Once again apologies for the delays but I'm busy at the moment. However today I have some spare time so I plan on updating this story and Hide My Heart…in theory anyway. As always thank you all for the reviews and adds etc, they really do rock my world.
Don't Get Me Wrong Chapter 13
Brody's P.O.V
Spencer had just left after helping with cleaning up breakfast which now left Brody to do the prep for dinner so she could at least get some time on the slopes. Turning on her ipod she started bouncing around the kitchen grabbing ingredients for the evening meal. The events of the morning were still on her mind and no matter how happy the music was she was dancing to it did nothing to improve her room. Just as she was flicking through her playlists on her ipod she heard a quiet cough from the door to the kitchen. Looking up she was met with green eyes and in that second she knew her morning was about to get worse.
"So what did Spencer say?" Bella asked not wasting time with pleasantries.
"That I'm stupid for getting involved with you" Brody answered honestly.
"She's right you know" Bella sighed as she leaned against the counter top.
"Why do you say stuff like that Bella?"
"Because it's true! Brody I'm straight I have a boyfriend who is here to visit me"
"You're only straight when you feel like it. You weren't so fucking straight this morning or the other night" Brody snapped as she laid down the large knife that was in her hand.
"This was just supposed to be fun Brody" Bella argued which only pissed Brody off further.
"Yea you're right…well I'm glad I could help you have some fun" Brody spat before storming off to her room needing to get away from Bella. The whole thing had just started as a bit of fun but over the months of secret meetings and stolen glances Brody had developed feelings for the leggy blonde. Brody had never really been interested in being with one girl, with her life style and job she had no time for it and that suited her down to a tee. However, all she wanted to do now was convince Bella to leave her stupid boyfriend so that they could give it all a real go but deep down she knew that this would never happen.
Deciding that dinner prep could wait she grabbed her jacket and headed to the board shed to get her equipment. If there was one thing that would help her clear her mind it would be boarding. Ideally she wanted to talk to her best friend but she knew that things were best kept as quiet as possible even though Spencer had already caught them once.
Spencer's P.O.V
Spencer was heading back to the chalet after a quick boarding session with some friends. She wanted to head out with Ashley but they were in that stage where they couldn't keep their hands off each other which was a major no go in public. Feeling her phone vibrate in her pocket Spencer lay down her board and checked the message, smiling when she saw Ashley's name.
I knw its naughty but meet me 4 a friendly drink at loop? Axx
Spencer knew the risk but she couldn't help herself so she turned around and headed back down the path to loop. She spotted Ashley sat on her own outside basking in the mountain sun. Spencer admired her from a distance and counted her lucky stars that Ashley was sort of hers.
"Hey chalet guest that I hardly know" Spencer said in a dramatic voice making Ashley giggle as she stood to greet Spencer but both girls paused as they realised that they were both leaning in for a kiss. Ashley put out her hand for Spencer to shake which only made them both laugh some more.
"So are you done with boarding for the day?" Spencer asked as she stole a sip of Ashley's Pepsi.
"Yea I was kind of tired after last night plus Matty wouldn't stop taking the piss"
"Why was he taking the piss?"
"He kind of clicked as to where I was last night and who I was with. In fact it seems like my whole group have clicked apparently I'm not subtle when I have the hots for somebody" Ashley explained which made Spencer feel a little uneasy.
"Don't worry Spence they won't say anything" Ashley reassured her only getting a nod in reply. After what seemed like a never ending silence Spencer finally spoke.
"Do you want to go somewhere with me?" Spencer asked bravely even though she suddenly felt nervous.
"Maybe….depends where" Ashley replied with a smirk.
"Well there's a small town towards the bottom of the mountain that is less touristy and that like nobody from this resort goes to. I was thinking maybe we could get something to eat or whatever….kind of like a proper date" Spencer muttered sounding nervous and unsure of her-self.
"That sounds perfect Spence" Ashley beamed.
"Ok well lets head back to the chalet. I need to convince Brody to let drive her car, she's very protective of Martha"
"Martha?" Ashley questioned.
"It's her car actually it's her pride and joy. She drove that thing from Mexico to Canada. Her and her brother built it so it's pretty important to her" Spencer advised as she walked back to the chalet.
"Wow that's impressive and now I'm a little scared to even get in the damn thing" Ashley replied as they opened the front door leaving their boards in the hall way.
"Hey Brod's" Spencer yelled as she searched the kitchen area knowing that Brody should be there prepping for dinner.
"Guess she's popped out" Spencer sighed annoyed that her plan had already ended.
"Don't worry I'll just go rent a car" Ashley stated which surprised Spencer.
