Hey guys! So I just wanted to update you all on what's going on with the story. I'm not sure how this story will last so I'm sort of just going with the flow, but I figure that the more I write, the better the story may be. Also, you all will soon know what happened between Tonya and Ashley. It won't be in this chapter or maybe not even the next chapter but you will find out soon. Please keep reviewing and reading:) and in case I didn't mention it, the song that Ashley sung to Spencer is called Right Where You Want Me by Jesse McCartney. I just thought that the song was perfect for the situation. Enough with the talking! Here is another chapter. I only own my characters and storyline.
Spencer's POV
It's official! Ashley and I have been together for three weeks and we haven't left each others side since. I'm not kidding, when I'm not a cheer practice or school, we are always together. But today is different. Ashley has decided to record the song that she wrote for me and wants me to be there. I never had anyone write a song about me, and it makes me feel so important, like I actually mean something to someone. As I look in the mirror, checking myself out, I see my least favorite person in the reflection. I haven't spoken to Tonya since the whole situation at dinner.
The way that Tonya made me feel was as if me being who I am, was just an excuse for attention. I would never do that, this is who I am and I certainly would never use that for attention. I also hated how she brought Carmen up, knowing that I had something going on with Ashley. I would never do that for her, and it sucks that she did it to me,
" A night out with Ashley again?"
" It's really none of your business."
" Spencer... please just hear me out."
I turn around and decide to sit on my bed, might as well kill some time before Ashley comes and picks me up.
" I'm listening."
" I didn't mean what I said that night."
" Well you said it. And you can't take it back."
" Spencer-"
" Just don't Tonya. The fact that you think that I'm gay just for attention... it shows that you clearly don't know me."
"Spencer that's not what I was trying to say, can you please let me talk?"
" No! And frankly, I don't care about anything you have to say me... I gotta get going to my "attention seeking" lifestyle."
I give Tonya a look telling her to get the hell out of my room. I'm guessing she got the message, before she soon left, when I'm about to head downstairs, I notice my mother hiding in the room across from mine.
" Mom? What are you doing in Glen and Clay's old room?"
" Oh nothing. Just changing sheets."
" So you were listening to my conversation with Tonya?"
"More like the lack of conversation."
And here comes the lecturing.
"Mom, whatever it is that you want to talk about can we please continue it later. I need to meet Ashley downstairs and I don't want to keep her waiting."
My mother gives me a stern looking, second guessing herself on whether she will let me go.
"Fine, we will talk later but you're not off the hook."
Excitedly, I hug my mother brief and head downstairs, but I am stopped by my mother's voice.
" Spencer? Remember, Ashley may be here now, but Tonya will always be your sister."
I know this should be advice that I should take but at this point, I'm throwing it out of the window. Not only did Tonya disrespect me but she also disrespected Ashley. Never once have I ever disrespected Kip, no matter how idiotic he may sound. I really need to get out of this house before I go insane. I head outside to see my favorite rocker in her car looking extra fine today. Suddenly, my night has gotten a lot better. I get into the car and Ashley leans over giving me a hello kiss. We pull off and head to the studio, and for the most part we are just enjoying each others company, until Ashley starts to talk.
" You all set?"
" Yeah I'm ready."
I'm ready to go anywhere that Tonya isn't at.
" What happened Spence?"
" What are you talking about?"
" Spence, I can read your eyes like a book. Something is up."
How does she know me so well?
" Something is up, but I just don't want to deal with it right now."
"Still not talking to Tonya?"
" And I don't plan to. Not for a while. It's like she has no regard for others feelings and now she wants me to hear her out?"
" It might not be such a bad idea..."
" Ash I can't. Not only did she hurt you but she really broke a bond with me. She let me know how she truly felt and that doesn't sit well with me. It's as if she has been thinking it this whole time but never said anything to me about it."
" Baby, some people have a way of wording the things they say the wrong way. I'm not saying it was right for Tonya to say what she said but maybe working to gain that trust again will help make you guys stronger."
" Why do you have to be so caring and sweet?"
"Because I care about you and would never want to see you unhappy. Whether you're with me or not with me."
