A/N: Well after weeks of debating where exactly to take this next, I've finally decided just how Points will end! A few chapters will be fillers to help bridge gaps in-between. If you all have questions for this chapter, let me just start by saying there is a point to this unexpected decision for our Spashley.
Sorry for the wait!! You all rock with your patience and replies, thank you. I think I'm back on track! I missed this fic but I'll still be working on my newest fan fic, In Any Other World (Bellice - Twilight). We'll get this baby finished, I promise!!
Enjoy!
77.2 - An Unexpected Decision
Ashley's PoV
"I'm just saying you should really ask before making my office your designated make-out spot, Jai." I looked at her pointedly and notice the blush crawl up Eliza's neck.
"I'm sorry, I just figured it'd be safer in here than in a janitor's closet. I mean really, who thinks doing it in a closet is hot?" She rolled her blue eyes and snorted when I cleared my throat. "You and Spence we're pretty hot for each other back in high school, weren't you?"
"Jaiden!" Eliza snickered and slapped her girlfriend's leg. "We weren't doing it at all, Miss Davies, I swear. That'd be beyond weird on so many levels."
"Can we make this our spot?" Jaiden smiled innocently.
"No." I packed up my briefcase and grabbed my coat.
"But you just... but... so not fair!" The brunette teenager huffed and followed me out of the office. "It's after school hours, I don't get the big deal."
"The big deal is I don't want to walk in here and watch you and Liza go at it when I have work to do." I scolded lightly.
"You sound like my mom." Jaiden mocked and grabbed her backpack.
"Which one?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Which one what?"
"Which mom do I sound like?" I was slightly amused, not matter which answer she gave me.
"Chase." Jaiden rolled her eyes. "She's always on my case about things and Ephiny always tries to see things my way then they get in a fight and have make-up sex." She gagged on the ending of her sentence and it had Eliza and I cracking up. "I can't believe I just said that with a straight face."
"If you're a shining example of what Luc and Dyl will be like at your age, I can't say I'm too thrilled." I locked up the music room behind us and we escaped the school.
"What exactly are you trying to say?" She stopped and stared at me.
"That you're a hormonal crazed teenager and I'm not looking forward to the birds and the bees talk just yet." I unlocked the doors to the mustang and heard Jaiden belt out a laugh before running to catch up.
"Sorry Ash, but Luc already knows about the birds and bees. She's really smart." Her blue eyes sparkled and climbed into the back of my vehicle with her girlfriend. "Try being raised with a pure mind with my parents, Spencer and Carmen running around. Not possible. And if you think about it, Lucas is the cool big sister; she'll explain it all to Dylan herself. You won't have to peep a single word."
Okay, so maybe I wasn't too worried about Lucas. She was a little lesbian like the rest of us but my little Dylan was otherwise. I couldn't think about it because she still had years before...
Yeah...I just wouldn't think about it.
We pulled up to Rapture and I found my family in our booth, like I did every Friday night.
"Hey there cutie," Jaiden slid in next to Lucas and popped a kiss on the top of her head, "did you score with Had yet?"
"Jaiden," Spencer tilted her head and kicked the teen's shin under the table, "please don't talk like that."
"If you mean score by kissing, then yes." Lucas shot back with a wiggle of her eyebrows.
"What?!" Spencer and I both looked in the smaller blonde's direction.
"Oh please," Lucas rolled her eyes, "it was bound to happen. Besides, she kissed me and it would've been rude to just stand there and do nothing."
"Oh God I don't wanna hear it!" Spencer looked up at me pleadingly.
"I think you're freaking your parents out," Jaiden knocked fists with the blonde, "nice." She got up and waved bye to the table while dragging Eliza towards the back.
"How was your day?" I asked my fiancée, leaning over the table to give her a kiss.
"Ugh," Spencer looked down at her Dr. Pepper, "I had a few upset children come through today. Heartbreaking."
Spencer never really talked about her work and if she did, it was usually in short words and not around the girls.
If she had a real long and hard day, I'd run her a bath and we'd both soak in it after the girls were in bed; she'd usually spill everything out, trusting me to keep it all a secret.
I had a feeling tonight would be one of those nights.
Spencer and I still hadn't decided where we were going to move. Both of our houses were perfect, had a perfect view of the lake and we could make a rink work in my lake front. However, she had more space, more memories and a better hideout from the public traffic.
"How was your day, Momma?" Dylan asked me softly with a small smile.
"It was good," I nodded, "yours?"
"Jason invited me to his place next weekend again. He said that Lukey and Hadley could come over too." Dylan's brown eyes beamed with happiness.
"Great, already starting with the double dating." Spencer cracked a smile and winked at Dylan, who blushed and shook her head wildly.
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I slid in behind Spencer, both of us moaning quietly at our wet skin sliding together. The aroma of the bath bubbles set off a calm environment. We both had our hair up in loose ponytails and I could tell she was already relaxing more and more.
"You okay baby?" I whispered, my lips trailing softly over her shoulders, my arms wrapping tightly around her waist.
"Yes," she sighed and leaned back into me, my chin resting on her shoulder. "Could you just hold me forever?"
I smiled against her wet skin and nodded. "Forever and ever."
"Can I ask you something?" Spencer nearly whispered, her wet fingers lacing through mine as they rested on her flat stomach.
"Anything." I kissed her temple. "What's on your mind Spence?"
