So those who are curious about the whole Amanda-Ashley thing.. You are just going to have to wait and see(:
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Spencer's POV
I rolled over to a vibrating noise. A small smile spread across my face as an unfamiliar number popped up.
"Hello Miss. Davies." I said stretching.
"Hello Miss. Carlin." Ashley said huskily. It gave me shivers.
"DO you know what time it is?" I asked looking over at my clock. 5:00.
"Yes. It is 5. Right on the dot. Like you said." Ashley teased.
"Someone's observant." I could feel my checks began to sting because I hadn't smiled this hard in so long.
"I try to listen when others talk." She replied. I didn't say anything back. I rolled over and sat up.
"When do you want me there?" She asked politely.
"At 6:30." I said popping my toes before standing up.
"That's alright with me. You do know today is Saturday right?" Ashley asked.
"Yes. That I do." I said walking into the shower cranking it up.
"Okay just double checking making sure you knew people do have lives." Ashley slowly said into the phone.
"People also attend school." I hissed back.
"You're so mean." Ashley teased.
"I'll see you at 6:30." I said before hanging up.
After I took a shower I rang out my hair letting all of the water fall to the floor. I decided to wear blue jeans and a white blouse shirt. It's causal yet simple. I applied natural makeup and made my favorite morning latte. It smell just woke me up. I heard a knock on the door that made me grin. I slowed down answering it so Ashley didn't know how excited I really was to see her. I opened the door to see Ashley in skinny jeans and a vest, her hair was curled dangling on each side of her head.
"Hello Miss…" Ashley's voice trailed off. It gave me goose bumps thinking of how keen I was on her.
"Carlin." She finished by clearing her throat still looking me up and down.
I walked outside and shut the door behind me. Ashley opened the passenger side of her sexy black car. She is such a gentle lady. I smiled to myself. I sat on the inside to wait anxiously waiting for my beautiful brunette to take a seat next to me.
"to the school we go." Ashley said before pulling out of the drive way.
"If my assumptions are correct I would say you are nervous Miss. Davies." I smiled at the sound of her name rolling off my tongue.
"Me nervous? Never." Ashley said tapping her steering wheel.
I just smiled and looked outside the window. Her being nervous is absolutely obvious. I just wonder why she is.
"Oh crap." I said grabbing my purse.
"What?" Ashley asked trying not to giggle.
"I forgot my folder on my desk." I said rummaging through my things.
"I can get it for you." Ashley smiled pulling into the school parking lot.
I held out my keys before opening the car door.
"There in my room." I pointed to my class and smiled sweetly.
"Yeah. No problem. Where exactly do you want me to go after I get your stuff?" She asked slowly stalling.
"The auditorium." I said and turned on my heels to walk to the auditorium. I walked down toward the stage.
"Hello Class." I said setting down my bag and coffee on my desk across from the stage.
The students were in little groups talking amongst themselves. I recognized a few students from my creative writing class filling out audition papers. I smiled at their interest in the talent show. I'm guessing they are going to read poems. Poetry is the literate way to my heart. The expression of feelings through words is simply beautiful. Murmurs of students made me break concentration.
"Ew. What the hell is she doing here?"
"Isn't she like the poster child for the lesbian community?"
I turned my head at the direction to see a very angry Ashley Davies.
"She's a dyke?"
"Yeah, Didn't you hear Aiden caught her in bed with that one girl from the pizza place."
"Amanda?"
"Yes."
As Ashley appeared her face turned colder every step with a guitar hanging over her shoulder. I'm taking it she heard them too. The murmurs stopped when she slapped my folder next to me making me jump. Kyla was hiding behind them in near the paint with Chelsea. Who's Aiden? I had a feeling she was a lesbian but I didn't know for sure. Maybe this is why she hasn't been to school. This sounds more present than past. She didn't say anything as she took a seat on stage as far away from other students as possible. I wanted to hug her she looked protective. I didn't blame her either that was a lot of nasty comments. The whole auditorium got quiet and all of the kids were staring at me.
"So I'm guessing this is the drama club. I would like to send my regards because Mr. Nicks is sick and couldn't be here so I am stepping in as a temp. So I hope you all have a piece to show for the talent show. We will be doing a fall play after. The talent show is just a fun break from summer to school. So show off what you have and I'm happy all of you have showed up. First up we have Michael Abes." I said watching the students get off the stage and sit in the front row.
I watched some good acts from Paton-throwing to magic tricks for a while. Some were good others were less talented. I smiled and wrote down notes. Finally Ashley walked on stage and pulled out a guitar. I smiled thinking she was going to play something. But then she cleared her throat quieting the murmuring students. She had an effect of making everything stop around her.
She cleared her throat one more time before she began to play. I smiled at an original tune. Soon after my heart stopped, I searched the crowd and saw a boy gawking at her. He was holding hands with a Latino girl. He looked hurt.
Ashley began to sing leaving my jaw dangling open. She closed her eyes at the sound of her voice.
You know I'm not one to break promises,
I don't want to hurt you but I need to breathe.
At the end of it all, you're still my best friend,
But there's something inside that I need to release.
Which way is right, which way is wrong,
How do I say that I need to move on?
You know we're headed separate ways.
And it feels like I am just too close to love you,
There's nothing I can really say.
I can't lie no more, I can't hide no more,
Got to be true to myself.
And it feels like I am just too close to love you,
So I'll be on my way.
You've given me more than I can return,
Yet there's oh so much that you deserve.
There's nothing to say, nothing to do.
I've nothing to give,
I must leave without you.
You know we're headed separate ways.
And it feels like I am just too close to love you,
There's nothing I can really say.
I can't lie no more, I can't hide no more,
Got to be true to myself.
And it feels like I am just too close to love you,
So I'll be on my way.
So I'll be on my way.
And it feels like I am just too close to love you,
There's nothing that I can really say.
I can't lie no more, I can't hide no more,
Got to be true to myself.
And it feels like I am just too close to love you,
So I'll be on my way.
So I'll be on my way.
So I'll be on my way.
When Ashley stopped singing her guitar echoed throughout the room leaving everyone to look at her with disbelief she could really sing. She had this low sexy harmonic voice. She got off of stage and took her seat far from everyone else. Eventually, I called the next student up and everyone else. The auditorium got emptier with every performance ending. Finally everyone was gone but Ashley and I.
"Hey." I said to her touching her shoulder. She looked zoned out. She jumped then relaxed to my touch. "Are you ready to get out of here?" I asked giving her a slight smile. She shook her head and stood up. She was silent walking to the car. I wanted to ask her so many questions I just didn't know how to. It seemed so hard to talk to her when she was sad. I didn't like seeing Ashley in so much pain yet it wasn't my place to make her feel better. I am just her teacher.. who finds her pain unbarable. We before we got to the car. I grabbed her hands.
"Ashley. Give me your keys." I told her she seemed concerned but handed them over. I got in the front seat and she got in next to me.
"Where we off to Spence?" She asked with no emotion in her voice.
"A surprise." I said starting the car leaving the school parking lot.
Hopefully this will change Ashley's mood.
Song- Too Close by Alex Clare