I see a flash of that nose crinkling smile that only makes me smile. Ashley was right, but tonight wasn't about me or my problems with Tonya. Ashley was recording tonight and this was a big step. I knew I had to push my problems to the side and support Ashley. I hold her hand that she keeps on the stick shift, making small circles on her hand letting her know that I was there for her. Feeling the connection, Ashley continues to smile as we head to the studio.
" Is Ashley Davis nervous?"
" No, but I do think that I'm going to pass out."
" Ash, you have nothing to worry about. This is going to be awesome, just go in there and sing the way you did that night."
Ashley takes a deep breath when she parks the car at the studio. It wasn't too big nor too small, probably the decent size of a studio which I think made Ashley feel less intimated. We head inside the studio, holding hands as I try to ease her nerves. I had never seen Ashley gets this tense, it makes me sort of worry that she might think that she's not ready for this when she is. Not too long after walking around, we are greeted by a tall guy that had to be in his early twenties. He wore his dark hair in a slight mohawk, but it was low and clean. He wore a simple black sweater and a pair of skinny jeans. Sort of a laid back look, that I knew would relax Ashley. She knew she wouldn't have to sing to some business suit asshole. In all, he was looked like a pretty nice guy for the most part. Following his entrance, he grabs Ashley pulling her into a tight hug. Ashley and I are both left looking confused as she seemed to have no idea who this guy is.
" It is a pleasure to see you again Ashley!"
" I wish I could say the same for you but I have no idea who you are."
" It's me Ian! We use to play around when our dad's were on touring and the briefly took us with them."
A light must have gone off in Ashley's head because she possessed this excited look.
" That Ian? Oh my god, last time I was you, you were ten and had those awful braces and was way into Pokemon."
I chuckle at the comment, accidentally making my presence known by the both of them.
" Well a lot can change when you hit puberty, and let's not pretend I was the only one that went through a phase Sporty Spice."
Sporty Spice? Nice one Ash.
" Ha ha. Now that we got the embarrassing stories out of the way, I'd like to meet Spencer Carlin. My girlfriend and inspiration."
Ian and I both shake hands, Ian gives me a million dollar smile. At least the braces paid off.
" It is an honor to meet the girl who got Ashley Davis in a recording studio."
" I really didn't do anything. I was just being myself."
" And that worked out great. I hate to get to business but I think we should get started on this song. We'll grow through it, maybe add a few things here and there?"
" Yeah we can do that. Do you mind if Spencer comes with us?"
" Not at all. She can sit in the room with us. We always need an outside view."
Ashley's POV
Don't think I'm a loser for saying this but for a while, I was actually scarred. And even with Ian being the one helping me, I'm still scarred. No one had ever judged my music, mainly because I only played for certain people. I know this is a big deal and that I should be excited and I am, but these butterflies in my stomach are killing me. Until I remember what Spencer said in the car, to pretend like I did that night. Putting my guard down Ian, Spencer and I head into the music room where there are different instruments around. It's funny to see Ian so focused on work when the memories I have of him where having tea parties and having a crush on him. Oh don't look at me that way, I was a little kid and he was the only guy that would wear the pink party dress. It was only natural for it to happen, and it's not like I think about him that way now. Not only am I as gay as they come, but I am in a relationship with Spencer. I love the way that sounds. Spencer Carlin, my girlfriend.
" Alright I guess we will get starred with warm ups."
" Warm ups?" I hardly do warm ups, even when I'm joking around.
" Yeah, you're voice is your instrument. Without the correct preparation, you would damage your voice."
" Wow, I never thought of it that way."
We start off doing warm ups, sort of to loosen me up before working on the song. I never knew that so much went into just warming up, and it gave me a positive outlook on music and corrects what I have been doing wrong for years. We then work the song, which Ian loved by the way. He didn't hang much, just speeding up the tempo and suggesting to sing the song with a little more attitude. I take a look at Spencer, who I thought would be completely bored by now. Surprisingly, she is very into what we were doing, which is great because not many people will find what's important to you interesting. She even added a few notes herself.
