AN: *Spoiler Alert* So this is my first attempt at writing fan fiction, so bear with me. But so many people are a little disheartened by the fact that Paily might be on the road back to romance by Pretty Little Liars' first holiday episode, so I wrote this to help. Alison and Emily share a special dance and a special moment. Hope you enjoy it.

December 24, 2014 - 'Christmas is two days away and I still haven't gotten Paige anything. My own girlfriend and I still haven't thought about what she might want.' Emily thinks to herself as she looks out at the fresh layer of snow lightly covering her front yard. 'Funny thing is I've had Alison's Christmas Eve gift for weeks. Am I dumb to think that I could just forget about her? I love Paige but my feelings for Alison are still there and just growing stronger.' Emily sighs deeply. She remembers the moments when no one else mattered, but Alison and her. The moment when Alison gave her the snow globe and when Alison planned their trip to Paris. She even thought about that night, the night Alison told her how she felt, the night she let herself go and showed Alison how she felt back. She smiles, but she knew they would never have moments like that again, not after everything that has happened. She didn't trust Alison nor did Alison trust her very much either, so she's running. She's running from something that she knows she has to confront but she's going keep running until it confronts her. She wants to believe that Alison is telling the truth but her heart and her head are at war and she can't decide which side to be on. She shakes her head and just stares at the snow, falling effortlessly, covering the the world's flaws.

Stuck in Rosewood and alone for Christmas, Alison sits up in her room watching the snow just as Emily did. The white fluff that falls from the sky almost makes her forget about how she has lost everything including the girl that might possibly be the love of her life. During her two years on the run, Alison had a lot of time to think. She deeply regrets what she did to everyone she has hurt, especially Emily. She sighs as she thinks about how she has to get ready for Rosewood's Annual Ice Ball alone. She remembered how the girls would watch Melissa get all dressed up for it and their first time going freshman year, she misses those moments. She misses the moments Emily and her used to share every Christmas, the special gifts they would give each other on Christmas Eve without the other girls, their special Christmas moment. She was truly happy when she was with Emily, and now she doesn't know if they will ever get back to that. Alison looks at the snow globe waiting to be wrapped on her desk. She walks over and picks it up. She reads the engraving on the bottom,

"I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace,

against hope, against happiness,

against all discouragement that could be."

She sighs deeply as she puts down the snow globe, watching the fake snow fall on the mini Eiffel Tower inside of it. 'It's a silly tradition but it's our tradition. Emily may not have even thought about it.' She thinks to herself. She looks over at her dress for the evening's winter festivities. "Alison?" Ken says, popping his head into her room. "You're not getting ready, yet. Are you okay?" She looks up and smiles, "I'm fine. I'm getting ready now, Dad."

"Okay." He says with a smile, walking out. She turns to the dress and takes another deep breath.

Back at Emily's, she is still watching the snow fall, drifting off into thoughts of Alison and Christmases past.

"Emily!" Pam calls from downstairs. "The girls are here to get ready for tonight."

"Okay, send them up." Emily says back. She walks over to the door and opens it. Moments later, Spencer, Aria, and Hanna all come into her room. Dresses in hand and hair and make up waiting to be done, the girls begin the job of making themselves look perfect.

Sitting at her vanity, Alison begins to do her make up. "Knock, knock." She hears a familiar voice say. She looks up to see CeCe standing in her doorway. "You crazy bitch. How did you manage to get back into Rosewood without getting arrested?" Alison asks, getting up to hug her.

"I have my ways." CeCe says back. "Now let's get you ready. You didn't think I would let you go through this alone, did you?" Both girls smile and start to work to make Alison look perfect.

Two hours later...

The girls stare at Emily, as she seamlessly finishes getting ready. Make up: perfect, hair: perfect, dress: perfect. "Em, how do you do it?" Aria asks. Without words, Emily just looks in the mirror and winks. Spencer lightly laughs then goes back to finishing her make up. Hanna smiles in reply. The girls reminisce about getting ready for the Ice Ball years before. Laughing and talking about Hanna's poor dress decisions, Aria's want to wear dark colors to a winter themed dance, Spencer's typical over preparedness, and Emily's effortless perfection. Emily mentions, "Remember when Alison…" and a short silence rests upon them. But they laugh because even though they are still at war, they have had some great moments with Alison. Final touches are made and the girls emerge from Emily's room looking beyond perfect.

CeCe makes one final brush stroke on Alison's face. "Perfect." She says. "I am amazing. Truly amazing."

Alison smirks at her comment. "Wow, you are as good as they say." She says as looks at CeCe's handiwork in the mirror.

