Author's Note: Hey guys! Thanks so much for the feedback! There's going to be about 2 or 3 chapters left of this fic. I'm running out of steam, but this fic was lot longer than I originally intended so I hope you guys all enjoyed it. :D


Chapter Eleven

Ashley had no idea how she managed to concentrate on the playing the guitar when all she could think about was Spencer. It didn't completely hit her until the curtain rose and everyone started applauding. Then Ashley found herself smiling the rest of night.

Spencer kissed her. She actually kissed her.

She smiled again thinking of it. Ashley thought she must have looked incredibly creepy smiling so big while playing the guitar and was glad that she sat in the back and the audience could barely see her.

Ashley tried to glance at Spencer during the concert but it was hard because the piano was in the front corner. The only part of Spencer she saw was her head so she couldn't make any eye contact. She couldn't wait until they had an intermission or something. She wanted to return that kiss tenfold.

The first set finally ended after five songs and it was the glee club's turn to perform by themselves a cappella. The rest of the band went backstage and waited around. Ashley tried to find Spencer through the darkness but didn't have to wait long when she felt someone grab her hand and led them to a couch in the corner.

It was hard to hold a conversation back there because no one could actually talk. Whispering was kept to a minimum because it still carried to the actual stage. Mostly people just took of their shoes and fooled around silently.

Ashley was about to open her mouth to speak once her and Spencer had sat down but Spencer put a finger to her mouth.

She took out her cell phone and started pressing the keypads and showed Ashley. The light from the phone gave their faces a bluish glow.

Mr Thompson said hed fail the class if were noisy.

Ashley mouthed an "oh" and then took out her own cell phone. She felt kind of ridiculous having a conversation with someone via texting when Spencer was sitting right next to her.

Ashley showed her the phone. You kissed me :)

Spencer's face was an emoticon itself when she read it.

I did. Whatcha gonna do about it? She turned to face Ashley and smirked. She could barely make out Ashley's face with the little light they had.

But Ashley went back to her phone. Hmm, I dunno know yet. Does that mean you like me?

Spencer rolled her eyes and fired back a response. I dunno yet. ;)

Still think Im an arrogant toerag? :P

Yes.

Ashley let out a soundless faux gasp and Spencer stifled a giggle. She texted another response.

But I like your non arrogant side. The soft marshmallow side :D. Spencer leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek and felt the corners of Ashley's mouth turn up into a smile.

Marshmallow huh? Like a Peep? Her cheek burned from the kiss and it took a lot of strength not to push Spencer down on the couch and kiss her the way she wanted.

Yup. The pink bunnies. Youre one big walking talking marshmallow peep!

Ashley grinned at Spencer's response. The girl had no idea how exactly adorable she was. She took a few seconds before texting back a response.

Does that mean you want to eat me?

Spencer pinched Ashley on the side (which made her jump) when she read that. Get your mind outta the gutter Davies.

Ashley gave her an innocent smile before putting her arm around her. Spencer cuddled in and laid her head down on Ashley's chest. They just sat there listening to the glee club do an a cappella version of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" before Ashley took out her phone again.

Can I kiss you?

Spencer looked up, smiled, and then nodded her head. Ashley's entire face lit up as she lifted her hand to cup Spencer's cheek. Ashley wished there was little bit more light so she can see every feature of Spencer's face before she kissed her.

Their lips met softly at first before Ashley's hand moved to the back of Spencer's neck and pulled her even closer. Her tongue grazed Spencer's lips before she parted them. Spencer tasted like hazelnut and Ashley had to fight the urge to not let out a moan. Spencer's hand had moved to the collar of Ashley's shirt where she bunched up the material in her fist.

They pulled apart slightly dazed, their faces still close to each other.

"Whoa," Ashley whispered against Spencer's lips.

Spencer just smiled and gave her a little peck. The sound of applause drew the girls out of their reverie and they pulled apart completely just as the glee club was entering backstage.

"Oh my God," Spencer suddenly said frantic.

Ashley looked at her concerned. "What's wrong?" Did she do something wrong?

"I'm next!" Spencer stood up and started pacing.

"And up next, a original composition by Spencer Carlin," Mr. Thompson announced from the stage.

Spencer froze right on the spot while everyone beckoned her frantically to get to the stage. Ashley grabbed hold both of her hands and looked at her straight in the eyes.

"You're going to be fine," she assured her smiling. She lifted Spencer's hands to her lips and kissed them. "For good luck."

Spencer smiled as she let Ashley push her towards the stage. She could barely see anyone in the audience because of the bright spotlight but she could hear lots of applause. She sat down on the piano bench and then looked to the side of the stage where Ashley was watching her.

"Um," Spencer began. She had to raise her voice because she didn't have a microphone. "This song was also co-written by Ashley Davies." She smiled one more time at Ashley before playing.

