Spencer and Ashley were watching the stars and their fingers were interlocked.  Ashley kissed Spencer’s hand.  “So how do you like watching the stars, babe?” Ashley began with curiosity. 

“I really like it,” responded Spencer with a smile.  “I haven’t looked at the stars in the longest time.” 

“Really?” Ashley asked.

“Really,” answered Spencer.  “You’re right about it being a perfect place to watch the stars.  The stars are really beautiful.”

“Yes, you are,” Ashley stated with a smile. 

“So are you,” agreed Spencer.  Spencer kissed Ashley on her forehead.

“Why thank you,” Ashley said.  Ashley kissed Spencer sweetly on her lips.  Spencer smiled and returned the kiss.  Ashley pulled back from the kiss with a grin on her face.

“So do you plan to stick around in LA after graduation?” Ashley asked with curiosity.  “Are you staying for university or any other reasons?  I don’t know.  It’s really up to you.”

“We haven’t even finished our junior year and you’re talking about graduation day?” joked Spencer.  “I’m not ready to grow old yet.”  Ashley chuckled.

“Yep,” Ashley stated.  “I just want to make sure you’re around for awhile, actually a long while.”  Spencer turned to look at Ashley and Ashley looked at Spencer.

“Yes, I plan to stick around,” Spencer stated.  “Do you want to know why?”

“Why?” asked Ashley.

“Since I don’t plan on leaving you ever,” Spencer pointed out.”  A smile formed on Ashley’s lips.

“Likewise,” responded Ashley.  “I don’t ever want to leave the best thing that has ever happened to me.  We’re in this together.”

“I wouldn’t want to ever have it any other way,” Spencer said.

“Neither would I,” replied Ashley with a smile.  Ashley caressed Spencer’s cheek.

The next day, Spencer woke up in the beach.  She noticed that Ashley had her arm wrapped around her waist.  Spencer carefully removed Ashley’s arm in order not to wake her and checked her cell phone to see if she had a message lecturing her for not calling to check in.  She went to check her voicemail. Ashley woke up.  “Babe?” Ashley said groggily.  Spencer hung up.  “What’s going on?  A-are you in trouble with Paula or something?  W-we could explain to her that–” Spencer put a finger on Ashley’s lips to silence her.