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Chapter 34

Spencer's POV

When you look back in time, the years that went by, friendships, relationships, family you try to find the mistakes you have done, the times you have been selfish, stubborn, the times you made a wrong decision and others where you wish you did.

I can't say I am old enough to look that back in time but yet those years that went by taught me a lot of things. I changed as a person, I became my own person, I did my mistakes and I took my wrong decisions but at the end that is what makes us better people.

Ashley was sleeping right next to me and I was just looking at her. Even though she was here with me for almost two weeks I still couldn't believe it. Where those years gone? Why did we miss them? And if we didn't would we still be together? No one knows. I realized that some things happen for a reason. Maybe what happened between us happened for a reason. For both of us to chase our dreams and for me to become stronger.

It was 7am and I had to wake up and start getting ready in order to go at the university. I had a few days off but I couldn't take more. I got up as slowly I could but Ashley still heard me. I felt her hand on mine and when I looked at her she had a smile on her face. I leaned down and kissed her forehead while whispering to her.

"Go back to sleep. It's early." She opened her beautiful brown eyes and just looked at me. If happiness was what I was feeling right now I only wished everyone felt as I did.

"Just wanted to say goodmorning to you" she said and kissed my palm that I had on her cheek.

"I'll go take a shower. Go back to sleep"

I got up and took a morning shower as every morning. When I got out I smelled breakfast. Something I wasn't used to. With my towel still covering me I walked out and I saw Ashley serving our plates with scrambled eggs and pancakes. Needless to say that it smelled amazing and I was very hungry.

"I remember telling you to go back to sleep.." I said with a smile

"Yeah, but how could I let you go back to work without a proper breakfast?"

"I love you" I said walking towards her. I did love her. So much

"I love you too. Now eat before it gets colder"

It is moments like this that makes you appreciate the small things. Because at the end it's all about those little small things with the bigger gestures that makes your heart melting.

"I am ready to go"

"Wow" she said with her mouth wide open. "You look so sexy. If you were my teacher I wouldn't be able to focus"

"Oh Ashley. It would be really funny to see that."

"I am sure most of your students agree with me"

"It's a good thing most of my students have good grades. So that means they do focus in class"

"I bet they have good grades so they have you on your good side. Did anyone.. you know.."

"Did anyone what?"

"You know.. Flirt with you.."

"Ash.. Even if they did flirt, I wouldn't care. Because first I would never date a student of mine and second pretty much you have my heart. So.."

"I like that answer.."

"You are silly. Now I am leaving. I don't want to be late."

"Have a beautiful day. See you later."

I gave her a kiss and left home. For once it felt like home. And that, because she was there.

Ashley's POV

"Mmmmm.."

"That is how you answer your phone?"

"Mmmm.."

"Lucy, will you talk as a normal person?"

"Do you know what time is here you crazy ass?"

"Here it's 10am so I guess it's time for you to wake up"

"I don't want to."

"Wake up."

"You piss me off sometimes"

"You love me either way my dear"

"Fuck you."

I was already two weeks in Boston and still haven't started my art project. When I told Spencer she went ecstatic. I could see she was proud of me but she got worried a little bit because I was here and everything I needed was back in California. I didn't need anything so important. All I needed was an inspiration and that I had already. And today would be a good day to start my project.

"Lucy, I found what I will do with my art piece"

"Yeah? That's good. What is it?"

"I won't tell you till it's done."

"Should I worry?"

"Nope."

"How is it there? Do you miss California?"

"I miss it in a way. I miss my bike and the sun. But Spencer covers all that. And I can always buy a new bike"

"In Boston? Do you know they have cold winters there?"

"So?"

"Have you ever driven in a cold weather? With snow?"

"No. So?"

"Oh my. Sometimes you are so so.."

"Amazing?"

"Yeah, keep dreaming. Anyway. Since you woke me up and I have to start my day early I'll start by doing chores and I hate doing chores. Talk to you later"

"Talk to you later. Bye bye.."

Indeed I knew what my art piece would be. It would have to do with Spencer and me in a way. It will be about the past, present and future. All I needed now was to sketch it and find the pieces I would create it.

