Montgomery household

After Spencer dropped her off at her house, Aria went straight to her room. She was lying on her bed looking at the painting Spencer gave her.

Aria's thoughts:

Spencer knows me so well. My favorite artists, authors, places just about everything. Spencer put so much thought into my presents. She has definitely made this birthday the most memorable. My heart was pounding so fast when she told me she liked me. It was amazing. I'm still in shock but just the idea of Spencer Hastings being my girlfriend was enough to put me in a great mood. Oh no! I didn't tell her I like her! I didn't know how to respond I was in such shock. Damn it. Why didn't I say anything? I have to tell her tomorrow. Tomorrow- Spencer and me become a couple! It's going to be great!

*beep* " Happy Birthday! Did you tell Spencer? –Emily"

*beep* "Happy Birthday! This is so amazing you and Spencer! Gosh you two are going to be so cute together! –Hanna"

"Thanks Em! I didn't tell her, but she told me about her feelings. I'll tell her tomorrow. See you at school tomorrow! –Aria"

"Hanna, we aren't official yet but I do think we are cute together =) –Aria"

*beep* Take too long and you lose your chance? –A"

Oh no! -A. What does she mean take too long? Spencer just told me. Ugh we have got to stop playing games with –A.

I can't wait until tomorrow! Spencer Hastings girlfriend. Has a nice ring to it!

The Next Day

Spencer barely slept last night, but decided that she should go to school. She left early to eat breakfast and grab a cup of coffee at a local restaurant before going to school.

Aria drove over to Spencer's house hoping to talk to her before school but Veronica Hastings told her Spencer already left. Now she was walking around the halls looking for Spencer. She had on her cutest outfit matched with the perfect pair of heels, her hair curled and her makeup making her looking flawless.

Aria walked up to Hanna and Emily whom were at Emily's locker

"Hey guys. Have you seen Spencer? I called and texted her but no response" Aria asks joining them

"Happy Birthday! Oh, I haven't heard from her since last night. You Emily?" Hanna asking Emily as Emily was flipping through her book

"I haven't either and Happy Birthday Aria!" Emily says before looking back to her book

Noel walks up to the girls and asks "Aria, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Yeah, sure. I will see you guys later" Aria says walking away with Noel

Spencer just came out of the restroom and sees Aria and Noel walking together. So that's why Aria didn't say anything last night Spencer thought. Spencer walks up to the two girls.

"Morning guys"

"Spencer! Aria was just looking for you" Emily says closing her book looking in the direction Aria walked off to "Why haven't you picked up your phone?"

"Oh was she" Spencer says sadly

"She seemed pretty excited" says Hanna "She seemed to want to talk about last night before Noel came over. So spill"

"I told her, but she didn't say anything. What is she doing with Noel Kahn? Are they dating?"

"No Spencer. It's nothing like that" Emily quickly explains on Aria's behalf "Aria would never do something like that"

"Yeah…well she did have a crush on him before. Maybe they're hitting it off right now." Spencer says leaning against the locker looking defeated "I don't stand a chance"

"Spencer, you can't think that! You are so much better than Noel. Just wait until Aria comes around. You two need to talk" Hanna says

"Wow Hanna Marin giving actual advice? That's something I didn't see coming" Emily says laughing causing Spencer to laugh as well

"Well I'm glad my advice amuses someone" says Hanna smirking at Spencer

End of the school day

Emily finds Aria at her locker

"Hey what are you doing with Noel?" Emily asks being straightforward

"He was just confirming about tomorrow's lunch. Why?" Aria asks putting her books in her locker

"Spencer saw you two together and she assumes that you guys are dating or at least you still have that damn crush of yours" Emily explains

"WHAT? No! I do not still have a crush on him! If anything its Spencer that I'm crushing on! I have to explain things to her but she's been avoiding me"

"Do you blame her? You didn't say anything last night. She thinks you hate her right now" Emily says crossing her arms looking at Aria "What are you going to do?"

"I'm going to go over to her house and explain things. Thanks Em. Bye Em" Aria says closing her locker and walking towards the doors to the parking lot

Hastings household

After the last bell rang, Spencer flew out the doors and drove straight home. Now she was in her room lying face down on her bed. Spencer was dozing off when Melissa knocked on her door. Melissa doesn't wait for a response and sits on Spencer's bed, waking Spencer up.

"Get out" Spencer says mumbling into her pillow

Melissa ignores her, "Spencer what happened? Why are you so down?"

"Ugh can't you listen to me once and get out?"

"Spencer I just want to talk to you. You know sister to sister"

Spencer turns herself around and sits up on her bed "ugh FINE! You want to talk, we can talk?

