A/N: Well I've decided to continue this story because I can't seem to get the ideas for this story out of my head. Thank you for all the reviews for the last chapter it inspired me to write this next chapter. I don't know how often I will be able to update this story but I'm thinking there will be at least one more chapter after this one.
As always I don't own anything. Please review, it really inspires me to write for my readers know that they enjoy what I'm writing.
Emily woke up to the beeping of a cell phone and groaned as she opened her eyes only to find herself blinded by the sun that was shining through the slightly opened blinds. She quickly closed her eyes and sighed as she felt her body become tired again from the heat surrounding her hungover body. She stiffened as she felt a sweet gentle breath on her neck as the person on top of her burrowed further into her body.
She didn't mind it but it distracted her from thinking. She frowned closing her eyes tighter trying to remember anything from last night. She remembered Caleb, calling Maya, drinking (for obvious reason), and comforting Hanna. However she was frustrated that she couldn't remember why Hanna was so upset last night.
'Hanna is the strongest person I know. She never cries like that unless something is really hurting her.' Emily thought to herself running a hand through her hair.
"Hey."
Blushing Emily jumped slightly surprised that she didn't feel Hanna wake up.
"Hey." She replied quietly, unsure how to act.
Hanna smiled slightly -but Emily knew it was fake- before rolling onto her back and away from Emily. It was quiet for a few minutes and the silence felt heavy and suffocating to Emily.
"Han-"
"Listen Em, I'm sorry about last night, I know we still need to talk but can you just hold me for a little longer." Hanna whispered with tears evident in her voice.
Emily quickly nodded and pulled Hanna into her body. She looked down at Hanna sadly as she felt tears on her collar. Emily had no idea what happened last night but she knew that it was big and that Hanna needed her now more than ever.
Emily couldn't help but wipe the tears that came out of the beautiful girl she was holding. She ran a comforting hand gently through Hanna's hair repeating the processes till she felt Hanna's heartbeat slow slightly.
She gently tilted Hanna's chin up so she could see into those gorgeous eyes. "Why are you crying?" Emily asked as she wiped away more tears with the pad of her thumb.
Hanna hiccupped as she buried her face into Emily's neck trying to stop herself from crying. " I'm scared." she whispered.
Emily tightened her arms around Hanna pulling her in closer to her body. "Why?"
"I'm not as strong as you Em. I already have so many things stacked against me and I-I don't think I can handle this." Hanna whispered shaking her head as more tears fell from her eyes.
"Hanna you're the strongest person I know. You can make it through this, I know you can." Emily felt slightly guilty for saying this but she was confident in her best friend.
"How can you say that when you know A is just going to use this against me, against us?" Hanna whispered harshly slightly sitting up.
Emily frowned as she realized the seriousness of the situation. "We've gotten through everything A has thrown at us so far by ourselves but this time you have me and I will never let you get hurt by that bitch again!"
Hanna smiled slightly as she tucked Emily's hair behind her ear before leaning down and gently kissing her forehead.
"But you can't protect me forever Em."
Emily stiffened before glaring at Hanna. "Don't say that..I-I can't even think of what I would do if-"
Both girls looked up at the interruption.
"Um was I interrupting something? Because I can come-" Spencer said hesitating at the door.
"Ye-"
"No it's fine Spence." Hanna said quietly. " We were just talking."
The room became silent and awkward as all three girls looked down at their hands.
"Yeah it's fine Spencer." Emily said breaking the silence. "Come sit."
Spencer smiled hesitantly before stepping into her room and sitting on the offered space.
"So Emily, how are you feeling?" Spencer questioned looking concerned.
Emily cleared her throat slightly. "Oh um, I'm fine."
"Oh good." She said standing up and making her way over to the large window. " So you won't mind if I do this then."
Spencer quickly pulled the blinds open and Emily loudly cursed as she buried her head with the covers.
Spencer laughed as she let the blinds close and slowly began searching for clothes for the day. Her glee however was cut short when she received a pillow to the face.
"Ow, what the hell Hanna?"
"What?" She said conveniently looking innocent. "Oh come on, you know that was really mean."
Spencer looked sheepishly at Emily as she poked her head up. "You're right, sorry Em."
Emily still wincing, sighed as she felt Hanna's hand on her forehead. "It's okay Spencer, just don't do it again unless you have a death wish."
Spencer chuckled as she shook her head before turning back to her clothes. "So how'd you guys sleep?"
Both girls blushed as they tried to avoid each other's eyes.
"Great." Hanna reluctantly replied. "Well you know as well as you can with a killer in the backyard."
"Don't remind me," Spencer grimaced. "I don't think I've gotten the recommended 8 hours of sleep since he got here."
"Spence you know my house is open all the time, even though I'd rather be here than at home sometimes." sighed Emily suddenly depressed.
Spencer turned around to gaze at Emily before collecting things from around her room. "I thought you said it was getting better."
Emily sighed as she got off the bed and walked over to the window. The situation at home wasn't her favorite subject to talk about, especially since her homophobic mother sent her first girlfriend off to god knows where.
"I thought it would be better but-"
"Oh Han, your cell is blinking." Spencer interrupted as she tossed Hanna her phone. "Sorry Em, so it's not getting better? I mean I know it's going to take a while but all the books say..."
Emily stopped listening as soon as she heard Hanna gasp and watched helplessly as she ran out of the room.
"Hanna?" she yelled after her.
Emily turned and looked at an equally confused Spencer. "What the hell was that?"
"How am I supposed to know?" Spencer replied
"You're the one who handed her the damn phone. Something on it obviously upset her."
"Whoa! Hold on there bulldog." Spencer said holding up her hands. "I just gave her the phone, it must have been the text message.."
They quickly looked up at each other with alarmed eyes.
"You don't think-" Emily started
"Well I'm not waiting to find out, I'm going to go see if she's outside the house. Call her and see if she'll answer." Spencer ordered taking charge as she put on her sneakers and ran out the door.
Emily's hand shook as she ran a hand through her hair. She quickly crossed the room and began digging through her purse for her phone. She groaned as she pulled it out and realized she had to wait for it to turn on. Something was going to go horribly wrong she just knew it, if only she knew what. Hanna obviously had a lot going on and she didn't need A picking on her. Emily jumped as she heard her all too familiar ring tone. She felt her heart stop when she looked down and saw the little white envelope. She shook her head slowly and very reluctantly opened the text message.
So I see Emily found another "friend" to kiss. Too bad for Hanna, I can't let this one slide under the radar.
Love A
"Holy Shit!"
