So this chapter is very Alex and Spencer focused, but I promise there is a reason for that. Next chapter will bring us back to our favourite crime fighting couple!
Thanks so much to everyone who is still reading! Enjoy! -J
Chapter 10
"What are you going to wear tonight?" Spencer asked Alex Saturday afternoon, the pair sitting in Alex's bedroom alone since both Zoey and Olivia had needed to return home for a few hours before they would go to the party that night. "Because I really think you should wear those new jeans you got the other day."
"Oh yeah?" Alex turned her head towards her girlfriend, raising her eyebrow with a smirk. "And why is that?"
"Because your ass looks great in them," Spencer giggled, leaning in and capturing Alex's lips in a kiss, which she kept short since she knew Emily and JJ could appear at any moment. "Want me to help you pick out a top?"
"Sure," Alex leaned back against her headboard, watching as Spencer jumped off the bed and headed to her closet, immediately beginning to search through Alex's clothes.
"We should probably just wear something casual, even though Olivia will probably go all out," Spencer said, her head in the closet. "I think that guy she's crushing on is supposed to be there tonight…which is probably why she wants to go. I don't understand how that girl has a different crush every week but…oh this one!" She pulled out a plaid button down and held it up for Alex to see. "With a black tank top underneath?"
"Works for me," Alex nodded, smiling as Spencer hung the shirt on the front of the closet for her to wear later. "We can't match though so no plaid for you," she laughed. "As for Olivia I can barely keep up with who she likes anymore. But as long as she's not making bad choices I think it's okay. Zoey seems to keep her in line."
"Poor Zo always has her work cut out for her with that one," Spencer laughed, returning to the bed and plopping back down beside her girlfriend. "I wonder if there will be spin the bottle at the party tonight," she grinned, thinking of their very first kiss, which had really paved the way for their relationship.
"Well if there is, there's only one person I want to land on," Alex smirked.
"Olivia?" Spencer teased, laughing when Alex immediately grabbed her sides, tickling her for a few moments before pulling her in for a kiss.
Having not heard anyone coming up the stairs, the young couple were rather immersed in themselves, making out as their hands began to wander before they were interrupted by the sound of someone clearing their throat.
"Sorry," Alex apologized automatically, shuffling over to put some space between her and Spencer as she turned to the door to find JJ standing there with the hint of a smile on her face. "What's up?"
"Oh you know just doing a routine check," JJ joked, leaning against the doorframe. "Your Mom and I were actually just talking about how it has been a while since your last driving lesson. Thought you might want to get out for an hour or so," she said. "Your Mom is feeling a little nauseous today but I'll take you out if you want."
"Sure," Alex nodded excitedly, anxious about getting her license as soon as she was able. "Do you want to come?" She turned to Spencer.
"I've got some work to do," Spencer shook her head. "I'll just hang out here if you guys are cool with that. You go with your Mum."
"Okay, I'll see you in a bit then," Alex gave Spencer a quick kiss. "Will you check on Mom every now and then?"
"I'll bring my work down to the dining room so I can keep an eye on her," Spencer nodded, as JJ smiled from the doorway. "Drive safe."
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"What are you working on?" Emily found Spencer at the dining room table later that day, package of crackers in her hand as she peaked over the teen's shoulder at her homework. "Looks like you're writing a novel."
"It's my history paper," Spencer sighed. "It isn't due for a couple weeks still but I wanted to get a head start. We were allowed to pick our own topic and I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do but now I'm not so sure it's coming out the way I hoped," she dropped her pen. "I'm worried I might need to start over."
"Well considering how much you've written, I hope not," Emily said, taking a seat next to the younger brunette. "I could read it over if you want."
"Oh you don't have to do that," Spencer immediately began to protest, shaking her head. "I will just…" She started to argue as Emily grabbed the paper from her.
"I insist. I'll read it in a bit," Emily told the teen. "But how about we take a break first. Cracker?" She offered with a smirk.
"No that's okay," Spencer laughed. "Are you feeling any better?"
"I'm not sure better is the right word," Emily shrugged. "I think I'm just growing accustomed to the constant nausea. I definitely don't remember feeling this sick with Alex though. I mean I was sick…but I'm sure it wasn't this bad."
"Maybe it's worse with twins," Spencer suggested, glancing into the family room where Henry was asleep on a blanket. "It's going to be pretty different around here next year huh? Two babies…Henry running around. It's still kind of hard to picture."
"Trust me I know," Emily sighed rubbing her stomach. "It's still hard to believe there are two little ones in here, even though I'm already getting bigger. I bet I'm going to be a whale at like 7 months."