"You can't rent a car just for one day" Spencer argued figuring that this would be a huge waste of money.
"Sure I can it's not like I don't have the money" Ashley replied matter of factly causing Spencer to raise a questioning eyebrow. She figured that Ashley wasn't exactly poor but she hadn't realised that she was rich enough to just rent a car whenever she felt the need.
"As long as I can put in half" Spencer argued.
"Don't be silly Spence, its fine. You can buy dinner or something" Ashley said with a smile not realising that Spencer looked less than impressed. Ashley picked up her phone and dialled a number and within seconds she had rented a car. Spencer excused herself and went up to her room to get changed.
A few minutes later she met Ashley down the stairs and they made their way to the car that was now magically waiting outside in the small drive way. Spencer admired the large black jeep that sat there waiting to be driven. Ashley climbed into the driver's seat and started the engine. Spencer silently climbed in and offered Ashley a small smile.
Ashley's P.O.V
The journey so far had been pretty much silent other than Spencer giving directions. Ashley couldn't understand why there was an atmosphere in the car and she kept trying to look at Spencer for answers but the silent blonde was giving nothing away. Finally having enough Ashley pulled the car over and parked it in a safe position getting a strange look from Spencer.
"This isn't it Ash" Spencer pointed out.
"Yes I'm aware of the Spencer and I refuse to continue driving until you tell me why I'm getting the silent treatment" Ashley replied trying not to sound angry but her emotions were getting the better of her.
"You're not getting the silent treatment" Spencer replied still not looking at Ashley.
"Spencer you haven't said anything to in the last 20 minutes other than left or right! Please tell me if I have done something wrong?"
"You haven't done anything wrong"
"Then why do I feel like I have?" Ashley sighed as sat back in her seat fed up of trying to get Spencer to look at her.
"Ok fine I'm just uncomfortable with you throwing your money around" Spencer finally snapped shocking Ashley a little.
"Throwing my money around? Jesus, Spencer I rented a goddamn car for a day because I wanted to spend some alone time with you!" Ashley stressed clearly annoyed by the accusation. Ashley had never had to be careful with money but she never flaunted it especially not to impress girls.
"Look I'm sorry….it's just that I have to work hard for every penny I get and I just get uncomfortable when people can spend money so easily" Spencer explained feeling a bit stupid.
"Spencer I get that you have to work hard I really do and I know I'm lucky but I would give back every penny of the money if I could get my Dad back" Ashley said starting to feel a little chocked up. She rarely spoke about her Father and if she did it was only with Kyla or her therapist.
"I'm sorry Ash….talk to me please?" Spencer rubbed Ashley's arm in support.
"My Dad died like 3 years ago in a car accident which is why I have money. I mean I've always had money but when my Dad died he left me and Kyla the Raife Davies estate which now means were both stupidly rich"
"Wait your Dad is Raife Davies?" Spencer asked shocked and angry at herself for making so many assumptions.
"The one and only" Ashley replied with a bitter smile. "My Dad's fame gave me everything I could ever want but not what I needed".
"God I'm an ass"
"You're not an ass, you jumped to a fair assumption and I don't blame you"
"Well I'm still sorry…can we start again?"
"Yes but only if you tell me why you flipped?" Ashley bargained.
"My parents are divorced I just have my Dad as my Mom ran off with some boy toy leaving me and my Brother's. My Dad tries hard but with the repayments on the house and cars he struggled which meant we didn't have much growing up. I managed to get a part scholarship to UCLA which means I have to work to pay the rest hence why this job is so important to me. If I fuck up or get fired before the end of the season I will lose my bonus and I can't afford that" Spencer explained hating that she is so bothered by something so stupid. Ashley listened carefully and slowly started to feel like the world's biggest dick.
"Ok, look Spence I can't have you risking all of that for me. I mean I thought you loved the job and that's why you were worried about getting fired. Now that I know it affects your future I can't help but feel guilty. I'm really not worth all of this Spencer"
"I think you are Ash so this is happening, yes it will be in secret but it's still happening because I really like you. I mean I liked you before because you're really hot but now I like you even more" Spencer explained as she leaned closer to Ashley.
"So you were using me for my body?" Ashley asked with a smirk and a raised eyebrow.
"Totally" Spencer replied followed by a passionate kiss which both girls needed. The kiss was soft and caring making both girls shiver as their lips clashed together. Ashley pulled away offering Spencer a nose crinkling smile. Without another word Ashley started the car and they headed to their original destination.
