Ashley's POV
I woke up to the best feeling in the world, Spencer in my arms. I had a firm grip on her and she had a soft smile on her face. She looked so beautiful, I loved watching her sleep and I missed not being able to wake up like this every morning. I looked over at the clock it was almost 11:30, I contemplated waking her up but before I could decide she started to move around in my arms. She rolled over and our eyes met.
"Good morning" she said with a smile on her face.
"Morning" I replied giving her a kiss.
She moved her head on my chest and put her arm my stomach and snuggled in, "I miss waking up in your arms".
"I miss it too" I pulled her in closer.
"When do you have to be back" Spencer asked while running her hand up and down my arm.
"Never" I whispered.
"Ash, come on, you're going back and we'll be fine. We just need to keep believing what we already know…like I know even though there are hot girls and guys throwing themselves at you and I'm no where around; I know you're not going to do anything. You could do me the courtesy of believing me too."
It hit me hard that I had probably really hurt her even thinking for one second that she would even consider cheating on me.
"I'm sorry Spencer. It's not that I thought it was true, I was just fed up with the tabloids and people saying stuff about you… and me...and I missed you. I need you to keep me sane and I just needed to see you, to be with you so I could know for sure that….I don't even know."
I think she could tell that I was getting worked up and flustered. She put her palm on the side of my face and pulled me into a kiss.
"Well, I hate that you have to go through that on the road with no support system there, but for whatever reason it is I'm glad you're home."
I smiled at her and leaned in for another kiss and pulled her back into my arms to just hold her for a little longer.
I finally broke the silence, "So, do you have anything planned for today?"
"Well I had a few things, but they can all be cancelled.."
"Spence, I don't want to interrupt your plans."
"Are you kidding me, I haven't seen you in forever and who knows when I'll get to see you again…my fiancé comes first."
"I am so lucky to have you" I placed a kiss on her head.
"And don't you forget that ever" she giggled out.
"Just so you know, I'm home for a week" you would have thought I told her she just won the lottery. She jumped up and straddled me.
"Seriously, a whole week" she practically yelled as a big smile plastered across her face.
"A whole week, you can send Jill a thank you card" I told her grabbing her hips and she fell on top of me and kissed me.
"This makes me very happy" she kissed me one more time before hopping out of bed.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm taking a shower, you should too, we need to get ready" she said making her way into the bathroom.
"What happened to canceling all your plans" I yelled back half hanging off the bed.
"Well if you want to call Paula and tell her we're not coming you can, but I'm not."
I had gotten out of bed and made my way into the bathroom " but it's Saturday".
"I know, I meant to tell you when we were talking last week, but I forgot. We've moved the get together to Saturday afternoons. With the baby coming and everything, they thought it would be easier."
"Works for me" I said pulling back the curtain and hopping in the shower with her. I threw my arms around her waist from behind, "I've missed them too, but not as much as this" I started to place kisses down her neck and onto her shoulder. Let's just say the shower took a little longer than we had planned.
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Spencer's POV
Oh we are so going to be late. Ashley and her damn kisses, I can rarely say no to her. I'm in the kitchen filling up our to-go mugs with coffee for the ride to my parents' house and Ashley is taking her sweet time getting ready.
"Ash, come on we're already running late" I yell towards the stairs.
"I'm coming, I'm coming" she yells running down the stairs.
I hand her a cup of coffee and the keys give her a quick kiss and then slap her on the ass "Let's get going".
"You are so bossy Spencer" she says in a mocking sexy tone and sticks her tongue out.
The drive over is peaceful. I love it when Ashley drives, I get to just stare out the window and look at the ocean. I have a smile on my face that I can't get rid of, a week with Ashley is not what I had in mind for this week, I knew it was going to go by fast. I was shaken out of my thoughts when I felt Ashley's hand slip into mine and lace together with my fingers.
"Penny for your thoughts" she looked over with a smile on her face.
I squeeze her hand and smile back "Nothing, I'm just excited that I get to spend a whole week with you."
"I think I might be more excited. I promise though when the tour ends in a few months I'll be all yours for at least three months…I promise" she pulls my hand up to her lips and kisses it.
"I can't wait" I reply "You know everyone is going to be so surprised to see you today."
"Well, don't tell them this, but I'm really excited to see them too."
We pulled into the driveway and made our way up to the door hand in hand.
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Ashley's POV
We walked into the house and made our way to the backyard where everyone was already sitting on the patio. I saw Madison, which was weird because she was suppose to be on a promo tour in Europe.
"Hey everyone" Spence said stepping out onto the patio with our hands still lace together.
"Ashley?" Paula questioned standing up which made everyone stop what they were doing and turn towards us.
"The one and only" I chuckled walking towards her to give her a hug.
As she embraced me quickly she asked "What are you doing home, don't you have a show tomorrow night?"
Stepping out of her hug and into Arthur's I explained, "I did, but Jill got me out of it. I needed to come home and a take a little break."
"I think that was a good idea" Arthur whispered into my ear, giving me one more squeeze.
"Madison, what are you doing here, when I talked to you last week you said you were in Europe?"
She stepped forward and gave me hug, "I just got back, Kyla and Aiden picked me up like an hour ago."
"Well welcome home" I said as she hugged me.
"You too" she said "I actually thought you would have been back after the last round of tabloids" she said softer.
Whispering back "Between you and me, I tried but couldn't get out of the line shows."
After my short talk with Madison I made my way over to Chelsea and Glen winking at Spencer on the way.
"So are you gonna pop within a week" I leaned down and gave Chelsea a hug and kiss on the cheek.
"Girl, I hope so. Is that how long you're here for?"
"Yeah, I head out Friday night."
"Well I'm glad you're here for the week, we'll keep our fingers crossed it happens this week" Glen added.
Arthur came over and pulled Glen away to join him and Aiden at the grill to start cooking up the food.
Spencer came over and sat on my lap and gave me a quick kiss. Kyla, Madison, and Paula joined us too and it felt so good to be with family for a change.
We all sat there and everyone was awkwardly quiet like they didn't know what to say. Finally Spencer tried to kill the silence, "Ok, what is going on? Why is everyone so quiet? Is it because the tabloids…how many times have we been over this!"
Paula shifted in her seat, "Well, I'm sorry I never know what to say and I don't want to say the wrong thing."
"You don't think they're true do you, Paula?" I asked.
"Of course not, but I know how riled it gets me, so I know you must be fuming. I mean you obviously are I mean you flew home."
"Mom" Spencer said through grit teeth.
"It's ok, Spence" I came to Paula's rescue "Yes, it's true I came home because of the tabloids. There's nothing I can do about rumors, but I can make sure that I keep myself sane and to do that I needed to come home and be with Spencer. I'm not going to let the freakin' gossipers drive suspicion between us."
After my little rant there was more awkward silence. Kyla came to the rescue this time.
"Well it's obvious these stupid morons have never spent five seconds with you two…I mean you two are so disgustingly in love that anyone who has ever met you two knows that this is all a bunch of shit."
"Thank you, Kyla…I think" Spencer said which caused everyone to laugh.
"Seriously though Ashley, it's great that you're here with us. Arthur and I are just so happy to have the whole family home."
"Thanks Paula."
We spent the rest of the afternoon catching up. Madison and I shared stories from the road, while Chelsea filled us in on how much a softy Glen has turned into. I couldn't have imaged a better day, it felt really good to be home and really made me question wanting to leave again. I really was crossing my fingers that Chelsea would have the baby within the next two days so I could be here for it. Only time would tell, but right now I would trade this moment for anything. I'm sitting here with the love of my life and our family…this was the meaning of wealth and I knew just how lucky I was.