I am sooooooo sorry! Don't kill me! Even though I almost died a couple of times. Life has been out of control! I basically moved to Africa to do volunteer work and Internet connection there is limited so I couldn't write anything. My next stop will be Vietnam so hopefully I can do some posting. Leave me your thoughts!
Two Weeks Later
The girls are bombarded with projects, essay, readings, exams and extra curricular activities. They rarely see each other and once they do have time its only for a few minutes. Spencer and Aria have not really talked besides the ritual 'good night' phone call but the call was extremely short.
At school in the morning when Spencer was walking towards her locker to get her AP French book she was pulled towards the courtyard.
"I heard you are dating Aria" Noel says in spite
"Who told you?" Spencer asks, surprised, since they were barely seen together.
"It doesn't matter. Aria deserves someone better. And that's not you," Noel says staring down at Spencer.
"Aria can be with anyone she pleases. And right now, she pleases me," Spencer says, staring back with fierce eyes.
"Sooner or later, she will come to her senses and leave you," Noel says before walking away.
Spencer looks after Noel and shakes her head thinking that this relationship was harder than she thought.
"Hi Spencer" says Karen as Spencer was walking back into the school towards her locker. Karen is in Spencer's Russian History class. Karen is the captain of the cheerleading squad and she loved to party; she was also popular, gorgeous and smart.
"Hey" Spencer says as she continues to walk.
"Are you finished with your paper?"
"There's so much other stuff that I haven't even started on it yet. How about you?" Spencer says as she stops at her locker
"Almost. I have three pages left to write. So I saw you at the field hockey game two days ago. You were great. And you looked great."
"Thanks. I don't know how its possible to look great all sweaty but thanks"
"Do you think you can teach me one day?" Karen asks hopefully.
"Teach you what?"
"Field hockey" Karen says with a 'duh' look on her face.
"Oh. You didn't strike me as the athletic type."
"Oh come on Spencer. Just because I'm not running around on the field, doesn't mean that I don't get a work out cheerleading. So what do you say? Some one on one?" Karen asks while running her hand up Spencer's arm.
"Ummm….sure I guess I could. But I've been busy lately," Spencer says uncomfortably.
"Whenever you have time Spencer. But if you need to release some stress, call me. Bye" Karen says winking before she leaves Spencer at her locker shocked that Karen had just hit on her.
"Pretty isn't she? Hey" Mike says from behind Spencer.
"Oh hi Mike," Spencer says after she turns around facing Mike.
"Look I don't want to be that type of brother but I don't have a choice. Spencer, you hurt Aria, I hurt you"
"Mike why would" Spencer says before getting cut off by Mike.
"I saw that girl flirting with you. Don't tell me it wasn't what I saw either. Just know that our family has gone through a lot, and Aria has been there for me every step; so if I even see her crying or getting hurt, you will regret it." Mike then leaves Spencer speechless, but sees that Aria is walking towards her.
"Hey Aria"
"Hey. What was Mike talking to you about? He looked mad."
"Nothing. Don't worry about it. He isn't in trouble."
"Then why was he so mad?"
"Some kid knocked into him pretty hard. That's all," Spencer says thinking of an excuse rather quickly.
"Oh. Okay" Aria says looking down that hall. "Oh how's the Russian History paper coming along?"
"Ugh I haven't even started it," Spencer says leaning against her locker.
"Don't stress out too much. You will do fine," Aria says smiling.
"Ugh you two are like the cutest thing possible," Hanna says walking with Emily "Can't even be apart for one class period."
"Actually we haven't seen each other much in the past two weeks," Aria says looking at the ground
"Well the four of us haven't really seen each other either. I only see Hanna because I live with her now," Emily says understanding the situation.
"Oh but come on Emily, even if they don't have time for us, they should have time for each other," Hanna says.
"Hanna lets go to class before we are late," Spencer says before kissing Aria on the cheek and walks off dragging Hanna behind her.
