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Chapter Nine
Spencer's POV
" Spencer Carlin, how can you complain when you have two gorgeous girls after you? If I were you I would milk it while it lasts."
" Chels its not the easy. I really like Ashley and Carmen is nice but I don't like her that way. She says that she's okay with us being friends, but that hug was just.. awkward."
" You know how I feel about relationships, you're only seventeen Spence, don't settle down yet."
" But you know how I am, so can you give me advice that I could actually use?"
" Fine... if you like Ashley, go for it. You gotta make a move at some point."
Chelsea and I have been talking about this since Sunday and it's now Wednesday. Carmen and Ashley have been calling and texting me, and I've been responding back, mostly to Ashley but I'm between a rock and a hard place. Ashley is amazing but sometimes I wonder if things are moving too fast.
" Look Spence, Ashley stood up for you and besides me, there aren't a lot of people that stand up for you Spence and that's including yourself. Ashley seems like a great girl and she's upfront and real, she thinks that you're the business. Give it a shot!"
Maybe I should give her a shot, with everything that Ashley has done for me, It wouldn't be so bad if I were to give her a chance. Plus we really have a connection and I would like to see where that would go. Just when I was about to steal one of Chelsea's chips, I dark shadow is hovering upon me and the only thing that I can recognize are the bangs that hang in the figure's face.
" Carmen?"
" I texted you to ask if you wanted to meet for smoothies when you get out of lunch but you never texted back."
I stay in silence because I know that its true. Part of me is a bit scarred to talk to Carmen because I'm not sure what her true intentions are. I know I shouldn't just rule out the friendship but I don't know how to handle the situation.
" You must be Carmen, I'm Chelsea."
Chelsea extends her hand and is met by Carmen's hand, greeting her with a handshake.
" Nice to meet you. I'm sorry but do you mind if borrow Spencer for a minute?"
" No problem. I have a lot of work to get done, art show and all. So I'll be taking my chips and see you in fourth period Spence."
" Later Chels."
When Chelsea leaves, Carmen takes a seat next to be, but makes sure to leave enough space between us. She hands me a strawberry smoothie and I accept it giving her a half smile.
" How did you even get on campus?"
" Let's just say I know a guy... Are you avoiding me Spence?"
" Why do you say that?"
" Well you hardly text me and when you do its kind of short and even though I'm here talking to you, you won't even look me in my eyes."
" Carmen... after.."
" If it's about what happened at the mall, you gotta believe me Spence, I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable."
For some reason when Carmen called me Spence, it felt awkward. I never really mind when people call me Spence but with her it's different, like an uncomfortable different.
" It's fine..."
" It wasn't fine. I shouldn't have made that move on you... I just really liked you and I thought we had somewhat of a connection... but I was kidding myself because a girl like you probably already has a girlfriend."
Carmen looks down and I feel a bit guilty. I never wanted to make anyone feel upset or disappointed. Carmen was a nice girl who had been nothing but nice to me, and how do I treat her? Like she's scum and that's not how I treat people.
" Hey, it's fine really. I am kind of seeing someone but that doesn't mean that we can't be friends or at least be able to talk sometimes."
" I'm cool with that..."
Carmen and I enjoy our smoothies in silence and I feel better knowing that we know how an understanding of how things are. And with that off my back, I can focus on my situation with Ashley. For the most part, Carmen and I had been enjoying our conversation and she decided to leave early so that she wouldn't get caught being on campus. I walk with her to the side of the school when I see Madison and Tonya walk along the sidewalk.
" Well look at what the cat dragged in."
" Nice to see you too prima."
Madison walks up to Carmen and gives her a slight hug. Nothing too big.
" What brings you to King high? I thought that you were beyond high school girls last time I talked to you."
" Actually, Spencer and I are good friends actually."
" Oh... I didn't know that."
Madison gives Carmen a weird but concerning look, as though she is wondering if something was going on between us. The stare is interrupted but Tonya, trying to break the ice.
" Since both Madison and Spencer are rude, I'll introduce myself. Tonya Carlin, Spencer's younger and cooler sister."
