Emily's POV
I woke up in Spencer's bed for the second time today, her arms still wrapped securely around me. I kept my eyes shut, reveling in this moment before it ended, I felt myself smile, knowing I was safe in Spencer's arms.
"Look, Em's smiling," I heard Aria say quietly.
"I wonder what she's dreaming about," Hanna whispered back.
The smile vanished from my face. Spencer and I weren't alone anymore. I felt myself stiffen slightly, and Spencer's arms tightened around me in response. I wondered if she was awake, did she know that Aria and Hanna were somewhere in the room?
"And now it's gone," Hanna stated, disappointment clear in her voice.
"Whatever it was, I hope it was good," Aria said, "She needs more happiness in her life."
I pretended to be sleeping still. I didn't want them to know that I'd heard them. They didn't need to know that they were the reason I'd stopped smiling. Not that I meant it to be. Aria and Hanna were my best friends, too, but I hadn't yet become accustomed to them again. My walls, so far, only fell for Spencer.
"Should we wake them?" Hanna asked Aria.
"I'll make Spencer some coffee, which should wake her up, she'll know whether or not to wake Emily."
Sure enough, within seconds of the smell of Spencer's ultra strong coffee wafting in from the kitchen, I felt Spencer stir beside me.
Spencer's POV
I woke up to the sweet aroma of coffee and my arms around Emily's warm body.
If only I could wake up like this every day.
I pulled Emily carefully closer to me, not wanting to wake her, but the careful rhythm of her breathing faltered, signaling to me that she was already awake.
I heard the door creak open, and I opened my eyes to see Aria peeking inside.
"You wanted me?" I asked, chuckling to myself for many reasons.
"What makes you think that?" Aria said.
"I smell coffee," I answered simply.
"I told you she'd see right through it," Hanna said, entering the room.
Aria rolled her eyes.
"So, shall we wake sleeping beauty?" Hanna asked.
"No need," I said smiling to myself, "she's already awake."
Emily's POV
"So, shall we wake sleeping beauty?" Hanna asked Spencer.
I had never really thought of myself as beautiful, I mean, I knew I wasn't bad-looking, but I didn't consider myself to be the epitome of good looks. That was more Hanna's specialty, so hearing that from Hanna's mouth sent a rush through me.
"No need, she's already awake," I heard Spencer tell them.
I wondered how she knew, but it didn't matter now I suppose, the gig was up.
"Unfortunately," I grumbled, keeping my eyes closed.
I felt Spencer's thumb brush across my arm, back and forth, back and forth. And here she was again with her magic making my walls come tumbling down.
"Sorry," I mumbled, taking the subtle hint from Spencer, "I know you're all worried about me."
I pulled myself upright, wrapping my arms around my knees, staring aimlessly in front of me as I'd done so many times before. I flinched at Spencer's touch, but then felt myself relaxing into it slightly.
"I know I've been a little... distant… lately, and I'm sorry," I admitted, "I'm just not ready yet."
I saw Aria nodding in understanding out of the corner of my eye.
"Well," Hanna said, "When you're ready, we'll be here. All of us."
I nodded meekly, "And I promise, you guys will be the first to know," I said, forcing a smile.
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