A/N: I worked on this all day so I hope you ennjoy it. It was pretty amusing to read your ideas about Tammy and Caleb... but I guess I fooled you. She won't be back until the next chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own PLL... as much as I'd like to
Chapter 10
(Spencer)
Spencer brought her knuckles to the bathroom door and tapped lightly. "Hanna? Can I come in?" she asked, her voice filled with warmth and concern.
Toby had gone back to his room to give the girls some privacy. After a moment, Spencer heard the door unlock and she pushed it open. Spencer walked across the cold tiles to the other side of the bathroom and approached her blonde best friend. Hanna was crouched in the corner and curled up next to the white porcelain tub.
"Hanna? What happened?" Spencer joined her on the floor and pushed her golden locks out of her eyes.
Hanna opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out. She started to sob and fell into Spencer's embrace. Spencer cradled her and rubbed circles on her back to soothe her.
"How about you clean up and we can talk after?" Spencer suggested. Hanna nodded and Spencer helped her off of the floor. She hated seeing Hanna in pain and she would give anything to make the salty tears stop flowing. After helping her remove her clothes and turning on the hot water, she helped her in the shower. Spencer went to get Hanna's silk pajamas and laid them out for her on the bathroom counter. She made some peach tea that was offered by the hotel and poured it into two mugs.
When Hanna was done her shower, Spencer helped her out, sat her in the big bed, and handed her a steaming mug of peach tea. Hanna took it gratefully. After taking a few sips, Hanna spoke up.
"In the casino, we all had a few more drinks. Emily was making sure that I didn't have too much so we were hanging out, playing the slot machines. I left her to go find Caleb. When I rounded the corner, I – I saw him. He was k – kissing another girl." She was trying to control her breathing and keep it steady as she explained everything to Spencer. When she was done Spencer didn't judge, but instead nodded and rubbed Hanna's back.
"I ran away right after. Caleb didn't even see me," Hanna said. A single tear was running down her cheek.
"Do you think he was drunk?" Spencer asked.
"I know he was drunk. Thirty minutes before, Ezra was chasing him around telling him to put his shirt back on," Hanna said and she cracked a smile at the memory.
"Did you see who he was kissing?" Spencer asked.
"Some redhead with a really bad fake tan," Hanna said and both the girls laughed. "And her shoes were hideous! They matched her hair." The best friends were laughing really hard now.
Both of them calmed down and Hanna continued, "Should I call off the wedding? It's obvious that he doesn't love me like I love him."
"Now I know that's not true. Caleb talks about how excited he is for the wedding more than you do. And that's saying something. He loves you and only you. I think you should just give it some time before you make any big decisions," Spencer said.
"Should I confront him?" Hanna asked.
"You should wait and see if he tells you. Caleb is truthful and the guilt will eat him alive if he doesn't say anything."
"Thank you, for everything. You've always been the smart one, Spence. You always know how to make me feel better. You're really wise and brainy and I love you."
Spencer and Hanna hugged each other. "I love you, too, Han."
In the middle of their embrace, there was a knock at the door. Spencer got up to answer it and found Caleb waiting by the door. "Can I see Hanna?" he asked. His voice shook with nervousness.
Spencer realized that he had been crying. She looked over at Hanna for permission and she nodded. She let Caleb in and he made his way over to his fiancée. Spencer was about to leave the room when Hanna called out to her.
"Can you stay, Spence?" Hanna asked. She needed Spencer if she wanted to stay strong in front of Caleb.
"Of course," Spencer replied before taking her spot in the chair in the corner. Caleb was kneeling next to the bed Hanna was sitting in. If he was drunk earlier he must've found a way to sober up, because he was clearly serious now.
"Hanna, I need to tell you something. Before I tell you, you need to know how much I love you and I would never do anything to hurt you. I was gambling and this girl, Candy I think she said her name was, was flirting with me. She wouldn't take no for an answer. I looked over at her to tell her to leave but she kissed me," Caleb said, explaining his story.
"I know," was all Hanna said.
"And I – wait you know?" Caleb asked with a confused look on his face.
"I saw it happen," she admitted. Spencer gave her an encouraging nod and sat quietly, watching the scene unfold.
"How do I know you're being honest with me?" Hanna asked.
"Hanna Marin, I love you. I can't wait to be married to you and I wouldn't throw away everything we have for some bimbo with a name of a snack that gives kids cavities," Caleb said.
Hanna giggled. "She did look like a bimbo, didn't she?"
The engaged couple were laughing and whispering and Spencer couldn't help but smile. After they shared a kiss, Caleb left and Spencer climbed into bed with Hanna. Emily and Aria came back to the room a bit later, but Hanna and Spencer had already fallen asleep. All of them rested and prepared for the next day.
The next day was Monday and it went by as quickly as it came. The crew spent the day in one of the rooms watching movies. They were relaxing because they had a big night ahead of them. Around 8:00 at night, they headed to the beach for a bonfire party. The beach was hosting it for college-age kids to party and let loose.