Ashley watched on with complete adoration, loving every second when Spencer was playing. So graceful and beautiful. Just like Spencer. She could not wait for the concert to be over.

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"Well done everybody!" Mr. Thompson congratulated when the concert was finally finished. "That was an amazing first show."

Ashley tuned him out as she searched the music class for Spencer. She never realized just how big the class when they were in school because Spencer only sat three seats from her. But in a disorganized group, it was like playing Where's Waldo? She finally spotted the familiar blonde head near the back looking very bored and proceeded to make her way towards her.

Mr. Thompson was still babbling when Ashley wrapped an arm around Spencer from behind startling her in the process.

"Hi," she whispered in her ear.

Spencer smiled and rubbed the arm that was on her stomach. "Hi, yourself." She leaned against Ashley who had put her chin on her shoulder. "I think Mr. Thompson should shut up now," she whispered.

"Hmm, I think we need to sneak out." Her breath against Spencer's ear made Spencer shiver.

"I think he'll notice."

Ashley let out a little groan and squeezed Spencer tighter. She really couldn't wait to get out of there.

Mr. Thompson finally stopped talking and let everyone go. Spencer and Ashley made their way to the auditorium hand in hand but quickly let go when they saw Casey and Sally waiting for them in the audience.

"Hey guys!" Casey exclaimed. "That was a pretty cool concert."

"Yeah, not as boring as I thought it'd be," Sally added.

"Thanks, whore." Ashley rolled her eyes and set her guitar case down on the floor. "What you guys think of Spencer's solo?"

Spencer blushed at the acknowledgement and shrugged it off. "It was nothing," she said modestly.

"Are you kidding? It was the best part. Awesome song, guys." Casey gave them a knowing smirk when she saw their blushing faces.

"It was mostly Spencer," Ashley said giving her a big smile.

"I'm sure it was," Sally said winking but backed down when she saw Ashley's glare. "So, you two want to go hang out?"

Ashley really wanted to say that she just wanted to hang out with Spencer but she did not want to give Sally more ammunition. She had no idea what exactly what her and Spencer were so she'd like to figure it out before Casey and Sally started to make wedding plans.

"Hi, girls!"

Ashley could've shot herself when she saw her mom making her way towards them. Kyla was following (or slugging) along looking very annoyed and bored.

"Hey, mom." Ashley's eyes fell to the camcorder in her hand. "Aw, mom, please don't tell me you taped the entire thing."

"What? It's for your grandmother." She ignored her daughter's eye roll. "Anyways, I just want to say that you two were absolutely fantastic tonight."

"Thanks, Mrs. Davies," Spencer said politely but went pale when she saw her parents making their way towards them. Glen was also there looking just like Kyla.

"Spencer, honey, amazing show," Paula said giving her a hug.

"Absolutely wonderful," Arthur added.

"Thanks, guys," Spencer said a little embarrassed but then turned to Ashley and Christine. "Mom, dad. This is Ashley Davies and her mom."

The parents exchanged introductions while Spencer and Ashley tried to find away to escape. They glared across the auditorium at Casey and Sally who had managed to slip out when their parents came.

"Can I go now?" Kyla suddenly blurted but earned a glared from her mom.

"Kyla, don't be so rude."

"Yeah, mom, can I go, too?" Glen chimed in and also got a glare.

"Glen, your manners."

After chastising their offspring, the three parents went back to discussing Spencer and Ashley's wonderful performances.

Glen and Kyla glared at their sisters.

"What?" Spencer said annoyed. "I go to all your damn games."

"Yeah," Ashley added and spoke to Kyla. "I go to all your stupid plays."

Glen and Kyla exchanged looks before leaving and sulking in a pair of chairs.

"Match made in heaven," Ashley said amused.

When everyone got done talking and Spencer and Ashley got reminded of their curfews, the two girls finally left the school and made their way to the parking lot.

"Um, so what do you want to do now?" Ashley asked nervously when they got to her car.

"Well, Casey was suppose to give me a ride, but I think her and Sally left." She looked around the nearly empty parking lot.

"Wanna hang out before I take you home?" Ashley gave her a hopeful look and bit her lip.

"Okay," Spencer said and gave her a peck on the lips. "But can I change first?" She held up a bag where she had packed an extra change of clothes. "I feel like a waitress in this."

Ashley laughed and wrapped her arms around Spencer's waist. "I think you look sexy."

"You do, do you?" Spencer wrapped her hand around Ashley's tie and pulled her to her and crashed their lips together. They were completely out of breath when they pulled apart. "I think you look sexy, too," Spencer rasped.

"Wanna go to the park and make out in the plastic tunnel?"

Spencer grinned. "Only if you keep that tie on."

Ashley kissed her again before opening the passenger door for her. "Deal."

She wondered briefly how many speeding tickets she was going to get on their way to the park.

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