" Well it's nice to meet you Tonya."
" So, are you screwing my sister or are you still trying to get her digits because let me tell you, she's a tough shell to crack."
" Tonya!"
God, could she be more embarrassing. Why must she make herself known to anyone she meets? Why does Tonya do half of the stuff that she does? Good point.
"Not even. Spence and I are just good friends. I should get going though."
" Bye Carmen."
Carmen then walks away and heads down the street. I'm then left with Madison and Tonya staring at me with odd looks.
" She's cute."
" It is not even like that Tonya. She is just a.."
" Friend? Spence, you have enough friends. It's bout time you actually be with someone and she is totally your type."
" Tonya, you don't even know my type."
" She's a cute girl who is clearly into you. How is she not your type?"
" Look, not that it's any of your business but I'm kinda into someone."
" Let me guess. Ashley? I'm not dumb Spencer but I think you are. You are a Carlin and unlike Glen, we both happen to have the good looking gene."
" Ay, stop trying to push your sister to be a whore!"
" Madison, I'm far from doing that, I'm just helping my sister with a little advice."
" Thanks but I didn't ask for you advice."
" You let a hot girl walk away from you just now. You need my advice. I'm not saying that Ashley isn't a nice girl, but maybe you should keep your options open."
" Thanks for you advice, but who I choose to date is none of your concern."
I walk away leaving and decide to call Ashley for the remaining time I had left for lunch.
" Hey there. How's the school lunch? Still gross?"
" I don't think that ever changes no matter how long you've been out of school."
" True. I hardly spent time there but I remember how I loathed the food. That is some form of just cruelty."
I laugh at Ashley and her funny assumptions.
" So are you doing anything after school?"
" Cheerleading practice but no homework."
" Spencer Carlin, jumping around in tight little shorts...mmh.. can I watch? For encouragement of course."
" Oh of course, but its a no can do. Practices are closed to the public."
" Oh that sucks! No seeing you.. to support you while you cheer?"
" Nice try Ash, but I'm free after school but we can hang out."
" Cool. So you'll come to my house afterward."
" Sorry, do you mind coming to my house? My mom is a little sketchy about me going out on a school night."
" Totally understandable. I can come around 5:30 and maybe I can talk to your mom about taking you to dinner."
" Like a date?"
" Not a date. Just a nice dinner, trust me when I ask you out, you'll definitely know."
Ashley hangs up the phone and I'm felt blushing a bit too hard. I couldn't wait to see Ashley, which is a good thing but I just hope that my mom wasn't home to ruin anything.
Ashley's POV
" So you're having dinner with Spencer?"
I jump at the voice as I turn around to see Kyla standing in the kitchen. I don't understand how she can walk into a room and not make a sound. Maybe I don't know how to that because I'm heavy footed.
" Jesus Kyla, could you make a sound when you enter a room? It wouldn't scare the crap out of me."
" Sorry, You were on the phone and... did you tell Spencer yet?"
Why does she always have to bring that up?
" Kyla not now okay? Just be happy for me, that I found someone that I really like?"
" I am happy for you. I'm delighted that you found someone who is perfect for you. But she deserves the truth."
" You don't think I know that Ky? It's bad enough that the more I get to know her, the more we get into each other. But I seeing Tonya, just brings back bad memories that I don't care to remember."
I walk into the living room with my can of coke in my hand. I needed to get my mind off the topic and I thought that watching a little Mtv would help, there is enough going on there that would make my life look simple.
" Did she say anything to you?"
" Oh you know the usual. 'stay away from my sister and you're not welcome here.' That sort of thing."
"Man, she's still has sore feelings."
" I can't blame her Ky. I was horrible."
" But now you're a better person. You don't have to keep everything bottled in, and now with Spencer, I see you more happy than ever. "
" I know. I even started writing again, like seriously writing music."
" Wow. That's great Ash. I take it that Spencer is the cause for the sudden inspiration."
" Of course. I couldn't stop thinking about her last night and I just had to write it out. Then writing turned into singing and now I have a song. It's kind of rough though."
