"You deserve the best of everything,"

"That's what I had,"

Paige's Pov:

Today I am on my way back to Rosewood after being away for about 4 years and a half, following my dream of going to Stanford but to be joining the National Women's Soccer team in Portland this summer. After my relationship with Emily that night I vowed to leave her alone and after seeing her walk down the halls of Rosewood high holding hands with Alison now that she is back, I just knew I had to leave fast. Therefore, I tried my best to avoid having to face Emily but of course being her considerate self she didn't give up on communicating with me. I was more than happy to leave Rosewood and to finally have a fresh start in California. My freshman year of college was unbelievable it was such a good year a developed: I a friendship with my roommate/teammate Ashley and I would consider her my best friend.

I had an amazing group of friends that I can definitely count on them for anything but especially Nicole; she has been a huge part of my life now. Nicole: co-captain of the soccer team, blonde, ocean blue eyes, 5'5, fit, not only that but she was funny, sweet, considerate, passionate, understanding and smart. Nicole has seen in my worst and best days and most importantly she was able to put my broken heart back together after Emily.

This summer is going to be amazing because Nicole, Ashley and our 5 other friends would be spending 2 months with me in Rosewood before they have to head back to California. It has been a long and tight ride with me in between Ashley and Nicole but now I am back to Rosewood and finally our plane has landed.

Kissing Nicole's exposed neck trying to wake her up "babe we just landed" feeling her stir as I watch everyone head out off already.

"Hmmm" Nicole mumbled as letting myself laugh a little watching my friends gather around.

"Hey, sleeping beauty get up!" Lily yelled shaking Nicole awake. (Lily was Nicole's best friend,forward, and roommate.)

"I'm up!" Nicole yelled back getting out of the row. "Hey baby," I said kissing her cheek before grabbing her hand.

"Aren't you guys just the cutest!" Ashley exclaimed wrapping her arms around my shoulder as we make our way to baggage claim as I laugh at her.

"Boy this is going to be exciting, the beach, the babes, the food, and parties" James, smirked at me as give him a high-five. James was a lacrosse player but is also majoring in computer engineering, tall, muscular, dark brown hair, definitely a player, and a party animal.

As we got our luggage we had met my parents outside with their wide smiles waving at me and my friends.

"My baby is home," my mom yelled pulling me into a tight hug as my dad of course joins in.

"That's what you called last week," A teenage boy announced climbing out of the car.

"Come give me a hug Joey, you know you missed me." I replied giving my brother a bone crushing hug.

"Look, I'm glad you're back mom and dad has been babying like I'm their only child, now that you and Patrick don't live at home anymore." Joey replied pulling away from my embrace.

"Um, don't be so sure yet little man, I'm pretty sure I still live there." I replied ruffling his hair.

"Mom dad can't breathe," I mumbled into their hug as they finally released me.

"You guys know the gang; Nicole, Ashley, Lily, James, Cody, Patrick and Nick" I added as we all placed our bags in the car.

"Nick, my man! Elisa why haven't you left this old man?" Cody said giving my dad a high-five and playfully flirting with my mom giving her a side hug. Cody was definitely a flirt, but is also very committed. Cody 6'1, basketball star, has a million dollar smile, big on fashion, dirty blonde hair, but was also the baby of the group.

The ride home was about 45mins away the moment we got in the car we were already back to sleeping I was at the very back with Nicole cuddled next to me with her hand underneath my shirt resting against my stomach. It was a habit of Nicole that I learned to appreciate; she loved feeling how warm I felt against her hand.

By the time we got home it was already late settling in our perspective sleeping areas already. The boys slept in one room, Lily and Ashley, then me and Nicole which my parents were surprisingly okay with.

Morning came by quickly but I had decided to wake up around 7am to just go for a run and familiarize myself to being in Rosewood again but after running through the woods I couldn't help but stop and think back to when Me and Emily used to run here every morning. I knew I couldn't let herself get hurt again by Emily; which would explain my pet peeve of being always on schedule and always keep myself occupied because I couldn't let myself stop for a second and have my mind wonder what had been and what could've been.

I walk in from the back door towards to kitchen watching my friends with their heads down gathered around the kitchen counter.

"What's wrong with you guys? What time is it?" I asked walking towards the fridge to grab a bottle of water. Then watching Nick hold a note in the air waving at me. Nick; Nicole's twin brother; 5'9, basketball captain, sweet, loving caring, smart, prankster, funny and insanely adorable.

I looked at him questionably as I grabbed the note of his hand "Paige, we are at work take your friends out for breakfast, here's a list of groceries for you to get, also your brother and his family are coming over to stay with us for the weekend for the annual Charity party next week." I said reading the note before placing it on counter as my friends finally all looks at me.