Spencer would come back around 5pm. I wanted to take her out for dinner and hear all about her day. I was hoping we had THE conversation. If we were to be together we couldn't travel back and forth. I wouldn't ask her to come in California and live with me because her whole life was here but I wanted to know what she was thinking about us or me coming and stay here.

When Spencer came back I was still doing some rough drafts of the piece. I made a couple I liked but I couldn't decide which one I would pick.

"Hey you.." I heard her saying from the hall

"I am right here" I said and saw her coming in the living room where I had all my art supplies and paper thrown everywhere "I promise I will pick them up in a few"

"It's ok. I don't mind. What have you been doing?"

"It's about my art project."

"Can I see?"

"Nope"

"What do you mean nope?"

"I mean nope. No. Nada. Niet." I said while laughing

"Oh come on Ash."

"It will be a surprise."

"Seriously now?"

"Yes, sorry love.." I said and got up to kiss her. "How was your day?"

"It was nice. It felt nice being back again. I really love teaching Ash."

"I know and I am happy.. Would you like to rest for an hour and then go out for dinner?"

"Yeah, that would be nice.. I'll take a shower and cuddle with you after"

"Ooooor.. we could take a shower together" I said with a smirk

"Someone is naughty I think."

"Hmm.. Maybe.. Who knows.."

"Hmm.." she said and started taking her clothes one by one while walking to the bathroom. Once she was inside I heard her once again. "Water won't be hot for ever.."

I didn't need anything more.. I stripped from my clothes and went to find her inside where we spent enough time to miss the cuddle time..

"Do I look nice?"

"You look amazing as always Spence"

"Thank you. You as well. Ready to go?"

"Have been for a while."

"Oh sssshh.."

We had reservations in a beautiful Italian restaurant that Spencer liked eating often. I was kind of afraid to say what I wanted because what if she didn't want for us to be together that way? What if she wanted the traveling back and forth and what if she didn't want me to move in with her?

"What is it that you are thinking?"

"Ehm?"

"You seem in your own little world"

"Spence.."

"Yes?"

"We need to talk." Immediately I saw her smile fading away

"Nothing good starts with that phrase"

"Oh no. It's nothing bad. Well, I hope it isn't."

"Ashley, what is it?"

"Ehm.. I have been thinking.. What would you say if I came to stay here in Boston?" there was a big pause before she put that smile again on her face that I loved so much

"That's it?"

"Yes"

"And you were so serious about this?"

"Yes"

"Ash, I thought you wanted to break up. For a second that's what I thought."

"Break up? Why would you think that?" she looked at me with a knowing look that said a lot. "No, I don't want to break up. I want us to be together. So what do you think? Would you like for me to come and live in Boston? I could find an apartment if moving in seems too fast."

"Ash, relax. Ok?" she said while touching my hands "I would like nothing more than to be with you. Sleep and wake up next to you every day and every night. I don't want to miss anymore time than we already did. But are you sure you want to leave California to come in Boston? What about your apartment? Your life there? Your friends? Your art? I don't want to see you resent me one day and surely I don't want you to regret it."

"I won't. Because I want to be with you. I want us to be us. I can make new friends. Art is everywhere. I don't need it to be in California. But I need you in my life. As for my apartment it is an apartment. But I would like to have my bike send over here if you don't mind."

"Not at all. But why didn't you ask me to move with you in California?"

"Because you have Harvard. Because you already have a job here and I wouldn't want to take that from you. Maybe one day you would resent me."

"Ash.. I love teaching and yes I love my life here but the same as you I could teach anywhere I want. And I love California. I like the sun, the beaches, riding your bike with you, eating at your favorite greek restaurant."

"What are you saying?"

"I am saying that it doesn't matter where I am going to be.. All I care is that place has you.."

"So you would move to California?"

"Yes. But I would like to finish my phD here first. So what do you say? Stay in Boston for a while with me and then move in together in California?"

"Yes yes yes.."I realized I was a little louder than I should have when I saw everyone looking at us. And all I could see was Spencer's smile that was lighting the whole place.

Spencer's POV

1 year later

"Ash, don't forget to take the last box I left in our bedroom"

"I got it.." I heard her yelling from inside.

