Hey #Emison Babies,
Here is another oneshot. :) AU Story. Minor errors may occur.
A massive heatwave had hit Rosewood, 'the worst heatwave in...' however many years she remembered the news reader saying on the television earlier.
The pool was packed! Maybe the beach would be a better idea? Before long she was on the road...
As she pulled up to the curb the cool breeze of the ocean whipped her face. She scanned the area, the beach looked deserted. As Alison made her way down closer to the waters edge feeling the warm sand beneath her feet, she spotted an exotic looking woman with olive skin & long raven hair lazing on the shore with two small dogs on a leash & a book in her hand. The blonde dropped her bag and towel down not too far away from where the young woman was sitting and began stripping off her t-shirt and shorts, leaving her standing in a red bikini. Ali glanced up to see the woman staring at her. Alison smiled, the brunette blushed and dropped her gaze back to her book.
"How's the water?" Ali asked.
"I haven't gone in, I just like to walk my dogs and read," the woman answered. Surely it would be cooler in the water than sitting on the sand?
"They're so cute!" Ali approached them wrapping her towel around her tying it place. "Are they friendly?"
"Dotty & Pickles don't usually take to strangers" the brunette said wearily. The blonde crouched down & immediately the two dogs started pawing and panting at her for attention. "Wow! They must really like you,".
"What's not to like about me? I'm Ali by the way,"
"Emily, Nice to meet you," the brunette greeted "You look like you could use a drink? Wanna come back to my place?"
"That sounds great! I might go for a swim first," the blonde smiled
"Sure, I'll finish my chapter while I wait," Ali looked out at the water, so blue, so inviting.
"Come on Emily, you're not gonna make me enjoy all that by myself are you?". Emily's cheeks flushed pink as she kept her eyes glued to her book, her mouth curved upwards. There was something about that smile that made the blonde's stomach flip, this exotic beauty sitting in front of her was just so stunning. "I guess not," This brazen blonde had awakened a feeling in the brunette that she hadn't felt in a long time, standing up she began to strip off her clothes leaving her tank top and underwear on as she hadn't worn her swimmers.
It was then that Alison noticed that Emily wasn't sporting a wedding band. How can someone so beautiful not be taken? It was dark before either of the two women noticed the time. The water was just too good to leave and the company wasn't that bad either. Even though the sun was long gone the heat of the day still hung in the air. Alison was silently treading water as she gazed after Emily, her movements through the water with the moon on her back was mesmerizing. If she squinted just right she could have sworn she looked like a mermaid with her long hair behind her.
"God you're gorgeous!" Ali said biting her lip hard, almost drawing blood for having said that out loud. Emily just smiled back, the blondes eyes sparkled as the brunette swam closer to her not breaking eye contact. Alison's head was spinning, her heart was racing as the brunette's gaze fell to her lips and back to her blue eyes.
She swallowed hard ignoring the fact, "So do you live far from here?".
Emily shook her head "No, not far. It's getting late though, I should probably take my dogs home to feed them". They both turned to see that the to furry bundles had fallen asleep on Alison's towel. The blonde felt a drop of water on her cheek as thunder rolled quietly overhead. Within minutes rain was belting them from every side.
"We should get outta here?" Emily yelled to Alison through the rain. The blonde nodded as they struggled against the waves to get back to shore. Emily's dogs were barking and pulling on their leads.
"They hate thunderstorms!" They quickly grabbed their belongings and ran for cover in Ali's car. Thunder, lightening and rain surrounded them, both shivering with one towel around their shoulders as the dogs had the other. Ali cranked up the heat.
"You shouldn't drive home tonight, You can stay with me & go home tomorrow" Emily offered.
"You don't have to do that,"
"It's the least I can do for you for saving me from walking home in this weather". Ali smiled, still shivering violently "It's a deal,"
Emily instinctively wrapped an arm around her and pulled the towel tighter around them. Alison leaned in into her, even though her body was shaking from the rain & surf it felt ike it was on fire at the same time. Alison didn't even need to guess why. The same heat she was feeling was radiating off the brunette. Their eyes locked onto each other, their breathing short. Emily's eyes travelled to Alison's lips again only this time she didn't turn away, she closed her eyes and pressed her lips to Ali's in a chaste kiss. The corners of the blondes mouth curved upwards. It was like the whole world had stopped still. Ali melted at the feel of Emily's lips on hers and deepened the kiss. Something about this woman was intriguing and tempting all at once. Alison knew it was so cliché to think but she'd never felt like this about anything or anyone before. As the blonde pulled back for air she saw Emily staring back at her. Neither of them said a word, not fully understanding what had just happened. Alison awkwardly looked away pulling out of Emily's arms turning back to the steering wheel of the car deciding it was time to go.
The drive was peaceful as the thunder and lightening had subsided but the rain still pounded gently against the windows.
"I take it you're not involved with anyone then?" Ali laughed nervously.
