As each girl ate her salad and 'discreetly' exchanged looks between one another, their respective agents watched them with skilled prowess. "So, uh, Derek...um...are you guys going to be following us around in school tomorrow?" Aria asked and pierced her salad.
Derek peered at her over his glass of iced tea. "Well, that's kind of the idea, Aria. Why? Is there a problem with that?" Spencer cleared her throat. "Uh, no. We...just wanted to know. We don't want to hold any of you up or anything." "Don't worry; you won't be," Rossi said slowly.
"That reminds me. I think we should go over what we'll be doing while you're at school," JJ spoke up and took out a folder from her slim briefcase. "We'll be following you to each of your classes, accompanying you to lunch, everywhere." She handed a copy of each "liar's" schedule to the agents. "Now I know you're not going to like it and it'll be hard to adjust to, but remember, if you want to be cleared of whatever suspicions people have of you, this is the only way."
Hanna rolled her kohl-lined eyes and sat back in her chair. "This is so bogus," she mumbled and checked her watch. "It's getting late. I need to go home and finish my homework," she asked snottily and earned a kick from Emily and a mocking cough from Spencer.
"Homework? On a Friday?" Prentiss didn't believe her. Aria looked at Hanna out of the corner of her eye and noticed she was getting more irritated than she had been the past few days. "Oh yeah. Mr., um, Fitz is a stickler for giving homework on Fridays," the petite doll of a girl took up for her. It was obvious as the agents looked at each that didn't believe the lie for a second, but the packed up and paid for the bill anyway. Saying goodbye to each other, they all went their separate ways.
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The second Hanna closed the door of her bedroom she whipped out phone and called Caleb, pausing a moment for him to pick up. "Hello?" a masculine rugged voice answered the phone. Hanna's eyes immediately brightened and she smiled widely. "Hey, what's up?" "Ah, nothing. You?" "Same. I was just wondering how you were while I'm here lying sick with these agents." Caleb chuckled and the faint sound of metal moving sounded in Hanna's ear. "Yeah, how's that going for you?"
Jumping on her bed and lying down on her back she let out a frustrated grunt. "They're so annoying! I mean, I get that they're trying to help, but can't they do it from a distance? Why can't they be like normal cops and just assume what they want. We'll make sure we do nothing that makes us look suspicious and they'll just accept it."
A car door slammed on the other side of the phone. "Hanna, that's now how it works and you know it." Hanna huffed and looked out her window to see it was starting to get dark. "Where are you?" she asked when she heard a car start up.
'Tall, dark, and handsome' sighed. "Hanna, you know I can't tell you that." Hanna pouted and groaned. "I don't see why you can't just tell me. What's wrong? Are you in trouble? What can I-?" "Hanna!" Caleb cut her off. "Calm down. Listen, I'll meet you tonight by the woods by the old cabin, OK?" It took a moment, but she finally agreed. "Fine. I'll see you later," Hanna said and hesitated to stay something else.
"Caleb?" "Yeah?" "I..." she opened and closed her mouth like a fish gasping for water. "I can't wait to see you." "Me too. I'll see you later. Bye." He hung up before she could answer. "Bye," she replied quietly and laid down with her eyes on her alarm clock, waiting for the right moment to escape and meet her prince charming, the one she couldn't seem to get three powerful words out to.
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"Uh, Agent Reid? Agent Hotchner? My mom said she had to step out for while. She'll be back in a little bit. Do you...want anything to drink?" Spencer asked the agents. "No. We're fine." Hotch answered. "Spencer, do you drink?" Reid asked her, watching as she had already opened the liquor cabinet and was looking at different brands.
"Occasionally," the tall control freak answered. She decided her answer wasn't anything of too much concern. It wasn't anything that would press evidence against her and it was true; she did drink sometimes when things got too heavy. Spencer finally picked out a bottle of peach Chardonnay and poured herself a glass.
Afterwards she decided to lean against the wall and watch the agents. "What do you think of us so far? Have we given you anything to suspect us?" Spencer asked and took a sip of her fruity alcohol. "No, but we haven't been here long either," Hotch responded. "Is there anyone you think would have killed Alison?" Reid asked. Spencer froze for a second and took a long gulp of her drink until it was fully gone.
"I think," she placed her words carefully, "that there are a lot of people in this town with secrets and it the day there's ice water in Hell will be the day we finally all get peace." With that she set her glass in the sink and carefully walked upstairs, cursing herself at how cryptic she sounded. They're going to think we know something.
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While Emily grabbed a bag of popcorn to pop, Aria popped in a movie. Morgan and JJ sat on the couch preparing their selves for the black and white movie Aria had been dying to see for the past week and a half. Once the popcorn was done and the lights were off, they each relaxed into a comfortable position, enjoying the thriller romance. Halfway through the movie two bright 'dings' rang out and the two girls pulled out their phones. As they both looked at their phones, fear struck a chord in their hearts, the both gasped, and their eyes grew wide, catching the attention of the agents.
Watch out if you know what's good for you. A liar might just give away more than a witty remark. Then who'll be behind bars? Don't forget...I'm watching.
-A
A/N: Attention everyone! Big sorry to all who read this story. I'm so very sorry that I've been too lazy to update. I know I kept saying I would and never did. Please give me honest opinions about how this chapter was. I felt it was a little out of character, a little strained, and not like my normal writing. It felt a little lacking this time. Please let me know if I had any OOC moments. Also, I'm thinking it'll be easier to roam from the actual story line sometimes as you'll that I did in this chapter. Nothing too severe, but I'll still be changing a few things. No flames, only constructive criticism. Much appreciated, thanks for sticking with me through this. As always, ti amo et vale! :)