It was a year since that day Ashley and I decided to move in together and I don't regret it for a second. Every day I spent with Ashley was just amazing as the last. And now we would start our new life in California. I couldn't hide my excitement and I couldn't wait to live with her there.

"Ok, last box." Ashley said while giving the box to the guy from the moving company

"The stuff will be in California in two days. Write your address here miss"

"Thank you very much."

When the truck left we stayed for a moment looking at my apartment. I spend a couple of years in this house but yet I didn't mind leaving and being ready to go somewhere else.

A couple of months ago I applied for a teaching position in UCLA and two weeks ago I got a positive answer. So things couldn't get any better.

"Ready to go Spence?"

"Ready yes."

We left Boston for a new start in California and it was the right decision. I would do whatever I loved with the person I loved more in this world. And I couldn't wait

Ashley's POV

When we landed I felt that I was back home. I didn't know that I would miss it so much living here.

Spencer didn't have any demands besides of having a new bed. I wouldn't blame her. I was just lucky she didn't say that we found a new apartment. But I felt that since we would start our new life together the old bed needed to go. And I wouldn't feel good knowing that in the same bed I would sleep with her every day I slept with a couple of other people before.

"Giiiiiiirls.. I can't believe you are here.." Lucy said while screaming once she saw us coming from the gate.

"Hey you.. I am so glad I see you." I went to hug her but instead she hugged Spencer before me. "Oh I see. This is what I get. Ok"

"Oh shut up you grouchy.. Come here"

When I saw Lucy I realized how lucky I was to have her as friend. She was genuine. A true friend. I was sitting in the back seats in the car and I was looking at those two girls that held my heart for different reasons. And I was lucky I had both in my life.

"Do you want any help with your luggages?"

"No, we are good. We will see each other for dinner. Ok? Thank you Luce"

"No problem. See you later alligators"

Once I put the keys to the lock and I opened the door I felt like I never left. Everything was the same.

"Welcome home" I said and hugged Spencer, giving her a sweet kiss

"I am glad we are here.."

"You are? Really?"

"Yes. But we better get our stuff soon so we can sleep on our bed" by our bed she meant her bed. And I couldn't wait either.

When we decided to come back in California it was the time I would present my piece as well. I had it done a couple of months ago and I send it to the museum right away. I never showed it to Spencer although she kept insisting. I just hoped she liked it.

A week later (day of the exhibition)

"Ash, are you ready?"

"Yes I am."

"Taxi is downstairs waiting."

"Ok, I am coming."

Finally the day of the exhibition. The day that MOCA museum asked for a new artist, meaning me, to present their piece. I still couldn't believe it was happening but I was glad I had Spencer next to me to hold my hand.

When we arrived Lucy was waiting for us outside the museum more anxious than I looked.

"Oh my God, did you see all these people? The major is here us well."

"Niiiiice. Way to make me feel more anxious than I was Lucy.."

"Oh stop it. You are so good with what you do. So suck it up and let's go inside"

When we walked inside my piece was right there in the middle of the front hall. I couldn't help but smile. A couple of people were looking at it and I wish I could hear what they were saying.

"Ms Davies. My name is Anton Clark. I am the director of the exhibition. We talked on the phone."

"Yes, of course Mr Clark. Nice to meet you in person"

"Me too. Let me introduce you to some people" I looked back to Spencer saying sorry but all I got from her was an 'I love you'

After a lot of meet and greet I found Spencer in front of my piece looking at it so focused.

"Spence?" she turned with a smile and kissed me.

"You are so talented Ash. I can't believe that all these people are here for you."

"Do you like it?"

"I love it. It is you."

"My inspiration was you. Us."

"Really?"

"Yes. It's the past, present and future. In the past we may do mistakes, choices we regret, in the present we try to forget the past and all that it hunts us but yet we can't because past it's what made us who we are today and future is our hope for better things to come, dreams. It's the hope for a better us."

"It is very beautiful." She said and kissed me.

"You are beautiful."

They say that when life gives you lemons make lemonade. And that's what I did. Although life gave me more than lemons. It gave me someone I loved back. And I was planning to make the best of it.

THE END

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