"Nope, single but I was involved with someone once it didn't end very well." she said sadly.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean-".
"It's ok, it was a long time ago," The brunette sniffed staring out the window at the darkness. From the corner of her eye Alison could see silent tears streaming down Em's face as they continued to drive. Maybe staying at Emily's wouldn't be such a good idea even though it was what she really wanted. As they pulled up to Emily's house Ali saw a woman standing on the door step. She looked like she'd been waiting a while judging by the look on her face.
"Emmie! Where have you been? I've been standing here sick to my stomach worrying about you! You shouldn't be out in thunderstorms in your condition!" the older woman yelled. Condition? Ali thought. Was Emily sick? She couldn't help but feel a little worried and responsible for having kept Emily out so late.
"Mum? What are you doing here? I was coming over tomorrow morning, remember? And I'm fine!"
"Mummy!" a small child (no older than 4) yelled excitedly running to Em hugging her waist.
"She missed you too much & wanted to come home" her mother explained.
"You love it at Nanna's & Poppy Wayne's" Emily laughed picking up the child placing her on her hip. Alison was a little shocked, she didn't have any real expectations about spending the night at Emily's house but seeing that Em was a mother wasn't even on the list. Not that she minded, Emily was just the type to be a mother.
"I missed Dotty & Pickles," the child told her, Emily laughed, putting her daughter back on the ground.
"I'll just...um head off, It was nice meeting you Emily" Alison said excusing herself.
"Well aren't you stunning" Emily's mother said hurrying over to Alison. "I'm Emily's mother, Pam Fields. You didn't tell me you were dating anyone Em" hugging Alison before the blonde had a chance to respond. "I was giving Emily a lift home,".
"Nonsense, you must stay for dinner you look starved, When did you eat last?" Pam asked
"Breakfast this morning" Ali replied.
"Emily let the girl stay, she can't possibly go home now? It's far to dangerous. The roads would be horrendous". Emily nodded in agreement knowing she had offered Ali a bed for the night anyway. The brunette unlocked the front door and they all stepped inside almost tripping over the dogs. Emily went straight to the linen cupboard and gave Alison a clean towel & spare pyjama's for her to wear. "The bathroom's just down the hall and to the right" she told her. Alison was grateful, a hot shower was just what she needed. If she was at home right now she would have been sitting alone in front of the Tv with Chinese takeout left overs for dinner. Instead she was spending the night with a gorgeous woman & her family to enjoy a home cooked meal.
After Ali had showered she was left in the kitchen with Pam stirring pasta sauce while Emily showered and made up a bed on the couch for herself as she had offered her own bed to Alison. "So Alison, Where you from?"
"Rosewood, I've lived there ever since I was born"
"How lovely, I hope I'm not intruding, but how long have you been seeing my daughter?"
"Mum! Will you stop prying!" Emily snapped as she wandered into the kitchen in a soft blue robe.
"I'm only asking darling, Alison's not offended, Are you?" The blonde just stayed quiet stirring the sauce.
"She's not offended mum, she's uncomfortable!" Pam looked concerned, "You haven't told her have you?".
Emily's jaw clenched shut, "Ali would you excuse us please?" Alison nodded but couldn't help but be curious. Both Emily and her mother were acting strange. Something was going on but it wasn't her place to ask questions. She could hear both women talking in hushed tones.
"Why won't you let me be happy for you? I think Ali's great, she seems to really like you"
"Me & Ali are just friends! We met today at the beach," Pam shook her head not believing a word.
"Just friends? Honey I wasn't born yesterday, I can tell by the way you look at each other". Emily sat on the edge of the bed rubbing her forehead on the verge of tears.
"Why couldn't I meet her before I went to the clinic? She could be the one mum!,"
"You don't even know if you're pregnant yet. Don't get yourself in such a state before you need too,". The brunette started sobbing. "Shh, everything will be alright darling" Pam said softly hugging her.
"How about I take Chloe back with me, give you time alone. There's a chance she'll understand, Alison's nothing like Paige. This one's different Em I know it!".
"Thanks mum,". Alison stood in the kitchen having heard the conversation not that she was actively listening. She had served up dinner and set the table when the two women emerged from down the hall. "Where's Chloe?" Emily asked looking around.
"Oh, I hope you don't mind but she asked me to tuck her into bed". Pam gave Emily a look that said 'I told you so'. Emily thanked her as she sat across from Alison, the aroma of tomato & basil wafting to her nose.
"Alright you two, I'll see you tomorrow," Pam said hugging her daughter, whispering something into the blondes ear as she passed her. Alison smiled.
"What did my mum say to you?"
"She told me to tell you to take a chance" she replied winding pasta onto her fork before placing it in her mouth. "You heard everything didn't you?"
"I didn't mean to eavesdrop," Ali said quickly "I guess I should say congratulations,". Emily instinctively put her hand on her stomach.
