Spencer was getting ready for her date with Ashley at Chelsea’s apartment. She curled her hair for the evening. “Thanks for letting me get ready here, Chels,” Spencer began. I just wanted Ash to not pick me up on a date from her own house. Chelsea chuckled.

“No problem,” responded Chelsea. You could’ve also asked her to go out for awhile and come back to pick you up for your date.

“I could’ve, but I didn’t think about that,” Spencer stated with a chuckle. It’s a good idea for our next date. Thanks. The doorbell rang and Spencer checked her watch and noted, “If that is Ash, then she is early and that’s weird since she’s never early. I’m still not ready.”

“I’ll get the door to buy you some more time,” said Chelsea. Chelsea opened the door to reveal Ashley. Hey, Ashley.

“Hey,” Ashley said. Is my girl ready for our date?

“She will be in a few minutes,” responded Chelsea.

“Yeah, I know I’m early, but I only had a few hours away from her and I already missed her,” Ashley admitted.

Spencer saw Chelsea and Ashley talking. “Relax,” said an apprehensive Spencer to herself. It’s only like your millionth date with the girl in a matter of what… six months. You’ll be fine, I hope. Ashley turned and saw Spencer. A smile formed on her lips. Spencer went down the stairs and when she saw Ashley some of her nervousness had vanished.

“I’ll leave you girls to talk,” Chelsea stated. Chelsea left the room.

“Hey you,” Ashley smiled.

“Hey you,” responded Spencer.

“You look really beautiful, babe,” Ashley commented. Ashley leaned in and kissed Spencer passionately on her lips. Spencer smiled and returned the kiss with equal passion. Ashley stopped the kiss.

“You do, too,” agreed Spencer. What do you have behind your hands, Ash?

“I’m glad you asked,” Ashley stated. Ashley revealed a bouquet of roses.

“Wow, they are really beautiful, Ash,” commented Spencer. This is déjà vu for me of our very first date. Are you trying to recreate our first date, Ms. Davies? If you are, I’ll have to move back in with my Mom.

“Maybe,” Ashley responded with a chuckle. Maybe I just like giving my girlfriend flowers. It could be a possibility, right? Spencer chuckled. Are you ready, babe?

“Yep,” stated Spencer. Ashley took Spencer by her hand and they left Chelsea’s house.

Later on, Spencer and Ashley were eating dinner at a diner. “We haven’t been here in almost ten years,” Spencer noted. It still looks the same though.

“More like six years, the last time we came to eat here was sixth grade year actually,” corrected Ashley.

“Really, six years?” Spencer chuckled. Ashley nodded. It felt like it has been longer.

“Nope,” responded Ashley. It’s been six years.

“How did you remember that?” Spencer questioned with curiosity.

“I remember every moment we spend together,” explained Ashley. It was also around the time I figured out that my feelings for you were never just for a friendship. There was always a part of me that wanted us to be more. I don’t know if you ever felt like that, but I always did. It took me awhile to realize that though. A smile formed on Spencer’s lips and Ashley continued, “I want to let you know that you and me dating again… I’m in and there’s no way in hell that I’m making the same mistake of letting you go again.”

“I remember every moment we spend together, Ash,” Spencer agreed. There was always a part of me that wanted more than a friendship. I used to think we had a really strong friendship, but I’ve been wrong before. Ashley chuckled. So we’re in this for the long haul this time? Hopefully, maybe? I can’t bear to lose you a second time. Spencer held out her pinky.

“Yes, we are in this for the long haul,” smiled Ashley as she held out her own pinky. You won’t lose me. There’s no place I rather be. This is a pinky promise, Spence. I’m here to stay for good and to make things right, babe.

“Alright, you got yourself a deal,” Spencer said.

“So this means we’re officially Spashley again?” questioned Ashley with hopefulness in her voice.

“Yep, we’re back and better than over,” Spencer responded with a smile.

End of chapter

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