"I bet you'll look amazing," Spencer smiled. "Do you think you'll still be working then?"
"I guess it depends on how smooth my pregnancy goes," Emily replied. "I'm really hoping not to get put on bed rest or anything but with my luck…who knows," she laughed just as the front door opened and Alex and JJ returned. "Hey, how'd it go?"
"She's a real pro," JJ replied, grinning as she came over to give Emily a kiss. "I think she's going to pass when she takes that test for sure. We'll have our own little taxi driver before we know it."
"Oh wow, that sounds amazing," Alex rolled her eyes, kissing Spencer's cheek as she took a seat next to her. "You know a car would be a great 17th birthday present though."
"Ha! Yeah right," Emily was quick to reply, as JJ laughed with her. "You're dreaming kid."
"Aw come on!" Alex protested. "It's not like you guys can't afford it! Spencer is going to have her own car when she gets her license."
"Yeah Melissa's old car," Spencer pointed out, though her cheeks reddened in embarrassment as Alex gave her a pointed look.
"How about this," Emily put up a hand to stop the impending argument she could see on her daughter's face. "You get yourself into a good college and I will buy you a car. It's a little further away but it's better than nothing," she said, watching as Alex bit her lip, obviously thinking this over.
"Fine," Alex held out her hand, leaning over Spencer. "We have a deal."
"Perfect," Emily smiled, knowing the teen would likely need her own car by then as there would be three little ones in the house. "But for now, I will be driving you to your party tonight and you better go get some homework done if you still want to go."
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Though Emily still had some worries about allowing Alex out of her sights at the moment, the brunette had calmed herself down enough to bring the teen and her friends to their friend Alicia's house with strict instructions to stick together and call if they needed anything at all. She had returned home some twenty minutes later to find JJ waiting for her with a wine glass in her hand, earning her a raised eyebrow from her wife.
"It's sparkling cider," JJ laughed. "I know you can't have the real thing but I thought it might make you feel a little better anyways," she laughed. "I tried to keep Henry up for some extra snuggles but he passed out shortly after you left."
"Well I guess I'll have to settle for cuddles with my gorgeous wife instead," Emily smiled, taking the glass from the blonde and giving her a kiss on the head before wrapping an arm around her and heading for the couch. "I know I shouldn't be this nervous it's just…and I…God."
"I know," JJ chuckled, kissing Emily's temple as they sat down. "Trust me I get it. But Alex is on like high alert lately. She's not going to do anything reckless. She's scared. She's not going to doing anything to risk getting hurt."
"That's the problem," Emily shook her head, obviously frustrated as she put her glass down on the coffee table. "It seems like she doesn't even have to be reckless for things like this to be happening to her. She's just trying to be sixteen and happy and something's always getting in the way. It's not fair."
"I know Babe," JJ squeezed her wife's hand. "But it's going to be okay. Whatever this is…whoever it is…it's just a kid. They're messing with her because of her differences and Lex isn't going to let that affect her. She'll be okay. So please…please just try and relax tonight okay? You know the stress isn't good for you."
"I know," Emily sighed, still looking distraught. "I just don't know how I'm supposed to do that until she gets back."
"Well I have a few ideas," JJ replied suggestively, tucking the brunette's hair behind her ear. "Although that would depend on if you're up for it."
"Up for it?" Emily once again raised an eyebrow. "And what exactly are you referring to?"
"Well I know you haven't really been in the mood lately," JJ leaned closer, placing a kiss on the brunette's mouth. "And I'm not really sure if you're feeling up to it now but…if you were," she placed a hand on her wife's thigh. "I'm sure I could get your mind off other things."
"Well," Emily bit her lip, lifting a hand to her wife's cheek. "I have missed you."
"Good," JJ leaned in for a kiss that left her wife breathless when she pulled away. "Because I've missed you too."
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"I can't believe how many people are here," Olivia whispered to her friends, the group gathered together off in the corner of the party. "And Alicia's parents are totally cool with it. It's crazy! My Mom would never let me have this many people over."
"It's definitely a lot more people than I thought would be here," Spencer said, her hand locked tightly with Alex's. "But Alicia knows a lot of people," she shrugged. "I met her parents once. They're really laid back…sort of hippy. They probably don't think it's a big deal."
"Well my parents would have a cow," Zoey said, looking around the crowded room. "I think I'm going to go get a soda. Anyone else?" She asked, both Spencer and Alex shaking their head.
"I'll come with," Olivia replied. "There are a few people I want to say hi to. You guys okay here?"
