A/N: thank you guys for the positive reviews! Love waking up to those :) I'll focus on this story for now then.
I know I've been updating a lot this week, but that's only because I owe you guys. I think I'm going to come up with a consistent update day.
Time Is All We Have: Chapter 7
Emily looked at herself in the mirror for the tenth time that evening. Hanna and Emma were going to be picking her up in fifteen minutes. Why was she so nervous to meet Hanna's friends? If anything, they would be much like Hanna. Yet, she was still nervous. She didn't even know what she was to Hanna. A friend? A friend with benefits? Emily shook her head as she fixed her hair. Not to soon after, there was a knock on the front door.
"I'll get it!" Pam screamed from downstairs. Emily took in a deep breath as she grabbed her phone and purse. She headed downstairs and saw her mother talking with Hanna and Emma at the front door. Emily smiled at the sight.
"Hey guys." She said softly as she approached them.
"Emmy!" Emma ran over to her and engulfed her in a big hug. Hanna and Pam smiled sweetly from their spots.
"Well. I'll leave you guys to it!" Pam said. "It was really nice to meet you Emma."
"Thanks. You too." Emma replied bashfully as she hid behind Emily.
"Bye mom!" Emily said. After Pam disappeared, she looked at Hanna. Emily also holding Emma's hand at this point. "So are we ready to go?"
"Yep!" Hanna said as she led the way out. "I see how it is. No one wants to hold my hand?" Emily and Emma both laughed. Emily secretly went over to Hanna and used her free hand to hold hers. Hanna blushed, but then squeezed Emily's hand to show her her appreciation for the gesture. She quickly let go as they approached the car.
"Do you want me to drive?" Emily asked.
"No. It's fine, but can you buckle Emma up?" Hanna replied.
"Sure." Emily said with a sweet smile. "Come on lil Em! Let's get you into this car seat." Emily buckled Emma up properly, and then went to go sit in the passenger's seat.
"All buckled up?" Hanna asked.
"Yep!" Emily and Emma replied in unison.
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They were going to the Grille to meet up with Hanna's friends. Apparently, Emma liked them a lot and was excited to see them.
"Hey Han?" Emily asked nervously.
"Yeah?" Hanna replied with her eyes searching for a parking spot.
"Do you think your friends will like me?" Hanna giggled cutely.
"Of course, Em. They'll love you." Hanna placed a reassuring hand on Emily's. "Oh perfect! Right by the entrance." She said as she parked. Emily was the first one to get out, and to be honest, she was completely nervous. She helped Emma out of her car seat and held her hand as they followed Hanna to the Grille.
"You don't have to be nervous, Emmy." Emma whispered. It was then that Emily realized that her hand was shaking in Emma's.
"I'm trying." Emily said with a soft smile as they made their way in.
"Come on guys. They're in the back." Hanna said. Emily and Emma followed closely behind, and right as Hanna's friends came into sight, Emily's face broke out into a huge smile.
"Spencer? Aria? Oh my god!" Emily ran over to both of them and engulfed them in tight hugs.
"Oh my god yourself!" Spencer said.
"Yeah! How come you didn't tell us you were back?" Aria asked softly. They all took their seats. Spencer and Aria greeted Hanna and Emma with hugs as well. Emily sat in between Hanna and Emma, while Spencer and Aria sat across.
"I-to be honest, I didn't know you guys still lived here. I kind of just ran into Hanna." Emily explained. They both nodded understandingly.
"Well. Let's not dwell on the past. What's been going on with you?" Spencer asked.
"I'm actually pretty good." Emily said and looked at Hanna, but quickly diverted her eyes. "I actually live in LA, but I think I might just stay here for a while." Hanna looked surprised at the confession, and Emma looked excited.
"Wow that's great!" Spencer exclaimed.
"We definitely all need to do something fun together." Aria added.
"We will." Hanna chimed in.
"So what about you guys? What are you up to these days?" Emily asked as she took a sip of her water.
"Well I live in Philly. I'm actually a high school english teacher." Spencer said with a smile.
"Wow spence, that's amazing." Emily said with sincerity.
"Oh! I still live here in Rosewood. Ezra teaches at Hollis, and I'm an interior designer." Aria added. Emily couldn't help but feel proud for her friends. They were all doing so well.
"It's really been a while." Emily sighed, and they all nodded in agreement.
"Now let's get to the question we're all wondering." Spencer said with a pat on the table. Everyone laughed. "Who's your current lady lover?" Spencer said as she wiggled her eyebrows. Emily's face went flush.
"Uh." She gulped. She couldn't really look at Hanna for assistance, or they'd all get the message. "I-I'm not so sure where I stand with them?" I felt someone squeeze my hand under the table. It was Hanna.
"Aw boo." Spencer said with a pout. "I love juicy lesbian stories." Hanna bursted out laughing, and Aria just rolled her eyes.
"Well, i hope it works out between you guys." Aria added sweetly. Yeah, she hoped so too.
"Emmy you didn't tell me!" Emma suddenly said. Okay. Now Emily was in a difficult position. Thank god for Hanna.
"Emma! We don't pry, okay?" Emma pouted.
"Whatever." Emily sure hoped Emma wasn't upset with her.
"You don't mess with the little one." Spencer said jokingly, but Emily took it seriously. She didn't want to ever upset Emma. She leaned down to Emma's ear.
"Tell you what." She whispered. "You'll be the first one to know."
"Really?" Emma said quietly. Emily just nodded with a smile and was so glad to see Emma happy again.
"She's so good with her!" Aria said secretly to Spencer and Hanna. They both nodded. Spencer looked curious, and Hanna was just smiling at the sight.
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After they had all said their goodbyes and agreed to meet soon , Hanna drove Emily back home. Emma was asleep in the back, so the ride home was pretty quiet. Hanna walked Emily to her door, and they both stared at eachother silently. Emily tucked a loose strand of hair behind Hanna's ear, and she blushed.
"Tonight was fun. It was a great surprise." Emily finally said.
"I'm glad you enjoyed yourself."
"Of course." Emily smiled. "So I'll see you soon?"
"I sure hope so. You still owe me a date." Hanna smirked.
"Ah. How could i forget?" Emily giggled. "Well I'll call you tomorrow?" Hanna just nodded.
"Bye Em." Hanna said as she turned around and started to walk away. Emily contemplated on what to do, and suddenly she was grabbing Hanna's arm and turning her around. Emily slowly leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on Hanna's cheek.
"Bye Han." She whispered.
As Emily lay in bed that night, she felt happier than she had been in a while. Right before she fell asleep, her phone vibrated.
From Spencer Hastings: I hope everything works out with Hanna ;)
