Hey everyone! Sorry, I know it's been awhile since my last update. I was out of town again. I'll try and update more regularly, but I'm not promising anything. Thanks to everyone who is reading and reviewing…I really appreciate it. Feel free to always shoot ideas my way; the creativity can tend to run low after awhile. Ok, well it's short but enjoy!

Chapter 20

Ashley's POV

Everyone had arrived, the big dysfunctional family that we are. Madison was arguing with Glen about who knows what. Kyla and Chelsea were talking with Paula and Aiden and my dad were firing up the grill.

"You think we'll make it through the weekend" Spencer asked sliding her arms around me from behind.

"Spence" I said turning around, "Everything is going to be fine, I don't know why you are worrying so much."

"I just want everything to go great. I mean the house is done, it's our first family get together…I'm just nervous", I have to admit she really cute when she's anxious.

"You should be more worried about the fact that you start school back up in like two weeks…that is going to suck" I bring up.

"Why would you even bring that up to me?" Spencer yelled and slapped me on the shoulder.

I leaned in and gave her a quick kiss and rubbed her upper arms to calm her. "Spencer, everything is going to be fine this weekend. Your mom doesn't hate me anymore, remember? Madison isn't a bitch any….well most of the time she's not a bitch. And as far as school goes you only have like what, two more years?"

"Look at you being all comforting. It's weird, but it fits you well" she leans in a kisses me.

"Yeah, well don't let that get around I have rep to uphold" I tell her as seriously as I can.

"Well now you'll have to bribe me not to go running to the tabloids" she leans in seductively.

"I think I can think of a few things that will keep you quite" I whisper in her ear.

"Alright, we're ready for the steaks" Aiden yells coming into the kitchen.

"Right, let me get them" Spencer says stepping out of my embrace.

"This place is pretty great Ash" Aiden steps closer to me.

"Yeah it is, you guys did a great job painting and helping Spencer out while I was gone. Thank you for that." I leaned in and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Well, it was our pleasure. Plus, Kayla was all excited that she got to decorate our room and stuff…and I'm excited that we have the loft to ourselves and a place to visit right on the beach" he replied smiling.

"Yeah that is a nice bonus, isn't it?"

"Alright, Aiden here you go" Spencer handed him the tray of steaks.

Aiden took off to the patio and started cooking the steaks with Mr.C. We all gathered around the table that night and had one of the best meals I've ever had. It was amazing we were a family. I could see us spending many holidays together here and pretty soon a little kid would be running around. I know we're still young and I'm me, but I was looking forward to the day that Spence and I could start a family. I couldn't wait for them to get to be apart of these get-togethers.

We all talked about my trip to New York and all the rooms in the house. We then all decided to give Glen and Chelsea some name ideas for the baby. They find out in a few weeks the sex of the baby. I'm trying to convince them to name the kid after me. After dinner we cleaned up and everyone was just hanging out in the living room. I looked around and everyone had their own little conversations going. I couldn't seem to find Spencer though. I knew where she probably was.

"Hey" I whispered in her ear as I put my arms around her. She had made her way down to the beach. I could see her silhouette from the balcony.

"Hey" she said back as she put her hands on mine.

"What are you doing down here all alone?" I asked.

"I love it down here. The smell, the breeze, the way the sand feels on my feet, the way the waves sound crashing into the shore. It's perfect, it's even better with a certain someone here with me" she turned her head at the end and smiled.

"See I think its perfect right here with you and all the other stuff is just bonus" I kissed her neck.

She squeezed me a bit tighter. "So what's everyone doing up there?"

"Well I'm pretty sure Aiden and Glen are talking about some car that just came out and how they can swing getting it. Kyla, Chelsea, and Madison are trying to decide what the artwork should go on her next album and I think your mom and dad might have headed off to bed already. Which leaves you and me…now we're down here contemplating if we want to get it on right here on the beach or take it to our room." I start to kiss her neck.

"We're not having sex at all tonight Ash, we have a house full of people" she laughed.

"Well they all know we're active, I don't think they'd mind" I continue the assault on her neck.

"Nice try there Casanova, it aint gonna happen, but I think I could arrange a nice make out session on the beach." She turns around and faces me.

"I think that will do" I capture her lips and pull away for a second to lay down the blanket I brought down with me.

"Always prepared, Ash" she laughs.

"From the little time I've actually been here I have figured out this is your favorite spot" I reach up and pull her down and meet her lips with mine.

I might not be getting lucky tonight, but tonight I've realized just how lucky I am.