NYLON ~ CHAPTER NINE ~ YOU CAUGHT ME

Hanna stopped at a deli on the way to Spencer's to pick up a bottle of wine and then made her way straight to the girls' night at the Cavanaugh house. Spencer buzzed her in and Hanna showed up to see all of her friends already gathered around the coffee table.

"Sorry I'm late," Hanna said holding up the bottle, "but I brought wine."

"Good," Spencer smiled getting up to greet her friend. "We've only got five bottles left."

"I brought the good stuff," Hanna told them opening the bottle and pouring herself a glass, "so don't fill up on crackers."

"I've missed this," Emily said taking a sip straight from the bottle.

"If Emily's getting drunk, we're in for a fun night," Hanna teased.

"Well," Aria winked, "you'd be the expert on fun nights."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Hanna turned to her.

"Oh you know," Aria replied coyly, "you've just been having a few good nights from what I hear."

"Clearly, you've been hitting the booze too hard," Hanna laughed.

"What's she talking about?" Spencer asked trying to get the scoop.

"She was just commenting on my latest lover," Hanna replied, "but you should know that we haven't seen each other in months and I am no closer to bringing an end to my rule as Queen of Singledom."

"I really don't think that's a word," Spencer told her.

"It is now," Hanna smiled. Then she whispered in Aria's ear. "Keep your mouth shut or I'll have to cut you off for the night."

"Sorry," Aria giggled toppling over into Hanna's lap.

"She is gone," Emily laughed taking another sip of wine. "Ezra is not going to be happy with us tonight."

"So," Hanna turned to Emily, "when was the last time you took a lover?"

"I don't do that anymore," Emily replied. "I've got a baby to take care of now."

"She's not a baby," Hanna told her. "She's nearly three."

"She's my baby," Emily retorted. "What's it to you anyway?"

"There's a model I know," Hanna explained. "She's gorgeous and she's got a baby too. I was thinking maybe you two could get dinner. I'll even go with you."

"No offense Hanna," Emily told her, "but I don't really want your dating advice. I hope you'll understand."

"Wow, harsh," Hanna said.

"Look, I didn't mean that," Emily replied. "It's just, you're a free bird. I'm not looking for some part time mom slash part time model to enter my life."

"Think what you want about me," Hanna told her, "but it's your loss if you turn it down."

"I'll call you next week," Emily said, "if…I find a baby-sitter."

"Deal," Hanna smiled. Then she raised a glass. "I do have some news other than the identity of Emily's next girlfriend. I got a promotion!"

"Hanna, that's amazing," Aria told her as the others erupted in cheers.

"It's a six month trial," Hanna explained, "and I'll be moving back to New York full time to develop a new line of junior's clothing."

"I'm really proud of you," Spencer said as they sipped their drinks. Hanna couldn't help but feel blessed by all the wonderful people in her life.

The girls spent the rest of the night catching up and gossiping about their high school classmates who had either ended up in rehab or back in Rosewood. Three hours later, after four more bottles of wine, Emily stood up to leave. Her friends groaned at first but ultimately let her escape knowing full well she needed to get home to her daughter. Aria was basically passed out on the couch since she wasn't large enough to handle an Emily-sized quantity of alcohol and Hanna helped Spencer pick up the room.

"I'm home," came a call from the hallway followed by the sound of a vase crashing to the floor. "I'm okay!"

"Oh shit, Toby," Spencer laughed. Hanna followed her friend to the hallway where they saw Caleb fully supporting an inebriated Toby.

"I thought I'd bring him straight home," Caleb explained, "before he mistook you for the homeless man outside the deli."

"Good thinking," Spencer said as Toby stumbled over toward her getting frisky.

"I think I should get going," Hanna said. "I'll go grab Aria before Ezra thinks we've kidnapped her."

"I'll walk out with you," Caleb offered following Hanna and a sleepy Aria down the stairwell. The three piled into a cab and headed to Brooklyn where Aria and Ezra owned a townhouse. After they dropped her off Caleb turned to Hanna.

"I live just over the bridge," he said. "Would you like to come in for a nightcap?"

"You don't literally mean a nightcap, right?" she asked. "This is some kind of euphemism?"

"You caught me," he smiled. "What do you say?"

"I'll bite," she smiled.

"But I thought you said…" Caleb protested.

"Do you want to do this or not?" she winked. Caleb wasted no time in giving the driver his address. They were pulling up in front of his apartment in no time. He pulled out his wallet to pay for the ride and then dragged Hanna by the hand toward his place.

"This is a nice place," Hanna said looking around once they'd reached the landing.

"Can I get you anything?" he asked her. "I've got a great bottle of merlot."

"Yeah," she smiled. "That sounds good."

"Here," he said handing her a glass before pouring one for himself. She took a sip and gazed around the contemporary studio.

"So," she smiled, "can I get a tour?"

"Sure," he slipped his arm around her waist. "This is the kitchen and over there is my desk with most of my designs and stuff. My terrace is right through that door and in the corner is where I sleep."

"Is that where the magic happens?" Hanna asked playfully.

"Not always," he said slowly turning his head toward her and placing his glass down. He gripped her waist tightly with his hands and swiftly sat her up on the island counter. "Sometimes it happens right here."

"Oh shit," Hanna said started as her wine glass crashed to the floor.

"Fuck it," Caleb said ravaging her with his mouth.

She tugged at his waistband already familiar with the process. Likewise, he buried his head in her neck while simultaneously hiking up her dress. Hanna wriggled out of her clothing tossing it aside before Caleb's lips came crashing down on hers once again. The wine rose to her head and she felt the buzz kick in. She wanted Caleb with more passion and need than she'd ever felt before. Luckily he felt the same way. He spent little time teasing before he satisfied her every need. Hanna's hands settled on his forearms as he thrust in and out causing her to moan. The two moved in unison almost shaking the entire building.


Hanna pulled her dress back on trying to avoid looking at Caleb's still bare abs. They'd never made it to the bed which was just fine with her as she didn't need to linger around for a cuddle. She had told Caleb she wasn't looking for anything serious and he made it very clear that he felt the same. If he was going to sneak out of her place without a goodbye, she wasn't going to stick around for an awkward conversation. She promptly grabbed her bag and headed to the door before turning to Caleb who was now fully dressed albeit a bit disheveled.

"Thanks for that," she smirked noticing the glimmer in his eye.

"I'll see you around," he replied holding the door open for her. She slipped out but not before grabbing her hand and pulling her back toward him for a final earth-shattering kiss.

"Don't tempt me into going back for round three," she said as they pulled away. "I've got places to be in the morning."

"I wouldn't dream of it," he whispered lingering for a moment before finally letting her go.

The time has come for Caleb's return. I know you've been waiting for so long and I appreciate your patience but I promise things will get steamy in no time. Enjoy!