" Awesome! Let me hear it dork!"
" No way Kyla. It's for Spencer, maybe if I feel like it you'll hear it one day."
Kyla gives me her best pout but it doesn't work. Pouting never works, unless Spencer is pouting and she makes even makes pouting sexy.
" Well when will she hear it?"
" One day ,I'm not really sure... kind of nervous"
" You're the best songwriter Ash, you have nothing to be nervous about."
I smile and take in what Kyla told me. Maybe if Tonya doesn't say anything and I don't say anything Spencer won't find out, I mean, I don't think this is something that Tonya wants to get out. I know it's wrong to keep it from Spencer but somethings are better left unsaid. I go back to watching Teen Mom, and with all this drama that they have, makes mine seem like a fairytale.
Spencer's POV
After practice, I headed home happy that we finished a little earlier than expected, so now I had time to take a shower before Ashley came over. I did not want her to see me all sweaty, but I wouldn't mind seeing her that way... enough with the dirty thoughts. I walk inside my house to be greeted by the smell of home cooking. Smells like lasagna, my dad totally rocks! As I head to the kitchen, placing my gym bag on the floor, I'm a little surprised to see Tonya in the kitchen cooking. She's a good cook but she hasn't done it in years.
" You're cooking tonight?"
" Yeah, mom had an emergency at the hospital and dad got a call from one of the kids he helps. They called during lunch, I was going to tell you but I couldn't find you."
" How did you make all of this?" I motion to the food that she has placed out. It's like she has a full course meal going on. Salad, lasagna, chocolate chip cookies. She must be trying to impress him.
" Skip fourth period, I had Kip pick me up."
" And is all this for him?"
" Actually, its for you.."
I'm a little taken back. Tonya hardly ever does anything for me without a motive.
" What do you need me to do this time?"
" Nothing! I can't make dinner for my older sister without there being something behind it?"
" Tonya, who are you trying to fool?"
" God Spence! It's just that we haven't really spent time together and I wanted to do something nice for us. Eat some great food, watch some tv, talk. That sort of thing."
I feel bad assuming that Tonya wanted something out of me. Maybe she did miss me in her own way, we use to be close at some point.
" Dinner sounds great.. Just let me take a shower."
" Cool."
As I leave the kitchen, I remember that Ashley is coming over and I feel bad to tell Tonya this but I better let her know now than be surprised.
" Tonya? I kind of forgot that I told Ashley that I would chill with her.."
" Oh..."
" I can always call her and tell her not to come over."
" No there's no need for that.. she can join us for dinner."
" Thanks Tonya!"
I give my sister a deserving hug and head upstairs to take a shower. I didn't stay in long, just enough to make sure that I was clean. I wanted to go for a relaxing look, so I wore a pair of black cheer shorts and a red tank top. I styled my hair in a neat ponytail and added just some lip balm to make sure that my lips were extra soft and yummy for when I kiss Ashley.
" Spence! You're company is here!"
I smile as I head downstairs, only to be greeted my Ashley as she stood at the bottom of the stairs. Once I made my way off the stairs, Ashley gives me a kiss that I have been waiting for all day. I knew it was a good idea to wear lip balm.
" Sorry, I had to do that."
" Don't be sorry, then I would have to be sorry for doing this."
I place a small kiss on Ashley's lips, causing her to smile a little bigger.
" Don't kill me but Tonya made this huge dinner and I didn't want to disappointed her so I just told her that we would join her. Is that okay?"
" It's whatever you want to do. But I do have a surprise for you later tonight."
" Thanks for understanding Ash. It's really sweet of you."
I touch Ashley's cheek softly as she smiles into it. She was so understanding, so patient, anything I could want in a girlfriend. That's it! If she doesn't make the move tonight I will, but by the end of the night, Ashley Davis will be my girlfriend.
Ashley's POV
Dinner with Tonya? This is not going to be easy. It might seem that I was all calm and collected when Spencer told me, but that was all a face. The Davis face, my dad told me that whenever in doubt always use the Davis face, it's a true savior. But in reality, I feel like throwing up, but that wouldn't be polite seeing that I am sitting next to Spencer right now. Think Ashley, think about anything but this dinner... think about Spencer. Yeah that's it, Spencer is looking hot tonight, those shorts really help her legs stand out. Cheerleading and dance have definitely been kind to her.
