Hey guys so this is the first SON fanfic I have written in years so I was a little hesitant about posting it up. I really appreciate anyone who takes the time to check it out. The story is going to start out as T but move to M in a few chapters just a heads up.
Anyway I'm not going to get crazy detailed here but you guys already know, I don't own the characters of SON just the ones I make up and the story I throw them in.
Enjoy
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It had been awhile since the young brunette had been back here. Home, more specifically. The place she used to call home if she were being honest.
The plan was to be gone for a year, somehow one year turned into four and the possibility of staying away from loved ones decreased as she was finally running out of excuses to stay away.
The brunette let out a long sigh, trying to mentally prepare herself for the long trip ahead of her. If there was any comfort in this trip, it was all focused in the reunion with her parents and siblings and a special blond she had managed to keep at a distance while she was away discovering a different city.
Hopefully her blond would forgive her for the long absence. Knowing her blond, that wasn't going to be happening.
Today was it.
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Today was the day that two lost loves found their way back to each other. It had been some time since the blonde woman had gotten to see her fiancé. For Spencer that meant a long time with no physical contact and the distance was really beginning to drive the girl mad.
"I had to fall in love with an artist" Spencer mused as she walked about her apartment, grabbing her keys and water bottle making her way towards the door. If she didn't hurry now she would most definitely be late picking up a certain cute brunette.
Considering that this was the night that Spencer and her fiancé decided to announce their engagement to her family, she definitely felt the two needed some extra time alone with before they broke the news at dinner.
"God" Spencer mumbled to her-self as she made herself towards the airport. "I know we don't have much of a relationship…" she paused dramatically as she looked towards her car ceiling while she waited for the traffic light to switch to green. "but if you could do me a solid and just make sure this dinner goes well tonight it would mean a lot. I need it". Blue eyes shut tightly while she whispered the last request before she drove off.
Now Spencer Carlin wasn't necessarily superstitious. However, after a serious of heartbreak and regret, the youngest blonde couldn't resist the urge to ask for a little more help. Hoping that fate would allow her situation to work itself out.
Almost thirty minutes later and Spencer was just arriving outside of airport pick up. Moments later the car door opened and Spencer was greeted with a heart stopping kiss, one she hadn't felt in what seemed like years. Sitting in the seat next to her was a work of art, a vision of beauty that melted her heart as she felt loving glances being thrown her way.
Both women caught up in the feeling of being in each other's company once again let all fears about tonight's dinner fade away. There was no way Spencer could worry when she had this amazing woman next to her.
She just knew her family would have to see it her way. They had to.
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Ashley's plane had finally arrived in L.A. and while the flight from Chicago had not been terrible, traveling always drained the brunette.
Too much time to think and not enough space to place her troublesome thoughts.
As she made her way towards baggage claim her phone began to buzz in her pocket. "Hello" she answered easily.
"I see you" was the gruff reply before Ashley was quickly engulfed in two very big, muscular arms. The sight of curly blond hair was the only thing saving the stranger from a major ass kicking.
"Dammit Glen put me down!" The brunette screams as she notices curious eyes of other airport commuters now on her and her best friend. "Sorry Ash, I just can't help it!" He screamed.
There was really no way to be mad at him, big blue eyes stared down into brown ones and Ashley could only shake her head as she returned the bear hug her friend gave her only moments ago. It had been four years since Ashley Davies had seen her best friend Glen Carlin, both knew very well Ashley's reasons for staying away. Although they rarely spoke of said reasons, it was understood that their friendship was not going to be broken, no matter what distance Ashley chose to go to avoid her problems.
As the two friends broke their embrace, the brunette grabbed her luggage from baggage claim and the two friends made their way towards what looked like an all too familiar location.
"Uhm Glen, you know my hotel is in the opposite direction right?" Ashley asked, eyeing her friend somewhat strangely. "Yeah…about that" was the blond's short reply.
"About what Glen?" The brunette let out tiredly. She already knew what was happening, she also already knew she wasn't going to like it.
"Look Ash, my family misses you. I miss you, everyone misses you. They are your family too you know? Mom found out you were going to be in town…" Ashley quickly cut her eyes towards her soon to be ex-best friend. "Your mom let it slip don't look it me!" The blond boy rushed out in an effort to not be on the receiving end of an Ashley Davies ass kicking. "Anyway, since you aren't staying with your parents my rents thought it would be great for you to stay with us."
The brunette had to stop her eyes from popping out of her sockets. It's not as if she didn't love the Carlin's. It had just been so long since she had been home, Ashley just did not feel like being grilled by her family, biological and extended.
"Glen" The brunette started gently but was interrupted before she could get any further. "No Ash listen. I get that you've had a hard time. I get that Chicago is the place where you find peace. I even get that you think Chicago is your new home. However, I don't get you staying away for four fucking years. I don't having to hunt my best friend down just to hear her voice and know she's alive because she doesn't call me anymore. I don't get you pretending like you don't have family here!" Ashley could only look away at that. All of those things were true. she basically called it quits in L.A. and left to find her passion in Chicago.
She found it, but she left her love behind in L.A.
"I'm just asking for you to stay with us for a little bit Ash, like old times. Give me that please?" Glen begged as his passenger considered his words.
