A/N: Why hello there, PLL fans. This idea is from a Zoey101 episode, if you're a fan of that (it's one of my favorite shows). It's very loosely based off of Zoey101, but the idea of a comparability test taken to determine your date to the dance is kind of used. You don't have to watch that show or episode at ALL to understand, as everything is explained in this story. This is multi-chap, and is also AU.
Compatibility Test
Chapter 1
Spencer Hastings slammed her locker shut as she began walking to her next class: history. Ugh, that was one of her least favorite classes. As she was walking to her history classroom, she stopped when she saw the school's bulletin board with upcoming events. There was a flyer that was promoting Rosewood High's upcoming homecoming dance. She hated school dances. They were all hype, and weren't real fun when you actually went to one. What was fun about dancing in a room with a bunch of other sweaty teenagers, anyways?
"I see you've spotted the homecoming dance flyer," Hanna Marin, one of her best friends, said. "It's going to be real fun this year... well, for me. I plan on finding the perfect man to be my date. So are you coming to homecoming? I crack myself up! Coming to homecoming! That's genius."
The brunette rolled her eyes at her perky best friend.
"I don't know, Han," she said, sighing. "Homecoming is all hype! Last year, and the year before that, it sucked. I don't want to go through the same old lame homecoming just like the previous times. Besides, I don't have a date. Showing up without a date is pretty damn stupid to me. I showed up without a date for the past couple of homecomings, and it was a complete disaster. I really wish I had tried harder to find a date."
"You don't need a date to have fun, but if you really think you need one, then this is your chance to find one!" Hanna exclaimed. "You can change the boring homecoming into the best one ever. Try hard this year to find a date. I'm sure there are plenty of scrumptious men out there that are willing to take you as their date."
Just then, Spencer's rival started clumsily making his way past her.
"And he is not one of those scrumptious men," Spencer snarkily commented.
Hanna shrugged and said, "Personally, I don't know him. I don't get why you have this sworn hate for him."
Spencer groaned and said, "I don't even understand how Emily is friends with that sicko! And shut it, Han. You just don't understand the conflict between us. Shh, shh! He's coming right now! Smirk at him viciously so he feels intimidated when he walks past us. It's brilliant. Then maybe he'll stop messing with my head and being an annoying idiot."
Toby Cavanaugh continued his clumsy walk where he nearly dropped his books every now and then. He sighed and scowled when he saw Spencer Hastings (who he hated right back). She glared back at him, but Hanna didn't. Hanna didn't want to get involved with this crazy rivalry between the two. Plus, their other best friend Emily was good friends with him, and Emily despised the rivalry Spencer had with Toby, so Hanna didn't want to make an enemy of one of Emily's good friends.
"Spencer," he spat, "you're looking stupid... as usual."
"Toby," she spat right back, "you're looking like more of a loser than usual lately."
He rolled his eyes and continued to walk past her, not wanting to make anymore of a fuss. He knew that Emily hated it when he argued or had a conflict with Spencer, so he kept his head up high and just kept walking. Spencer wouldn't dare follow him, and he knew that. So he brushed her comment off his chest and made his way to his next class without making another snarky remark to her.
"This is pathetic," Hanna said, rolling her eyes. "I'm not trying to be Emily, but why the heck do you hate him? He's only rude to you because you're rude to him!"
"I don't know why! He acts like a freakin' creep," Spencer angrily said, and crossed her arms. "He just creases me, and I can't explain why. The way he's just so damn smug... I pisses me off! He can't just walk away from me with that annoying smug smile on his face. Did you see the smug smile on his face, Hanna? Did you!?"
"I looked at his face, and I didn't see any smug smile. I think you're imagining things now," Hanna said, sighing. "You just like fighting with with him. You love to pick a good fight with him, huh? If you don't act all snarky to him, I'm sure he wouldn't be snarky at you. I can't believe I'm being the voice of reason. I'm never the voice of reason!"
Spencer rolled her eyes and said, "Whatever, Hanna. I have to get to class, and so do you."
xxx
Hanna and Aria marched into Spencer's room happily. They were giggling excitedly as they entered their brunette bestie's room. They had some important and exciting news to share with their friend, and they were hoping that she'd appreciate the news. They thought the news could be used to her benefit.
