CHAPTER 12:
Spencer groaned as she watched the clock tick slowly. Her history teacher was going on and on, and all she wanted was to be at Mona's. They had made plans to follow Alison that night after hearing her make a mysterious phone call on Mona's cameras.
Luckily the bell came to her aid, and she was released from the prison of The American Revolution. Not that she hated the class, she just had other more exciting stuff to get done. Eager to leave, she walked over to her locker and grabbed her stuff. Her gaze shifted when she saw Alison talking to Aria and Hanna, obviously stressing out about something. Alison appeared annoyed, and Aria concerned. Hanna just was agitated, but then again that was usually her. Spencer chuckled, knowing that it was most likely the message her and Mona had recently sent causing the stress within the group. It had been a few days, but obviously it was still a sore subject in the posse.
After the message was received, the group had met at the local coffee shop to talk. Things had been rough, and that was an understatement.
"I don't know if this is such a good idea…" Emily whispered, obviously panicked. Alison rolled her eyes.
"It's not as if we have much of a choice. A forced us out into the open, if we don't explain the situation, the girls might start thinking of things incorrectly." Alison pointed out.
Emily sighed. "I guess you're right."
Alison nodded, just as Aria walked in with Spencer.
"Hey." Alison piped up, noting the sullen look on Aria's face.
Spencer nodded her hello, and sat down. It was awkward for her to be within such close proximity to Alison, especially considering they'd be discussing A. However, she put on her best effort to remain neutral to the situation. She couldn't risk giving anything away.
Hanna walked in just as Aria and Spencer sat down. Alison nodded to her, but Hanna shot her a glare. Spencer glanced at the ground, amused at the situation before her.
Once Hanna sat down, and the group was assembled, Alison took a deep breath.
"Well…I am aware that you have all been texted by A. I don't know who A is, so don't ask me. However, what I do know about A is that whoever it is, they have a lot of information on us. All of us." Alison started. Spencer glanced around, taking in everyone's emotions. Aria seemed as if she were about to snap at any point, and Hanna was obviously pissed.
"I don't give a shit about A right now, why would you date Emily and not tell us?" Hanna demanded. Alison faltered for a moment, before regaining her composure. However, not before Spencer noticed. A small flurry of pride fluttered through her chest at the sight of Alison slowing breaking.
"Well….I don't know if I would consider us dating…" Alison started, but seeing the slightly upset look from Emily, she quieted.
"Okay so what if we're together? The only reason we didn't tell any of you was because I have to keep it a secret from my dad. He isn't very forgiving of such matters. I hope the three of you understand this." Alison continued, trying to stay calm and keep the group under control.
"I accept you fully Ali." Aria stated quietly. "I just, is there anything else you're keeping from us?"
Alison shook her head, but Spencer couldn't help but press her further.
"Are you sure? Now is the time to tell us Alison." Spencer pushed. Alison was surprised at the sudden question, but didn't let her confidence falter.
"No. There is nothing more I've been keeping from you. Let's not forget, secrets are what keep us close." Alison smirked. Aria nodded hesitantly.
"If you say so Alison." She muttered. Spencer almost choked at her remark. Aria was blindly following the blonde she-devil, and to Spencer, it was sick.
"Hanna?" Alison glanced at her pleadingly. Hanna scoffed and rolled her eyes.
"I just…I don't get either of you. You're supposed to be our friends, why are you keeping this from us? We wouldn't care, but why?" Hanna asked, although it sounded more like a demand.
"I'm sorry Hanna, we just felt it best to lay low for a while so no one would find out." Alison mentioned. Hanna sighed.
"Whatever." She stood up to leave.
"Wait, Hanna-" Alison stood up to confront her, but Hanna was already almost out the door.
"I'm sorry Alison….I just need some time." Hanna muttered. "I had enough trust breaking with Mona, I don't need it from you too."