"This looks pretty wild," Aria observed. Young adults were dunking each other in the water and pouring beer on themselves. The others agreed with the tiny brunette, but went to sit around the perimeter of the blazing flames. Benches were set up a good distance away from the fire, but close enough where you could feel its warmth. Music was blasting and people were moving to its beat.
Spencer took a beer and sat down while her friends danced like animals. Toby was next to her, with his arm wrapped around her. They were talking and laughing at their friends while the orange glow from the fire danced across their faces.
"I'm just gonna go find a bathroom. You okay here?" Toby asked.
"Yeah. I'm fine," she said with a reassuring smile. Toby felt a little weird about leaving her alone. But, he knew her friends were near her. Yet, he couldn't shake the odd feeling. After making it about half way to the bathroom, he decided to turn around to go stay with Spencer.
"Hey there, hottie!" a guy with golden hair approached Spencer. He sat down next to her. He moved closer to her and she shifted away uncomfortably.
"Aww, don't be like that baby. I'm Andrew," he said with a creepy smile. Spencer started to shake. That was the smile Wren had on his face before he tried to touch her.
Andrew moved his hand up Spencer's thigh and squeezed it. "Don't touch me," she said firmly, still leaning away from the stranger.
"Baby, I won't hurt you. Just want a little fun, that's all," he whispered in her ear. His breath reeked of alcohol and his hands were cold. He was holding onto her leg with a tight grip and she couldn't get away. Spencer looked at her friends for help but they were gone.
"She asked you not to touch her," a deep voice said. Spencer knew that face anywhere. Toby.
"Who are you?" Andrew asked. He let go of Spencer and stood up to come face to face with Toby.
"Her boyfriend. Oh and this is Bruno and Bolton," Toby said as he gestured to the two guys behind him. It was really Caleb and Ezra. All of the guys were much taller and built better than Andrew and Toby could see fear come across his face. Andrew rolled his eyes and walked away rather quickly.
"Bruno and Bolton? Really?" Spencer asked with a laugh.
"Come on! That guy was a whimp. He didn't even put up a fight. We had to have a little fun!" Ezra argued.
They boys and Spencer laughed. "Where are the girls?" Spencer wondered.
"They went back to the hotel. We stayed behind to save you," Caleb replied proudly.
Spencer smiled. "Thanks, guys." She leaned into Toby's ear and whispered so only he could hear, "Thank you for saving me again, Terrific Toby."
"No problem, Super Spence," he said and the couple laughed. They walked back to the hotel hand in hand and went to their rooms to sleep.
Tuesday was spent lounging by the pool and drinking frosty pina coladas. The girls tanned and the guys swam and played water basketball. They didn't have to do much for their vacation, as long as they were away from school and the stress of reality. After a round of chicken fights, which was now a tradition, the girls went back to their hotel to get ready for the nightclub. The boys followed about an hour later.
The girls laid out their party dresses to decide who would wear what. Emily claimed the lavender purple dress, Hanna called dibs on a neon pink, satin dress, Aria went for the bold zebra print, Samara took the bright orange one, and CeCe picked the teal sequined dress. Spencer looked down curiously.
"Um, I am going with you girls right? Cause there's no dresses left," Spencer said.
"That's because I brought a special one for you. It came into my boutique and Hanna thought it'd be perfect," CeCe told her. She walked into the closet and pulled out a strapless, vivid red dress. It was simple enough for Spencer but would definitely turn heads.
Spencer stared at it in disbelief. It was the prettiest dress she'd ever seen, and a bit risky for Spencer's usual, more conservative style. "It's gorgeous. But, there's no way I can pull that off," she said.
"Oh come on, Spence! Just try it on," Aria pleaded.
Spencer sighed and grabbed the dress from CeCe's hands on her march to the bathroom. She got changed and when she came out, all of the girls were staring at her with their jaws hanging.
"See? I told you. It doesn't look good on me. I'm just going to take it off and we can find another –"Spencer said. But, she was cut off by Hanna.
"Spencer Jill Hastings, get your cute butt over to this mirror and look at yourself. You look amazing!" Hanna squealed.
Spencer walked slowly over to the full length mirror and looked at her reflection. I actually look pretty. She knew she wasn't ugly, but she never considered herself to be beautiful. She thought Aria, Emily and Hanna were the pretty ones. Of course, everyone thought otherwise when they saw Spencer.
"You. Look. Hot." CeCe said. All of the other girls nodded in agreement, smiling at their best friend.
The scarlet dress hugged Spencer in all the right places and the black pumps she was wearing made her legs look even longer than they already were. It revealed just enough skin to tease, stopping mid-thigh and showing her shoulders. And she was practically glowing from the tan she had gotten earlier at the pool.
Spencer turned around and smiled at them. All six girls went in for a group hug before they finished getting ready. Tonight was going to be pretty fun, free of drama and a time to just let loose.
(Toby)
The guys were finishing up. They dressed a bit nicer and wore jeans and dress shirts, rolling up the sleeves. Yes, they tucked in their shirts and wore a belt so their pants wouldn't end up around their ankles. Caleb even put on a tie; of course it was loose, not properly done, and didn't match his shirt, but at least he could say he tried. Toby spiked up his hair a bit and waited for the others.