" Ashley Davis are you checking me out?"
" That depends. Am I going to get in trouble with you if I am?"
" Quite a bit."
" Then yes, I am checking you out."
What? Having Spencer punish me could be hot.
" I think I have the perfect punishment for you."
Spencer moves close, moving her finger tips on the inside of my thighs in circular motion. I try not to moan, a small one escapes my lips. Spencer slowly licks her lips as I feel her breath hitting her side of my neck.
" It would be hard.."
Her lips hit my earlobe, making me shiver as the tip of her tongue hits the shell of my ear.
" It would be bad."
She rubs the inside of my thighs more. Oh please be bad. Be very very bad!
" But.. I think your punishment might be..."
Please say that it involves me being handcuff to the bed as you fulfill your every desire and fantasy.
" no kissing.."
She blows into my ear slowly, enough to make me what to pass out. Until I realize what she said. No KISSING?
" No kissing?"
" You did the crime, now you must serve the time."
" But that's an unfair ruling."
" Keep it up and you won't be kissing me for a while."
This is so not fair! I pout angrily and couldn't help but notice a laughing Spencer as she took my hand.
" Don't be such a baby... if you behave, you might get out for good behavior."
That's more like it! I sit up proudly and hold Spencer's hand as we watched tv. Not too long after that, Tonya called us for dinner. Here goes nothing.
" So do you know how to cook too Spencer?"
" I do it every now and then."
" Well just so you know, if you ever want me to cook, I will make you the best bowl of cereal."
" Well I can't wait to try it."
We both chuckle as me make our way to the table. I take my seat next to Spencer and Tonya sits across for Spencer. Whew! At least I didn't have to look at her the whole dinner. We mostly eat in silence, I notice Tonya giving me death glares and I normally would have said something but I'm scared. I'm scared to say anything to Tonya, if I piss her off she might tell Spence, and that can't happen.
" So Spence, Madison tells me that you're kicking ass lately."
" Really? I mean I've been putting forth a little more effort."
" Well keep doing it because she thinks you rock."
Of course Spence rocks! She's Spencer!
" And she's not the only one that thinks so..."
" What? Did Sherry actually say something nice about me?"
Tonya shakes her head laughing.
" Not. I'm talking about that total hottie that was visiting you today. What was her name? It was Carmen right?"
Carmen? What was Carmen doing at Spencer's school? And more importantly, what happened between them. I turn to see Spencer a bit speechless, as if she didn't expect Tonya to say anything. Was she even going to tell me?
" Oh that. She was just saying hey."
" Spencer, sweet little Spencer. When someone comes and visits you just to say 'hey.' It means that they're into you."
" Carmen and I are just friends."
" Uh huh. You should have seen them Ashley. All giggly and flirty, it was beyond adorable."
" It wasn't even like that Tonya. All I did was walk her to the exit before she got caught."
" Trespassing, bringing you smoothies. Tell me Ashley, doesn't that sound like Carmen is trying to make a move."
Tonya gives me that annoying smirk that I hate. A smirk that says that things are changing, that she wins, that I'm going to lose Spencer. That's it! Time to play dirty.
" Kind of sounds that way to me Spence."
" See told ya! You should go for it Spence. You guys would look so hot together."
Alright Davis game on! Tonya gives me another smirk and takes a bite of her food.
" So Tonya. I'm just curious, are you a lesbian?"
Tonya then starts choking when she processes my question. Score! Her face is totally flushed and she is taking major sips of her water. I would snicker but with Spencer being here it wouldn't seem right.
" God Tonya choke much?" Spencer says jokingly. I throw Tonya a deserving smirk. That's right bitch! I'm playing the game too.
" Sorry. Food went down the wrong pipe... What was your question Ashley?"
" I said are you a lesbian."
"Umm no."
" What would make you ask that Ash?"