Within 20 minutes that were at the small town that Spencer had spoken about. Finding a small diner Ashley pulled up into a parking space and they both exited the car. The diner was a tiny wooden lodge which was kitted out with all things rock and roll including a full size Elvis statue there to greet you by the front door. Ashley did her best Elvis impression as she walked past it making Spencer laugh like an idiot.
"Good Afternoon ladies" An old guy said as he spotted them walking in. The place was pretty dead so he was probably grateful for the company and money.
"Hey can we get a table for 2 please?" Spencer asked smiling in a polite manner.
"Two pretty girls like you can have whatever table you like" He replied with a cheesy smile making them both laugh.
"We'll have that one over there if that's ok?" Ashley pointed to a booth at the back of the restaurant figuring that it would give them plenty of privacy. He nodded his head and led them over handing them menus as they took their seats.
"Can I get you something to drink?"
"Can I have a pepsi please?" Spencer asked causing Ashley to take note that this seemed to be Spencer's favourite soft drink.
"Can I have the same please?"
"No problems. I'll be back in a jiffy" The guy sang as he walked off leaving the two girls alone.
"Wow do you think he's actually served anybody since the 50's?" Ashley joked as she watched the old guy walk away.
"Maybe the king himself?" Spencer laughed as she spotted the guy blowing some dust off the statue of Elvis.
"Yea maybe. So Spencer Carlin tell me something about you?" Ashley asked with a smile feeling the need to get to the girl some more. She wanted to know everything there was to know about the girl sat opposite her.
"Like what?" Spencer replied shyly.
"I don't know. Like what are you doing at school?"
"I'm currently on a year out for financial reasons but when I go back this fall I'll be studying to be a social worker" Spencer explained as the old guy handed them there drinks.
"Why do you want to be a social worker?"
"My Dad's one and I've always had an interest in it ever since I was a kid"
"That's pretty cool and you go to UCLA?"
"Yep"
"So does Aiden"
"I remember him saying during the introduction thingy and I distinctly remember you saying very little"
"Oh yes well I was trying to act cool" Ashley joked.
"Yea well you failed" Spencer teased as she checked out the menu.
"Ok well I tried college but it wasn't for me"
"Well what is for you?"
"I don't really know. I did music studies at college but it was too structured and I don't think that music should be taught like that. I like playing music and stuff so maybe something along those lines"
"You were amazing last night if that's any help to picking out a life plan" Spencer stated making Ashley blush.
"Thank you but the problem with performing is that there is no stability. I mean my Dad was great but I think I saw a total of 100 times since the age of 5 which made me resent him on more than one occasion"
"But you have nothing holding you back" Spencer pointed out.
"At the moment I don't but in the future I might do or at least I hope I do" Ashley replied once again blushing at her own honest.
"Ok so do you have a back- up plan?"
"Not really. I work at a club at the moment and I quite like it. The money is awful and the hours are long but I love it so maybe I could get my own club one day"
"Why do you have a job like that if you don't need it?" Spencer asked confused.
"Because I don't want to sit around and be one of those trust fund brats that do nothing and get everything"
"You're something else Ashley Davies" Spencer smiled loving that she finding out so many new things about Ashley.
"You ladies ready to order?" The old guy asked from nowhere pulling the girls from their staring match that neither knew they were in.
"I'll just have a salad please" Ashley replied without even looking at the menu.
"And for you?" He asked looking at Spencer who was now studying the menu.
"Mac and cheese" Spencer instructed as she handed back her menu. The old finished writing the orders down and headed back to the kitchen.
"So do you have your own place or do you live with your Dad still?" Ashley asked after thinking for a while.
"I have been living at home but when the season is over me and Brody are getting a place together hopefully"
"I thought she lived in Mexico?"
"She did but she's decided to go back to college so she can go to culinary school next year. I couldn't afford to live on my own and my Brother is living back at home and he drives me insane so Brody has done me huge favour. What about you?"
"I share a loft with Kyla, nothing over the top or anything but it's home and we love it. Aiden lived with us for a while but then they broke up so it's just us two again"
"Why are they here together?"
"Because we booked this before they broke up and both of them refused to not come so here they are sharing a room. Pretty sure they'll be back together by the end of the holiday"
"Why did they break up?"
"He kind of cheated on her"
"How do you kind of cheat on somebody?"
"Him and Kyla were on a break for some dramatic reason or another. He got loaded and kissed some skank. He felt so guilty about it that he told her straight away though"
"How very Ross and Rachel of them" Spencer joked.
"Anyway enough about those two. Do you think you'll want to see me when we get back to L.A?" Ashley asked changing the subject from her younger sister's love life.
"I'm not sure I'm in very high demand" Spencer teased causing Ashley to pout.
