Alison knew coming back to Rosewood would cause so much chaos, but she promised. She promised herself, the girls, but most importantly she promised Emily. Her deepest regret was all the pain she caused Emily and how everything played out. Emily, in Ali's opinion, was the most loyal and she loved her most. Alison regrets a lot of things, but hurting Emily in anyway is her biggest. All her enemies now knew where she was, that she was alive, and how to get to her, but nothing prepared her for this week at all. A few weeks of being back in school, the endless stares, constant gossip, and ruthless death glares the five survived it all. "So, this just keeps getting more awkward and awkward," says an obvious Hanna. "Really Hanna? Ali is back from the dead. Not to mention we've been on everyone's radar for almost three years now," states Spencer. Everyone else rolls their eyes, not in the mood for the Spencer vs. Hanna showdown. "Look guys. We just have to deal because no matter what we do or say, someone is always lurking or talking about us," Emily says as she walks off. Alison stares longingly after her not knowing her friends and someone else was staring at her. "Ali, tell her," says Aria followed by two agreeing nods. "I can't. She either won't believe me or hate me for what I've done. I feel terrible and I don't wanna cause her anymore pain then I already have. Don't worry about me I'll be fine," Ali smiles sadly and walks in the opposite direction. She doesn't know she is being followed until she reaches the corridor. "Hey Ali." Ali turns and frowns in confusion. "Erm, hey pi – Paige. Sorry, old habits die hard."
"At least some things die," mumbles Paige. "Excuse me?"
"Nothing, I just have a question to ask."
"Okay, you can ask, but I don't know if I have an answer."
"Do you have feelings for Emily?"
"First, I don't see how that is any of your business and two why do you care?"
"Well, as Emily's GIRLFRIEND, I think I have a right to know who's going to try to take her away. TRY being the keyword here because I won't let her go without a fight," backlashes Paige. "Okay, you need to relax. Emily is a big girl and can handle herself. It's her choice to make, not that she has one, and not your right to do anything. So just back off and leave me alone." Paige stops her from leaving and backs her in a corner. "Admit it. Admit that you want Emily. Just so you can play and toy and mess with her head like you do to everyone you come across. Admit that you just want her as a trophy to take off the shelf whenever and wherever you want to. You don't care about her. You don't have her best interest at heart, so just leave her the hell alone because you will NEVER have her. She is MINE and you are out of luck. So YOU back off!" shouts Paige. The screaming girls draws a crowd, among this crowd is Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and hidden way Emily. "You know what Paige, you know what everybody. I have done some pretty shitty things. I have hurt a lot of people who I love more than anything. I have treated a lot of you, even my friends like they don't matter when it was the total opposite. I may have made mistakes, but no one is perfect, and neither are ANY of you. I regret so much, but at least I can own up to them instead of shrugging them off in favor of pointing out others flaws. I. FUCKED. UP. Okay, but don't tell me something when you are just as guilty. My best friends, the ones who are still dealing with my shit, who risked a lot to find me, who went through hell to help me are everything to me. However, I almost lost them because of who I was compared to who I am now. And you want me to admit it Paige? I LOVE EMILY FIELDS! But I can never tell her that because of you people condemning me for every damn mistake I've made or because I hurt her when I just didn't know how to deal. But I will tell you this, you can do whatever you want to me, but leave my friends alone. I'm done with you people." Ali runs off crying to the locker rooms. Someone enters and with Ali not looking up she knows who it is from her scent and presence alone. "I'm sorry. I really hope you didn't hear that, but don't hate me. I didn't mean to say it, but just don't be mad," sobs Ali. "Look at me, Ali." She looks into Emily's eyes. "Did you mean it? Any of it." A nod. "Good because I love you too. Have for a long time and was just waiting for you," confesses Emily. "Really?"
"Really." They smile at each and then Emily is moving closer and Ali pulls her into a long passionate and loving kiss. They break away and smile lovely at each other. "I love you Ali."
"I love you too Emily," as they dive in for another kiss.