" Oh I was just wondering. I mean, she kept talking about how attractive Carmen is, and she just seemed to interested in your love life."
" Not little Miss Barbie. She's always been boy crazy."
" Yeah. Me liking girls? Never gonna happen."
" Never say never."
Tonya's face is frozen as she is not sure what to say. It's funny how she can lie about the real her.
" What does that mean?"
" Just that never say that you will never like girls. There is always a possibility."
" Well its not a possibility for me. I will never ever be a lesbian."
Tonya's mouth tightens up as she speaks. I can tell that she is annoyed with me, her blood is rushing to her head, making it look like she is about to burst.
" And what's so wrong with being a lesbian."
Spencer's voice breaks Tonya's focus off of me, man this is gonna be good.
" What? Nothing is wrong with being a lesbian Spence."
" Really? because the way you were talking, made it seem like it was a bad thing."
" It's not. It's just not for me."
" And why not? Why couldn't you ever see yourself with a girl?"
" Because I'm not attracted to girls. Spence, why are you acting like this?"
" Like what? Am I suppose to let you talk about being gay, like it's such a bad thing. Let's not forget Tonya, I am a lesbian."
" Duh! You've made that clear before."
" And what is that suppose to mean?"
" That sense you came out, its like you use that as an excuse for everything."
" So the truth finally comes out! You're jealous?"
" Jealous? Of What?"
" That for once, it's not about you. That I'm not your little lap dog that you can have waiting around. That I actually have a life and things are going great!"
" Oh please! A girl pays you attention and now you're all high and mighty! Get over yourself Spence, you're nothing special."
Both Spencer and Tonya stay in silence. I can see the water forming in Spencer's eyes, turning them a shade darker, she wipes away the forming tears and takes my hand.
" Can you get me out of here?"
" Sure."
" Spence. I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that..."
" Shut it Tonya. It's nice to know how your really feel. Don't wait up."
Spencer grabs my hand and heads to the door. She grabs her flip flops and keys that are by the door. I didn't mean for Spencer to get hurt in the process, just by Tonya having a conversation, I've cause damage. This only makes me not want to tell Spencer the truth, if this is what happens just at dinner. We drive off, not knowing the destination, but I know that we had to go somewhere.
" Do you have any idea where you want to go?"
" I don't care. Just anywhere far away from that bitch."
You would think that I would be happy. That I have Spencer all to myself and she's mad at Tonya but I'm not. I hate coming between sisters like this. Had I'd known who Spencer was that night, I wouldn't had even approached her, but there is no turning back. I want Spencer, hell, I need Spencer more than anything. I decided to drive to an abandoned park. As we arrive, I shut off the car, letting us sit in silence and admire the view.
" This is beautiful."
" Yeah... when I first stopped hanging out with Carmen, I didn't know who to turn to, so every night I would come here and just think."
" Its peaceful. A nice place to be when you want to get away."
" Spencer, I'm sorry about what happened back there. If I would have know that the question was going to make you guys fight, I wouldn't have asked her."
" Ashley please don't apologize. You had no idea that she would react that way, its just good to know her true feelings."
" I'm sure she didn't mean that.. she was just upset.."
" Do you wanna know why I quit dancing? Because of Tonya. Everything has to be about her, if she doesn't get her way she's never happy. Dancing was the only way that I shined, that for once I received the praise and my mom was actually proud of me. But the more that I got into the dance, Tonya got into more trouble at school. My parents never missed a rehearsal or a competition, but because of Tonya's behavior, I was left alone... That's when I realized that it would always be about Tonya no matter how well I danced."
I pull Spencer into a hug, holding her as she released herself in my arms. She didn't cry or seem upset but I knew she needed a hug. For someone to be there for her, to know what it's like to have someone truly care for her.
" And Ash?"
" Yeah?"
" I'm sorry for not telling you about me seeing Carmen today. I didn't want you to be mad at me, I know that you guys have a past and that you're not on good terms."
" Spencer it's okay. You have ever right to want to be friends with who ever you want, but never feel like you can't come and tell me things."
