38 - Grown-Ups & Little Girl Crushes
Spencer's PoV
"Ashley…" I looked at her. She looked really good with her messy hair and in a baggy jersey that covered her gorgeous, yet very skinny, body.
I needed to put some meat on her bones.
"She loves you Spencer." Ashley smiled and shrugged. "I couldn't just rip her away from Lucas just like that. Not," she took a deep breath, "not after experiencing what it was like to be away from you."
I licked my lips and cleared my throat. "Is this what you want?" I asked quietly.
"I don't want to leave." Ashley confessed with a hint of a blush. "I know there's a lot I need to figure out. Job wise anyway and a place to stay."
I wanted to offer her to stay with me but I couldn't. Even if Ashley stayed in Kenora, she needed to be alone with Dylan before we made any arrangements to having them live with us.
Yes, sure, we had just done the dirty on the floor. Unexpected but very much welcomed. At the same time, there was still a lot to talk about.
Leave it to Ashley and me to allow our hormones take over.
What. You thought I was going to pass up a chance to tap that brunette beauty?
Please.
It was no mistake by any means.
Again, it was perfect.
"Do you not want me around?" Her voice filled with trepidation and fear.
"Are you insane?" I quickly answered her, not wanting her to think that at all. "Ashley, I've dreamed of this day… every day…"
"Me too." She whispered and looked at me. "I still have to quit my other job but I'm sure I can find something around here, right?"
"Christmas is just around the corner, everyone's hiring." I smiled softly and reached across to grab her hand softly. "Where are you going to stay?"
"Um," Ashley sighed and shrugged, "the hotel for now but I've seen a few places that are up for sale. I'm going to call places tomorrow and start checking them out." She looked so shy again. It was adorable.
"So you want me to keep Dylan in the meantime?" I asked carefully.
"I just figured it'd be less stressful on her. I'll probably go crazy until I can find something steady." Ashley's brown eyes flickered with sparks for a moment and she let out a soft smile, "but it's all worth it."
I grinned and brushed my lips over her knuckles softly, one by one. I felt like I was back in high school.
God.
It felt rather comforting.
"I'll take good care of her, I promise." I held out my pinky and she just chuckled.
"You've taken care of her for months now Spence, I know you will do a great job within the next two weeks."
We exchanged some more smiles before I glanced at the clock. 2:34pm. "Well," I sighed softly, "I think we should go take a shower and get ready. I'm usually at the school by three."
"Together?" She smiled in that way that told me she wasn't asking an innocent question.
"Separate." I squeezed her hand and smirked. "Maybe some other time you can seduce me in the shower once again," I purred and she cracked a wider grin.
"Maybe."
"You go first," I offered and stood up, eyeing up the way the jersey sat perfectly high on her thighs.
"Are you sure?" She asked me with a cute smile.
"Go." I ushered her towards the door of the bathroom and pressed a quick kiss to the back of her neck. "Just save me some hot water."
"You know we could always conserve it if we just take one togeth-" I placed my hand over her mouth.
"Go." I whispered in her ear and kissed her cheek before pulling back and making my way downstairs.
You know, to give her privacy.
Or just to fight off temptation to join her.
I stumbled down the stairs and smiled when the shower turned on. I noticed the kettle was still sitting on the stove and I thanked the lesbian God that I didn't turn it on.
"Woo, check out those sexy legs." A voice made me jump and I turned around holding my chest.
"Carmen!" I screeched and my face hardened. "What the fuck are you doing in here?"
"Uh duh? I came to visit?" Carmen shook her head and laughed, leaning back on a stool she was sitting on. "What's with the nice peep show?"
"How long were you here for?" I asked, ignoring her question.
"Relax, I just got here..." She looked around the place and raised an eyebrow. "Is Davies in your shower? I saw her car parked outside."
"I told you that if I gave you a spare key, you could only use it during emergencies." I huffed and tried pulling my jersey down as far as I could.
I wasn't stupid, even though Carmen and I were the best of friends, she'd still jump me if I gave the green light.
So I was a little uncomfortable in my jersey with nothing underneath.
"Whoa." Carmen tossed her head back and laughed. "Please don't tell me that you and Ashley..."
"Fuck yes we did." I said rather seriously. "You need to go."
"I can't even stay to congratulate her?" Carmen pouted and I rolled my eyes. "You're such a spazz."
"Leave." I pointed towards the door and she just raised her eyebrow.
"You can't kick me out. I refuse to leave and unless you don't want anything to be seen, you'd be wise not to kick my ass." Carmen stood up and grinned.
"Please Carm?" I begged softly, seriously. "If Ashley finds you here she might get weird and I really don't want that."
