I was at home lounging on the couch with a bag of ice on my shoulders when the doorbell rang, i was sorely tempted to ignore it but it rang again. And again. Damn it all to hell, i sat up wincing slightly and made my way over to the door. I jerked it open and slammed it shut immediately.

"Not a very pleasant greeting Hastings!" Hanna's voice said through the door, i cursed under my breath and opened the door again. She was standing there smirking at me, she had changed out of her clothes from school and was now wearing a pair of dark skintight jeans, a deep purple crop top and her black leather jacket.

Her hair was still curled but looked slightly messy, her eyes were lined in black which made them stand out brightly. Mentally berating myself for staring at her i finally spoke, "What are you doing here?" It seems my manners disappeared whenever she was around, i didn't know whether that was a good thing or a bad one.

"I was in the neighborhood." Hanna said simply and i scoffed, "So you just decided to pop in and what? Annoy me some more?" I said and she laughed. "Something like that. Now move aside toothpick." She said and brushed past me into the house.

I clenched my teeth at the stupid nickname and shut the door with a little more force than necessary, "I didn't invite you in, but by all means make yourself at home!" I said sarcastically and she smirked at me again, "Don't mind if i do." She settled herself on the couch, crossing her legs and picking up the book i had been reading. "History really? Do you have a life Hastings?" She asked and tossed the book on the table.

I rolled my eyes but didn't bother replying, instead i reached down on the table and grabbed the ice pack from where i had thrown it. Hanna grabbed my wrist suddenly and pulled me down close to her, "What happened to your shoulder?" She said quietly, i had forgotten i was wearing a tank top that clearly showed the bruising from today.

But i wasn't focused on that, i was focused on the fact that my face was inches apart from Hanna's. She smelled like peppermint and berries, an odd combination but it seemed to work for her. "Cat got your tongue Hastings?" Hanna said and i abruptly jerked away from her.

Once i was away from that scent my sense came back to me and i took a few steps away before saying, "Nothing, i got into a fight with Alison and she slammed me into a locker. No big deal." I saw a flash of anger in her eyes as she spoke, "No big deal? Your shoulder is all bruised up and i saw the way you were cringing today at lunch."

"It doesn't matter okay? Alison is a bully and everyone knows it, its just a bruise. It will fade." I said and stormed into the kitchen, i jerked open the freezer and threw the ice pack inside. Okay maybe i was being a bit moody but it was her fault. She had to show up and disrupt my peaceful afternoon, god why couldn't she just leave me alone? I slammed the freezer shut and leaned my head against it.

"Do you have anger issues?" I heard her say behind me and mentally counted to ten before answering, "No." She snorted but said nothing else, instead i felt her fingers lightly touch my bruised shoulder and flinched. They were cold and sent shivers down my back "Stop." I said, trying to keep the anger out of my voice. "Does it hurt?" She asked, her fingers still tracing the bruise.

"What do you think?" I snapped and jerked away from her, turning around and grabbing her wrist. She glared at me and i glared right back. "I asked you to stop." I said and she tilted her head to the side, "I don't like to listen." She said and i rolled my eyes. "Clearly." I realized i was still holding her wrist and immediately let go.

However Hanna didn't seem content to let it go, she closed the distance between us and had me trapped against the fridge. Her arms caged me in and i glared at her, "Move. Now." I said, she shook her head and smirked, "Does me being this close bother you?" she said.

"Yes. I happen to like my personal space and right now you're invading it, so please..move." I said as calmly as i could. She was so close, the smell of peppermint was clouding my sense and i was desperately struggling to keep my focus on getting Hanna away from me.

Her smirk widened and she leaned in closer to my face until there was just an inch between us, "Make me." She whispered, i closed my eyes and allowed instinct and anger to guide me. I grabbed her hips roughly and shoved her back. I caught her by surprise so she stumbled back easily, i took the opportunity to get as far from her as i could.

I was breathing heavily and trying to regain my calm, i could see out of the corner of my eye that she was staring at me but i didn't care. "Get out. Now." I said quietly and for a moment i thought she was going to argue but then she walked to the back door and left. I released a breath i hadn't even realized i was holding and leaned my head agains the tile of the kitchen counter.

She was gone but her presence still lingered, her scent still filled my senses and i could still feel the warmth from her body so close to mine. Hanna Marin was bad, i knew that. She was toying with me, maybe it was for a game, maybe she was bored. I didn't know, i didn't care. I was determined to end it, i wouldn't speak to her. Wouldn't acknowledge her, i'd pretend as if she never existed. It would be easy.

I barely heard the front door open before Melissa walked into the kitchen and stared at me, "What's wrong with you?" She asked, i glanced up at her and said. "Like you care." It was true, she didn't. Melissa cared for no one but herself just like my parents. She rolled her eyes at me and said nothing more thankfully.

I walked out of the kitchen and went upstairs to my room, shutting and locking the door behind me so i wouldn't be disturbed. I laid there on my bed for hours staring at the ceiling, wondering how my life could go from simple and boring to the chaotic mess it had turned into.

Sure i had gained Aria as a friend and i didn't regret it, but now i had Alison hounding me and Hanna playing mind games. There was nothing to do about it though except ignore it and try to focus on what i needed to.

But yet as i fell asleep that night, i dreamed of arctic eyes and peppermint and berries.

A/N okay this chapter is a bit shorter i realize that but i am working on updating quicker than normal so that might mean a few smaller chapters. But i promise they'll be worth it, now we're finally seeing more Spanna action :D oh don't worry i haven't forgotten about Caleb and Aria, they might make an appearance very soon as well as a few other guests ;) ah but in order to see all that you have to review, reviews=happy author which equals more chapters. tata lovelies