"What's wrong Aria," Emily asks as the other two girls were out of sight.
"Remember when we were at the fitting room and Hanna made a comment about me and Spencer not leaving the fitting room?" Aria asks Emily. Emily nods.
"Well do you think…think she doesn't…want to be seen with me in public?"
"What? That is not what she meant Aria. She meant having sex with you in public" Emily saying the last part quietly "Hanna was stating the obvious. You couldn't keep your eyes off of Spencer when she was only in her underwear. Sex Aria, not your relationship"
"You think so?"
"Aria, trust me. The Spencer Hastings I know, could care less about anyone talking about her. But if she doesn't want to take the relationship to public, it's probably because she's protecting you"
"Thanks Em. I needed that," Aria says hugging Emily
Later that day
After dinner, Aria was sitting comfortably on her bed in shorts and a t-shirt reading. She was almost done with the chapter when her phone rang. She looked at the called ID.
"Hey Spence," Aria says putting a bookmark where she left off.
"Are you busy?"
"No. Just reading. Clearing my head from all this school stuff."
"I know what you mean. You have time for a walk?"
"Yeah sure. Where are you? I'll meet you there."
"I'm at your front door."
"Okay. Be there in a minute. Bye" Aria says before hanging up and putting on a pair of sneakers and walks out the front door.
"Hey beautiful," Spencer says to Aria.
"Hi" Aria says blushing slightly.
"Let's go for a walk."
They have been walking for a few minutes before Spencer stopped.
"Okay. So I'm just going to get this over with. I talked to Emily," Spencer says staring at Aria, who was not prepared for it.
"I haven't been keeping our relationship a secret. Aria, I am not ashamed for having feelings for you or dating you for that matter."
"Then why"
"Aria. I meant having sex with you in public," Spencer says cutting her off "I want that intimate moment to just be us."
"Oh…..okay. I'm sorry for questioning you" Aria says staring into Spencer's eyes
"Don't worry. As long as there aren't any misunderstandings."
"Nope. I trust you."
"Good. Now that that is over with" Spencer says pulling Aria towards her and kissing her on the lips. Aria runs her tongue on Spencer's bottom lip and Spencer parts her lips. Their tongues battling for control until someone was driving past whistling.
"I've been wanting to do that earlier" Spencer says before she gives Aria one more kiss on the lips.
"Me too" Aria says smiling at Spencer, "It's getting late. We should head back."
"But I want to spend more time with you. Let's sit at the park for a little while before we head back? I missed you," Spencer says rubbing Aria's hand with her thumb.
"I guess it wont hurt."
They were talking at the bench for an hour about everything that happened in the past two weeks. It was getting close to midnight before they decided to walk home. It was getting chilly. Aria was rubbing her arms very discretely when they were walking, not wanting to rush going home. Spencer took notice of it and took off her coat and held it out for Aria to wear.
"Its autumn, its starting to get chilly, why are you only in a t-shirt and shorts?"
"I was reading when you called. I didn't think about changing," Aria explained pulling the jacket closer to her.
"Well you look beautiful in your reading outfit," Spencer says while she looks over her attire. Aria blushes due to embarrassment, "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. You do look great in anything though," Spencer says with a small laugh "How is it possible?"
"I do not," Aria says with an eye roll "Well here we are," Aria says stopping in front of the Hastings house.
"Oh I didn't even realize that we walked past your house. I'll walk you home."
"Spence don't worry about it. Go in and get some rest."
"Okay fine. Call me once you get home, so I know you're safe…Bye."
"Bye" Aria says turning around heading towards her own house.
Once Aria got home, her phone beeped.
You are soon going to be public enemy #1 –A
Included in the text was a picture of Spencer and Aria kissing on the street
Spencer's cell beeps
Well, well, well. Look what we have here. I think this will be the target of the week. You are making this too easy for me –A
Included was a video of Spencer holding her jacket out for Aria
Next Day at School
Karen walks up to Spencer as she came out of the female washroom
"So I got a message this morning. You're dating Aria Montgomery?"
