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Project New Girl – (Chapter: The Visitor)
I tried not to think of Spencer, to keep all thoughts of her from my head, to tell myself that I hadn’t seen her again, that someone was playing tricks on me and that I hadn’t even been to work that day, that it was in fact still Sunday, and Monday was a whole night of sleep away. I wasn’t stupid though, and as much as I’d liked to have believed that I was perhaps having a nightmare and would soon wake to reality, I knew that my life truly had taken a turn for the worse in a matter of a few short minutes; Spencer really was back, and there was nothing I could do about it. I hoped I could forget about her, that I could make sure a terrible day wasn’t ended with a devastatingly depressing night, but I knew that the more I wished I didn’t feel so awful, the more dreadful I felt. It didn’t help that I felt guilty and ashamed of feeling hurt by seeing her again, having told myself for years that I was over her and that if I saw her again I could just brush her aside, and act like she had been permanently removed from my memory. But science was still behind the times, and until ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ became an accurate portrayal of the wonders of modern technology, I just had to hope and pray I could get over myself within a week, ready to work with her the following Monday.
I turned the volume dial up even further, unhappy at still being able to hear my thoughts so clearly. That’s better. I could feel the bass in my chest as opposed to the thumping of my heart as I thought about her.
My stomach rumbled, reminding me that I hadn’t eaten properly all day – I’d avoided lunch after being so sick, and now my body was punishing me for it. I opened the fridge, which smelt stale as it was underused and under-cleaned. Nothing fresh was ever in there, though, so I wasn’t too worried about the new cultures that were no doubt developing within its cold walls. I looked over my stash of microwave meals until I spotted a half decent looking lasagne that I quickly pulled from the pile and slid out of its wrapper. As I waited for the microwave to work its magic, I skipped Nina back to the beginning and sat down at the breakfast bar with a cold Corona, staring at the plastic tray as it span around and around. I watched as the atoms within the food were shaken up and excited, like my insides had been earlier at the sight of Spencer… except, in a microwave the action resulted in nicely cooked food, as opposed to the effect it had on me whereby I suddenly purged a gallon of coffee. I decided not to dwell too much on what had happened and instead sang along with the music to my lungs’ content, putting as much effort into my voice as I possibly could. I missed performing, but had learned the hard way that there wasn’t much money in music unless you were spotted pretty early on or you were a successful producer, and I’d decided more or less as soon as I left school that I didn’t want to rely on my father’s fame or fortune to get me anywhere in life. I worked with him for a while, though, when I was nineteen… and that was where I first met Spencer. After that, I didn’t really want to work for my father’s label… it had too many bad connotations.
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Excellent update…as usual. I love these stories where Spashley has some obstacle to overcome. Fantastic! Post more soon.
Wow. Now we know why Ash is pissed. I would be too if the person I was falling in love with did that to me. Update soon, would ya? I’m ready for some more “project new girl”. :] Woot. And I think there might just be more behind the story then what is at first revealed. Hmm?
Oh I so love the way that this is written. I was glued to my screen taking in every word and every phrase. This is a great story. Great work. PMS.
shut up! how could spencer do that?! ughhh. poor ashley :-(. this is like..the only time i feel bad for her lol. cuz honestly, after the season finale i feel no remorse towards her. well…i say that now cuz i dont know whats going to come about in season 3 haha buuut…still. great update! cant wait for more!
Oh bannerman. You god. Well… we already knew that, but you wizard of the words, you master of the metaphor, you GOD YOU. That was brilliant, and you already knew that. I fall to my knees and prostrate myself thus. I adore you and if you post again soon, I might consider not gnawing off my left hand.
what was up with spencer in college? lame. hope she’s got her game on now to rope ashley back in.
you are a freaking hero…an honest to god hero. ahh, i just am in love with this story – please keep updating!!!!
Excellent update…as usual. I love these stories where Spashley has some obstacle to overcome. Fantastic! Post more soon.
Wow. Now we know why Ash is pissed. I would be too if the person I was falling in love with did that to me. Update soon, would ya? I’m ready for some more “project new girl”. :] Woot. And I think there might just be more behind the story then what is at first revealed. Hmm?
Oh I so love the way that this is written. I was glued to my screen taking in every word and every phrase. This is a great story. Great work. PMS.
shut up! how could spencer do that?! ughhh. poor ashley :-(. this is like..the only time i feel bad for her lol. cuz honestly, after the season finale i feel no remorse towards her. well…i say that now cuz i dont know whats going to come about in season 3 haha buuut…still. great update! cant wait for more!
Oh bannerman. You god. Well… we already knew that, but you wizard of the words, you master of the metaphor, you GOD YOU. That was brilliant, and you already knew that. I fall to my knees and prostrate myself thus. I adore you and if you post again soon, I might consider not gnawing off my left hand.
what was up with spencer in college? lame. hope she’s got her game on now to rope ashley back in.
you are a freaking hero…an honest to god hero. ahh, i just am in love with this story – please keep updating!!!!
ahh super fantastic update mate!! damn cant believe spencer can be such a jerk. there has to be something behind all that rite?? ooo and ash said she’ll make her life hell in office! interesting. pls update soon cos i’m getting so so hooked onto this fic!!!
ahh super fantastic update mate!! damn cant believe spencer can be such a jerk. there has to be something behind all that rite?? ooo and ash said she’ll make her life hell in office! interesting. pls update soon cos i’m getting so so hooked onto this fic!!!
I told you I would comment on both boards and I am a woman of my word. Bannerman, you never let me down. Every little piece we learn about Ash and Spence’s relationship makes me grasp for another. I can’t wait for the next update, please do it soon!
I told you I would comment on both boards and I am a woman of my word. Bannerman, you never let me down. Every little piece we learn about Ash and Spence’s relationship makes me grasp for another. I can’t wait for the next update, please do it soon!
OH MY, you have no idea how long i had to wait to read this. and i can honestly say it was worth the wait. i can not wait until the next enstallment. *squeal in excitement* :]
OH MY, you have no idea how long i had to wait to read this. and i can honestly say it was worth the wait. i can not wait until the next enstallment. *squeal in excitement* :]