"Hi!" Aria exclaimed giddily. "Emily couldn't make it since she's at swim practice, but Hanna and I have some important news to tell you!"
"This better actually be important," Spencer rolled her eyes and sighed. "I'm busy studying, so make it quick. Who let you in my house, anyways? I'm pretty sure that I didn't send any of you guys an invite to come over, as much fun as it is to pretend we're the most bad ass people in the world by drinking a root beer after nine o' clock."
"The door was unlocked," Aria simply responded. "You should be more careful. What if I were a killer? I would totally be killing you right now! It was so easy to get into your house. But never mind that... Hanna, tell her the exciting news! This is perfect for her."
Hanna grinned widely and began, "You remember how earlier at school you said that you wanted a date to homecoming this year? Well, we all know how hard it is to find your perfect match in the world, but Rosewood High is making it easy to find the perfect guy for you, right from our school! I'm sure you don't know every being who goes to our school, so imagine if one of those guys are perfect for you? All you have to do is enter your information, and it'll scan and find you a guy who's totally compatible with you!"
"Um, what is this bull?" Spencer demanded, furrowing her eyebrows.
"Spencer, our school set up a compatibility test!" Hanna squealed. "It was created so that students could find a perfect date easily, if they were having trouble finding one."
She laughed bitterly before saying, "That's desperate and lame. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to have to use a school dating service to find a date to the school dance? People would totally laugh if they found out. And in the future, when I have kids with this person, I can just tell my kids, 'Hey kids, you wanna know how I met your father? Through an internet dating service!'"
Aria crossed her arms and said, "Laugh now, Spence, but it's actually quite a good idea. You want a date, and you find someone who's perfect for you that goes to our school with the click of a button! It's genius, actually. Give it a try, will you?"
"The only way I'm doing this is if you guys do it with me!" Spencer told them, crossing her arms.
Aria shook her head and said, "Don't look at me! I already have a boyfriend, so no thank you. Thank god... I have a steady boyfriend. It's moments like this when I really appreciate Jason. I don't have to worry about finding a date, HA! If I could see Jason right now, I would give him the longest hug ever."
Hanna sighed, "Fine, I'll do it. It'll make my quest to find a date much easier. And stop bragging, Aria! We all know you have a stupid boyfriend..."
"Jason is not stupid," Aria defended. "Look, I'm just appreciating the fact that I don't have to fumble around for a silly date to the dance. I can rely on my man to be my date, which rocks for me. I would hate to have to be searching the universe for a perfect guy. At least the school created this compatibility test thingy... it makes everything easier for you guys."
"Whatever. If Hanna does it, I guess I'll give it a try," Spencer said, sighing. "Alright, go ahead, pull up the website, and I can get started."
Hanna grinned, "Yay, you're in!"
"Yeah, I am. But hurry up, before I change my mind," she said.
xxx
Spencer proudly smiled at her computer screen as she pressed the yellow 'submit' button to send in her compatibility test answers. She was really hoping that this wasn't some test full of bull, and that she found a guy that was actually compatible with her, and worth her time. Hanna sat on Spencer's bed, still filling the questionnaire out. Aria had left to go meet up with Jason, AKA that boyfriend that Aria wouldn't stop bragging about...
"All done!" the brunette exclaimed. "How 'bout you, Hanna?"
"Almost," she said. "What do I like to do in my free time...? Shop!"
Spencer rolled her eyes, "Hanna, you better fill it out with things that guys actually would enter in. You're going to end up with a gay guy or something if you keep entering in girls answers. What guy would really enter in that they like shopping? Why don't you do something more reasonable, like watching movies, or going to the beach?"
"Fine," Hanna groaned. "Who finds you the perfect match, anyways? Like after you submit your answers?"
"Probably someone reliable at school," Spencer said. "Good thing it's anonymous, so the person doesn't let personal feelings about the person get in the way." Spencer's laptop made a loud 'dinging' sound. The brunette turned to look at her computer screen. There was a message on her screen.
Congratulations to you, Anonymous User #1251!
We have found you a match in Rosewood High. You can meet him at the dance as #3128. We hope you enjoy your date. Contact Rosewood High's support staff for any questions and/or concerns about the compatibility test program.
"Number 3128," Spencer quietly said, smiling to herself. "He's my perfect match."
Little did she know, her perfect match was not the guy she wanted at all...
