"So...where's Spencer?" Hanna asked as she pushed her left over mystery cafeteria food around on her plate.

"I think she's doing homework in the library or something." Aria said.

"Yeah. I think you're right." Emily said. "Spencer mentioned something about tutoring some freshmen in English."

"I barely see her anymore." Hanna said. "She's always so busy."

"She's just working hard, so she'll have tons more things to add to her college applications." Emily said.

"I'm sure we'll see her at Noel's party on Saturday." Aria said.

"Can I ask you guys a question?" Hanna said

Emily and Aria both nodded.

"You know, Spencer's been out for a while now, do you guys think it's weird that she doesn't have a girlfriend?"

"I don't think it's that weird." Aria said. "Maybe she just hasn't met anyone that she's interested in."

"Why the sudden interest in Spencer's love life?" Emily asked. "Do you know someone who wants to go out with her?"

"I know a lot of girls that are dying to hook up with her." Hanna said. "I mean come on, she's total boyfriend material."

Aria and Emily just stared at Hanna.

"You know what I mean." Hanna said. "But anyway...speaking of relationships, Em how are things between you and Samara?"

"They're great, actually."

"Have you guys done it yet or what?"

"Hanna." Aria sighed. "Way to be subtle."

"What? I'm just curious...so come on Em, what's Samara like in bed?"

"I wouldn't know...we haven't done anything."

"Why not. She's hot, you're hot, I'm not seeing the problem here."

Aria just rolled her eyes.

"Do you want to sleep with her?" Aria asked.

"I want to, but I'm nervous." Emily said.

"Don't be." Hanna said. "First times are never good, they're awkward...you just need to get it out of the way."

"You think Samara's ready to have sex?" Aria asked.

"I know she is..." Emily said.

"Are you bringing her to Noel's party?"

"I sure am."

"Cool. You guys will have fun...have a few drinks, loosen up, maybe lose your v-card." Hanna said, winking at Emily.

"I'm not gonna lose my virginity at a crowded house party. I want our first time to be special."

"Good for you, Em." Aria said. "Don't let anyone pressure you into something you're not ready for."

"Hey Spence." Hanna said, approaching the brunette as she dug through her locker.

"Hey, Hanna. What's up?" Spencer said, shutting her locker door.

"Nothing. Are you busy?"

"Kinda. I'm on my way to hockey practice."

"Can I come?"

"Uh...sure. If you want, but it's not gonna be that interesting, probably just me doing a bunch of running drills."

"That's okay...you know we missed you at lunch today...I feel like I never see you outside of school anymore."

"I know. I've been so busy lately."

"Do you wanna do something tonight?...like just the two of us?"

"I can't. I sort of have a date tonight." Spencer said.

"Oh." Hanna said. "Who are you going out with?"

"Just some girl Emily introduced me to a few weeks ago...she goes to school with Samara."

"What's she like?"

"Her name's Mandy. She's funny, really smart and unbelievably hot."

"She sounds perfect for you." Hanna sighed, trying to hide her disappointment. "Do you like her?"

"Yeah. She's cool."

"Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?"

"She isn't my girlfriend. We've been out a few times, but we're not exclusive...I'm still single...you know my date isn't until later though, you could come over after hockey practice for a while if you want."

"I'd love to."

"So...how are things between you and Caleb?" Spencer asked as she sat down on her bed, next to Hanna.

"We broke up."

"I'm sorry, Hanna, do you wanna talk about it?"

"There's not really much to talk about..."

"Well…are you all right?" Spencer asked sympathetically. "Did he do anything to hurt you, because if he did I swear to God I'll..."

"Spence, it's okay." Hanna said placing her hand on top of Spencer's. "I broke up with him."

"When did this happen?"

"Like two weeks ago."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"You've been busy. I didn't want to bother you with my problems."

"Hanna. You never bother me. If you have a problem, you can always talk to me about it, okay?" Spencer said. "So what happened between you guys? You seemed so into

each other."

"This whole long distance thing just isn't working. I mean I know he wants to be with his mom in California and that's fine...but I just can't do it anymore...does that make me a bad person?"

"Of course not. Long distance relationships are tough."

"I just think we're better off as friends, anyway."

"He's okay with that?"

"Yeah. He said he'd rather just be friends than nothing."

"That's understandable...are you sure you're all right?" Spencer asked as she put her arm around Hanna's shoulder and gently ran her fingers through the blonde's hair.

"I'm okay...thanks for being sweet and caring about me, Spence."

Spencer didn't speak, but only smiled at Hanna.

"So...are you still going to Noel's party? Spencer asked.

"Of course...Noel's parties are always totally epic…are you taking anyone?"

"I don't know. Probably not. Why?"

"Just asking." Hanna couldn't help but smile.

Hanna wasn't quite sure when she had realized that she had romantic feelings for the tall brunette, but they seemed to be intensifying as of late. All she knew was that she wanted Spencer more than she had ever wanted anyone in her entire life. Hanna loved being here with Spencer and now that they were both single, she hoped to finally be able to show Spencer how she truly felt.