"It's not official yet, I'm due to take a pregnancy test in a few days". Alison was sure if she was listening to anyone else telling her this story she would have been running for the for the exit. She felt so drawn to Emily at the beach & that kiss felt so good, the taste of her lips, Emily's body pressed against hers as they huddled together in the car.
"I haven't been lucky in love, my last relationship lasted 5 years. We started fighting a lot cause I wanted to settle down and have kids. She kept promising me every year that it would happen & one day I just totally lost it & she walked out." she whimpered. The sadness in her eyes was heartbreaking to Alison. She couldn't understand why that Paige woman wouldn't want to marry & have children with someone as amazing as Emily. The blonde reached across the table taking hold of Emily's hand.
"It's her loss. Besides from what I can see you have a great life. You have your parents & a beautiful little girl". After dinner the two women were sitting outside on the patio admiring the night sky sharing stories and getting to know each other better. Alison learned that Emily was a personal trainer down at the local gym, single mother & her favourite hobbies were reading & watching sitcoms & her guilty pleasure was eating uncooked cookie dough with Chloe. Emily found that Ali was teacher for the second grade, was a tragic romantic that had never been in love before & one regret in life was never patching things up with her mother before she died.
As the night wore on Alison began to feel sad that soon it would be morning and she would have to go back to her life in Rosewood. This whole day had been like something out of a dream.
"I've never met anyone like you Alison," Emily whispered in the blonde's ear. The brunette's warm breath tickled her as those same feelings from down at the beach hit her hard; warming her chest from the inside out. Alison turned as the Emily brushed her blonde hair out of her face.
"That makes two of us" Ali replied leaning forward capturing Emily's lips in a sweet kiss.
"I wish I didn't have to go home tomorrow,". Emily shuffled closer to the blonde holding her hand entwining their fingers.
"Then don't. I don't want to be alone anymore" Emily admitted standing up still holding Alison's hand pulling her back through the house ending up in Emily's bedroom. The brunette untied Alison robe sliding it off her slender shoulders into a pile on the floor. They kissed again, climbing into bed.
"Are you sure about this? I can just sleep on the couch?" Emily immediately cuddled Alison. "Positive!". Slowly Emily drifted off to sleep, leaving Alison lying there awake. What am I doing here? She thought. She rolled over to face Emily, admiring her sleeping peacefully, her hand on her stomach.
"You're a great mum Emily Fields," Ali whispered in the darkness. Again Ali thought she was crazy for being here. Emily had plans and a life before she met her. She was planning on having another baby. She couldn't risk stuffing that up for her. She had to go. She had to go now! "I'm sorry Emily," Ali stroked the brunette's hair gingerly. She quietly got out of bed changing into her clothes, tiptoeing out of the bedroom and down the hall when a small voice caught her off guard.
"Mummy? Where you going?" Ali turned around to see Chloe standing in the doorway of her bedroom.
"Hey Chloe, it's me Ali. I have to go home but you look after your mummy for me ok?" The young girl nodded rubbing her eyes.
"I had a nightmare, can you tuck me in again". Ali took her hand and helped her into bed. "Mummy will miss you if you go".
"I'll miss her too" The blonde said choking back a sob. The next morning it was a while before Emily woke up to find herself alone in bed except for Dotty curled up on Alison's side. Had last night been a dream? Emily wandered into the kitchen to find a note sitting on the kitchen table.
Emily, thank you for sharing your home with me, I had a wonderful day - Alison Dilaurentis. xx
The brunette turned the note over in her hand. Alison had left her number on the back.
A few days had passed and Alison was back at work marking spelling tests when her mobile rang with an unfamiliar number.
"Hello" she greeted trying to sound cheerful.
"Alison, it's Emily."
"Hi, how are you? Me I'm great!" she lied. She hadn't stopped thinking about that day at the beach. "I wanted you to be the first to know. I'm pregnant!" she cried happily. "Wow! That's fantastic Em, You must be thrilled,". Ali was putting on a brave face, she didn't want break down crying over the phone. "I...I bet Chloe will be excited,".
"She hasn't stopped asking about you," Ali laughed. It was over an hour the two women had been chatting, when the bell rang for end of lunch.
"Maybe you can come visit me here in Rosewood soon?" she said crossing her fingers in a silent wish.
"Now that you mention it, I was kind of hoping Chloe & I could crash at your place instead of a hotel. You wouldn't mind would you?"
"Not at all," Ali replied fighting the urge to squeal in excitement.
"Don't you ever run out in the middle of the night again" Emily joked "Seeing my bed empty that morning, I realised I don't want to ever be without you in my bed again," Alison was so touched she was speechless.
"I love you Alison,"
"...I love you too...but won't this all get very complicated? I mean...you're pregnant?"
"We can take it slow," Emily suggested "If at any time you don't want this all you have to do is say so,".
"I've never wanted anything more in my entire life,".
Thanks for reading, Please please review :) #EmisonIsEndgame
This story may continue for a few more chapters at some point :)
love you all my emison babies :)