"I try. So who's the date? He will love you the moment he sees you. I know it." CeCe says.

"No one, actually." Alison reveals. CeCe looks at her confused. "None of the guys in this town interest me. Plus none of them have the balls to ask me, so no date."

"But there is someone who want to impress, right?" CeCe asks.

"Yeah, but she's with someone else." Alison mutters, hoping CeCe doesn't hear the 'she.'

"Wait, Emily, seriously?" CeCe says, surprised but not shocked. CeCe always got the feeling that Alison thought of Emily as more but never knew what. Alison reluctantly nods yes. "You finally realized. I can't believe I did before you."

"Whatever. She's with Paige." Alison says. "But that aside, thank you for everything."

"Well, it was the least I could do. But with Emily, knowing you, you'll get your...girl." CeCe says, smiling. Alison hugs her. "You'll be gone before I get back?" Alison asks, disappointed.

"I have to be. But you know we always find our way back to each other." CeCe says, reassuringly.

"We do." Alison says, hugging her one last time.


A lit pathway leading to the arched entrance welcome the girls to Rosewood's Annual Ice Ball. They make their way through the arched entryway into the snow covered magical land they see before them.

The girls meet their respective dates and take in the beauty of their surroundings. The tinkling lights and the white finishes make up the winter wonderland. The music livens the room. They all hope for a night of fun and romance. As they make their way to the dance floor to enjoy the party, a silence rests upon the crowd as everyone turns toward them. "Is that Alison DiLaurentis?" One voice says. Another chokes out, "Wow, Alison actually came."

The girls turns last to see Alison walk through the arched entrance. Every person is shocked by her presence. She spots the girls and smiles. She walks towards the girls, ignoring the whispers that surround her. "Hey." She says smiling.

"Hey, Alison." Spencer, Aria, and Hanna somehow say simultaneously.

"Hi, Ali." Emily finally says. Alison looks at Emily and smiles. "Em, you look beautiful tonight."

Emily smiles softly, trying to avoid any extra attention. Alison smiles at the rest of them and makes her way into the crowd.

"What was that?" Spencer asks. Emily shrugs and takes Paige's hand. The remaining three look at each other confused as they try to figure out why Alison only acknowledged Emily. Toby, Caleb, and Ezra all take their dates and lead them to the dance floor making them forget about what just happened. The night seems too good to be true as nothing has managed to interrupt their fun yet, but they don't let the thought get the best of them.

As the music of night began to slow down, Paige escorts Emily to the dance floor. Placing her hands are Emily's waist, the pair sway along to the smooth sounds of the music. "I'm am so happy to be with you; I am so happy you're with me." She whispers into Emily's ear. Emily smiles but a feeling of guilt and discomfort rises within her. She knows that she is with Paige and is happy with her but she couldn't help but think of Alison. She looks around the crowd for the blonde but Alison is nowhere to be found. The song continues a tad bit longer before Paige pulls away from Emily. "Wait, right here. I have to get something from my locker. For you." Emily smiles and nods, then Paige was off. Emily stands in the middle of the dance floor, alone, watching all the other couples dance around her.

She starts for the table, but she is stopped short. She turns to see Alison holding her arm. "May I?" She asks. Emily smiles softly and nods yes. Alison takes her hand, rubbing her thumb ever so softly on it as she always did, and leads Emily back to where Paige and her once were.

Emily lets Alison take the lead as Alison places her hands on her waist. She could feel Alison's hand shake, sensing how nervous she is. Emily's heart races at the thought of Alison touching her again. The two sway in silence but the words didn't need to be exchanged to know what each girl is feeling. In this moment, no one else mattered only Alison and her. All the thoughts of Paige and her friends disappeared. She no longer worried about what her heart was feeling because for the first time, in a long time, her heart was home. She loved her with every inch of her body and knew that she would never love anyone else the same way. "Em?" Alison asks.

Emily looks at her with sincere, loving eyes. Alison couldn't help but smile "What do you wish for this Christmas?" The question confused Emily but she answers anyway. "I don't really know. I've been so busy thinking of everyone else, I haven't had time to think about myself yet. What about you?" She asks, trying to take the attention off of her. Alison smiles, but before she could answer, she spots Paige coming back into the dance. She knew she didn't have much time, so she leaned in and whispers, "You. My Christmas wish is you. I am in love with you, Em." Emily pulls away, confused. Her arms drop to her side as Alison removes her arms from Emily's waist. "Em?" She hears from behind her. She turns to Paige holding a small wrapped box. She turns back to stop Alison from leaving, but Alison disappears into the crowd.