"One year left until we are in college!" Aria said as she walked up to where Hanna and I were.

"Aria, calm down. I'm sort of nervous. I don't know where I will end up."

I knew it. From the first time that I saw her, I knew I was different. Different from Aria, who, although was different in her odd way, different from Spencer, who could only be accepted in her family by getting a good grade or receiving an award and different from Hanna, who had a complete makeover after Alison went missing. But that's the thing, they are different in personality and looks, I was different in another way entirely, and my life would become complicated from that moment on. The moment I saw her, I realised I didn't want any boy ever again. I wanted her, no one else. But she would never notice me. No, she was too out of my league.

"Don't worry Em, you'll get into Danby's swimming scholarship program." Hanna said as she looked at me.

I frown at them both, before turning and grabbing a book from locker and slamming it shut. I walk with Aria and Hanna towards our shared science class.

"Yeah, well I've just got to pass this year and then I can finally be free of Rosewood."

"Join the club." Spencer groans as she walks beside us.

I've never been a popular person and I always kept to myself. That is why it was unusual that I was elected as class president this year. I was sure Spencer was a shoe in, but with the chess club, yearbook committee, mathletes and all those other clubs that she either leads or is involved in, she rejected her nominations and stepped out of the race.

One girl in particular congratulated me the day I was announced as class president. No, she wasn't just one girl. It was Paige McCullers, the only girl, apart from my best friends, that was worth my attention.

"Congratulations Emily. You really deserve class president. I'm sure you have will bring a positive change on the senior year and the school in general." Paige smiled at me. She rested a hand on my shoulder for a little too long. I hoped that she didn't notice the small blush on my face, whilst I tried to control the butterflies in my stomach.

"Thanks." I muttered with embarrassment.

My shoulder felt a bit colder and I missed her warmth when she left. I watched as she left the room and shook myself out of my daydream.
Then when I was announced as the Shark's, our swim team, captain, I was over the moon! Our first home meet we won and many of the team had gone out to celebrate the wonderful achievement.

"Are the Sharks celebrating tonight?" Aria asks as she accompanies me out of the locker room after our meet. She looks over at the small group of girls laughing and chatting.

I smile. "Yeah, they deserve it." I pull my bag over my shoulder.

"Emily." Aria looks at me with a serious face.

I shrug my shoulders at her. "It's okay."

"No it's not. Ever since Paige moved here and joined the team, you haven't been to any of the social gatherings or meet victories."

I hang my head. Aria is the only one that I have told about my crush, no, more like admiration, for Paige. I knew she would understand.

"It's been 3 months Emily. Not meaning to be a downer, but if she hasn't seemed interested, then she probably isn't interested.

"Yeah, of course. Sure." I wave my hand. "Let's go." I say as I open the door of my car.