Chapter six is here! CHEERS AND APPLAUSE Thanks to those who reviewed and I'm sorry I flat out lied about when I'd have this chapter up. I'm great that way. R&R!

What a Feeling

Her mind suddenly stopped. She gazed at the blonde and spoke the one thought that was on her mind. "Was I—AM I……..gay?" She said that last word in barely a whisper.

Taking in Spencer's blank expression she was ready to backtrack but she paused when she saw a small smile start to form on her lips.

Spencer laughed a little to herself. "I never thought I'd hear you say those words."

"What makes you say that?"

"You were always so comfortable being who you are." The blonde smiled to herself a second time remembering the moment she found out about Ashley's preference. When their hands touched she was scared but even then she knew that they would have a strong future full of love and devotion. She smiled yet again, this time right at her lover. "But I wouldn't call you gay."

"Why not?" Ashley asked at little disappointed, thinking they might not have had the relationship she anticipated.

"You weren't really into labels. You were just Ashley. Not the rich gay girl who dated Aiden and dumped him for someone a little more lady-like."

Ashley laughed taking this information with a broad mind. There was so much going on with her family and friends, that the stories about her life left her at odds. One of her doctors, Dr. Dutch, said that her first day might be overwhelming, which is why she only recommended one or two people in the room at a time but Ashley had no idea as to how draining everything would be. She took Spencer's hand in hers. For the first time that day, she wasn't just happy to have someone by her side; she was grateful it was Spencer.

The brunette looked down at their laced fingers feeling a bit uneasy. Was I always this nervous around her? She sighed still anxious. "Quick question…" She received a nod. "So… Did we… Were we… ya know…"

Spencer pulled her hands closer. "Yeah. Almost two years now."

"How was that?"

"Hard… but worth it." When she saw Ashley's face unintentionally light up at her answer she couldn't help herself.

She pulled an unexpected Ashley into a tender kiss. Spencer didn't feel like stopping there but she decided to keep it light so things between them wouldn't feel too rushed.

Her hand moved slowly up Ashley's arm, around to her back and stopped at the base of her neck, pushing her into the kiss even more. She couldn't help but ask, Did it always feel like this? Their lips quietly moved together as the slight friction the contact made, sent lighting bolts through each girl's body.

Ashley was shocked at first, by the sudden kiss but a second later her eyes were closed and she was falling deeper into another world. She was stunned at how soft Spencer's lips were, how they had an undeniable harmony, and at how much love that one small gesture had. The passion held between the two left her with no doubt in her mind as to how powerful their connection was.

Their lips parted and came together again and again, while hands started to roam underneath thin layers of fabric, keeping them in a perfect moment. This feeling was something that each of them had forgotten but never wanted to forget. They both silently prayed to the heavens that nothing would ruin that moment, but all good things must come to an end.

Spencer and Ashley quickly broke apart when they heard the door open. They rolled their eyes when they saw Glen standing there slightly annoyed. He sighed walking in. "Already?!? C'mon!!" He looked at the two girls as they each started blushing furiously. "Would you two PLEASE get a room?"

Ashley glared at him, seriously pissed off at his interruption. "What the hell do you think we're IN?"

Spencer laughed. "Dumb-ass."

He smirked happy to see his sister happy for the first time in weeks. "I just came to tell you that other people came here to see her too, the reason for which is beyond me, and they are all pretty much tired of waiting. Traffic's gonna be a bitch."

"Like you." Spencer groaned not wanting to leave her side even for a few minutes. She turned to her brother, "I'll just be a couple of seconds."

"Good." He walked out deliberately leaving the door open.

Ashley looked back towards her blonde beauty sensing tension. "What was that about?"

"Nothing. Glen just wants what's best for me… as long as it's not you."

Her heart fell. "Oh, I'm guessing he's not the only one in that state of mind." Just because she couldn't remember certain facts about the world she lived in, didn't mean she could forget how it worked.

"Not in the least." She was surprised and unhappy that Ashley had caught on so fast. They couldn't even pretend to be loved by all. "My mom's probably the one that sent him in here. God forbid we have some alone time."

Spencer helped Ashley review her knowledge of people and small facts about them. Ashley now knew that she and Madison weren't as close as they used to be, Chelsea was pregnant with Clay's love child, and that Sean was Clay's best friend, along with other useful information. When Ashley went over what she had been told once more before the others entered the room, she made a mental note. Never trust Aiden when it comes to important details.

She had been talking with everyone including Arthur for about two hours, and sneaking heated glances with Spencer, when her doctor finally came in and suggested that they wait until tomorrow when Ashley would have more energy. She was thankful for the reprieve but sad to see Spencer go. When it came to that girl 'Love at First Sight' was an understatement.

