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Previously on Why haven't we…
"Spence, do you think you could help me study for the math test that's coming up?" Emily touched Spencer's arm for the second time today.
"Yeah of course, do you just want to come over after school?" Spencer smiled, enjoying Emily's touch maybe a little too much.
"That sounds great!" Emily smiled giving Spencer's arm a light squeeze.
I wonder how much studying we'll actually get done… Spencer thought to herself.
Why haven't we… Ch. 2
Spencer found herself suddenly nervous about studying with Emily tonight. They've studied together before, so many times before, but why did this feel different? Spencer needed a distraction; she decided a walk to the bathroom might help.
Spencer left her class and headed to the bathroom. Once inside Spencer looked at herself in the mirror, she looked nervous and worried. What is going on with me?
"Spence?" A familiar voice called from behind her.
Spencer gave a weak smile while making eye contact with Aria in the mirror.
"You okay?" Aria walked closer to Spencer.
"Uh, yeah I think so."
"What's wrong?"
"It's just… Hanna said something to me earlier about… about me having feelings for someone and now I can't stop thinking about them."
"Is this someone Emily?"
"Maybe."
"Spencer, it's not a bad thing if you do have feelings for her."
"But it is Aria, we've been best friends forever. Emily is the most amazing person I know. I would be lucky to date her. She's the whole package but I can't lose her friendship."
"If you tell her and she doesn't feel the same way you know that would still be your friend. Emily needs you as much as you need her, Spence. I think you should just talk to her about it."
"Ugh. I know I should tell her, we don't keep secrets."
"I don't think anything bad will happen. It's just you being honest."
"Wait, how did you know I was talking about Emily?"
"Spencer, Hanna isn't the only person at this school that wonders why you and Emily aren't dating. You guys would be so good together. Hanna and I have always thought that."
"You guys are crazy."
"Maybe, but apparently we were right all along!" Aria gave Spencer a little shove.
"She's coming over tonight to study, and I'm freaking out."
"I can see that you're freaking out. But honestly, it's just Emily. You know her better than anyone. You have nothing to be worried about. Just please promise me you'll talk to her?"
"Yeah, you're right. I promise." Spencer gave Aria a more convincing smile.
"Good!"
The two girls hugged before returning to their respective classes.
After school Spencer was at her locker when Emily came up behind her.
"Hi," Emily smiled sweetly.
"Hey," Spencer smiled back.
"Are you ready to go?" Emily asked.
"Yeah, let's head out," Spencer closed her locker.
The girls walked to Spencer's car in silence.
Once inside, the silence continued.
Emily was starting to get worried, since when does Spencer Hastings have nothing to say?
Emily cleared her throat. "Hey, Spence?"
"Uh… yeah?" Spencer answered.
"Are you okay? You know you can always talk to me… about anything."
"I'm okay Em. Don't worry."
"If you say so."
They pulled into the driveway and got out of the car. Spencer led the way to the barn. Once they were inside, they got confortable on the couch.
"So what do you need help with?" Spencer asked.
Emily took out her math book and showed Spencer the problems she was having issues with. They spent about an hour doing math.
"Ugh, too much math. Can we take a break?" Emily begged.
"Yeah sure. Do you want a water or anything?" Spencer stood up and stretched exposing her well-toned abs.
Emily blushed when she caught herself looking. Did I just check out Spencer? No there's no way…
"Em? Do you want a water?" Spencer asked again.
"A what? Oh yeah a water would be great," Emily smiled.
Spencer came back with two water bottles. Spencer handed Emily her bottle, their fingers brushed and both girls felt the sparks.
They made unnecessary eye contact.
Emily looked down, suddenly nervous.
"Are you okay?" Spencer asked, sitting back down next to Emily.
"Yeah, I'm good," Emily brushed off the sudden feelings she was having.
"Em?" Spencer looked at her friend.
"Yeah?" Emily wondered what she was going to as her.
"How long have you been single?"
"Um…" Emily wasn't expecting that, she tried to remember, "I guess a little longer than a year."
Spencer only nodded.
"Why?" Emily asked.
"Do you miss being in a relationship?"
"I mean, I guess. I don't really love being single but I haven't had the best girlfriends. Do you miss being in a relationship?"
"Yeah, I think I do. I haven't had the best girlfriends either though. I just want to be happy with someone, you know?"
"Yeah I know." Emily smiled sadly.
"Every girl in school would kill to be with you Em. You know that right? I swear every girl I see talking to you is hitting on you."
"I could say the same for you Spence! There's always a girl that's following you around trying to date you."
Spencer laughed. "I guess I'm just waiting for the right girl."
"Yeah, I am too."
"Em? Can I ask you something crazy?"
"You can ask me anything." Emily suddenly got nervous. Where is she going with all of this?
Spencer took a deep breath. "Why haven't we…" she trailed off.
"Why haven't we what?" Emily looked confused.
"Why haven't we done this?" Spencer turned towards Emily, leaned in, and kissed her.