One staring contest and a set of blue puppy dog eyes had managed to pull the brunette into an agreement she could only feel a little uneasy about. While she had missed her family, was she really ready to be thrown back into the mix so soon?
She really didn't have much time think it over, they had just arrived at the Carlin residence.
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It had been a good hour since Haley and Spencer had arrived to my parent's house. From the looks of it, everyone was here except Glen. Spencer knew that he would be there, but would be late for dinner. That's totally fine, she had missed the jerk but they both were so busy with work it was hard to keep up with each other sometimes.
Anyway, the guests for the night included Clay and his high school sweetheart Chelsea, Aiden and Kyla, Madison (who was still waiting for her husband Glen), Carmen, Paula and Arthur Carlin and of course, Spencer and her girlfriend Haley.
After a few more moments of small talk between the collective family, Arthur ushered the guests into the dining room so dinner could officially begin. Hands grasped one another as guests bowed their heads to say grace. Minutes later those same hands were battling over dinner rolls and servings of Arthur Carlin's famous lasagna.
For Spencer, her earlier fears were finally starting to dissipate. She had her friends and her family and in moments she would be announcing to them her recent engagement to this wonderful woman sitting right next to her. The only thing she was waiting for now was timing.
If she needed a sign, she only needed to wait a few more moments as the front door began to unlock.
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Glen struggled up the step to the mansion belonging to his parents. The Carlin's were definitely a more well off family. Something they made up for by trying to raise humble children. However, when it came to carrying heavy loads, climbing stairs anywhere on this property was pure torture.
Being the amazing friend that she is, Ashley decided to help Glen out and get the door while he struggled with her bags. After letting the blond stagger through the doorway, Ashley stepped in only to let her senses be hit by the warm smell of home cooked lasagna. Lasagna that had the distinct trademark aroma of Arthur Carlin's cooking.
Before she could even register her movements Ashley found herself dashing through her second home, straight to the kitchen only to be stopped as she reached the dining room.
There, staring directly at her surprised form were the eyes of her family and friends. Family and friends she tried hard not to see for the past four years. As the brunette straightened herself up to address the equally shocked dinner group, she was once again enveloped by strong arms belonging to another blonde. This time it was Paula Carlin.
"You're home!" The older blonde woman screamed as she help the brunette girl in her arms. Shock was etched clear across Ashley's face while those around her couldn't help but to break into smiles. After the initial surprise of Ashley's appearance wore off, joy seemed to replace the mood of the party.
Well joy for everyone but Spencer and Ashley. As blue eyes met brown, Spencer could only feel slightly disappointed as Ashley quickly averted her eyes away. If Ashley had any say in this, she would avoid that contact her entire stay. The likelihood of that happening was limited, but she was willing to try.
"Yeah Paula I'm home. Sorry it took so long." The brunette said as she finally got enough sense to return a hug to the woman who is like a second mother to her. "Hey everybody", was Ashley's last acknowledgement of the group as she received more smiles and greetings from the excited bunch.
Also caught up in the excitement was Haley, Spencer's new fiancé, who was itching to make the big announcement. The engaged pair still had not decided on a good time to tell Spencer's family that the two of them were newly engaged. It had been a little bit of a snap decision but both women were so convinced that they were ready for this step. Love conquers all, Haley thought, and she was ready to get her new life with her beautiful blonde started now.
Feeling the positive shift in energy, Haley decided that now was a perfect time to announce the engagement.
"Hey guys!" She started. Spencer's ears perked up as she looked over at her girlfriend. The blonde was still stuck in her own thoughts, specifically her thoughts about Ashley. However, after chancing a look at her girlfriend it was obvious that Haley was about to go in for the kill.
"Spencer and I have a really special announcement to make" and with that all eyes were focused on the pair as Haley grabbed Spencer's hand before going on. Before the blond could even react the words were out in the open.
"We are engaged!" The excited brunette let out.
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It felt like everything stopped, gone were the smiles that previous dressed up the faces of the Carlin family. Instead, the mood shifted to that of unspoken conflict. The reminder of broken hearts became all so apparent to those in the room who were previously aware of said hearts. Haley was unique. She was far to new to know the history behind those broken hearts, who they even belonged to.
Spencer however knew all to well. Suddenly, her places for the night seemed a little premature, a little too rushed. While she didn't regret her engagement, the blonde certainly regretted the timing of hey eager girlfriend.
If god was trying to give her a sign, it was well received. She needed to work on that relationship.
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Chancing a glance at Glen, who shook his head confirming that he did not know about this new piece of news, Ashley took one long look at Haley before turning to Spencer.
Words didn't need to be said for the message to get across.
Four years ago Ashley Davies proposed to Spencer Carlin. Four years ago Ashley Davies left L.A. and never looked back. Today, Ashley Davies is back in L.A. and today Spencer Carlin is engaged to another.
Today Ashley Davies learned that the woman that couldn't marry her, is now marrying another.
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Alright guys, I really hope you enjoyed this first chapter. Like I said it's been a long time since I've written anything and I've had this story in mind for bit of time and just wanted to try it out. Please feel free to review and give any sort of feedback you would like. I don't know how much of this story I will put out if it looks like it's kind of a dud but I'll see what happens.
Thanks again for reading.