She took in a deep breath and brought my fingers to her lips. "What were your thoughts when you knew Dylan was in the system?"
I could faintly feel the bile wanting to rise up in my throat when I pictured her broken face while telling me about her homes. My heart shattered just a little more and I knew that it wouldn't go away anytime soon. I knew that I'd feel that way forever, the guilt would consume me at times but I fought hard to keep it bay by reflecting on what I had at that moment.
"I felt guilty for even allowing it to happen." I finally spoke after clearing my throat. "I was so angry at myself and then I let myself believe that I didn't deserve to be that happy again. I failed the first time in getting her back."
"I don't mean to bring up such painful memories." Spencer softly said while turning her body around carefully. She was facing me and slid her legs over my hips, splashing a little bit of water in the tiled floor in my bathroom. "I had this father who came in last week," she inhaled and closed her eyes, "he was turning himself in because he said he couldn't be trusted with his three year old son. He was mentally unstable and the mother had taken off with some other person in the middle of the night."
I frowned and rubbed my hands gently up and down her arms. It hurt me to see her in so much pain.
"Matthew still needs a home and it seems that the only place so far is a group home." Spencer shuddered and dropped her head. "Those places are not that safe, you know?"
"I'm so sorry Spencer." I pulled her close and she sunk into me perfectly.
"This kind of thing just breaks my heart. A three year old is just too young to be exploited to that type of environment. Any child, no matter what age, shouldn't ever have to feel what that's like."
I swallowed again, closing my eyes. "I know I've made mistakes-"
Her fingers were pressed against my lips and she shook her head with a light smile. "Ash, many children are passed through because of your same situation. You're a very responsible adult and yes, it only took one drink to almost take that all away from you but you held on. You held on even after falling backwards the first time. Do you know how many parents can say the same thing? Less than three out of ten."
I didn't say anything because I didn't know what to say. I knew she was right but I still had a hard time believing in myself. Sometimes.
"I just want to find him a nice home." Spencer finally said after a moment of silence. "If I could have a house big enough for all those kids, I'd do it."
I smiled and kissed her forehead. "You have a big soft heart Carlin, you know that?"
"I don't know what to do." Spencer shrugged. "The group homes are getting fuller by the second and the last potential foster parent I interviewed was only concerned about the payments she'd be getting. I can't stand that."
"So..." I bit my lip and wrapped my arms around her neck, playing with the loose blonde strands that had fallen.
"So?" Spencer peered at me with her shimmering blue eyes.
"Why not keep searching for a really great home for him," I smiled softly, "and in the meantime, we can keep him with us."
Spencer leaned back with wide eyes and shook her head before blinking again. "You want to foster Matthew?"
"I've always wanted a boy." I grinned a little and squeezed her slightly. "I know it'll be temporary and I know how Lucas has attachment issues but think about it. Until you can provide a safe home for him, we can be his safe house."
"You do realize I can't do this with every child that comes through and breaks my heart, right?" Spencer whispered with a cute frown on her face.
"I know but knowing you can help where you can will give others hope as well. It's just an idea Spencer," I offered politely, "but I saw the look in your eyes when I mentioned it."
"It's a lot of responsibility." Spencer said slowly, her forehead pressed against my shoulder for a brief moment. "He kind of reminded me of Dylan when I first saw her," she said hesitantly, "so broken and lost."
I couldn't help but feel a pang in my chest and I squeezed her closer to me. "Maybe that's another reason why you should consider my option." I whispered softly. "This boy seems to need a sense of guidance and I know you'll do your best in finding him a great home. You and your dad are a lot alike."
Spencer's blue eyes searched mine and she smiled a little. "You'd really want to do this with me?"
"Baby, I would do anything with you." I kissed the tip of her nose. "I get your hesitancy as well so don't feel pressured about it. I just wanted you to know that I'm here for you."
Spencer's mood seemed to have lightened up instantly. Her hands laced together behind my neck as she pulled me closer to her. Our lips met in a soft, long and sensual kiss. Although any kind of her kisses could send me into hormonal overdrive, that time was different. We just kissed for sake of feeling close and together.
Not too long afterwards, the water was drained from the tub and we were both dried off, heading towards our bedroom in my house. Like every other night, we made a stop at the girls' rooms to make sure they were safe. And like every other night, Spencer would wrap her arm around my waist and guide us towards our bedroom, no matter what house we were at.
After we both slid under the covers, I felt her hover on her elbow, her blue eyes were so vibrant I could see them staring back at me in the dark. "We need to figure something out," she whispered.
"What's that?" I tucked some damp strands of hair behind her ear.
"We need to figure out where we're going to live." She grinned sheepishly. "I don't care where we choose to live Ash. I just think we need to start discussing our options. I will not marry you and still live in two separate houses."
I laughed softly and kissed her gently, pulling her closer to my body. Her head rested on my shoulder gently while I caressed her shoulder and bare back. "I was thinking about that..."
"I don't want to pressure you," Spencer traced imaginary lines along my collarbone, "because I know you worked on this place."
"I did." I nodded and squeezed her once. "You worked hard on your place too."
"I did." She snickered against my skin and sunk deeper into my body, making herself comfortable for the night. "Whenever you're ready or whatever you decide, just say the word and the move will begin." She yawned and I knew that her eyes had closed the moment my hands touched her bare skin.
"I love you Spencer." I kissed the top of her head and she sighed, murmuring the words back to me.
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