Chapter 9:

On the next few days things went back to weird again. Spencer was pissed at Hanna because of her childish behavior, and Hanna was mad and sad. They wouldn't speak with each other nor even look at each other, so when the four friends were all together Emily and Aria started to think it was a good idea to talk with them about whatever was going on.

Them four were at the cafeteria eating lunch when Aria decided to talk with Spencer, so the pulled her into the bathroom.

"What's going on?" Aria asked, crossing her arms.

"Nothing, why?"

"Seriously? Nothing? Spencer, please. What's going on between you and Hanna?"

"We're just… Mad at each other."

"Why?"

Spencer took a deep breath, looking away from Aria's gaze. "It's a long story.."

"Did it start when you guys made out?"

Spencer's cheeks got red in a flash. "Yes."

"I knew it."

"No, you know nothing."

"You guys can't be mad at each other. You're best friends with her, Spence."

"I know, I know… But she just made it complicated."

"Why?"

"'Cause… I…" Spencer wasn't sure if she was ready to have that conversation with Aria.

"Come on. I'm your best friend, I'm not gonna judge you." Aria patted Spencer's shoulder, smiling softly.

"Okay… A couple of days ago Hanna told me she… she wants me."

"And?"

"And? Aria, I have a boyfriend and I love him."

"So you're mad at her because of that?" Aria raised an eyebrow.

"Yes."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes…" Spencer wasn't that sure anymore, feeling her throat getting hotter.

"Are you mad at her because of that or just because you're being a coward and ignoring your feelings for her?"

Spencer looked down at the floor without knowing what to say. Maybe Aria was right.

"Spencer?"

Spencer raised a hand to hold her neck, she wasn't feeling that good, and her throat was in a node.

"Are you feeling okay?" Aria asked, getting a little worried.

"No… I'm not okay.."

Aria took a step closer to her friend, staring at her. "You look like shit."

"I… Oh my god, I…I don't know…" Spencer closed her eyes, breathing a bit faster now.

"Look, you gotta figure out what to do. Hanna is clearly hurt. I'm friends with both of you but I hate seeing her like that."

"I… I gotta sit down." Spencer sat down slowly on the floor of the bathroom. Aria stared at her, and then looked at the door, checking no one was going to get in.

"Who is it gonna be? Toby or Hanna?" Aria asked, softly.

"Are you freaking kidding me, Aria!? Don't make things harder! Dammit, just go away!" Spencer yelled at her friend. Then rested her head on her knees, covering it with her hands.

Aria nodded once and waited a few seconds before leaving the bathroom.

Meanwhile, Emily talked with Hanna at the cafeteria about the same subject.

"You know how she is. Sometimes she seems emotionless." Said Emily, chewing an apple.

"I know, but… I was sure she liked me back.. And now, I don't think so." Hanna's voice was weak and low.

"Maybe she does."

"Maybe if she did she wouldn't do anything about it. She has a boyfriend and she wouldn't have the balls to be with me." The blonde sighed deeply and let her fork fall on the plate, not feeling in the mood to eat salad.

"Give her some time. Maybe she'll come around."

"I'm tired of getting broken hearted, Emily. My life has been only like this lately. When I get my hopes up, that person crashes them down like a pack of Cheetos." Hanna grabbed her bag and settled it on her shoulder. "I'm not feeling well, I'm going home."

"Bye, Hanna. I'll call you later." Emily said, looking at her friend.

"Bye." The blonde stood up and walked out of the cafeteria.