Helllo lovelies,

Did you miss me? Or this fiction? First of all I would like to say thank you for all the support you guys have shown over the past few chapters. Now I'll try and answer your questions.

Anon 1. If you thought Ali bugging the house was wow then you'll be shocked by what comes up two chapters from now.

Anon. 2. Thank you for your message. It was really appreciated. Don't worry we'll see more of Allison in this story. She still has that promised date with the frying pan coming.

Safrena thank you for all of the reviews you have given my stories lately. They mean a lot. P.s. I don't like Allison in the show at all either.

Liss i'm not sure if Hollbrock will return in this story, much less of making him flirt with Hanna, but I'll try to see if I can make him fit the storyline again.

SereneCalamity, thank you for taking the time to both review this story but also giving it a shout out to your readers, as a reader it doesn't get better than having your favorite author do something like that for you. About Gabe? Well I needed a cop to show up at the bomb scene and it was either him or Tanner, alas I preferred the eye candy :))

Pigua89, there's a lot happening in the charity thing. Especially in the next chapter. I\ll explain it in one word Dramedy, lot's of it and probably some shocking scenes.

Katie, thank you for reviewing. The lip gloss part will be explained further down the road and it really is priceless/

Atramea, grazzie mille cara per votare e perche mi'ai lasciato questa bella recensione. Mi ano mancate le tue recensioni. Bacci.

Princessyb, thank you for taking the time to read this story,after SereneCalamity sent you here. New readers and new reviewers are always most welcome.

So lovelies I hope you guys like this new chapter and after you are done reading hit the small review button and let me know what you think.

Also there's a new poll on my profile, you guys get to decide which one of my stories will be updated next so make sure o vote as well.

Nico

Hanna sighed as she walked into her bedroom after taking a shower and fixing her hair and makeup. The past couple of days had been chaotic. Jason had literally been around her 24/7 while Caleb had spent his time divided between his office and home. Olivia had put Hanna through some very serious martial arts training and Caleb would often join them once he finished work. Hanna noticed that everyone was really tense after that trip to the mall.

No one told her anything else about the bomb situation and Hanna worried that it could happen again, but this time her friends would be the targets. She also felt confused as to when said bomb was put under the car. Granted Akimi's team was good at keeping tabs on people, but they had no idea she would be at the mall on that day. So how did they get that information? Hanna took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She had spent the past few days being terrified of what Akimi was capable of doing.

Unfortunately not even Caleb's presence down the hall had managed to help her relax. She had barely slept at night, tossing and turning, worrying about everything. She put on the dress that Caleb had chosen for her and tried to zip it up, but the zipper unfortunately got stuck. Sighing, Hanna made her way across the hall and knocked on Caleb's door.

Once she heard him tell her to enter the room, she opened the door and stopped in the doorway. Caleb was in the process of dressing up as well. His tie lay on the bed as Caleb finished buttoning his shirt. He stopped when he saw Hanna standing in the doorway. He raised his eyebrow, questioning her, as she silently took a few steps into the room.

-'My zipper is stuck and I can't fix it. Do you mind helping me with it?' Hanna turned her back to him, thankful that she had decided to wear her hair up. She didn't have to worry about it getting stuck in the zipper this way. Caleb's hand rested on her waist as he zipped her dress, sending goose bumps down Hanna's arms. He leaned in and kissed her neck softly, making her blush.

-'Don't put your hair up when you're around me.' Hanna turned around to face him, a small wicked gleam in her eyes.

-'And why not?' She answered him teasingly, kicking herself over the fact that her words were slightly shaky. Her breath caught in her throat as Caleb took a step forward and pulled her into his arms. He placed a long kiss on her mouth, keeping her body in place and controlling their kiss, making Hanna's legs feel like jelly. When he finally released her, both of them had trouble breathing but it was Caleb's answer that managed to leave Hanna speechless.