"We'll be fine," Alex smiled, squeezing Spencer's hand as they watched their friends disappear into the crowd.
"Are you okay?" Spencer asked when they were alone, moving closer. "I'm sorry. I really didn't think there would be this many people. If you want to go we can call your Mom and…"
"Spence I'm fine," Alex assured her with a smile, giving her a quick kiss. "I'm glad we're here. I can't hide away forever," she told her. "I just want to be here with you."
"Okay. But if you change your mind just say the word," Spencer said, leaning in for another kiss eventually pulling away and turning to find someone watching them. "Hey, Lucas is here," she waved, smiling as Lucas made his way over.
"I promise I'm not stalking," Lucas held up his hands, a smile on his face. "I just thought I'd say hi, like I should have when I first saw you two."
"Well hello," Alex laughed, putting her arm around Spencer. "Didn't expect to see you here tonight."
"Ah yeah, my Brother invited me," Lucas shrugged. "He's a senior, on student council. You must have met him Spencer."
"Oh Zach is your brother?" Spencer asked, only knowing of one new student on the Council.
"Yeah," Lucas nodded, looking around for his brother but not finding him. "He's around here somewhere but who knows where," he shrugged, falling serious. "I hope you know I really am sorry for everything. I didn't mean to freak you guys out the way I did. Have you figured out who's sending you those messages yet?"
"No," Alex shook her head. "But we're doing our best not to worry too much."
"Good," Lucas smiled. "Well I've got a friend I said I'd meet here, so I'm gonna look around. I'll see you guys later."
"See you later," Spencer waved, putting her arm back around Alex, but feeling that the shorter brunette was a little deflated. "Hey," she looked around, searching for something. "Come on. Come with me," she grabbed Alex's hand and pulled her to a door off the main room, slipping them inside to find that it was a bedroom that was thankfully unoccupied.
"What are we doing?" Alex asked, unsure of her girlfriend's plans.
"Just taking a minute," Spencer replied, pulling Alex close and running her fingers through her hair. "You need to relax," she whispered before pulling her girlfriend in for a kiss that immediately became heated.
"Spence," Alex gasped when the taller brunette placed her knee between her legs. "We can't do this here."
"I know," Spencer leaned their foreheads together. "I just want to take your mind off everything else," she grinned.
"Well my mind is definitely on something else right now," Alex chuckled, leaning in for another kiss, which was interrupted shortly after when the door opened.
"Oh sorry," the boy at the door immediately apologized. "I was looking for the laundry room. Alicia said there were more drinks in there. I didn't mean to interrupt," he said before noticing who was in the room. "Oh hey Spencer."
"Hi Zach," Spencer waved, her cheeks a little red. "It's no worries. We were just getting out of here anyways. This is my girlfriend Alex. Alex this is Zach."
"I've heard a lot about you Alex," Zach held out a hand as the two girls came closer. "It's nice to finally meet you."
"It's nice to meet you too," Alex smiled. "I've met your brother."
"Ah yeah, Luke's around here somewhere," Zach nodded. "I practically had to drag him out of the house. You know Spencer I'm really glad I ran into you. I actually had a couple things I wanted to talk to you about before the next meeting. I mean I know it's a party but…"
"Oh it's okay," Spencer told him, turning towards Alex. "You don't mind if we talk a few minutes do you Lex?"
"No, that's fine," Alex smiled, squeezing Spencer's hand. "I saw a couple girls from the soccer team I wanted to talk to. I'll find Zoey and Liv too," she kissed Spencer's cheek. "Find me after."
"Thanks for doing this," Zach smiled once he and Spencer were alone. "I promise I won't take up too much of your time. I don't want to ruin the party for you. Can I grab you a drink first? What do you like?"
"A sprite would be great," Spencer replied, only having to wait a few moments for Zach to go grab their drinks before returning.
Handing Spencer her drink with a grin, Zach sat down on the floor while Spencer took a seat on the bed, listening as the older teen began to discuss his ideas, wanting Spencer's opinion since she was the Junior class president. Spencer shared her thoughts and own ideas, while sipping her drink, her head eventually beginning to feel fuzzy.
"You okay there?" Zach asked, as Spencer placed her hand on her forehead.
"I...I'm not feeling so well," Spencer replied, sounding groggy. "Could you…will you get Alex?"
"Yeah," Zach stood from the floor, heading for the door, where he stopped and turned back towards Spencer, a very different look suddenly on his face. "I don't think that will be necessary," he said, as he slowly closed the door so they were alone, none of the other partygoers even noticing.