" So I was thinking that we just sit in the recording studio and find the right beat. The song sounds great with just the guitar but I think the extra beats will add more to it."
" Yeah.. I mean you're the boss and have been in the business longer than me. Spence, what do you think?"
" Anything you want to do is going to be fine."
She may not know it but her opinion means so much for to me. Maybe I should try to make it something that she can relate to.
" Spence, think of it like this. If you were to dance to this song, what would it need."
Spencer thinks for a minute, closing her eyes, trying to make sense of the song.
" We'll maybe some drums and a bass guitar?"
Ian and I look at each other and an instant smile escapes from Ian's lips.
" She's a genius. Davis don't lose this one."
" Trust me, I plan not to."
I look at Spencer who is smiling ear to ear. I want to kiss her so badly, but I knew that if I were to do that in front of Ian, it would be unprofessional. My thoughts are cut short when I hear A cell phone ringing. Ian looks at his phone, giving it a questionable look.
" Sorry, I'm going to have to take this."
" It's fine, go handle your business boss man."
Ian smiles and leaves the room to take his phone call. Me, being who I am, take the opportunity to kiss Spencer until I have to pull away for oxygen. Spencer returns my kiss, softly pulling on my bottom lip before letting go.
" You do realize that Ian could walk in here any minute."
" And I hope you realize that you have very sexy lips that I can't help but kiss."
Spencer takes a strand of my hair and places it into place. I was nervous about the meeting so I had taken the liberty to straighten my hair. It was a break from my famous curls and I had to say that I liked it, and by the way Spencer was running her fingers through my hair, she must like it too.
" It's a nice change for you."
" Yeah, I think I look even more hot."
" How do you still manage to have a bigger ego?"
" With a girl like you on my arm, how can I not have a big ego?"
She chuckles as I place my hands on her hips. Her lips gently touch the side of my neck, leaving little kisses. My natural impulse drove me to bring her closer, causing her to nibble on my neck more. I bite my lip in pure ecstasy, sensing the pleasure that I feel, Spencer sucks on my pulse causing a small moan to escape my mouth. Placing my hands on the small of her back, I make little circles on her back. I'm to the point where I do not know where this is going but it just feels so right.
" Hey Ash- oh god! I am so sorry to interrupt."
Really Ian? You choose to come back right now? I turn around to see Ian with his hands over his eyes, blocking the sight that is before him. Spencer buries her head into my neck, which is way adorable.
" It's alright. Is something wrong?"
" No, everything is fine. Why don't we get into the studio and make some music."
I give one last kiss to Spencer, mostly for good luck. As I step into the recording booth, I feel my nerves almost getting the best of me. I'm really surprised that I could even stand up straight.
" Are you ready Ash?"
Ian's voice echos in my head. Am I ready? Do I honestly know what I am getting myself into? Just as I was about to take off my headphones, I stop and meet Spencer's ocean blue eyes, and it makes me remember. She is the reason why I started writing again, how I am able to stand in this booth, she's truly my backbone and I can't let her down.
" Let's rock and roll!"
Spencer's POV
There are very few people who can captivate you when they sing. Giving you feelings that you have never felt before. Ashley is one of those few people that can do that, her voice is caught between soulful, kind of raspy vibe with a rocker edge. I never thought I could be so smitten with someone's words, how one look that she gave me made chills go across my body.
" You must really be amazing."
I look at Ian who is busy at work but able to keep a conversation.
" Why do you say that? Ashley is the one with the talent."
" But you are the inspiration. Her motivation."
" I would hardly call myself an inspiration."
" Well whatever you're doing, keep doing it. Ashley has the talent to actually be someone and I would hate for it to go to waste."
Ashley sings the last note of one of the verses, taking off her headphones and steps out of the booth.
" Ashley Davis, you are my idol!"
" I thought that Billy Holiday was your idol."
" Hey! Never mess with Holiday, but you are my current idol. You're killing it girl!"
" Well that's what happens when you're a rock star."
" Whatever big head, I was thinking that we could call it a night? I have to do some editing and handle so phone calls."
" Are you turning into a monkey suit?"
