Chapter 9

"Spencer is everything okay?" Rachel asked worried leaning over to Spencer slightly. She didn't answer. All 5 girls were silent. Alison was wrapped in Emily's arms; Emily was rubbing her hand up and down her back trying to make her feel better. Hanna was looking at Caleb as though they were having a conversation telepathically. Aria was sat in her chair reading and re-reading the message. Toby had taken Spencer's phone and was looking at the text. The other people on the table were all sat silent as well, giving each other glances, confused as to what was happening. Rachel hadn't told her friends everything – only small things – all they knew was that something bad had happened and they needed to get away because someone was threatening them. "Spence…" Rachel said again, tenderly touching Spencer on the shoulder causing Spencer to flinch and turn her head to look at Rachel.
"Oh… oh… yeah. We are… erm… fine. Yeah it was just a text." Spencer said shaking her head.
"Was it from… you know who…" Rachel said quietly again. Her friends had now leaned in to listen to the conversation.
"Err… yeah…" Spencer said just as quietly. "Do you erm friends know about 'A'?"
"No, do you want to tell them?" Rachel asked. Spencer and her both took a look around the group. The liars were in their own world but the others were staring at them in confusion.
"I don't think that's a good idea." Spencer said.

"So are you guys going to order or what?" Mindy said still standing to the side of the table. Everyone, including the liars turned to give her a look like "what the fuck is wrong with you".
"Can you give us 5 minutes please?" Rachel asked politely. Mindy just sighed and walked off.
"Are you guys alright?" Tina asked gently.
"They are okay." Rachel said for them giving Spencer a smile.
"Are you sure? They don't look okay." Quinn said.
"We are." Spencer said. There was an awkward silence for a few minutes.

"Do you guys want to go talk about this?" Hanna asked the liars.
"I don't think now is the right time Han." Aria said looking around at the group who sat there looking at the 7 of them.
"Are you okay Ali?" Spencer asked. Alison sat up straight and nodded. Emily placed her hand on Alison's thigh and gave it a squeeze for support. Alison turned to Emily and smiled a little.
"We can talk about it later guys. Let's just enjoy tonight." Emily said.
"Em is right. Let's just forgot for a while." Toby said and everyone nodded.

"Sooo… what's going on here because Im confused." Santana asked looking between the 7, one by one.
"Santana!" Rachel quietly shouted.
"They don't have to tell us Santana." Mercedes said.
"Okay, sorry. I was just wondering." Santana sighed and leaned back in her chair.
"How about a change of topic?" Artie asked. Just then Mindy came back to take their orders.

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"Well, I have to say that was a lovely meal." Mercedes said once her plate was taken from her.
"It really was." Tina agreed with her.
"I agree." Quinn said and the others said a mixture of "me too" and "mmmmm".
"How are paying for this?" Puck asked already pulling out his wallet.
"How about we all pay for what we had?" Sam said as an option.
"Yeah that sounds alright." Artie said.
"Are you up for that?" Rachel asked the liars and they all nodded.
"We should wait for Emily to get back though." Aria said.
"That's okay, I will pay for Emily." Alison said getting out the money and handing it to Rachel. Everyone else started to do the same. Puck paid for Quinn, Sam paid for Mercedes, Caleb paid for Hanna, Toby paid for Spencer, Blaine paid for Kurt and Brittany paid for Santana. Artie, Tina, Aria paid for themselves. Rachel took the money and went to go pay. Just as she left Emily came back and took her seat.
"Did Rachel just go to pay?" Emily asked.
"She did." Mercedes answered.
"Wait, I didn't give her any money though?" Emily said worried she didn't get to pay for herself.
"Don't worry Em, I paid for you." Alison said smiling at Emily. Emily turned to Alison and gave her a confused look. "A simple thank you would suffice." Alison said winking. Emily laughed and leaned in to kiss Alison. It was short and sweet.
"Thank you." Emily said before reaching to take a sip of her drink. The liars all looked at the interaction and smiled at their friend's cuteness. The others were taken by surprise and all looked shocked.
"Wait, hold up." Santana started holding her hand up as a stop. "You too are together? Wow, never saw that one coming. The blonde looks straighter than ruler!" With that Emily choked on her drink and started to cough a little.
"Santana you can't just say that!" Kurt said amazed at Santana's words.
"Sorry, I was just surprised." Santana said in defense. "So you are together then?" She asked again. Emily looked to Alison who smiled as signal for her to answer.
"Yeah, we are." Emily said happily and a round of "awwh's" went round the group. Santana just nodded.
"But just know, me and Britts is the hot lesbian couple here." Santana said leaning over to Brittany giving her a kiss.
"Yeah, Santana is super sexy. Especially when she does her stripper dance for me." Brittany said grinning. There was then a flushed Santana trying to hide behind her drink while the group laughed at Brittany's remark.
"It's fine, me and Em don't mind keeping to ourselves." Alison said and Emily just smiled at her. Just then Rachel walked back over to them.

"All paid. Ready to go?" Everyone nodded and started to get their things together. Once everyone had their coats on Rachel spoke again. "Are we still up for going to the club tonight?" Everyone cheered and then laughed. "Alright! Let's all go back to the apartment and get ready to party!" Everyone cheered again and started to walk out. Puck and Sam were now helping Toby and Caleb with Hanna's bags so it was easier. Mercedes, Tina, Quinn and Rachel were all walking together having a chat. Artie, Kurt, Blaine, Hanna, Aria and Spencer were all talking together as well, as they made their way to the subway. Brittany was carrying Santana in her arms, and they were currently giggling with each other.

Emily and Alison walked just behind them holding hands in silence.
"Don't worry about the text Ali, everything is going to be okay. I'm here and I'm not letting anyone hurt you." Emily finally said, squeezing Alison's hand.
"Looks like I have my own knight in shining armor." Alison said trying to lighten the mood
"Every princess needs one." Emily smiled and gave Alison a kiss on the cheek.

A/N: LittleBittyAbby - Thank you for the review, i'm glad you are enjoying the crossover. I appreciate it! Thank you! :)