-'Because when we make love I want to be able to run my fingers through it.' Hanna gave a nervous chuckle, releasing herself from his embrace. She walked out the door and closed it behind her, being perfectly aware that Caleb's eyes were following her as she walked away. Making her way inside her room Hanna closed her door and sat at her vanity table, trying to calm herself down. Caleb had definitely made her think about stuff she shouldn't and now Hanna dreaded the night ahead of her as she literally had no idea what to expect from her date.

Finally, Hanna made her way downstairs where Caleb was waiting for her. Jason and Olivia had both taken the night off as they were also attending the ball. Caleb looked at her as she descended the stairs, a wicked glint appearing in his eyes. Hanna noticed it and suddenly became embarrassed and irritated. She lifted her head towards him, a defiant look on her face, while Caleb grinned at her.

-'I honestly thought I actually managed to scare you into not coming to the ball.' Caleb helped Hanna put on her coat as she huffed at him, silently jabbing him in his ribs. She turned around to face him and Caleb's grin widened at seeing the fire burn in her eyes.

-'Contrary to what you believe you know about me, Mr. Rivers, I don't run away from difficulties.' Caleb chuckled when he hear her talk. He leaned in and pressed another kiss on her lips.

-'We're back to using last names, I see. Well, Miss Marin, don't forget to save me a dance.' He then opened the door and gently led Hanna to the car. Opening the passenger side door, Caleb waited for her to get in, but Hanna spun around on her heels, grabbed him by his tie, and brought him in for a kiss that ended up with her being pressed against the car.

Finally releasing her, Caleb placed his hands on the car, keeping Hanna trapped near the open door. His eyes darkened as he saw her coyly bite her bottom lip. He gave her a small grin in response, which only increased when he heard what she had to say to him.

-'I was planning to save all my dances for you but since you only want one I suppose I'll have to find myself other dance partners, right?' Caleb growled as he released her and walked over to the other side of the car. Hanna sat in the passenger seat, a small smile playing on her lips as Caleb started the car and drove away.

Once they reached the restaurant where the charity ball was being held, Caleb offered Hanna his hand and they made their way to the entrance. Surprised gasps could be heard from the paparazzi standing outside the building as they recognized Hanna. She made no comment as they started asking questions and kept her eyes straight ahead and continued holding onto Caleb's arm as tightly as she could. Once they were inside the building she sighed in relief.

-'I hated going to events like this as a child. I would always end up being surrounded by too much unwanted attention. It's probably the only thing I don't regret about my ex. At least he wanted to keep me away from the press at all time.'

Caleb's jaw clenched as he heard Hanna's words. Over the years he had had clients that needed protection from the media and he knew how pushy they could be when it came to getting that picture perfect. Taking Hanna by the hand he led her inside the room, his eyes scanning it for one of his friends or his family members.

-'Hanna, Caleb. Hey how are you guys doing?' Spencer walked to them, followed by Toby and a pair of young people. Once Hanna realized who they were she rushed over and hugged the petite brunette woman standing in front of her.

-'Aria it is so wonderful to see you! I had no idea you would be here tonight. It is good to see you again Noel.' Hanna hugged Noel as well, one of her hands staying on top of Aria's. 'I owe you both so much. I never would have been able to get away from Akimi if it weren't for you guys.'

-'It was the right thing to do.' Aria was a very bubbly person who seemed to be the opposite of the more calm and silent Noel. He shifted on his feet, clearly feeling uncomfortable at hearing Hanna express her gratitude. He was saved from it when his wife turned her attention to Caleb. 'Hello Caleb it is wonderful to see you again. I understand you are Hanna's date tonight?' Aria looked at Hanna amused while Hanna groaned and turned to Spencer.

-'Seriously, Spence? You told her?' It was a well-known fact among the three friends that Aria was a hopeless romantic, always hell bent on playing matchmaker. Noel shook his head slightly when he noticed his wife's expression and grabbing her elbow he took her away from the group, quietly muttering something about them needing to find their table.

