“Oh yeah I know it. You’re not far from me actually. Pick a place and I’m there.”

“I’ve been craving sushi all damn day, please tell me you know a place close that we can go to get some.”

“Cool, yeah, there’s this place right around the corner from me. Piranha’s Killer Sushi.”

“Oh yeah I saw that a few times. The little fish on the sign kinda freaks me out but the price you pay for a craving. Meet you there in 10?”

“Alright. See you soon.”

Spencer drops her bags with the doorman and slips him a few bills to get them up to her door before she returns. Smiling she heads back out into the cool breeze and decides to foot it since it’s literally a block away from her. ‘I’m no lazy bones’

Ash rounds the corner just as Spencer is reaching the door.

They meet eyes and smile at each other until Ashley breaks eye contact to park her car.

Spencer watches her every move as she parks, gets out of her car and heads towards her. ‘Thank God I’m wearing dark shades because damn is she sexy and I’m openly gawking at her behind my mask’

They both greet each other with shy ‘hellos’ and Ashley walks up close and grabs the door leading Spencer in but not before stealing a glance at how hot she looks in her dark dress pants, white blouse and heels, her blazer across her arm.

“Thank you”

The aroma hits them as soon as they walk in

“Jesus my mouth is already watering.”

Spencer laughs softly while Ashley smiles brightly at her also because she’s about to have what she’s been craving for so long.

A peek into the restaurant shows them how ridiculously long the wait would be so the girls place a massive to go order and make a plan to just head to Spencer’s where they can relax and not worry about having proper dining etiquette being so close to the other patrons of the small restaurant.

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They load up in Ashley’s SUV and take off as Spencer guides Ashley around the block to her home.

The girls greet the doorman and bounce away, one excited about sushi and the other nervous because her crush is coming to her home away from home.

“I don’t think I’ve ever had company while I was here. I’m usually tied and bound to the center most of the time.”

“Well enough of that. You’re my only friend here so far and you don’t even live here officially so I will be stealing your time.”

“My kids are going to hunt you down if they ever find out who the culprit for keeping Dr. Spencer away is you.”

“Oh, I think I can take it.” Ashley sends Spencer a playful wink and continues “Plus Dr. Spencer needs some grown up time too. You can’t be all work and no play young lady.”

“Very true. Welcome to my humble abode.” She says sweeping the door open.

Once inside Spencer kicks the door shut and locks it.

“I’m going to go wash up and get plates and drinks you can go ahead and just pick a movie to put it in.” Spencer says walking towards the kitchen with the takeout.

Ash just nods and says ‘okay’ as she looks around. “My God Spencer it smells divine in here” she says as she steps around the corner to the living area. “and damn! You think you got enough movies?” Ashley says with a chuckle. “What are you in the mood for?”

“It’s my movies so it’s not like I’m picky of what you will be choosing” Spencer calls from around the corner. “Hey place your drink order. I’ve got flavored water, beer and every juice variation known to mankind.”

“I’ll take beer for 1000, Alex.” She says with a smile pretending to be a Jeopardy contestant for a moment.

Spencer’s balancing act with the tray of food and beers almost comes to a crash when Spencer makes her way into the living room.