Ashley wrapped her arms around Spencer’s waist. Spencer pressed her forehead against Ashley’s. “Do you really mean that you felt a spark with?” Spencer asked with curiosity. “It wasn’t a pity kiss or anything?”

“Yes, I meant it,” answered Ashley. “It had nothing to do with pity. I just w-wanted to kiss you, Spencer. I’ve wanted to kiss for you some time now.” Spencer looked surprised by Ashley’s confession. “I-is that a problem?”

“No, not all,” Spencer responded with a smile. “Where does this leave us? I don’t know about you, but I really don’t want to be just your best friend anymore. I m-mean are we going to stay friends… or…or-” Ashley smiled at Spencer’s rant and softly pressed her lips against Spencer’s. Spencer wrapped her arms around Ashley’s neck and the kiss became more passionate. Ashley pulled Spencer closer to her and the kiss lasted for several minutes. Spencer pulled back from the kiss with a smile. “You found a cure to me rambling, haven’t you?” Ashley let out a light chuckle and kissed Spencer on her forehead.

“I suppose I have, but you’re not complaining, right?” asked Ashley amused.

“Nope,” Spencer answered. “No complaints from the peanut gallery. It’s not every day that Ashley Davies kisses me twice.”

“As for what we are what do you think we are?” questioned Ashley with a smile. A smile formed on Spencer’s lips as well.

“Is that sure what you want to do?” Spencer asked with concern.

“Yes, I’ve never been more sure of anything else,” answered Ashley. “There’s nothing else I’ve ever wanted more than to be with you, Spencer. I don’t want to be just the best friend either. I need to be more with you, too. With that settled, we’re girlfriends now.”

“Girlfriend has a nice ring to it,” Spencer noted. “Don’t you think so?”

“Indeed,” agreed Ashley. “I told you that you had me. I wasn’t lying, was I? Tell me what’s on your mind, Spence. I want to know every thought that is running through your mind at this very moment.”

“Yes, you did,” pointed out Spencer returning the smile. “No, you weren’t lying, Ash. As for my mind, it’s all over the place right now.” Ashley chuckled.

“No, and it won’t change,” Ashley stated. “So what’s going running around in the mind of Spencer Carlin at this very specific moment? What is it, babe? Inquiring minds want to know.”