"CeCe texted me and told me to tell you to keep your eyeballs in their sockets," Jason said as he read the message off of his phone.
"What does that mean?" Toby asked.
"Beats me," Spencer's brother responded with a shrug.
The gang had decided to meet at the club instead of waiting around the hotel lobby. It was just down the street, and the guys had no problem walking so they were already there. They waited by the bar for the ladies to arrive.
Sure enough, the girls came shortly after. Aria, CeCe, Hanna, Emily, and Samara met up with the boys to get a drink. Toby looked around for his brunette beauty, but he couldn't find her.
"Where's Spencer?" Toby asked Aria.
"She was just paying the taxi driver. Here she comes now," Aria said pointing to Spencer, who was entering the club.
Toby now knew what CeCe was talking about. It was as if the music stopped and Spencer was the only one in the room. His mouth was ajar and he quickly closed it before he started to drool. Spencer must've seen him because her cheeks were almost the color of her dress. Toby couldn't help but stare. He thought she was beautiful before, but now he was dumbfounded by her beauty. It's like she's glowing or something. She looks like an angel. Toby hopped off the bar stool and pushed through the sweaty people to make his way over to his girlfriend.
"You look gorgeous," he said to her. Her blush remained and she gave Toby a once over.
"Thanks. You don't look too bad yourself," she replied playfully. In the middle of the dance floor, she pulled her blue eyed boyfriend into a kiss. She slightly bit down on his bottom lip, causing him to moan.
"Well, you're playful tonight," he teased her after they pulled apart. It was true, her confidence was boosted. She felt pretty, considering her insecure nature, and she wanted to enjoy it. Toby interlaced his fingers with her and led her to the other side of the dance floor where their friends were already going crazy.
"Here she is! Doesn't she look fabulous?" Hanna screeched over the loud dance music. Everyone raised their drinks and cheered while Spencer just laughed at her friends.
They were all dancing and Toby snuck away from the group and went over to the DJ. He was a short, white guy with a gold tooth to match his chains. "Sup man?" the DJ greeted him.
"I have a request," Toby said, his brain had a great idea. The DJ nodded and Toby wrote down the song name for him. The DJ smiled at the song title he had written on the scrap piece of paper and gave Toby a fist bump.
Toby was back with the group and the music cut. Everyone groaned and looked at the DJ expectantly.
"Alright! Alright! I got a request from my main man, the notorious T.O.B.Y! Let's pump it up!" The DJ yelled into the microphone and the party people cheered.
Spencer looked at her boyfriend with a questioning look plastered on her face and he chuckled.
When I dance they call me Macarena
And the boys they say que estoy buena
They all want me, they can't have me
So they all come and dance beside me
Move with me, chant with me
And if you're good I'll take you home with me
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena!
Spencer's eyes went wide. "You did not!" she screamed with excitement.
The gang jumped right into the Macarena and all the people in the club followed. Spencer and Toby were the best at it and really got into it. Toby, being a crazy fool, even added in the other moves Spencer had taught him before the party at Hanna's. The crowd had formed a circle around the ten friends and was cheering them on.
When the song finally ended, the friends were laughing so hard they couldn't breathe. Jason was the most amused, as he had doubled over and his laugh was a girly squeal. They danced all the way until 1:00 am and hitched a cab back to the hotel.
Feeling a bit high from all the excitement, they giggled the whole way to their hotel rooms. When they arrived, everyone collapsed into their respective beds and passed out immediately.
Wednesday came and the group ate their breakfast in the hotel's buffet downstairs. In such a sophisticated hotel, were the crazy friends who couldn't stop the fun they were having.
"Caleb! Take the bacon off your face! You're embarrassing me!" Hanna scolded him like he was a toddler.
Caleb laughed at his fiancée. "Sorry, sweetie," he apologized and gave her a peck on the cheek.
"What's on the agenda today?" Samara asked as she ate her scrambled eggs.
"Shopping!" Hanna and CeCe screeched at the same time. The girls just nodded and the guys groaned in agitation.
"Oh, hush up," Hanna said.
Spencer leaned over to Toby and whispered in his ear, "Don't worry. It could be worse."
"Nothing is worse that shopping with girls. They make you carry all their bags," Toby whined playfully.
"Hey! At least I shop light. You should really feel bad for Caleb," Spencer said.
The afternoon was a blur for the guys. All they saw were a variety of sundresses, tube tops, and shoes… oh the shoes! After their long (and painful for the males) day, they went back to the hotel rooms and went to bed.
The girls practically ushered Spencer into bed and forced her to go to bed early.
"Even my mom never cared what time I went to bed. What's wrong with you?" Spencer complained.
"Shut up and go to sleep," Hanna said.
"You have to wake up early," Emily clarified. Spencer was curious, but didn't ask any more questions. She obeyed and climbed into bed just as she was told, and she fell asleep thinking about what tomorrow could hold.
A/N: So I kinda rushed through the vacation days because we all want to get to the good stuff... and that's next chapter. This chap. was a bit random, but I promise some special Spoby moments are coming up. How did you like the Spanna scene? The more reviews, the faster I update...
xo -Em