"Not even close! But I have to handle some things. So call me when you're ready to record again and we'll set a date."
" No problem boss man. We're gonna get going, see you next time."
Ian wraps his arms around Ashley's small frame, rocking from side to side. When he lets go, he moves towards me. Automatically, I hold my hand out for a handshake but was pulled into a small hug. We say our goodbyes and head to the car.
" I hope you weren't too bored."
" Are you kidding? You were amazing, I could never get tired of your voice."
" Wow, that's funny cause I sure as hell did. I couldn't wait to get out of here."
" And why is that?"
Ashley backs me against her car and leaves me a small kiss on the forehead.
" Because I missed holding you in my arms. Every minute away from you was torture."
" I know what you mean. I can't stand being away from you, especially when I'm at home with my family."
" Is everyone still bothering you?"
" Not everyone. Just my mom keeps pressuring me to fix things with Tonya. It's makes me feel like I'm suppose to forgive her."
" Well maybe you should sit down and really talk to her."
Spencer gives me a look, unsure about my response.
" Are you saying that I should just forget about Tonya said?"
" I'm saying forgive but don't forget. It's like this hun, Tonya is always going to be your sister no matter what, you can't change that. What she said was hurtful but forgiving her would help you move on to better things."
"Better things like you?"
Spencer shifts her weight on one leg, giving me a flirty look that could only make me giggle.
" Precisely. Can you at least talk to her. For me?
I knew that pouting would help the situation and help Spencer's smile reappear. Even though I'm not get along with Tonya doesn't mean that her relationship with Spencer should stop. Even if she does say stupid things.
" I will try, but I'm not promising anything."
Spencer and I leave the studio and decided to just ride around until it was time for Spencer to go home. I didn't want her to be too late getting home, but it didn't mean that I wanted her to leave. If it was up to me, Spencer would be with me all the time. But unfortunately, she has things that have to be dealt with. When I arrived home, I see Kyla in the living room, sewing away one of her ideas. I'm not gonna lie, and don't ever told Kyla that I tole you this but Kyla is a talented designer, I wouldn't be surprised if she started her own fashion line.
" Hey girl. Whatcha making this time?"
" Just a shirt and I need you to be my model really quick, so can you throw this on?"
Kyla hands me the shirt and turns around to get more pins. By the time she turns around, I have taken off my shirt and placed her shirt on my body. I get a look from Kyla as she rolls her eyes in disbelief.
" What?"
" You could have went to the bathroom Ash."
" Why would I do that? I have no shame in my body."
" Yeah, we all know this."
Kyla begins to take pins place them in the shirt, making sure that it fits right. I usually don't wear the color orange, but I badly wanted to steal this from Kyla. It is cut off at the bottom and hangs off my left shoulder. The word Kiss is on the center of the shirt, and the back is cut up to reveal the back.
" Stand still or I'm going to poke you."
" Got it boss. You're getting pretty good at this stuff."
" Well not all of us can be blessed with the Davis music gift."
" True, but at least you got the looks."
Kyla sticks out her tongue and I give her a funny face, making us both laugh.
"Speaking of music, how did it go last night?"
" It was weird at first, but a good weird. I now see why Dad spent so much time there. When it was over, I didn't want to get out until I saw Spencer."
" And I take it that things are going well?"
" Couldn't be any better. Spencer is the best thing that has ever happened to me."
" Awe. That's great Ash, after everything you guys were able to make it work."
" Yeah..."
" Ashley Marie Davis. You still haven't told Spencer what happened, and entered a relationship with her?"
So it hasn't been the most important thing on mind. I didn't want to upset Spencer or cause our relationship to mess up. To tell you the truth, I don't think that I could ever tell Spencer the truth. I had too many opportunities to be upfront with her and I didn't take them. I know that it sucks, and really stupid of me. But it keeping this from Spencer, means having her in my life, then I will just have to do some things that I am not too proud of.
Sorry guys for such a delay. I had a lot of stuff going on and my laptop had to get fixed, and I had restore everything, so it took me a while to get this done, but I will be working hard on the next chapter. Once again, thanks for the support and keep reading and reviewing.