I realize at that moment that I was the biggest hypocrite alive. Here I am, telling Spence to tell me everything when I can't even be truthful myself. To stop the thoughts running into my head, I place a simple kiss on her forehead.
" I know you said no kissing but don't think of that as kiss, more like an extended hug."
Spencer gives me a smile that makes my heart skip a beat every other second. This girl is truly god's gift to me and I want nothing more than to treat her life the angel she is.
" Enough of this, I want to give you a surprise but please don't laugh."
Spencer chuckles at me, as I reach in the backseat to grab my acoustic guitar.
"I said no laughing."
"I wasn't laughing, it was a chuckle."
" Cross your heart and say it."
Spencer crosses her heart and places her hand over it.
" I, Spencer Carlin, promise not to laugh at whatever it is you're about to do."
Satisfied, I tune Penelope. Yes, I named her Penelope after a girl my dad use to date. After my parents split up, I didn't get along with anyone that he dated until he dated Penelope. She was awesome and had her own business, she knew I was into music and for my birthday she bought me this guitar. They broke up after she caught my dad cheating on her, but she still sometimes talks to me. Enough about me though, this is about my song to Spencer. My hand is so sweaty, I can barely hold on to the pick, my heart is about to beat out of my chest.
" Okay, so I've been writing this we last saw each and it's kind of rough, so don't judge me."
" I'm sure that I will love it."
" Okay. Here goes nothing."
I strum the beginning cords, to give myself the rhythm that I want, sort of to calm me down which helps. I want to look into Spencer's eyes while I play but I know that I will screw up, so I choose to focus on my guitar.
Girl, there's something bout me that you outta know
I never felt the need to lose control
Always held on back and played it slow
But not this time.
Baby don't be gentle,
I can handle anything
I stop for a bit and take a deep breath giving the chorus some more power.
Baby,
Take me on a journey
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy,
Let's do something, maybe.
Please don't take your time,
You got me,
Right where you want me.
I add a few runs to give it more of a flow.
Girl, I'm gonna let you have your way with me,
But when you move like that it's hard to breathe.
I never thought that it could be like this,
But I was wrong.
Baby don't be gentle,
I can handle anything
Baby,
Take me on a journey
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy,
Let's do something, maybe.
Please don't take your time,
You got me
Right where you want me.
Can't explain it,
How you swept me off my feet, unexpectedly.
In slow motion,
My imagination's running, trying to keep my body still,
Ah, I can hardly stand the thrill.
Baby don't be gentle,
I can handle anything
Baby,
Take me on a journey.
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy, let's go something, maybe.
Please don't take your time ,
You got me,
Right where you want me.
When I finish the chorus, I open my eyes hoping that Spencer wouldn't think that I was a total loser. She stares at me, and it leaves me wondering if it was a good idea. Maybe I should have waited. Maybe I sucked... such... such soft lips that Spencer Carlin has. I do believe that this is a sign that she liked the song. Maybe my dad was right, if you write a girl a song, she will do anything. At least I know I'm off of punishment. Spencer runs her tongue on my bottom lip, asking for entrance and I soon open, letting her tongue massage mine. Spencer then pulls away, but not before softly biting my bottom lip and pulling away slowly. So Hot!
" I take it that you like it."
" Is that song about me?"
" Well I don't know any other gorgeous blondes that makes me feel the way that you do."
Awe she's blushing. How adorable!
" Ashley. Is that how you really feel?"
" Of course I do Spence. Since I met you, since our first kiss, since I've laid eyes on you. I've always felt that way about you. You got me right where you want me. It's up to you on what you should to do."
" In that case, I want to make you, Ashley Davis, my girlfriend."
Please don't tell me I'm dreaming right now. The girl of my dreams just asked me to be her girlfriend and I'm sitting here like a dumb statue.
" That's only if you-"
" Spencer, I would love to be your girlfriend."
" Are you for real? You're not pulling my leg tare you?"
" Trust me Spence. I'm not kidding."
I lean over and place a small kiss on Spencer's cheek, making her smile more than ever. Nothing could ruin this moment right now.
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