Don't Get Me Wrong- Chapter 5
After breakfast everybody went their separate ways to get ready for hitting the slopes. Spencer checked the weather and it was snowing pretty bad so she put on her warmest hat and thickest hoodie. Making sure she still looked cute she checked in the mirror and smiled at her reflection. Bounding down the stairs she headed to the small room where all the boards, skis and boots were kept. She was excited about going out on the fresh powder which always made boarding much better plus she would get to show Ashley a thing or two. Hearing the voices of everybody heading inside Spencer tied up her boots securely and then grabbed her board. Outside the boot room stood Ashley and Matty plus the others all wrapped up and ready for the day a head. Spencer couldn't help but think how cute Ashley looked in her red chequered snowboard jacket and oversized beanie and of course her ray ban aviators.
"So you didn't chicken out then?" Spencer teased as she dug her board into the snow while she waiting for her group to get kitted up.
"I can't wait to make you eat your words" Ashley smirked as she snapped the catch on her boots shut.
"We'll see. Ok guys boarders will be coming out with me and the skiers will be going out with Bella. This is just a tour so don't feel like you have to stay with your guide all day. Just do as much as you can and don't worry if you can't keep up" Spencer explained to everyone but directed the last part to Ashley who flipped the bird in return. Bella signalled for the skiers to follow her which left Ashley, Aiden, Matty and Chase with Spencer.
"Are you 3 any good?" Spencer asked eyeing the 3 boys who almost looked offended.
"Not bad I suppose, we can handle most blues and greens" Aiden answered with a proud smile. Matty looked less confident which Spencer noticed.
"Matty what about you?"
"I've only done this a few times but I can hold my own" Matty explained shyly which was a side Spencer hadn't seen yet.
"Ok well we'll start off slow and work our way up to the nastier runs. Like I said if you don't want to do something don't force yourself or if you need help do not be afraid to ask" Spencer tried her best to reassure everyone and just hoped that the 3 boys would go their own way before the tour was over. Spencer checked everyone's equipment and made sure everyone wore helmets much to Ashley's annoyance.
"I don't wear helmets" Ashley whined.
"Well you do when I take you out" Spencer argued.
"I look dumb" Ashley pouted dropping her white helmet to the ground.
"You look cute" Spencer reassured the pouting brunette as she placed the helmet back on her head. Ashley seemed satisfied with Spencer's words and finally accepted she would be wearing the helmet. Spencer started walking towards the lifts and once they were on the snow everybody put on their one boot and shuffled to the lift. Spencer noticed that Ashley seemed to be deliberately taking her time which seemed to be so she could share a chair with just Spencer. Spencer watched as the 3 boys safely sat in their chair and moved into the air. Shuffling her board next to Ashley the two girls waited for their chair to scoop them up. Once they were in air and the safety bar was down Spencer realised that she was now alone with Ashley and that panicked her slightly.
"So how long you been boarding for?" Ashley asked clearly just trying to make conversation.
"About 5 years, not too long. What about you?"
"Since I was 10, my Dad has a few places around the world"
"Ok suddenly I'm doubting my skills" Spencer joked as she wiped her goggles.
"I doubt that you are far too cocky for that"
"Says you?" Spencer replied with a shocked tone.
"I am not cocky!" Ashley argued removing her sunglasses which gave Spencer the perfect opportunity to look at her gorgeous eyes.
"You exude cockiness. Look at the way you kissed that girl last night" Spencer pointed out.
"She hit on me and I'm not cocky. I prefer confident with a hint of self awareness"
"That's exactly what a cocky person would say" Spencer teased as she adjusted her position.
"Says the cocky person" Ashley threw back with a triumphant smile.
"Oh look we're at the top, don't fall over" Spencer stated as she adjusted herself more so she could get off the lift smoothly and without falling over.
Ashley copied the movement but in the opposite direction then with one swift movement both girls exited the lift and glided to the 3 guys waiting for them. Everybody sat on the floor so they could click their boots in and make sure everything was safe.
"Ok we'll head down here and meet at the bottom. Go at your own pace and if you need help just sit down in a safe area and I'll come get you" Spencer instructed as she pulled herself up onto the board so she was facing down the mountain. Once she was satisfied that everybody was ready she jumped so she started moving, she wanted to keep a slow pace so she could check everybody's abilities but as Ashley glided along side her Spencer forgot about everybody else.