Spencer bit her lip. She felt a slight twang of sadness go through her, as she realized just how hard that summer must have been for Mona, and she didn't even know a little about it.
"Just…Hanna you won't-"
"I wouldn't dream of it. I'm not you Alison." Hanna scowled, before leaving the building. Feeling slightly defeated, Alison walked back to the couch she was sitting on.
"It'll be okay." Emily reassured the stressed blonde. Alison nodded.
"She'll come around eventually." Alison muttered. Aria nodded, obviously blind to Alison's darkness.
"Spencer, what about you? You haven't said much." Alison singled her out. Spencer shrugged.
"I'm upset that you didn't feel we were important enough to share this with us." Spencer admitted. Alison opened her mouth to intervene but Spencer continued.
"But there's nothing we can do about it now. Just hope it doesn't get in the hands of your father." Spencer muttered. However, deep inside she knew that that was exactly what was going to happen.
The rest of the talk had been lighter, Hanna never returned, and now Spencer was overlooking the current event.
Spencer took a deep breath and walked over to the situation.
"Is everything okay?" She asked. Alison turned around and smiled at the brunette for stepping into the conversation.
"Everything's fine. Right?" She asked, looking pointedly at Hanna, who rolled her eyes.
"Okay. Well I'm headed home, I'll see you guys at school on Monday." Spencer mentioned, as she walked away from the group. She could feel Alison's gaze on her back, but she ignored it. After the group text from A, Alison was cautious about anyone, forcing her and Mona to be extra careful.
Spencer walked out to her car, spotting Mona's mom driving away from the parking lot. Perfect, she was right on time. Unfortunately, her and Mona had to remain separate during school hours, but after school was the perfect time to continue their A business.
Spencer arrived at Mona's in record time, and made her way to Mona's front door quickly. She didn't want anyone Alison knew to see her here. Mona opened the door before she could knock, and Spencer walked into the house. The smell of chocolate chip cookies hit her immediately, and she smiled peacefully.
"Are you ready for tonight?" Mona asked. Spencer nodded.
"I've been looking forward to it all day." Spencer admitted. Mona grinned. She was pleased with how quickly Spencer had accepted their ideas, and everything she was already willing to do.
"What are you girls planning on tonight?" Mrs. Vanderwaal asked, as she stepped into the room bearing cookies. The two of them each accepted one, before Spencer glanced at Mona; expecting her to take this one.
"We're going to go see a movie, and then come home and compare book suggestions." Mona lied smoothly. Her mom nodded approvingly.
"Okay, but you two be careful." She smiled. Mona nodded.
"We always are mom." She laughed. Mrs. Vanderwaal chuckled, and walked off with the cookies. Spencer and Mona took this as their cue to head upstairs, and they proceeded to Mona's room.
"Okay, do you have your clothes?" Mona glanced at Spencer, as she pulled her dark outfit out of the secret compartment in her closet. Spencer nodded, slipping them out of her backpack.
"Good. It'll be dark after dinner, and we can make our move then." She explained.
"Is Lucas tagging along?" Spencer asked. Mona shook her head.
"No, he's staying back to man the technology." She mentioned.
"Ah. Makes sense. When will dinner be ready?" Spencer questioned, wanting to stay on top of the schedule.
"Pretty soon. I'll give her about half an hour. Until then, let's go over the plan again. I just don't want things to happen, especially considering how wary Alison has been lately." Mona added.
"Good idea."
By the time dinner was ready, it was nearly dark out. Mrs. Vanderwaal had cooked up a wonderful meal, and they shared small talk over dinner until their plates were cleaned. Before the girls knew it, the darkness had rolled in.
"Are you ready?" Mona asked, as she slipped her black hoodie on under her clothes. Spencer smiled back at her.
"I've been ready all day." She exclaimed.
"Good. Let's go, we don't have much time, Alison said she was meeting that person at 9:00." Mona muttered. "I don't know who it is, but if she's meeting them at the kissing rock this late at night, she obviously wants it to be secret."
