Sorry it took a little bit longer than usual. School and other things got in the way but here is the next chapter. Also thanks to all who reviewed this story and my new one-shot The truth hurts I'm not sorry. In that story Spencer's monologue was actually the same monologue I wrote for my drama class just different names of course, and I recited it to the WHOLE school…scary stuff. But I thought I would share it with you guys and get some feed back on it. If you have no idea what monologue I'm talking about and you're curious go read the one-shot. Anyways sorry for the long annoying notes, enjoy the chapter and tell me what you think.

"Then don't" it was only two words, simple enough. But the thing is it wasn't simple. Not at all. It's just moving so fast right now and I'm not sure what those two words mean. So once again I close my eyes and try to compose myself and my thoughts. For once I take it all in. I take her in. She's all around me, I can smell her, I can feel her. It does still feel like that night we kissed so long ago. I could feel it, losing myself, falling with nothing to hang on to. And once again I can't stop myself from thinking of Katie and my breathing picks up. I am afraid once again, and I can't open my eyes. She is here with me now. I just try to memorize the feel of her presence, because despite it all I wasn't sure if she would still be around in a while. I wasn't sure if she could handle all this. Then I felt her hand lightly, soothingly rubbing my cheek.

Then I heard her voice. Soft, smooth, and so promising, so safe. "It's ok Ashley. Just breathe. I'm right here, right now. Don't be afraid, just breathe"

I didn't open my eyes and I tried to steady my breath and find my voice but it came out weak "I don't think I can breathe with you here"

Her voice was closer to me now and I could feel her warm breath tickling my neck "Why Ashley"

And then I open my eyes and I can tell she is worried. She's so close to me and I know that what I'm about to say is probably the stupidest thing in the world, but I said I would be honest and as I also stated honesty is a bitch. "Because, you take my breath away."

And to my surprise she didn't laugh. She had a shy smile on her face and her eyes lit up like lightning, energy running through them. She leaned in and gave me a soft kiss on the cheek. Her lips lingering there for a moment until, to my disappointment, she pulled away. She put her arms back at her sides "You're sweet"

I couldn't help the dopey smile that spread across my face "You think so?"

She chuckled lightly and then wraps her arms around me in a gentle yet strong embrace. "Yeah, yeah I do."

Once the hug was over I couldn't help myself. There was one thing that was still bothering me and I just had to ask "Spence what are we?"

She smiled when I used her nick name. And to my surprise she didn't get upset, not at all. If anything she looked to be a bit relieved which I, for one do not understand. And then she gave me a special smile. One that made my heart jump and caused the butterflies in my stomach to wake up from their slumber. And then she gave me her answer "Honestly I don't think there is a word to describe what we are. We have something really special. And with some work from both of us it could become even more. And I know that I really like you and from what I've heard you might like me too. We've already been through a lot together and I think that what we are is meant for each other. But we'll take it slow, day by day because will it will be good for both of us; we'll be there for each other I hope. Then I'll help you. I'll help you Ashley and I'll make sure nobody hurts you like she did. But you're gonna have to show me that you trust me and that I can trust you too."

So poetic. "Slow is good, and don't worry I will show you that you can trust me and I'll try my hardest. I DEFINITELY like you even though you are crazy"

She pouts and tilts her head to the side. Aww she kinda looks like my cute little puppy. Whenever he was confused he would tilt his head just like that…I always thought he was trying to say What the Fuck man? "And I like you even though you are incredibly cheesy."

What the…did she seriously just call me cheesy "Excuse me? How the heck am I cheesy?"

She starts to breathe quickly and holds her hand over her heart, and she says in a voice that I suppose she thinks sounds like me "Because, you just take my breath away!"

Oh she thinks she's so funny. " Har-fucking- har. What a joker. You are lucky I am EXTREMELY hot and confident and totally don't care what you think."

She's laughing now. Bitch. " Awww did I upset you?"

Puh-lease. "NO as I said I couldn't care less" ok this is ridiculous, she is basically on the floor laughing at the moment. So not cool. "Ash I'm sorry. I think it was very cute."

Well that wasn't a very sincere apology and cute. Ashley Davies is many things, but she is not cute. " Excuse me, but there is a problem here. There are many adjectives that could be used to describe me, but cute is not one of them. I can even name a few for you…hmm there is gorgeous, drop dead gorgeous,-"

"Ashley"

"Sexy"

"Ashley"

"Smokin- yeah I like that one"

"Ash!"

"Smoldering, although that is a pretty big word and kinda awkward"

"ASHLEY!"

"Jesus Spencer, no need to shout. I'm right here and I didn't say deaf was one of the adjectives to describe me."

" Well now that I have you attention this conversation is over. You are cute just like a little bunny."

"Aw man- well as long as I'm your bunny"

Hmm she has a weird expression on her face "Umm Ash I'm not sure if you wanna know this but I kinda killed my old bet bunny by accident- forgot to feed it or something."

"Oh god."