"Is she jealous?" Her voice dropped suddenly.
"No, I just..." I rubbed my forehead and wished I had left at least one laundry basket full of clothes untouched so I could throw on something to hide my almost bare-ass. "Things just happened out of the blue and I'm sure we're going to have to talk about it. In the meantime though, I'd like to keep the awkwardness to a minimum." I pouted. "If you really loved me you'd listen to me."
Carmen's face softened after that and she let out one of her most genuine sincere smiles that I absolutely loved. "Say no more," she whispered and got up quietly, "I'll see you tonight at the girls' game."
I grinned and nodded. "Thank you."
"Hey Spencer?" Carmen turned around while she tugged on her coat. "Congrats." She winked and made her way out.
Carmen really was the best friend I could ever ask for.
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Lucas' PoV
I squinted as the heaviness of the snow fell down. My school bag was resting in a pile of snow next to the fence as I tried to look towards the streets. I couldn't see the black vehicle in all the mess of white falling down.
"Luc!" Dylan crashed into a snow pile and laughed. "Where's Spencer?"
"I don't know." I frowned and bit my lip. My mom was rarely late and if she was late, she'd always call the school so we'd know.
"Wanna build a snowman?" Dylan asked, unaffected by my mom's lateness.
I looked down at her. Her beanie cap was crooked and her curls were a mess but she was cute. I chuckled and nodded, pulling my winter coat sleeves over my mittens. I hated getting snow in my sleeves.
"Are we going to Rapture before our game?" She asked, rolling a small snowball in her hand.
"It's tradition." I smiled. "You know mom hates breaking tradition." I had gotten used to not saying 'my mom' when speaking to Dylan. She didn't seem to mind. Sometimes she'll say the same thing but then she'd blush and stutter an apology.
She hadn't done it front of my mom yet. I think she'd die of embarrassment or something.
Mom was in a surprisingly good mood this morning. She let us sleep in longer than usual and she was singing! I mean, singing to the radio while making breakfast. She never sang anymore and I didn't know why – she had a lovely voice. Just like Aunt Alex.
But she was singing. Loudly. A love song or something.
I wondered what had gotten her in such a good mood?
"Mommy!" Dylan screeched in a happy tone, breaking me out of my thoughts. I looked up and saw Ashley walking towards us with my mom. I watched her pick up Dylan and spin her around, kissing her on the cheek.
"Hey cutie," My mom smiled at me and picked up my school bag.
"Hey." I smiled back and wiped myself free from any snow and allowed her to wrap me up in a hug.
"Carlin!" I spun around and grinned as the cute blonde, Hadley, came up to us. "You forgot your sketch book on your desk." She blue eyes sparkled and I thanked her quietly. "Hi Miss Carlin," she smiled at my mom and looked back at me, "are you going to Jason's birthday Saturday?"
"Yes!" Dylan said, joining us.
"Cool," Hadley smiled and backed away, picking up the bag she had dropped while running towards me, "can't wait, see you two there!"
I blushed and looked at Ashley, who had a small smile on her face.
"Lukey's gotta a giiiirlfriend!" Dylan sang and I glared at her.
"Shut it." I muttered and walked ahead of the rest of them. I still couldn't see the black Chevy Blazer.
"You like Haaaaaaadley." She sang behind me and I swung around and glared at her.
"Dylan, be quiet." My cheeks were flushed with embarrassment.
"Come on Dyl," Ashley smiled and grabbed her daughter's hand, "no teasing."
"But she teases me about Jason all the time!" Dylan raised her voice in defence.
"You think he's cute." I shrugged and my mom gave me a warning looking.
Oh sweet, Ashley drove her mustang.
Wait...
Ashley drove her mustang and my mom was with her...
"Yea well you still like Hadley Maclay!" Dylan pouted.
"Uh huh." I nodded, not really paying attention, and looked up at the grown-ups. They looked amused and I noticed the smile the two exchanged – interesting.
"You two fight like sisters." Ashley said as we settled into her vehicle.
"Duh mommy," Dylan rolled her eyes and laughed, "that's because we are!"
I grinned and squeezed her hand in mine. "Yes, we are."
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Next time in Points Underneath:
"Ladies," Spencer smiled warmly and her eyes fell on mine, darkening yet shining brightly all at the same time, "sorry we're late, Lucas had an important phone call."
Dylan chuckled.
"Is that who Jaiden was talking too?" Chase quirked an eyebrow. "She's been tying up the business phone talking to a gorgeous blonde?"
Lucas' cheeks flushed and she narrowed her eyes. Man she was such a Spencer.