Spencer nodded, and the two of them walked out of the house. Mrs. Vanderwaal was cleaning, and she waved to them on their way out.
Once they got to Mona's car, she drove them to the movie theater. That way, if any questions were asked, there would be proof they were there. From the parking lot, the two of them stripped of their normal clothes, bearing the darker ones underneath. After their gloves were slipped on, the two of them headed towards the woods were the notorious kissing rock lay.
"She's not here yet, what's the time?" Spencer inquired. Mona glanced at her watch.
"It's 8:56. She should be here any minute."
As fate would have it, as soon as Mona lowered her wrist, the blonde strolled out from the woods and came to a rest at the rock. Spencer snapped a few photos, while Mona started the recording on her phone.
Alison sat alone for a few minutes, before she was joined by another figure. He was tall, and muscular, but his back was to Spencer and Mona.
Spencer shot Mona a questioning glance, but Mona was transfixed on the man.
"Nice of you to agree to meet me here." The newly arrived person stated. Spencer's eyes widened, Alison was meeting Ian.
Mona glanced over at Spencer, whose fingers had curled into fists.
"What do you want Ian." Alison snapped. She obviously didn't care for his shenanigans.
"I want to be with you Alison. I know we've snuck around in the past, but I think we should be together." He muttered. Alison laughed coldly.
"I'm sorry Ian, but I'm seeing someone else. Besides, you're engaged." She pointed out.
"The engagement will be off in a few days. It's you I want Alison." Ian huffed.
"What? No, Ian, I told you I'm with someone else." Alison argued. Ian glared at her.
"Break it off. Come on Alison, I know you want to be with me. We can stay secret if that's what you want-"
"Ian stop. I'm not getting together with you. What we had, is done. You're with Melissa now, and I'm with someone else." Alison was growing annoyed.
"You think this is about Melissa?" Ian snarled. Alison flinched at his sudden anger.
"I never wanted to marry her. The only reason I proposed to her is because her family has wealth, and status in this sinkhole of a town. I don't have any feelings for her, I only have feelings for you." He snapped.
Mona looked over at Spencer, concerned. Spencer was shaking in rage, her fists white from clenching so hard. Even though her and her sister may not always get along, they still loved each other.
Mona reached forward and placed a hand over Spencer's clenched one. Spencer glanced at her, and Mona saw the fire lit in her eyes.
"Ian, I don't want to be with you." Alison sighed.
"Why? My engagement to Melissa never bothered you before?" He snarled.
Alison groaned. "This isn't about Melissa, I couldn't care less what happens between you two. Ian, I've already found someone else. I'm in a relationship."
Ian stumbled back, obviously hurt. "But Ali-"
"No. This conversation is over. Go back to your fiancée." She snapped, and walked off into the woods. Ian watched her go for a minute, before turning and sulking back towards the Hastings' household. Once he was out of range, Mona turned to Spencer once more.
"Spence.."
"That bastard." Spencer growled. She was furious.
"I know." Mona felt a twang of sympathy for the taller girl.
"That she-devil ruins everything." Spencer looked at the ground, upset. Mona nodded.
"At least she was trying to break things off this time. We have to give her that. It doesn't make up for her past actions, but at least she's not with him anymore." Mona pointed out.
"That's because she's with Emily." Spencer snapped. Mona jumped at the sudden anger, and wondered if there was something hidden inside it.
"I know, but tonight is all on Ian." Mona muttered. Spencer sighed, but her hands remained clenched into fists.
"What do you want to do about it Spencer?" Mona pressed. She wanted Spencer to be the one to decide his fate this time. "We can send a message, leave something in his bed.." Mona listed a few ideas, but Spencer ignored them.
"Spence?"
The brunette turned, her eyes dark with anger. When she spoke, her words were laced with hatred, and confidence.
"Let's kill him."