"Huh? What message?" Spencer asks, clearly confused
"It was sent from a unknown number. Here" Karen says taking out her cell phone and showing Spencer the picture
"Oh. It was from last night. And yes, I am dating Aria" Spencer says handing the phone back over
"Are you two serious?"
"Look, not that it involves you, but yes. I have liked Aria for so long"
"Spence, did you get the message?" Hanna says walking up with Emily
"I just did" Spencer says pointing at Karen's cell phone "I got a different one last night"
"Who took the pictures" Karen asked
"Not important. It was nice meeting you. Lets go Spence" Emily says pulling Spencer away, Hanna following behind
"It's A" Spencer says once out of earshot
"Look Spence, don't worry about it. Everything will be fine, just ignore it" Emily says
"Hey. Did you guys see the message?" Aria says joining the girls
"Yeah, we did" Hanna replies
"Well. Look at the message I got last night from A" Aria says pulling the message up. The girls look at it. "I've been getting a lot of dirty looks. I don't understand why I will be public enemy number 1 though"
"Aria, you are dating the most sought out female in school. Guys and girls want to go out with Spencer" Hanna says stating the obvious
"Don't worry Aria. Everything will be fine" Emily says
"Em, is that all you know how to say?" Spencer says laughing
"Well that's the only advice I can give to the two of you right now" Emily says with a shrug
"Oh hey, I reserved a tennis court at the country club after school. Anyone interested?" Spencer says changing the topic
"Sorry Spence, the only sport I do is shopping" Hanna says uninterested
"Can't. I'm hanging out with my swim team" Emily says
"What about you?" Spencer says turning to Aria
"You know I don't know how to play"
"I can teach you"
"Yeah, you should go Aria. You said you two haven't spent much time together recently" Emily says
"Okay I guess so. But only if you are going to teach me" Aria says
"Of course" Spencer says with a smile "See you after school, bye guys" Spencer says walking off
After School
Spencer was leaning against her BMW waiting for Aria at the parking lot. She was just about to text Aria when she walked up to Spencer.
"Hey! Sorry to keep you waiting. I ran into my mom" Aria explained as Spencer leaned in to kiss her on the cheek
"Don't worry about it. So I was thinking, you should drive your car home and then hop into mine so we don't have to take two different cars"
"Okay. Lets go then!" Aria says walking over to her car that was parked two lanes over
At the Country Club
"Spence I need to take a break!" Aria says yelling across the tennis court.
"Okay. We have been playing for two hours," Spencer says walking towards the table to the side of the court.
"With all the school work and projects, I haven't had time to work out," Aria says taking a big gulp of water.
"You weren't bad at tennis and you definitely looked good playing," Spencer said with a smirk.
Aria gave Spencer a funny look and shook her head.
"Hey why don't you head to the showers while I pick up the balls and clean up. I know you like long showers after breaking out a sweat"
"Alright. I'll see you in the locker room Spence," Aria says walking off towards the showers.
As Aria was walking inside the building she clashed into Jason. Jason gives a smile while Aria is trying to look everywhere but his muscled chest. Aria apologized and was ready to leave but Jason grabbed her arm.
"Aria I haven't seen you in awhile. How have you been?"
"I've been great. School is definitely keeping me busy. When did you get back?"
"I came back two days ago. Sorry Aria but I have to get going. It was great seeing you again. Maybe we can go out for lunch or dinner?" Jason asked.
"Yeah. Definitely," Aria said walking off.
Spencer was finished picking up all the tennis balls even though someone would do it. She was about to go and take a shower but then she got a glimpse of Jason. She wondered if Aria ran into him or knows that he is back as she was taking a shower.
Once they were done, Aria and Spencer head to The Grille for dinner with the Montgomery's.
