SPENCER'S P.O.V
"Happy Birthday"
"Thanks dad"
When he gets to where I'm standing he pulls me in for a hug.
"Where's Ashley?"
"She's upstairs getting changed"
Last night was amazing.
"I like her Spence"
I'm not surprised, Ashley's amazing and my dad likes everyone.
"That makes two of us"
He's smiling.
"You're another year older?"
"I know the years are flying by..."
"Tell me about it, my little girl's going to be in college soon"
I haven't trained in like six weeks.
I really need to get back in the pool.
"Is Glen still sleeping?"
"No he's on this training program, so he's gone for a run with Matt"
When he says that I walk over to the fridge and grab the orange juice.
"How long's it been since you've seen him?"
"Three maybe four weeks..."
"How was it when you saw him last?"
"Not good"
"It will be okay Spence"
"Dad with me he's not the same guy anymore... Do you want one?"
When I hold the bottle of orange juice up he shakes his head.
"No thanks sweetie"
I'm so tired.
Last night was exhausting.
But it was worth it.
Every night with Ashley is worth it.
"So did you convince that girlfriend of yours to come today?"
"Dad I'd love it if she stayed, but there's no way I'm going to make her suffer through today as well..."
"Spence..."
"Sorry dad that came out more depressing than I meant it to"
"Hey..."
When I turn around she's leaning in the doorway smiling.
"Am I interupting?"
"No I was actually just pouring you an orange juice"
I slowly walk over to where she's standing and pass her a glass.
"Thanks"
We should still be in bed.
"Ashley would you like some breakfast?"
"No thanks Mr Carlin..."
"Arthur"
"Sorry Arthur..."
She's adorable.
"But I should probably get going soon"
"You're going to knock back my world famous pancakes?"
"You make world famous pancakes?"
"Ashley everything I make is world famous"
When he says that we both start laughing.
"Okay then whip me up some world famous pancakes"
I love her smile.
I love her.
"So what's your plans for today?"
"I don't know yet..."
Why can't her plans be with me?
"My dad just got back from Europe this morning"
When she says that dad smiles.
"Ashley I have to confess..."
Here we go.
"I have all your dads albums"
"Really?"
"Yer I'm a bit of a fan"
He's obsessed.
"I've already filled her in dad"
"What did you say?"
"The truth... You're obsessed"
When I sit down on one of the stools Ashley moves so she's sitting next to me.
"Ashley I just appreciate good music and your father is very talented"
"Have you seen him live?"
"No I haven't..."
"I'll get you tickets when he plays in LA next"
"Ashley you don't have to do that"
"It's not a problem..."
When I move my hand so it's resting on her thigh she smiles.
"They're yours if you want them"
"Thank you"
It's still weird when she talks about her dad.
He's so famous.
"Okay I'm going to make those pancakes"
A SHORT TIME LATER
"You're dad's so sweet"
"Yer he's great"
When she pulls me in for a hug I bury my face into the side of her neck.
"Spence are we meeting up later?"
Of course we're meeting up.
I don't even want to go our seperate ways now.
"Ash the second I can get out of this BBQ I'm calling you"
"I was really hoping you'd say that"
When I pull back she brushes her lips over mine.
"Spence I should go before everyone gets here..."
This sucks.
"Call me when you're done"
"Okay"
She's smiling.
"Happy Birthday"
This time when she kisses me I don't let her pull back.
I love her lips.
I love the way she kisses me.
"Spence?"
When I hear Glen's voice I pull back.
Great, the awkwardness is about to start a whole lot earlier than I thought it was going to.