"I thought you said you were good at this" Ashley teased loudly as she pushed off gathering more speed and leaving Spencer alone. Looking around at the rest of her group Spencer saw that they were all fine so she leaned down the mountain trying to gain enough speed to catch up with Ashley. The two girls weaved in and out of perfect turns passing each other every now and again. Spencer came close to stacking it a few times but soon pulled it together when she heard Ashley laughing at her. Spencer lost sight of Ashley and then spotted her bright jacket at the bottom of the run just casually gliding along. Spencer finally reached the flat snow and she too glided along heading over to Ashley who had now taken off her board and was doing a dance for Spencer's purpose. Spencer came to a stop just in front of the celebrating brunette and she clicked off her own board dropping to the snow in defeat.
"The best thing is that I wasn't even trying" Ashley mocked as she watched her friends make their way down to the bottom. Spencer removed her goggles and gave Ashley a death glare.
"I was looking out for the other" Spencer lied knowing full well she hadn't given the others a second thought.
"You were looking at me the whole time" Ashley advised with a raised eyebrow and she turned her attention to the guys which Spencer was grateful for as she could feel her face going red again which seemed to be a regular occurrence around Ashley.
"So how did you guys find that run?" Spencer asked shaking off Ashley's comment.
"Pretty easy" Chase bragged.
"Well I can take you guys down one more run and then I need to head back to the chalet"
"Why?" Ashley asked not realising that Spencer wouldn't be with them all day.
"I have to clean up and all that fun stuff"
"Oh I guess that makes sense. So what run are we doing next?" Ashley replied clearly disappointed by Spencer's impending departure.
"We'll head up to those lifts over there. That will bring us down an easy green run and then guys can explore some more" Spencer led the group to the lifts but this time they all got on to the same chair as it was a larger lift much to both girls annoyance although the tight fit on the lift meant that they were both squashed against each other. Spencer tried everything to ignore the heat from Ashley's body but it even made her blush when the other girl was wearing full snowboard gear. Spencer needed to get thus run over and done with so she could go hide away from the hot girl to her right.
Spencer had left Ashley and the boys after the last run and after doing her jobs around the chalet she decided to head into the village with Brody to grab some lunch at Loop. As they walked through the outside sitting area Spencer spotted Jenny and chose to ignore her which Brody noticed and chose to ignore, Once inside the were greeted some friends and got themselves a drink.
"She saw us come in here you know" Brody stated as they stood by the bar waiting for their drinks. Spencer looked at Brody then outside at Jenny who was still in all her gear from boarding.
"So" Spencer shrugged as she took her drink from the bar guy. Spencer decided to sit outside as the sun was now shining so she wanted to take advantage of it for once, Brody followed sending a dirty look at Jenny who just smiled obnoxiously.
"So how was you're outing with Ashley?" Brody asked lighting a cigarette.
"It wasn't just Ashley you know"
"Whatever how was it?"
"She kicked my ass on the slopes but she looked so hot doing it I didn't really care"
"Carlin you know you can't go there"
"Nobody has to know" Spencer reasoned.
"This place has spies all over it plus Bella would kill you. You know she wants the perfect score and if you mess about with Ashley then that could ruin it"
"I know but she's so hot" Spencer sighed as she dropped her head to the table.
"Haven't you already got your hands full with skank bag?" Brody asked looking over again at Jenny who was now looking at Spencer.
"Clearly not, you were right about her"
"And I'm right about this Ashley thing"
"I guess so"
"Not to shit on your bonfire further but skank bag is heading in this direction" Brody advised as she stood up suddenly needing the bathroom. She gave Jenny a warning look and headed inside.
"Hey Spencer" Jenny purred as she took a seat next to Spencer getting extremely close.
"Hey"
"You're not mad at me are you?" Jenny asked as she stroked Spencer's arm feeling the goosebumps rise as she touched the exposed flesh.
"Why would I be mad at you?" Spencer asked dumbly removing her arm that now felt like it was on fire.
