "later. Okay, let's eat first."

"Okay" she smiles.

Spence and I take our seats on the blanket across from each other. Opening the picnic basket to reveal all of Spencer's favorite foods.

"We have chicken pasta, breadsticks, coleslaw, and strawberries with cream cheese dip for dessert."

"Yummy! Ash, you got all my favorites." She smiles as she rubs her tummy.

"I know" She looks puzzled. "Glen told me"

Enjoying our food and conversation, this is turning into the best date of my life. All the food is consumed except for the few items that took flight during our picnic. I couldn't help myself. She had made a comment about me being a sap or something, so my breadstick went flying.

"May I have this dance?" I stand and offer her my hand.

"Ash, there is no music playing" I smile and run around to the other side of the tree. Coming back, I'm carrying a CD player. I place it on the ground and put a CD in, skipping ahead to a certain song. Hitting play on the player, the night air is enthralled into the sounds of Rascal Flatts' God Bless the Broken Road. I thought this song was fitting for us. Because I would have never met her if, I never got arrested.

"Dance with me" it's a command instead of a request.

Taking my hand, I pull her up to me. Slowly we sway to the music just enjoying the feeling of being in each other's arms. Bringing one of my hands up to her face, I run my fingers across her lips. "I love you Spencer."

Dancing stops even though the music plays on. I pull her farther into me. Our chests are pressed together and I can feel her breath on my lips. Her tongue darts out to wet her lips. I do the same. We come together as one in that kiss. Our tongues explore each other's mouths never getting enough.

I wish this kiss would never end.

Feed me please!