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Chapter 3

Dinner was delicious, and Ashley expected nothing less from an apparent top chef. And sitting at the dining room table with both Anabelle and Spencer, she couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia, remembering the nights she would have dinner with her best friends Aiden and Madison...but that was a long time ago. Almost like a different world, when she was naive and trusting and thought friends would always be friends no matter what happened.

"Do you mind going outside with me, Ashley?"

Ashley turned to see Spencer standing by the front door with Anabelle standing to the side a little bit, looking at Ashley. The look on Anabelle's face was indecipherable and Ashley wasn't sure why she was looking at her that way.

"Yeah, sure Spencer"

Ashley made her way over to Spencer and gently took her hand in her own, realizing that it was becoming a habit for her to instantly reach for her hand whenever she was near. They made their way outside, enjoying the breeze that flowed over them and listening to the sound of the wind as it rustled through the fall leaves.

"I wanna show you something. I think it's my favorite part of this whole house, I don't get to go to it that often, you know, because I can't really be walking around outside by myself yet, but when I get the chance I get Anabelle to walk me over and I always just feel so peaceful there, you know. I think it's the only part of the house I have memorized, so I'll always find my way."

Ashley found the roles being reversed, with Spencer leading her through the front yard and down a lit wooded path that led them out of the mansion gate. The path kept on going, and Ashley was starting to wonder whether this was a good idea, when they reached what looked to be a secret garden. The first thing Ashley noticed was the huge oak tree whose branches seemed to be hanging over a pond in the center of the clearing. The moon reflecting on the pond made the garden seem almost magical, and the smell of the fresh flowers and lavender that was blooming everywhere made it even more appealing.

"Wow, Spencer. I don't even know what to say. It's absolutely beautiful."

Ashley continued to look in awe around her surroundings, marveling that things like this actually existed and weren't just in fairy tales.

"Is it?" Spencer asked, looking whimsical.

"Yeah. It's the most amazing place I've ever seen. I feel like I just stepped into Narnia or something!"

Spencer chuckled, and Ashley turned to look at Spencer curiously. Amazed at the way the moonlight was hitting her face, illuminating her so much that it almost looked like she was an angel. She shrugged the thought off, not liking the sinking feeling it was giving her in her stomach and was momentarily stunned by the twinkling in Spencer's blue eyes, finding herself not being able to look away.

"Come sit with me"

Ashley obediently followed Spencer to the old oak tree, holding her hand tightly and not wanting to let go. They sat down next to each other close with their backs against the strong tree. Nothing was said and for some reason it didn't bother Ashley in the slightest, it was actually quite peaceful for Ashley, looking out over the pond and feeling Spencer so close to her. The silence went on peacefully for a while longer until Ashley felt Spencer move even closer to her.

"Do you believe in God, Ashley?"

Ashley had to admit, the question threw her off guard and brought to her mind the fact that she hadn't really thought about it.

"I...I don't know. I mean, I'm not sure. I'd like to think that there's something up there taking care of us but I just don't know. It's hard to believe sometimes, you know."

The comfortable silence took its place again as they looked out towards the pond, Ashley patiently waiting for Spencer to speak what was on her mind.

"Sometimes I get these dreams, but they feel so real, like, it's actually happening. It's like I'm being lifted into the sky and there's light all around me, it's so bright. But I don't know, it's like I can see, for the first time I can actually see. Don't ask me what I see because I honestly don't know, all I know is that I am seeing, and that I'm seeing some of the most beautiful things in the world."

Ashley had her eyes transfixed on hers, once again feeling that sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach. It all sounded so foreboding to her and she had no idea why, like Spencer would be leaving and her chest hurt at the thought, it didn't take a genius to know why. It was obvious she had feelings for Spencer, it was clear from the moment they met, but the way she was feeling right now was something new, something she'd never experienced before.

"I'm sorry, I bet that sounded really weird to you. I've only just met you and I'm already telling you my crazy dreams." Spencer blushed red.

"No...no it's not weird. What is weird is that I sometimes listen to Kelly Clarkson when no one's around. I know, I know...I'm so ashamed."

"Hey! I like Kelly Clarkson." Spencer laughed, giving Ashley a little shove.

"I'm not even surprised" Ashley smirked.

"Oh yeah, and why's that?" Spencer replied cocking an eyebrow, and smiling in an adorable way.

"Because you my friend are so Justin Timberlake...and I, fortunately for you am so Led Zeppelin. But don't worry I think I can teach you a thing or two about the finer side of music."

"Oh no way! No one insults JT, he's been on my favorites list for the last four years." Spencer replied, taking the opportunity to tickle Ashley mercilessly, both of them rolling around in the grass laughing hysterically. Ashley, unknown to Spencer, was a master of tickling having successfully tickled Kyla into submission on many occasions, and soon the roles were reversed, with Ashley pinning Spencer down on the ground.

"Okay, okay, mercy! I give up!" Spencer cried out.

"Tell me I'm the Queen of the world." Ashley chuckled.

"You're the Queen of the world." Spencer muttered, so quietly it was almost a whisper.

Ashley suddenly realized the position they were in, bodies pressed tightly against each other, Ashley's arms on either side of Spencer holding her up. Ashley made a move to get up but Spencer pulled her back down. Her hand moved up to Ashley's face, gently using her fingers to trace her forehead, her eyebrows, nose, cheeks, and then mouth. Ashley couldn't help the way her eyes fluttered shut, enjoying the way Spencer's soft fingers traced her face. Ashley almost moaned at the loss of contact when Spencer's hand left her face and fell back to the ground beneath her.

"You're beautiful." Spencer whispered.

Neither of them noticed Anabelle standing by the entrance to the garden.

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