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Giggling and music could be heard from the Hastings backyard, blending with the contrasting boom of thunder. Inside, five girls are having the time of their lives. The thrill of underage drinking engulfing the already cheery girls into a frenzy, gossiping about boys, dancing; a typical high school sleepover. A crack of lighting rips through the barn, causing the lights to flicker out and the music to die out.
"Woah, what happened?", asked Aria. Aria Montgomery was the artsy one of the group, unafraid to try anything new, which was evident from the pink streaks gracing her otherwise jet black hair and her goth-like clothes.
"It was probably the storm", reassured Spencer. Spencer Hastings, the smart one. Always focused, the preppy brunette, was academically inclined and also juggled numerous other extra curricular activities.
The sound of the front door creaking, brought all their attention to it.
"Guys, there is something out there", insisted Aria, onto whose hand latched on, a petrified Hanna. Hanna Marin was a sweet girl with a ton of potential, but her insecurity about her weight hindered her from being more than just a lackey.
Mildly tipsy and annoyed with her friends incessant worries over seemingly nothing, Avery grabbed a flashlight and headed towards the door with the others scurrying closely behind her. Avery Parker, the brave-heart, the knight in shining armour. Or, more accurately, a princess in shining armour. Her innocent demeanour and girly clothes contrasted her daredevil personality and wittiness.
A loud thud caused Emily to let out a frightened gasp. Emily Fields was a shy girl with an incredible talent for swimming. She had an inexplicable bond with the leader of their posse,Alison, even though their personalities were on two different ends of the spectrum.
Speaking of Alison, where the hell is she?
"Gotcha!"
Seeing the sudden appearance, of the curly haired blonde, the girls shrieked and the burst into fits of laughter.
"That was so not funny, Alison", Spencer reprimanded in between her laughter.
Alison giggled and replied with her usual sassy tone, "I thought it was hilarious girls". Alison Dilaurentis, the resident hbic. All guys wanted her and all girls wanted to be her. When Alison wanted something, she wouldn't stop till she acquired it.
All six girls sat down, their laughter slowly fading out.
Hanna abruptly broke the silence, and excitedly asked, "Ali, did you download the new Beyoncé?",
Alison groaned and replied in the negative. Emily giggled and declared, " I'm loving her new video."
Alison's lips curled up in a knowing smirk. "Maybe a little too much, Em", teased the blonde. Avery frowned, when she noticed the slight grimace on Emily's face. What was that quip even supposed to mean?
Alison then reached out to a red cup on the table and handed it to Aria. "Your turn", paused to look at Avery with a slight glint in her eye, "or do you want some, Aves?"
Avery forced out a smile and refused, earning a grin from the former.
Spencer laughed, seeing the small brunette chug whatever was in the cup. " Careful Aria. Take too much, and you'll tell us all your secrets."
Alison smiled sincerely and seemingly looking through each and everyone of them, said solemnly, " Friends share secrets, that's what keeps us close. Drink up!"
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Avery sat up straight lightly stretching. She looked around confused by the absence of two of their friends and and the fact that the barn door was left slightly ajar. Beside her, Aria stirred awake. The two brunettes exchanged quick addled glances and woke the other two girls.
Hanna tiredly mumbled, " Where's Ali and Spence?"
Aria shrugged in response, " We don't know."
Avery stood up and walked towards the door, just in time to hear the noise of boots clicking on the ground. Spencer appeared, looking paler than usual.
Emily enquired, "Where's Ali?"
"She's gone."
"What do you mean she is gone?", Aria asked, her eyes widening in concern.
Spencer looked distraught. She looked at the other girls with a panicked expression on her face and said, "I've looked everywhere for her. I think I heard her scream."
The girls looked at each other unaware of their impending doom, unaware of the danger lurking, unaware of how their lives are going to change forever.
