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Chapter 6: You Take My Breath Away

Spencer took in the view of Andrea's house, or mansion, or castle! It wasn't huge or big, it was ginormous! If that is even a word. She felt her hands shiver a little as she was about to push open the front door, a little intimidated by the sheer size of the house. As her fingertips touch the surface of the wooden antique looking door to gently push open the door that wasn't closed fully she took a deep breath.

What she was met with was mind-blowing. She might have fainted if she didn't take that one deep breath. She realised that there was a spiral stairs to the side, leading down to the masquerade party. On the level she was on, was an array of food starters, a buffet of main dishes and fondue and fruits with a wide selection of bite-sized cakes for dessert. The assortment of food was impressive. On the level below, was a classy masquerade party, she saw women in simple elegant evening gowns, with masks on their faces. She saw men in suits that made them look absolutely charming to say the least. The music was soft and inviting, perfect for such a party, and everything was grand. Crystal chandeliers, wine glasses, and it felt absolutely new to see everyone behind a mask and yet so comfortable with speaking to one another. The masks, there were so many kinds, those that only covered the eyes, those that covered half the faces, some even full-face masks. There were a ton of designs, fancy feathers, sparkles and whatever else you could possibly put on a mask.

Spencer, she fit in perfectly. She tied her hair up in a loose but neat bun, with the few soft curls of her fringe framing her face. She wore light make-up to contrast her half mask with was a metallic green color, with a few pearls on the side. Simple but definitely pleasing to the eye. Spencer wore a tube dress, a simple baby blue dress with scattered sparkles to make the dress stand out, and it did wonders to bring out her gorgeous ocean blue eyes. The dress fell down to her feet, only lightly touching the floor of the makeshift ball, covering Spencer's heel clad feet. Her baby blue dress hugged her body showing off her toned body and curves perfectly. Of course, being as stunning as she was, she made a few heads turn both men and women alike.

Suddenly the lights dimmed, and the spotlight was on a woman that Spencer assumed to be Andrea. Andrea herself looked gorgeous. A toga green evening gown that flowed around her, and showed off Andrea's sexy figure. She wore a white mask that covered only her eye area and there was one lone feather sticking out. It made her look like a socialite. As Andrea was descending the spiral staircase her eyes caught Spencer's and she smiled, confirming for Spencer that it was in fact Andrea her new friend.

Then something, or rather someone else caught the stunning blonde's eyes. Another brunette that was trailing behind Andrea. A heart stoppingly gorgeous brunette who wore an off white halter-neck evening gown and a lacy black mask. A heart stoppingly gorgeous brunette who had the back of her dress low enough to draw attention but modest enough to make imaginations run wild. Her dress fell to her feet like Spencer's lightly sweeping the floor beneath her. Her hair was in loose curls falling gently on her shoulders and bouncing lightly with every step she took. And her eyes were what made Spencer melt, it wasn't like Andrea's that was almost amber, it was chocolate brown. Looking into her eyes was like chocolate heaven, where for some reason you will willingly let yourself be drowned in more and more chocolate and you find yourself perfectly content. The brunette that took Spencer's breath away...

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-Spencer's POV-

My heart stopped at the sight of her and that has never ever happened to me. Never. I willed myself to breathe again, because god knows I need to at least breathe if I was even planning on approaching her. The lights in the room stayed dimmed as a slow song started played. 'So Close' by Jon McLaughlin was playing. And as I struggled to find the brunette, I felt a strange invisible pull to simply just turn around. So I did, and there she was in all her glory. I think she caught me staring and she walked closer to me. Breathe Spencer, breathe! She's coming towards you!

"Hey..." I heard a husky voice breathe out. Oh god, her voice was magic!

"Hey..." I manage to get out as an almost whisper.

Without any more words exchanged, the gorgeous stranger, gently took my hands, framed us up and brought me into a slow dance. Her skin, her fingers, her hands, they were so soft. We were so close that I could feel her breath against my cheek. I was literally in a state of euphoria. This was the spark, the fireworks the everything i've been looking for. This beautiful stranger took my breath away by doing nothing...

"So close to reaching that famous happy end

Almost believing this was not pretend

And now you're beside me and look how far we've come

So far we are so close "

She spun me around gently at the chorus, and held me close against her, my back to her front as we swayed seamlessly to the music. It felt like it was just us, only us, and nothing else mattered. Her husky voice broke me out of my inner ramblings...

"I don't know who you are, but you are absolutely gorgeous..." before I could reply, she was singing softly in my ear, "How could I face the faceless days, If I should lose you now? We're so close, To reaching that famous happy end. And almost believing this was not pretend. Let's go on dreaming for we know we are, So close. So close. And still so far..."She finishes and turns me slowly back around and we were so close our noses were almost touching.

I didn't even realise that I was breathing this heavily. I was blown away by this girl in front of me. I'm going crazy and I don't even know her name!

"Ashley... I'm Ashley, Ashley Davies..." She whispers softly as she looks in my eyes. Her gaze was intense yet soft, so caring. There was so much love in those eyes that I was almost tongue tied.

"Spencer, Spencer Carlin..." I whisper back just as softly to match her tone. Suddenly I felt her coming closer to me, so close I had to close my eyes at the intensity. And then I felt it, soft lips. HER soft lips. Ashley Davies' soft lips. And I felt fireworks, my heart was racing and I felt an amazing tingle down my spine. She kissed me... She kissed me... And I took a moment and I was kissing her back. If her kissing me felt amazing, us kissing each other was like out of this world. I think my senses are on overdrive. Yet, there was nothing sexual about it, absolutely no lust, just pure intimacy and passion between two people. And as crazy as it sounds...I barely know this girl. But with all my heart, I WANT to get to know her.

I guess it was time for both of us to breathe, as I felt her gently pull away. Not the freaking out pull away, it was gentle...

"Hey..." She whispers out again this time with a stunning nose crinkling smile. A smile I couldn't help but return.

"Hey..." I whisper back in my dreamy state.

-Ashley's POV(earlier that day)

"Andrea Carlson! I can't believe you tricked me into coming over to your place to "HANG" only to tell me that you're going to have a party! I am in no mood for this! And you Madison Duarte! I can't believe you didn't say anything!" I was fuming mad at Carlson and Mads.

"Technically Ash... It's a masquerade..." Carlson replied timidly. Her reply caused me to shoot her a glare causing her to flinch.

I looked at my two best friends and sigh. I know they mean well, and I know they want me to feel better. I guess I owe it to them. I should have known anyway, masquerades was something Carlson organized often.

"Just tell me next time, so I don't have a mental breakdown..." I relent. This caused the two doofuses to grin at me and started lightly shoving me to prepare Carlson's place and us for the masquerade that night.

I just smiled at their silliness and left myself to their care, I guess I could let loose for one night. Who knows it might be a good night.

So I guess all of us including Ashley found out that it could have possibly been considered a good night.
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