Hanna sighed in relief as Caleb observed her interacting with her friends. Over the past few days, Toby had kept Spencer away from the house as a precaution and Caleb hadn't really gotten the chance to really see Hanna be so carefree.

His thoughts were interrupted as he saw Olivia and Jason enter the restaurant. Caleb felt surprised by the fact that they arrived later than he did. Usually Olivia would be amongst the first to arrive and the last to leave. Watching his stepsister closely, he noticed she seemed a little tired. He figured it was all due to her working with his stepmom and his ex mother- in-law all week preparing for the ball.

Before he could utter a word, he heard a loud "Caleb, Olivia." Olivia threw him a sympathetic look, knowing they were both in for it. Rochelle Rivers made her way in front of the group and hugged her daughter and her stepson while her husband Jamie walked over to them as well.

-'I'm so glad you could join us tonight, Caleb. Olivia mentioned you were bringing a date.' Hanna kept her silence, studying the woman in front of her. Rochelle made her feel small and for some reason when she turned her face to study Hanna's, Hanna felt as if she was going through the whole 'meet the parents' routine.

-'Dad, Rochelle this is Hanna Marin, my girlfriend. Hanna this is my dad Jamie and my stepmom Rochelle.' Caleb made sure to wrap his arm around Hanna's waist, knowing Rochelle would definitely notice if anything was up in the cover story. Hanna smiled at Caleb's parents, while Toby and Spencer excused themselves and left the others to have a small family reunion.

Olivia smiled bemusedly, watching Caleb squirm under her mom's gaze. She however became less cheerful when said mom turned to face her and Jason and they were suddenly the ones under attack.

-'Olivia Matheson, what is wrong with you? Why are you so skinny? Is Jason not treating you well? Don't you know men prefer women who actually have flesh on their bones? I swear you look skinnier and skinnier every time I see you.'

-'Mother. Enough. Jason is treating me right. I just had a busy couple of weeks. I think we should all get to our tables and stop blocking other people's way inside. And I think you should head over to the mini bar area. Mrs. DiLaurentis looks like she's about to make a scene.'

Rochelle turned on her heels when she heard what Olivia told her, making her way towards Jason's mother. Jason sighed and took Olivia's hands.

-'Come on kitten. Let's not have our mothers destroy your work by causing a scene.' Olivia nodded her head and followed him, leaving only Jamie with Hanna and Caleb. Jamie had studied the girl his son claimed was his girlfriend but he said nothing in front of his wife.

-'I take it you are one of my children's new cases? I was one of your father's associates over the years Miss Marin. I am well aware you were engaged until recently and with whom. Suffice to say it's best if my wife doesn't hear about this for a long time to come.' Caleb gave his dad an incredulous look after hearing him speak. Jamie stared right back at him and gave him a small grin. 'Honestly, you kids need to give me some credit. I'm not a complete moron. Hanna, perhaps it would be best if you took a seat at the table with your friends?'

Something about the way Jamie spoke made Hanna aware that things were probably in a rocky place for Caleb and his dad. She shook her head and refused to do as Jamie suggested.

-'No offence, but the only reason I would walk away from you two is to pee and I'd rather do that here than leave you two alone.' As the two men watched each other shocked chuckles escaped Jamie's lips. He noticed, however, the way Caleb's hands caressed Hanna's body and realized that they were probably on their way to really becoming a couple.

-'Classy girl.' His amused voice forced Caleb to turn his head away from watching Hanna. He then answered his dad with a small grin playing on his lips.

-'I'm so proud.' And Caleb truly felt proud to see Hanna come alive in front of his eyes. She was no longer the faded woman she was when she first walked inside his office, her will becoming stronger with each passing moment. Jamie led the two to the family table where Olivia's twin brother Luke and his wife Remy were already waiting.

So what did you guys think? About the kissing part and also the one where Hanna met her friends and Caleb's family? Sadly we won't see much of Jamie and Rochelle in the next chapters, which is why I had to tip in that classic scene between Jamie and Haleb.

Kisses,

Nico