“Oh, I get it. You’re jealous. Is it because I am in a great relationship? Trouble on the old homestead? Is the old man not getting it up for you anymore? Does he not find you pretty anymore?”

Spencer winced a little bit, “that was kind of a low blow Ash.”

With a smug grin Ashley continued, “see, you can’t even deny your jealousy of my wonderful and successful relationship.”

“Whatever, I can’t take this anymore.” Spencer mumbled to herself as she started walking out. Just as she was leaving she felt a pull on her arm, “no wait Spence, we need to talk about this,” the brunette said. “Will you please just tell me what’s going on?” her voice now softened.

Fully aware that Ashley’s hand hadn’t left her arm, Spencer just stared into her eyes as she was facing her now full-on. They stood there in the middle of the bathroom for what seemed like hours to Spencer. She slowly took a step forward closing the gap slightly between them, Ashley didn’t move, just kept studying her dark eyes, unaware that she was closer.

Time went from a crawl to a standstill.

Spencer’s heart beat faster.

Her palms were sweaty. Her body was hotter.

………..

“I think your phone is going off,” Ashley said looking at Spencer’s purse.

Vaguely feeling the vibration and suddenly feeling very nervous, Spencer opened up her bag a little too hastily and the contents scattered all over the floor. “Shit,” she muttered as she bent over to pick her stuff up. Spencer sighed as she looked at her cell, “it’s Aiden, he and Rachel are starting to get worried. We should probably get back.”

“Spence?” Ashley looked at her friend, “you know I love you, if there ever is anything that’s bothering you I want you to talk to me okay?” As both women got up, Ashley gave a smile at her friend who returned it slightly. “There’s my girl, now let’s go back, I’m dying to try that chocolate cake”.

Out in the parking lot the foursome said their goodbyes. Ashley embraced Spencer in a tight hug and whispered into her ear, “I love you, let me know if you need anything.” Unbeknownst to Ashley, as she pulled away from her, Spencer shuddered from her touch and her breath that tickled her ear.