Melissa Hastings POV:
Spencer has come undone lately. I have no words for what is going on with her. We've been arguing a lot more lately. Last week she just passed out at the dinner table our grandparents came all the way from Europe. Mom was yelling at her for coming home late and Spencer cried and ran to her room. When I went to check on her she didn't even remember it happened. I'm home right now I don't know what's going on but I know its not her. Its not my little sister.
"Good morning" I said when I came downstairs to see Jason making breakfast. Malia is eating some fruit at her highchair.
"Hi baby" I said before kissing Malia's forehead
"I thought I'd let you sleep because I'm taking Malia to daycare today" Jason said before kissing me. Jason is going to college online and he works in the mornings while I'm at UPENN.
"Well that's nice of you. I'll be right back I left some of my clothes in the main house"
I walked into the house and upstairs past Spencer's room. I thought I'd say good morning so I stopped to see her quickly putting some pills in her mouth. Those are not pain killers.
I kept walking.
I don't know what to do. I don't want to go straight to Mom and Dad but I don't want yell at her and make her freak out and hurt herself after I lecture her.
So I'll go to the only people I can.
Her friends
Hanna's POV:
Caleb and I are at the park spending some time together. We finally get to relax since the exams.
"I missed spending time with you so much. I can't wait till spring break" I said
I noticed Caleb's face change "What's wrong?" I asked
"I'm leaving next week" he said "I'm in touch with my mother and she wants me to come visit her"
I froze "Your mother in California" I said
"Yeah. Listen I'll be back during spring break this won't change anything between us I promise"
"Okay" I said as I wrapped my arms around him "I'll miss you though"
"Well we have seven days to say see you later" Caleb said before kissing me
Toby's POV:
"Toby what're you doing?" Spencer asked as I dragged her onto my lap as we sat on my couch. I know something is up with her and her exams are over so this should stop.
"You might as well stop struggling with me I'm stronger" I said as Spence continued to move before she finally stopped struggling
"What's up with you? You've been avoiding me. Is it because I brought up sex?" I asked "I said I'm totally okay with the fact that you want to wait"
Spencer said nothing but I noticed the tears welling up in her eyes that have dark circles under them
"Spence what's wrong? I don't like seeing you this way" I said as I wiped her tears
"Do you promise you won't tell my friends?" she asked
"Of course I do" I said
"I…I-" her phone started ringing
"Oh its my dad we're making some preparations for the trip " she said as she looked at her phone "I have to go but I'll call you later" she said before quickly kissing me on the lips and leaving
I was so close
Aria's POV:
I'm at Ezra's tonight watching movies….well we aren't paying attention to the television screen though.
I know I'm ready to have sex with Ezra. I want him to be my first.
"I-I have protection" Ezra said between kisses. He's laying over me as we laid on her couch "I mean we don't have to do this if you aren't ready" he said
"No I want to" I said
"Are you sure?" Ezra asked
"Yes" I said before he carried me over to his bed and laid over me. I put my hand on each side of his face and brought his lips to mine….
Emily's POV:
Alison, Hanna, Caleb and I are on a double date at the Brew tonight. We tried to invite Spencer and Toby but both of them are missing in action. Aria didn't answer her phone.
"I'm so tired of Spencer and Toby getting out of annoying couple stuff with us! What are they doing?" I said as I sipped my coffee
"She told me she was going to his apartment tonight" Hanna said "I think they're prepping for the spring break trip. I am so excited!"
"So am I" Alison said as I laid head on her shoulder
"Bora Bora is going to be so fun" Hanna said "Spencer and I are going shopping soon"
"Maybe not so soon" Melissa Hastings said as she walked over to our booth
"Spencer is with Toby" Alison said
"I'm not here for her I'm here for you all. I'm sure you guys have noticed for the past two weeks Spencer has been acting different. Her dark eyes and she stays up late. The sniffing and the shaking all the time. Her eyes will sometimes tear up for no reason. You've noticed that she's different haven't you?"
