Ashley’s POV

A couple of weeks have gone by since Aiden’s little rendezvous with the bull. I still catch myself laughing whenever I think about it. I was surprised however by the fact that Mr. C didn’t get on to us. He actually had a smile on his face and laughter in his eyes after Aiden’s little drink. Spencer and Glen where pulled aside though. I’m not sure what was said exactly. Only thing I know is what Spencer told me in her room that night, which was, she promised not play anymore pranks on him like that again. Of course, the only thing that came to my mind was "like that".

Spencer’s rodeo is this weekend, and Mrs. C promised we could all go and watch as long as we behaved. The pond has become mine and Spencer’s spot to relax and talk without being caught. She seems to fear her mother catching us. I’ve asked her about it several times but she always brushes it off or changes the conversation on me. I’m not giving up though. I will get to bottom of the mystery that is Spencer Carlin.

"Hey Ash. What you doing?" My beautiful blonde asks from behind me. I have grown used to thinking of Spencer as mine. I like thinking of Spencer as mine. Even though all we consider each other is friends. I still want more.

Spencer’s POV

"Thinking." She is so beautiful. These last couple of weeks have done anything but relinquish my crush on Ashley. The only thing I have come to realize is that she is an amazing, smart, funny, and caring person who I would love to have by my side for the rest of my life. We catch ourselves having moments like the first one all the time now. Nothing ever comes of them. I think she is scared that I will panic and runaway from her. I wouldn’t though. I want her to kiss me. That would be all I would need for my entire emotions spill out and my fears to be forgotten. A kiss.

"What are you doing?"

"Looking for you."

"Well you found me. Now what?" She smirks at me. I wish I had the courage to kiss her but I can’t, at least not yet. I also have the sinking feeling she might not kiss me ever. We are both battling our fears but we are both losing.