"Are you guys already ready to go?" I asked wrapping my arm around Nicole's back. They all nodded.

"okay, well then I'll take a shower real quick" I added, giving Nicole a firm kiss on the cheek before making my way upstairs.

Emily POV:

Yep, it has been about 4 and a half year since Paige and I parted ways but that didn't mean that I ever stopped loving or caring for her. I tried my best to communicate with Paige but she had never given me a chance to explain to her or be given a chance to talk to her. Ever since Alison came back it was again us 5 but we did not let Alison control us ever again, she was not the center of attention anymore, and we were finally done living in Alison's world. Alison went to therapy while being in school for the past 28 months. Alison and I did date but it had only lasted for a month, I couldn't get Paige out of my head and whenever Alison and I were intimate I always imagined it was Paige. Alison knew I was still in love with Paige and then she broke it off with me telling me that she is letting me go, I felt bad but I also felt free. I tried calling Paige but she never once answered my phone calls or texts...not a single one.

The past couple years us 5 girls went to UPENN, I was studying to be a physical therapist, Hannah and Alison worked as a fashion designer, Spencer became a high in lawyer, and Aria as an English teacher. Everyone had stacked together with their love ones; even Alison found something in Noel Kahn, but yet I was still waiting for Paige to one day come back.

In the next 30mins the girls were all going to meet at Spencer's house before heading to the brew for their annual breakfast before starting their day and then they would meet at the grill for lunch and dinner.

At Spencer's house the girls were already gathered in the living room and to her surprise Toby, Ezra, Noel, and Caleb were also there.

"Hey guys" I greeted them all before taking a seat on the bar stool. "Hey Em" they all greeted back.

"How's your morning going?" Alison asked handing me a glass of water. "I'm good just ran this morning, but still tired; I got home late last night from the hospital," I replied rubbing my forehead watching the girls give me a worried look.

"Em...It's been 4 years and we haven't heard from her since" Toby said walking over to me rubbing my back as I gave him a week smile.

"I know and I will move on I just haven't found the right girl I'm thankful for your concern guys I really appreciate it but for now I have to do it on my own," I said looking at everyone while giving Toby a side hug.

"Alright, well lets go get some breakfast before were late and I also want to be the first ones there so come on chop chop," Hanna announced grabbing her purse as she quickly makes her way to the door as we all follow her.

Paige POV:

Here we are gathered at the Brew sitting at a corner with the guys on my right and the girls on my left; we all ordered the full special breakfast platter that already came with coffee, eggs, bacon, pancakes, and fruits. Leaning back to put my arm around Nicole's chair as we all ate. Our group was definitely the loudest ones in the restaurant as we all laughed and enjoyed each other's company.

"So what's the plan for today?" Nick asked.

"Well, we have to go grocery shopping and then after that I can show you guys around the town and maybe go to the mall" I replied grabbing a few pancakes. "Yay shopping" the girls yelled giving each other high-fives, rolling my eyes playfully at them.

General Pov:

As we are walking towards the Brew Emily suddenly bump into Aria who was walking ahead in front of her.

"Hey, Em I suddenly left my wallet in your car would mind getting it for me?" Toby asked begging Emily with giving her his pleading look.

"Fine" Emily replied as she walked away.

"You have your wallet already with you" Spencer said crossing her arms across her chest.

"Take a look inside" Toby suggested looking through the store window and from what they see a group of college students laughing around and they automatically recognized Paige.

"OMG!" Allison exclaimed as they all back away from the window all looking stunned. Just then Emily walks up to them with a confused look.

"Sorry Toby I couldn't find it," Emily replied giving Toby an apologetic look.

"Oh, it's okay apparently Spencer had it the whole time" Toby replied rubbing the back of his neck nervously.

Emily watches as they are all acting strange especially with them all lined up in straight line blocking her way.

"I think that we should just eat somewhere else you know; since we eat here all the time I think we should try that new breakfast place right around the corner," Hanna said, trying to turn Emily away from the Brew with the guys helping her try to walk out.

"Stop!" Emily screamed stopping everyone from pushing her. Putting her hands on her waist walking towards them as they all walked backwards "I don't know why you guys are acting weird but we always eat at the Brew," I added shaking my head making my way towards the entrance.

"Wait Em- " Spencer yelled but was already cut off when Emily entered the café as she watched Emily stop her tracks as she turned to look at Paige's corner.

Emily POV:

There she was sitting there laughing with her arm around a girl…a girl. I couldn't believe what I was seeing after all these years she still looked as beautiful as ever. I felt myself stop breathing for a moment till I felt a hand rest against my shoulder.

