I headed towards the pond running at full speed. I stopped dead in my tracks at the sight in front of me. She was sitting on the same root writing in her notebook just like the first time I found her here. I slowly made my way to her. I didn’t want to be seen just yet.

Once I was right behind her, I spoke "Spencer, I’m sor…"

Spencer’s POV

I’m not sure what I’m thinking right now. The only thing I know is that I have to kiss her. When I heard my name, I turned to be met with concerned brown eyes. "Spencer, I’m sor…" I cut her off before she has chance to finish with my lips. My lips crash into hers with great speed and before I have a chance to realize what is happening, I pull away. "Wow! I’ve wanted to kiss you since the first time I saw you." She smiles and pulls me closer to her. She replies with "now how about we do it right." She winks at me.

"It’s okay we’ll take it slow as you want. I care about you." She whispers while tucking some loose hairs behind my ear. Our bodies are still barely touching and her hand has not left the side of my face. I close my eyes when I feel her tracing patterns by my ear. I could so get used to this. Her touch is everything I ever want to feel with someone and until now, I never thought I would.

"Spence, can I kiss you?" is barely a whispered request. I shake my head yes. Her hand leaves my ear and touches my cheek with her thumb rubbing slightly to reassure me. "You’re beautiful sweetheart." is her last statement before closing the tiny gap in between us. Ash’s lips are soft and smooth. I can taste a hint of strawberries on them. It must be her lip-gloss. Kissing her is not like kissing a guy, her kisses are not over powering and she’s not trying to see how far she can stick her tongue down my throat. A kiss should be like this on equal terms, no one in control just two people wanting to be. I pull back panting as does Ashley. Our foreheads resting together while we stare at each other. No words are spoken, there is no need. We are both smiling; we’ve gotten what we wanted most in life. Each other.

Ashley’s POV

That was hands down the best kiss of my life. Spencer can kiss. Not wanting to lose contact with her and not wanting to push her to far, I take her back over to the root and let her sit between my legs. I wrap my arms around her waist and rest my chin on her shoulder as she leans into my front with her back. I could get used to this. I have a feeling everything in life should be this great. I have my girl wrapped in my arms and we are staring out over a beautiful pond. Life is great now.

"Ash?" She wraps her arms around mine. "Are we together or is this just a thing for you?"

"Sweetie, I would love for you to be my girlfriend but I understand if you’re not ready."

"I would love to be your girlfriend but if my mother finds out. I will not be able to compete at nationals. I’m not even aloud to be friends with you." Sighing. Well nothing good is ever easy.

"We don’t have to tell them. It can be our secret that is if you still want to be my girlfriend?"

"Yes"

"Yes? Really"

"Yes! I want to be your girlfriend." The blonde in my arms turns around and kisses me quickly on the lips. I squeeze her tightly into me. I never want to leave.

"Come on Ash we need to get back." She stands up and helps me up afterwards. We walk back hand in hand until we reach the stable. I can’t believe I wasted so much time yesterday avoiding her. Life is great!