Hi!
After a long hiatus from writing, I decided to come back because I had inspiration for a bunch of PLL stories, including this one. This one took a while to plan because there were so many things I wanted to work out before I started writing, but I was finally able to write this first chapter.
I'm not sure how often I'll be able to update this, I am a uni student and that is my first priority, but I swear I will update as soon as I can.
A big thank you also goes to LissaBelle24, my best friend who proofread this for me and who also got my ass into gear to write this story.
I hope you like it, and please follow and leave a review.
"Brianna, wake up!"
Brianna opened her eyes and looked around groggily, her eyes eventually landing on her mom. "You're gonna be late for school." Emily Fields scolded.
Brianna's eyes widened as her eyes fell on her alarm clock. She had 45 minutes to shower, dress, eat and get to school. "Shit!" She jumped out of bed.
"Mom is making pancakes for breakfast, don't take too long."
Brianna nodded. "Okay."
20 minutes later, Brianna wandered into the kitchen.
"Hey Mom." Brianna greeted her other mom, Alison Fields, who was standing at the stove, flipping pancakes. Alison smiled at Brianna.
"Morning sweetie," Alison replied as Brianna filled a cup with orange juice. "You've been oversleeping a lot lately."
"I have a history assignment due tomorrow and I couldn't sleep for ages." Brianna yawned as she sat down at the table. It was kind of the truth. It wasn't just her history assignment that was keeping her awake. Just as she was about to take a sip of orange juice, her phone chimed, indicating a new text message had come in.
Bri! Where are you?
Brianna looked at who had sent the text. It was one of her best friends, Jade Rivers. She quickly sent a text back.
Overslept, be at school soon.
"If you want I can give you a ride to school." Ali offered as she put a plate of pancakes in front of Brianna.
"Thanks Mom." Brianna smiled.
"Bri slept in." Jade announced to the other girls. The four of them were standing by Jade's locker, sipping coffee and talking before they had to go to their first class of the day. The girls were juniors at Rosewood High School.
"Again?" Hayley asked.
"She's been oversleeping a lot lately." Lilly observed.
"Nice observation Sherlock." Annabelle teased.
"Smartass." Lilly pushed her twin sister teasingly as Brianna ran up to them.
"Nice of you to join us." Jade greeted.
"Rough night?" Hayley asked sympathetically.
"I was stressing about the history assignment we have due tomorrow." Brianna sighed.
'Were you up late last night finishing it?" Lilly asked.
"I've only written two words," Brianna answered. "My name."
"Shit, dude," Jade said. "I sense an all-nighter in your future."
"Yeah, cause that was a very helpful thing to say wasn't it?" Lilly admonished Jade. Jade was the one of the group who seemed to have no filter when it came to what she said. She kind of took after her mom, Hanna Rivers, in that regard.
"It's the truth though, isn't it?" Jade said just as the bell rang.
"Yeah, but doesn't mean you need to say it." Lilly said as they started walking to their first class, which happened to be maths, Lilly's least favourite subject.
"Do you want to come over after school and work on it with Lilly and I?" Annabelle asked. "We still have a little to go until we're done."
"Wait, you two haven't finished either?" Jade asked. "Don't tell me the Cavanaugh twins have left an assignment to the last minute?"
"For your information, I only have one paragraph and the conclusion to go." Lilly defended herself as they walked into their classroom.
"Mine is practically done too," Annabelle said as she slid into her seat. "So Bri, did you want to come over?"
"I would love to, but I have swimming." Brianna answered.
"You won't be able to swim if your coach finds out you're not handing in assignments."
"Again, not very helpful Jade."
After school, Jade let herself into an empty house. It wasn't unusual for Jade and her little brother, Alex, who was ten years old, to be home alone after school. Often, Jade was expected to babysit Alex while her parents, Hanna and Caleb Rivers, were at work. Her mom, Hanna, worked as a fashion designer, and her dad, Caleb worked in computers doing top-secret stuff. That's what Jade and Alex were told anyway.
Jade wandered into the kitchen and found a note stuck to the fridge, it was in her mom's handwriting.
Jade,
Your dad and I are going to be home late tonight. There's leftover lasagne and salad in the fridge, you can reheat that if you get hungry.
Alex told us that he's going to Mason's and he won't be home for dinner, so you are going to be home alone for a while.
Love you,
Mom.
Jade sighed and pulled the note off the fridge. She pulled out her phone, a smile forming across her face.
Do you want to come over? I'm home alone.
It didn't take long before she got a reply.
I'm on my way, see you soon.
Ten minutes later, Jade opened the door to see her boyfriend, Heath Richards. He grinned at her.
"Hey gorgeous." Heath greeted her.
"Hey." Jade smiled as she closed the door. As she turned to face him, his lips were on hers and he pinned her against the door. Jade smiled against his lips as she melted into the kiss. She had been with Heath for nearly seven months, and she was in love with him. She wrapped her arms around his neck as she deepened the kiss. Once his hands wandered up her light blue denim shirt, she broke the kiss.
"Do you want to go to my room?" She asked.
"Is that even a question?" He grabbed her hand, pulling her towards the stairs. "I brought us a little something for after."
Jade grinned as she took Heath's hand and led him up the stairs and into her room.
"Hayley!"
Hayley Fitzgerald turned around to see her friend from drama club, Brenna Anderson. Brenna waved, a smile on her face.
Hayley smiled. "Hey, what's up?"
"Are you going to audition for the new play?" Brenna asked as she caught up to Hayley. Hayley had known Brenna since freshman year, which was when she had joined drama club. They had gotten along instantly, and Hayley was grateful to have someone like Brenna in her life. They didn't hang out all that much, especially because Hayley spent most of her time with Lilly, Jade, Annabelle and Brianna, and Brenna had her own group of friends too. However, they always made the effort to hang out occasionally.
"Maybe." Hayley shrugged, she felt pushed to join the drama club by her parents. She preferred to work behind the scenes than to actually be in the play.
"I think you'd make a really good Titania." Brenna smiled shyly.
Hayley blushed. "Thanks, that's really nice of you to say."
"It's nothing but the truth," Brenna said, shifting her weight to her other foot. "Do you want to meet up sometime and run lines before the auditions next week?"
"That sounds great." Hayley said, taking a sip of the iced tea she was holding.
"I'll text you and we can organise a time?" Brenna asked.
"Definitely." Hayley smiled.
Once Brenna left, Hayley headed out to her car. As she was about to unlock her car door, her phone buzzed. Looking down, her blood ran cold as she read the message.
Oh, Hayley. Haven't you learned by now that crushing on your friends is not a good idea?
-A
I really enjoyed writing this chapter.
Let me know what you think in a review, and I'll see you next time!