"Well try and pencil me in please" Ashley begged still pouting.
"Ok I'll see you when we get back well when I get back next month"
"So I have to wait like another month to see you again after I leave?"
"Afraid so, I have to finish up the season"
"That sucks" Ashley whined kicking her -self for not considering that before. In the middle of her pity party Ashley had neglected to notice Spencer changing seats so that she was sat next to the pouting brunette. Without saying another word Spencer lifted Ashley's chin and kissed her softly causing Ashley to whimper slightly. A gruff cough made them pull away and there stood the old guy holding their meals. Spencer moved back to her original seat and her food was placed in front of her.
They ate their meals while enjoying light conversation and banter. The time was priceless to both of them and neither girl wanted it to end. Spencer had noticed the time and realised that she would need to get back to help with dinner service. Grabbing her phone she saw a text from Brody probably replying to the text that Spencer had sent advising of her whereabouts.
Dude dnt worry abt getting bk 4 dinner.u owe me carlin xx
Spencer smiled to herself as she replied with a thank you text saying she would do anything which probably meant she would be cleaning all by herself in the morning but she didn't care as it meant more Ashley time.
"Text from the girlfriend?" Ashley asked noticing Spencer's smile.
"Actually it was a text from Brody saying that I don't have to get back for dinner service so we have the rest of the night….if you want?"
"Hmmmmmm….I suppose I could spend some more time with you" Ashley smiled.
"Ok well I have the perfect plan" Spencer advised as she got out some money to pay for dinner. Ashley went to object but after hearing Spencer's story she knew better than to do so. They thanked the owners of the place and Ashley sneaked a $20 tip when Spencer wasn't looking. They made their way outside and the cold hit the both. It was getting dark outside now so there was no sun to keep them warm especially now they were at the bottom of the mountain.
Spencer laced her cold fingers around Ashley's as they started walking towards the small frozen lake that was behind the diner.
"I saw the tip….you're very stealth" Spencer whispered in Ashley's ear as they walked.
"I have no idea what you're talking about" Ashley replied placing a chaste peck onto Spencer's cold cheek. Spencer's eyes lit from the kiss and even more when she spotted a small shack where you could hire skates. She started dragging Ashley towards but the brunette tugged back bringing Spencer to a stop.
"No chance" Ashley snapped.
"Why?"
"I don't like ice skating"
"You don't like ice skating?"
"No it's stupid and dangerous"
"Ashley I've seen you fly down a steep mountain at like 100 miles per hour" Spencer argued but then it clicked.
"You can't skate can you?" Spencer asked with a smile.
"So I live in L.A there was never any need to"
"That is a lame excuse! Come on Davies this is happening" Spencer demanded as she picked Ashley up and carried her towards the shack.
"What size shoe are you?"
"You're freakishly strong" Ashley yelled as Spencer held her up still.
"Stop avoiding the question" Instead of waiting for an answer Spencer grabbed Ashley's shoe off her foot then put her down inspecting the shoe for the size.
"Two 7's please" Spencer told the young girl with a triumphant smile while Ashley sulked. The girl handed over the skates and Ashley reluctantly took them. Spencer helped her do up the boots safely and they walked the best they could in their boots to the side of the small rink that had been boarded around the edge.
Spencer effortlessly glided on to the ice like a pro while Ashley stood on the solid ground. Seeing the Ashley was been stubborn Spencer skated over and put out her hand for Ashley to take.
"What if I fall?" Ashley asked still scared.
"I'll catch you….come on Ash trust me" Spencer pleaded as she looked into Ashley's eyes. Ashley stepped her foot onto to the ice carefully and placed her hand in Spencer's trusting her promise. After a few minutes of clinging to the side for her life Spencer had managed to pry Ashley to the centre of the ice. She kept hold of both of Ashley's hand as promised and they seemed to be making progress.
"That's it you're getting it Ash" Spencer smiled.
"Why are you so good at this?" Ashley asked trying to keep her over active imagination in check as she was convinced that the ice was going to crack and that she would die a cold, icy death.
"I used to play hockey when I was younger"
"My god you're so butch" Ashley teased causing Spencer to release her hands and then she continued to skate around the less than amused brunette.
"Ok you're not butch please hold me hands" Ashley begged as she stumbled around the ice. Spencer did as requested and she held Ashley close to her.
"This better?" Spencer asked as she pressed their bodies together leaving very little room between them. Ashley was now enjoying ice skating for some strange reason.
"Much" Ashley whispered as she leaned in and kissed Spencer again deciding that in that very moment that her new favourite thing in the world was kissing Spencer Carlin even if it involved ice skates and a frozen lake.