We nodded
"I know why. Spencer's…Spencer is addicted to ADHD pills and she takes them to stay awake. She's been taking so many which is why its messing with her system. I saw her taking them this morning. I can't go to her but I think it would help you all talked to her before our parents do. She needs to stop and I know you all can help. Please. Please help her"
Spencer's POV:
Toby took me down to the beach after I talked to my Dad. He had to get the private plane set up.
Toby and I just spent some time together on the sand until I got a text from the girls saying it was important and to meet them at Hanna's.
"This was really fun. I'm sorry I had to leave so early before-"
"Spence its okay. I'm just happy that we're still okay I don't like seeing you upset" he said before giving me a hug "Call me tomorrow okay?"
"I will I promise" I said before kissing him
"I love you" he said before putting my hair behind my ear
"I love you too" I said before leaving the car and heading to the Marin house.
As soon as I walked in I knew something was up. Everyone was sitting at the table with a apprehensive look on their faces.
"What's going on?" I asked as I walked over
"Spencer how come you never told us you were so stressed out?" Aria asked
"What to you mean?" I asked
"Spencer you could have told us. We all thought you were just tired but it was so much more than that. We're your friends we could have helped you" Emily said
"Told you what? Is this an intervention?"
"Yes its yours" Alison said
"W-what why? I don't even-"
"Oh my gosh Spencer we know you're taking pills to stay awake!" Hanna yelled
"Hanna" Aria whispered
I froze. They found out.
"I-I was quitting I promise I was cutting down on it"
"Why? Why would you do that to yourself?" Emily asked
"I just took them to get through test and I realized how much I was getting done. I'm not addicted I don't take that many" I sniffed
"Melissa went through your room and found all your stashes. Spencer you have a dangerous addiction to pills that you shouldn't be taking" Aria said "We've all noticed your behavior changes even your parents"
"My parents? Wait you told my parents?" I asked
"We had to Spence" Alison said "You're putting yourself in danger. Melissa saw you this morning taking them"
"Do you have any on you right now?" Hanna asked
"I can't believe this is happening right now!" I cried before running out the house
I completely forgot that my parents also now and as soon as I entered the house all six pill bottles were on the counter and around the counter is Melissa, Mom, and Dad.
"Why Spencer? Honey just tell us why you took all these pills?" Mom asked
"Mom I'm sorry" I sniffed as tears ran down my face
"That's not what I asked Spencer" Mom said
"I-I wanted to be perfect! I just wanted more time to study!" I cried
"You wanted to be perfect for who for you?" Dad asked
"And for you and Mom! I'm a junior now and I have to get ready for college" I said
"We're not going to talk about this right now. I want you to go to sleep. You don't even have to worry about school because you're not going tomorrow" Mom said as she put her hands on my shoulders
I went upstairs to my room and for the first time in a long time I cried myself to sleep
Hanna's POV:
I feel so bad. I didn't want to tell Spencer's parents. I wanted to give her chance to get better on her own. She probable feels betrayed by us.
"I feel bad" I said as I sat down on the edge of Alison's bed. Emily and Aria left a few minutes ago
"Why? You think she won't want to have a sweet sixteen with you anymore? Spencer needs help if we had given her a second chance she could've gotten worse" Alison said
"But what if her parents send her to Radley? You know how strict they can be! We're supposed to be on her side" I said
"We are by helping her. What we need to worry about is helping Mom. She's been so depressed since Dad left. I think we should talk to Dad" Ali said
"I'm not talking to him" I said
"He called me and I answered. He's invited us over to meet Isabel and her daughter Kate at their house in upstate New York. I told him we'd come"
"Alison! Why would you tell him that? I don't want to meet them. Ever" I said
"Well I want to go and you owe me. Remember when I helped you out?" she asked
I rolled my eyes "When are we going?"
So I'll be in Costa Rica next week but please continue to request your ideas the next chapter will be longer!