"Hey, we can go somewhere else" Alison suggested as the girls circle around me.

"I...Uh no it's uh its fine… we always have breakfast here" I replied forcing a smile trying my best to not let any tears out.

Us girls grabbed a table by the window while the guys ordered for us; sitting by the window crossing my arms against the table looking out the window thinking back on how she could just be back all of a sudden and not say a word at all. Wiping my tears off my cheek not realizing that I had been letting my tears drop quickly rubbing them off as the guys bring our order in.

I take a deep breath before speaking, "Um guys… I don't mind you guys interacting with Paige she wasn't just my girlfriend, I know she meant a lot to you guys too." I said taking my time in speaking.

Before I knew it they were all making their way towards us.

"Hey guys long time no see!" I hear Paige greet at us but I took no time in looking at her as I kept my head down towards my food.

Paige POV:

After seeing Emily and her friends take a seat by the window I couldn't help appreciate how beautiful she was. I felt Nicole squeeze my hand as she noticed me staring at them.

"So that's them?" Nick asked finishing his food as it automatically got quiet around the table.

"Um…yeah that's them but I never really thought Noel Kahn was friends with them" I replied sipping on my coffee avoiding any eye contact.

"Babe I know she's your ex but I do know that you miss your friends too" Nicole said holding onto my hand tightly. "You should go over there and say hi" Nicole added rubbing my lower back before giving me a kiss on the cheek.

I hesitated for a moment "ah…No it's ok but thank you though and also I'm here with you guys" I replied giving Nicole a kiss on cheek trying to force a smile on my face.

"Babe I'm not asking you to get back with her, I'm just asking you to say hi to them…you've ignored them for the past 4 years it's not just hurting you it's also hurting them." Nicole replied, rubbing the back of my neck as I slowly nodded in agreement.

"Come on will go with you and who knows we might become good friends with them" Ashley said giving me a wink as we all got up to throw away our food.

Then making my way towards them shoving my hands into my front pocket as my friends all followed behind me; I could feel my heart beat faster as I walked towards them getting closer and closer.

General POV:

"Hey, guys long time no see!" Paige greeted with a raspy voice cursing to herself for sounding so nervous. Emily refused to look at Emily which Paige didn't mind at all "hey I don't blame her I've been ignoring her for the past 4 years," Paige thought. Silence was all I heard until Caleb decided to speak first.

"Paige, hey long time no see!" Caleb greeted, truly missing Paige but it hurt him that Emily was also hurting.

"Yea, I know I've just really focusing in on soccer and just been you know burying myself in the field that sweat is becoming my natural scent" Paige joked trying to lighten up the mood laughing nervously.

"Oh yeah, I saw on the Sports illustrated that you would be joining the team in Portland, Congratulations." Noel said getting up from his seat as he shakes hands with Paige.

"Noel Kahn, I never thought I would ever see you around...here," Paige replied giving Noel a firm hand shake back.

"Yeah I never did either but I kind of fell in love with your enemy Alison," Noel replied giving me a cheeky grin.

"Wow congratulations!" Paige said trying not to make any contact with Alison either.

"Oh…I'm sorry, these are my friends from Stanford" Paige added so that they could all each introduce themselves.

"I'm Ashley, Paige's roommate and teammate."

"I'm Nicole, Paige's girlfriend and co-captain of the soccer team."

"I'm Lily, Nicole's roommate, best friend and forward player."

"I'm Patrick, lacrosse player, partying type of guy, also a pediatric major"

"I'm Nick, Nicole's twin brother, basketball captain" Nick greeted giving them a wave.

"I'm James, ladies man, lacrosse and computer engineer major" James said winking at the girls as they all blushed.

"I'm Cody, the baby of the group, basketball and fashion is kind of my thing" Cody greeted giving them his dimple smile as the girls all awed at him.

"Nice to meet you all, I'm Spencer, this is Aria, Ezra, Caleb, Hanna, Noel, Alison, Toby my boyfriend, and this right here is Emily," Spencer said pointing at each person and purposely making a point to Emily.

Before anyone could reply Pru comes in walking towards the crowd. "Paige? The Paige McCullers?" Pru yelled pulling Paige into a tight hug. "Damn girl California did you good," Pru added stepping back and looking at Paige from head to toe.

Paige laughed nervously towards Pru's comment "Pru, hey how are you?" Paige asked scratching the back of her neck.

"I'm good…oh my gosh this is such a reunion; you guys should totally come to this party tonight its by the beach about an hour and a half away from here and I know everyone would love to see you all again!" Pru announced jumping up and down in excitement.

A/N: I don't have much to say but this is new...It's what I've been working on lately including The Road Ahead Of Us.