They shared one last hug before she left but she promised to be back bright and early the next morning school be damned!

Ashley watched her back out of the room. "Looking forward to it." They shared a smile and Spencer left.

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As she lay there all alone, she felt a sudden wave of fatigue hit her and she didn't think she could wait up another two hours before her mother and Kyla got there. Just as she was about to nod off, an orderly came in and instantly apologized for waking her.

"You have another visitor." She sat up immediately alert and interested. "You're quite popular I see." He smiled. "Mr. William Williams is here to see you."

"Who?" What the hell kinda name is that?

"Excuse me, Miss Davies?"

The first thing she noticed was his southern accent. "Yes?"

"My name is Billy Tiger. I wanted ta cum an' say hey." He walked in the room and she studied his appearance. He had a blue open collar shirt, black leather belt and boots, and jeans that seemed unnaturally tight.

"………"

He ran his hand through his thick salt and pepper hair. "Hey."

Ashley put his age at about mid forties and couldn't help thinking that he looked good for his age. "Do I know you?"

He nodded in realization. "Right the am-a-neesh-a. Well, you didn't know me before the accident… but ya certainly knew me during!" He gave a loud laugh that died on his lips when he saw her confused look. "No. We've never met before." He went up and roughly shook her hand. "My truck was the otha vehicle in the accident. I'm awfully sorry about that by the way."

Ashley smiled at his sincerity. "It's ok. Please don't apologize….. uh"

"My name's William, I go by Billy Tiger, but people call me Billy T."

"So…"

"BILLY T!" He laughed when she jumped at his loud voice.

She smiled loving his personality. "Where are you from?"

He stood up straight with pride. "I'm a man straight outta the south. Born and bred Georgia gentlemen!"

She grinned cheerfully. "Thank you for visiting me. It's really nice of you even though this was all kinda my fault."

"It was no problem, at all. I enjoyed meeting yer family and friends over the past few weeks. Especially that blonde… Spencer. She's so sweet."

"You met Spencer?" Her heat fluttered at only the mention of her name.

"Mmh-hmm. And let me tell ya, you best treat that pretty lil thang right, ya hear? She ought not be cryin' over you like that."

Ashley paused. "Wait. You know that we're…." Billy T. smiled. "But you seem traditional."

"Ta me it don't matter whether yer, straight, gay or, bi-sex-u-al, as long as you find love. Even though my wife left me a couple years back, I still cherish those times we had together; when we were happy." He thought for a second. "And WHOOO-WHEEE we could go at like rabbits!"

Her jaw dropped and she burst into laughter.

Billy T. took a quick look at his watch. "Seems 'bout time for me ta go."

Ashley looked at the clock on the wall opposite her. "I guess you've got somewhere to be."

"Yep! I'm fixin' ta hit the road in a few. I gotta get my truck back and head on home. I shoulda been on the road two days ago but I said I wasn't leavin' till I saw yer purdy smile." He went and gave her a bear hug. "Don't look so sad. I'ma be back soon."

"Really?"

"I come here every few months ta visit my wife and daughter so I'll make sure to keep in touch. It's not every day you met such good folks."

She agreed thinking about him and Spencer. "No it isn't." She furrowed her brow remembering what he had said. "Your truck? It's ok?"

"Yeah. I heard about yer fancy lil car though. Sorry it got damaged but we both know it wasn't made for nothin' else but ta make you look nice. My truck has a stronger frame so she wasn't hurt as bad." Billy T. laughed again. "I hear y'all got cash comin' out the wah-zoo and they already got you another car.

Ashley thought about how rich people said she was. We really must have a lot of money. "Cool."

He looked at his watch again. "Well I really do gotta…"

"Right."

"No more RUNNIN REDS!!!" He let out a hearty laugh.

"Yes Sir!" She smiled up at him. I wonder if my dad was nice like this.

"I'm hopin next time I see ya's on good terms."

"Me too."

"Take care darlin'."

Ashley watched him leaving when one of her nurses suddenly appeared at the door. "By Billy T!"

He turned to Nurse Winters with a mega-watt smile. "By Sara."

Ashley saw her young nurse stare after and was shocked to hear the entire nurse's station bid him farewell.

Nurse Winters went to Ashley and started adjusting her IV drip. "He's so charming. You're lucky."

"Uh…yeah…"

Seconds later her body became very heavy and she was asleep in a matter of minutes. She cursed the effects of her medicine, wanting to meet her mother and sister, as she slowly drifted of into dreams of Spencer.

I'm sure most of you want more Spashley and this chapter was supposed to be longer but I thought, 'Eh…' Also, this chapter is dedicated to T.C. RIP We miss you.

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