"You left last night without saying goodbye"
"I was working plus you looked busy"
"Oh you know she was just a silly little distraction baby" Jenny promised as she leaned into Spencer some more. The blonde felt her resolve slowly crumbling like it always did around Jenny. Just as their lips were about to touch Spencer spotted Ashley and the guys walking towards them. Ashley looked less than impressed at the sight of Spencer with Jenny so Spencer moved away standing up to greet them much to Jenny's annoyance.
"Hey how did the rest of the day go?" Spencer asked loudly looking at Ashley not able to hide her smile.
"It didn't suck, yours looks like it's going slightly better" Ashley answered nodding to Aiden's question as to whether she wanted a beer. Spencer saw the evil look that Ashley was sending in Jenny's direction and she couldn't help but feel that Ashley was jealous.
"Only in the last few seconds" Spencer stated helping Ashley to remove her thick jacket. The brunette seemed to like Spencer's answer and she offered the blonde a nose crinkling smile in return.
"Spencer are we going to finish this conversation?" Jenny demanded from the table pulling Spencer from her Ashley induced melt down. Before Spencer could answer Ashley had taken a seat at the table pulling Spencer down next to her.
"Actually Spencer agreed to meet me here so your 'conversation' will have to wait" Ashley interrupted with a 'don't fuck with me' glare.
"And who are you?" Jenny asked trying to sound polite but came off sounding like a complete bitch.
"I'm Ashley Davies and I'm a friend of Spencer's" Ashley answered with all the confidence in the world. Spencer made a mental of Ashley's surname realising that she didn't know it. Jenny looked over at Spencer who just shrugged and looked back at Ashley.
"Hi Ashley I'm Jenny and I really eager to finish that conversation with Spencer here so if you could just go away that would be great" Jenny instructed clearly prepared for a challenge.
"Don't talk to her like that Jen" Spencer snapped.
"Spencer Carlin are you two fucking?" Jenny laughed with a smug expression.
"Fuck you Jen" Spencer growled.
"You did that the other night baby. You let me know when you want to upgrade again" Jenny said as she walked off kissing Spencer on the cheek as she left. Ashley sat there gobsmacked while Spencer searched her brain for any words to smooth the situation out.
"Seriously Spence?" Ashley giggled watching as Jenny walked off.
"I'm sorry you got dragged into that mess" Spencer apologised.
"I didn't have you pegged for that kind of girl" Ashley stated matter of factly.
"Like what kind of girl?"
"The random hook ups and drama"
"I'm not really" Spencer confessed.
"Then why her?"
"I can't believe I'm telling you this but I only came out at the beginning of the summer and before that I had been with my boyfriend for like 5 years. I tried dating a girl but she was crazy so I figured I would the whole slutty thing ago"
"How's that working out for you?"
"Not great, I have a habit of picking complete bitches plus I like the idea of somebody being mine" Spencer replied honestly.
"You'll find somebody Spencer but not in a one night stand or through random hook ups with girls like Jenny" Ashley reassured Spencer placing a hand on her thigh without thinking.
"That sounds like the voice of experience" Spencer pointed out not flinching or moving under Ashley's touch.
"I've been known to be very similar to Jenny actually but not for a while now. I want to get to know someone and I want to make her feel special and cared for which isn't something I have ever done before" Ashley admitted with her hand still on Spencer's leg. Both girls shared a moment that neither of them understood straight away.
"I find it hard to believe that you were ever like that apart from your little stunt at the bar last night" Spencer finally said looking Ashley directly in the eye.
"That wasn't my best moment but I acted on instinct last night" Ashley explained.
"What instinct?" Spencer asked dumbly. Ashley hesitated for a moment but decided to just be honest.
"Jealousy" Ashley confessed looking at Spencer with a more serious expression than before hoping that her words would sink in.
"Who were you jealous of?" Spencer continued her line of questioning knowing she was heading in a very dangerous direction if Ashley answered honestly but before she could say anything the 3 guys and Brody took seats next to them. Ashley quickly removed her hand from Spencer's leg suddenly feeling very self conscious. Their gaze was broken when Brody asked Spencer something obsolete and the blonde turned to look at her friend. Spencer wasn't listening to a word her friend was saying because all she wanted to do was hear what Ashley was about to say her. Without a second thought Spencer subtly intertwined her pinky finger with Ashley's under the table feeling nothing but relief when Ashley smiled at her.