Chapter 13:

It was Saturday and Hanna was relieved about it because she wouldn't have to go to school and see Spencer. Well, yes, she wanted to see Spencer, of course, but she didn't want to at the same time because she wasn't sure Spencer was really into her. Anyways, she had a few missed calls and texts from Spencer.

Meanwhile, the brunette was wandering around the living room, checking her cell phone all the time. Why hasn't Hanna called or texted her back? Maybe something's wrong. She wanted to walk up to Hanna's house but maybe it wasn't a good idea, well, if she's super busy it's better to leave her alone. But still, Hanna isn't weak or anything, so what's wrong might be really bad. The brunette decided to invite Emily and Aria over.

An hour later the three friends were all together in Spencer's living room. They were all laughing at something Aria has said.

"I really missed you guys." Spencer said at last, still chuckling.

"It's your fault, Spence. You and Hanna have been really close and keeping us out of that love circle." Emily smirked.

"True that!" Aria said, nodding.

"I'm sorry, really, but you know. You gotta understand."

"We do, don't worry." Emily smiled.

"So where is she?"

"I think something is going on with her.." Spencer spoke, now with a lower voice.

"Why?"

"Remember that party?" Spencer asked.

"Yeah."

"We cleared things up that night. And…"

"And?" Aria asked, expectant.

"And I told her… I love her." Spencer looked down at her hands.

"Awe!" Emily grinned and touched Spencer's arm softly.

"What, Hanna doesn't love you back?" Aria frowned.

"Yeah, she does, but… She's been ignoring me since that night. And I don't know why, I mean, she was so happy."

Aria and Emily looked at each other for a few seconds, without knowing what to say.

"Spence, the best thing you can do is talk to her." Emily said at last.

"I tried, she just won't answer any of my texts or calls." Spencer closed her eyes and rubbed her own forehead, sighing.

Aria scooted closer to her friend and wrapped an arm around her neck.

"Don't worry, if she loves you then everything will be okay. Okay?"

"Okay." Spencer said, resting her head on Aria's shoulder.

At night they were all eating dinner at Spencer's table when she receives a text from Hanna. They all stop moving and look at Spencer's phone.

"It's Hanna's."

"Just read it, Spence!" Emily hollered.

Spencer swallowed the food that was still on her mouth and unlocked her phone. She clicked on the text and read it out loud: "Sorry, I'm super busy so I can't meet tonight". They kept in silence for a while, and then Spencer put her phone down on the table and kept eating.

"Eh, that's fucked." Aria said, sighing.

Spencer cleared her throat, without saying a word.

"C'mon, Spence, maybe she's just busy." Emily said, slightly leaning over the table. But Spencer just nodded.

Eventually Emily and Aria went back to their houses and Spencer stood still in the living room with her keys on her hand. What Hanna was doing to her was unfair and Spencer didn't deserve it, so she thought of going to the blonde's place and make her face her.

Spencer took a deep breath and rushed out of her the house, shutting the door behind her. She walked through the night towards Hanna's house. It was really cold and she forgot to bring a coat. Spencer just kept walking, in a normal pace, and then she reached her destination. She looked at it before knocking.

"Good night, Mrs. Marin. Is Hanna home?" Spencer smiled softly, as Ashley Marin opened the door.

"Oh! Hello, Spencer! Yes, she is. Come in!" Ashley stepped back so Spencer could walk in, then she closed the door behind her. "Do you want me to call her or you go upstairs?"

"I'll go upstairs, thank you." Spencer smiled and walked up the stairs, slowly. Yeah right, Hanna wasn't busy after all. She knew it. Now they were going to be alone in the same room so Hanna couldn't escape.

Spencer took a deep breath before opening Hanna's bedroom door, but when she did, Hanna looked at her and widened her eyes like she has seen death or something. The brunette closed the door behind her and leaned with her back against it. The blonde was sitting on her bed with her laptop on her legs, so she just stood still and kept staring at Spencer.

"Hi, my name's Spencer. Remember me?"

"Of course I remember you, Spencer. I'm not that stupid."

"It was supposed to be a joke… Whatever, so, you've been busy with what?" Spencer took a step closer to Hanna, with her hands behind her back.

"Erm, I… Well, I…With… "Hanna stuttered, looking down at her laptop's screen.

"Come on, Hanna. I know you haven't been busy or anything. So just say it. Why have you been ignoring me?" Spencer took another step and just stood there.

Hanna didn't know to say, she didn't want to say what was on her mind, so she didn't say anything.

"Are you kidding me, Hanna? After all we've been through!" Spencer frowned and crossed her arms, still in the same place.

"What? Don't blame me for not wanting to get hurt again!" Hanna looked back at Spencer.

"Who, Hanna? Who's going to hurt you?"

"You, of course!"

"Me? Are you being serious? Two days ago I told you I loved you." The brunette uncrosses her arms.

"As a friend! 'Cause you sure don't treat me like I'm more than that."

"I don't? Hanna, I love you as more than a friend."

"You didn't even kiss me yesterday!"

"We were at school, Hanna."

"So freakin' what? If you wanna be my girlfriend you gotta grow a pair." Hanna looked back at her laptop.

Spencer took another step closer. "Okay. I'm sorry. You're right."

"So, don't say anything that you're not sure about." Hanna kept scrolling on her laptop.

"I did mean it, though. I want us to be a couple."

Hanna didn't say anything.

"I'm sure. I want to take risks and be with you. Us against them, right?" The brunette stepped closer to the bed.

Hanna looked away from the screen and focused her gaze on Spencer's eyes. "You mean it?"

"I do." Spencer sat down on the blonde's bed, next to her.

Hanna smiled softly and Spencer returned the smile. At last, the brunette leaned in slowly while staring at the blonde's soft lips. Hanna slightly bit her lower lip, watching Spencer's movements. She pressed her lips against Hanna's, in a soft yet passionate kiss, which made them both close their eyes shut and Hanna responded to the kiss right away. After a little while Hanna used one hand to push the laptop off her lap and turned her body to face Spencer's, without breaking their kiss.

The blonde scooted closer to the other girl, so Spencer place one of her hands on Hanna's waist, pulling her close. Hanna ran both of her hands over Spencer's sides, up and down, then under her shirt. Spencer shivered in response of Hanna's move, so she bit her lower lip, softly. Hanna sat up and started to get on top of Spencer, which made her lie down. The blonde broke the kiss to look into the girl's eyes.

"I want you." She said, with a soft yet sexy voice.

"Are you sure?" Spencer asked, just as softly. She knew she was sure.

"You bet."