"Come on, tell me what's wrong?" Melissa says patiently waiting for an answer

"…"

"You know, it takes two people to have a normal conversation" Melissa says, "I don't want to start answering the questions I asked you myself. I'm pretty sure mom or dad will think something is wrong with me"

Spencer smiles at Melissa and chuckles a little before replying "I think that's the most you have said to me without us screaming at each other"

Melissa puts her hand on top of Spencer's and says "Spencer, …mom, dad and I had a talk and I totally agree with them. We have been through so much. I just want this sister rivalry to stop. I know I didn't listen or take your side on many occasions, but that's going to change. I remember you asked me if I remembered when we were little, there was a girl that was picking on you and then the next day at school I threatened her on the playground to leave you alone or else she was going to eat her jump rope. I do remember that, but I don't know when I stopped protecting you"

"I want it to stop too. And I liked having someone to run to knowing they are going to protect me"

"Please Spencer, talk to me" Melissa says squeezing Spencer's hand

"I told mom and dad about it. They seemed supportive about the situation" Spencer says playing with her thumbs, "I'm a lesbian"

"Okay. Is this why you are upset? Has someone said something that made you upset? Am I going to need to threaten some kids again like old times?" Melissa says

Spencer laughs, "It is why I'm upset. It's more like someone hasn't said anything that made me upset"

"Huh? I'm confused. No one is talking about it then what's there to be upset about?

"I told Aria that I like her but she didn't say anything"

"Oh you like Aria? Well I'm sure she was just shocked or something. She will come around. You're great Spencer. Anyone that knows you should know that. And plus you're a Hastings. We want something we get it" Melissa says with smirk, "Is that who you were going all out for yesterday?

"Yeah. I got her presents practically 2 months in advance and I used dad's connections to get us a table at that French restaurant that we love"

Just as Spencer was talking about last night to Melissa, Aria drives to the Hastings house. She has been sitting in her car for 10 minutes. She doesn't know what to say, all she knows is that she needs to desperately talk to Spencer and clear any misunderstanding that they have. Aria takes a deep breath and knocks on the Hastings door. Veronica opens the door.

"I was wondering when you were going to knock on the door" Veronica says after opening the door and smiling at Aria, "You've been out there for awhile"

"Hi Mrs. Hastings" Aria looks at the floor, "Is Spencer here?"

"Yes, she is. Come with me" Veronica says, walking up the stairs towards Spencer's room, Aria following behind

Veronica stops outside of Spencer's door "Spencer sweetie, someone is here to see you"

"Mom I don't really want to see anyone"

"Melissa I need you to run some errands with me" Veronica says ignoring Spencer and looking at Melissa

"Okay sure" Melissa says and gets up from the bed "Bye Spencer. Everything will work out"

Aria walks into the room staring at Spencer. Spencer is shocked to see Aria.

"Hey Spence"

"Hi" Spencer says with a slight smile

"I didn't see you at school the whole day"

"Yeah I stayed in the library and I was kind of in a rush to get home"

"About last night Spence. I didn't know what to say"

"Aria, its fine. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said it. I hope I didn't ruin our friendship"

"Wait, are you taking back what you said?" Aria was confused

"I don't want to but if that means I….I can stop avoiding you then yes"

"Well don't. There's no need to. I like you too. I don't know why I didn't just tell you last night. Probably because I was so excited. But Spence do know I like you too" Aria says staring into Spencer's eyes

"Oh, well that's…" Spencer was cut off with Aria's lips. It was a light kiss. A simple one that told Spencer that this was right and it was finally happening.

Spencer smiled. Aria was blushing "so you have been avoiding me?"

"Yeah, because I didn't know what to say to you"

"How can you think I'm dating Noel"

"Well you did kind of had a crush on him"

"Yeah, but that was a long time ago. You couldn't see that I was flirting with you all the time?"

"Hanna might have made a joke about it once in awhile but I didn't think you were serious Aria"

"Well hopefully that's about to change" Aria says

"I'm sorry I can't stay, I should head home. I have a family dinner tonight"

"Okay. I'll walk you out" Spencer says pulling Aria up from her bed and walking downstairs and out the front door "Happy Birthday"

Aria is leaning against the driver door "Thank you! And I loved last night. The food, the presents, and our moment at the lake. It was amazing"

"Well I'm glad you liked it" Spencer says leaning in and kissed Aria. Aria moved her arms around Spencer's waist. It was innocent. No tongue, no heavy make out.

"I don't want you to but you should go. Call me tonight?" Spencer says taking a step backwards

"Of course" Aria replied opening the car door and backs out of the driveway

Montgomery Household

Once Aria was walking through the front door Ella asked her how her day was.

"Amazing mom" Aria replies walking into the kitchen where Ella was cutting so vegetables

"Well that's good to hear! What happened? Why is it so amazing?" Ella asked somewhat teasing her

"Well it is my birthday right? I'm going to go read and get ready for dinner" Aria says heading upstairs to her room


Here is another chapter for the long weekend. I kind of rushed through Aria and Spencer's conversation. Hoped you enjoyed it though. Leave a comment!