A/N: Hey guys. This is a one shot I had written while I had a bit of writers block a few weeks ago. I thought I would put it up to try to make up for my lack of updates of 'Through a mutual friend'. If you haven't read it yet, you should go check it out :-) Jarrad

I feel the girl sleeping beside me roll over in her sleep, coming to rest an inch from my face. Even with the little light provided by the street lamp shining into my bedroom I can still make out her perfect features as I feel her warm breath on my neck, sending a shiver down my spine.

I wish I could just tell her how I feel, but I'm a coward when it comes to revealing my feelings, especially if they're towards someone so close to me, one of my best friends in fact.

I glance back over my shoulder and sigh when I see my alarm clock revealing the time to be 2:45.

I really need to stop thinking about her.

Nothing would ever happen.

She couldn't possibly feel the same about me.

I need to get some sleep.

I must have eventually drifted off because I'm woken by fingers tucking what must have been loose strands of hair behind my ear, then those same fingers run along my cheek and jawline. I slowly open my eyes to see the tan girl lying beside me smiling. I can't help but smile back at her.

How can she look this damn gorgeous when she just woke up?

"Morning Em." I say as I stifle a yawn, "What time is it?"

"Morning Spence. I didn't mean to wake you. I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep and you just looked so beautiful and peaceful sleeping, I couldn't help but watch you and…" She peeks over my shoulder, "It's 5:23 to be exact." Before laying back down and running her fingers up and down my arm, leaving a trail of goosebumps in their wake.

"It's okay, it took me a while to fall asleep."

I couldn't sleep because I couldn't get you out of my head.

"So, what were you planning on doing? Just lying there and watching me sleep?" I wink as I quickly ask, hoping she doesn't notice the effect her touch is having on me right now.

Emily stops her hands movement before asking, "Honestly?" I nod, "Well…" My breath catching in my throat when her hand finds its way to the side of my face, her fingertips gently tracing my jawline, "I really wanted to do this." Leaning over she rubs her nose against mine, her eyes darting between my eyes and my lips. My heart rate starts to rise and before I know it, soft lips are pressed against mine.

Oh my god, this can't really be happening.

Emily, my best friend and object of my infatuation, is kissing me.

When she pulls away it takes me a second or two to regain my composure and when I open my eyes, I wish I hadn't. The sight before me is heartbreaking. Emily is blushing profusely, and her eyes have welled with tears, "I'm so sorry Spencer. I never should have done that." Her voice starting to crack, a few seconds pass as she rolls onto her back and stares up at the ceiling.

I sit up, leaning on my elbow, and gently wipe away a stray tear from her cheek, "It's okay Em. It's totally fine, I was just taken by surprise." I say as I gently place my hand on her shoulder trying to reassure her, but I feel her tense up underneath my touch.

"I'm so stupid. You're my best friend, my straightbest friend. Why would I ever think that you might have ever liked me back. I should have just pushed my feelings for you down deep inside. Now I've gone and wreaked havoc on our friendship. You probably want nothing to do with me -" Emily's freak out is cut short when I kiss her, she's shocked at first, but soon returns the kiss, our lips perfectly synchronised. My hand makes its way into her hair, fingers entwining themselves in her beautiful raven locks and lightly tugging, eliciting a moan from the swimmer. I groan as we reluctantly part for a stupid thing called air.

Emily might be able to hold her breath for extended periods of time for swimming, but I certainly can't.

Why do we need to breathe anyway?

Shouldn't we have evolved a little bit by now?

Spencer, this is not the time to be thinking about evolution when you have just been kissing Emily Fields.

Emily breaks me from my train of thought when she quietly says, "You don't know how long I have been wanting to do that."

I pull away to look her in the eye, "Probably not as long as I have Em."

"I doubt it. It feels like forever."

"When Ali first introduced us, I knew you were different, I was instantly drawn to you and I had this feeling, no…this urge…something I have never felt for anyone else. Like I needed to protect you, I never wanted to see you hurt, and if you were, I just wanted to make it all better, I wanted to be the one who made you laugh, that made you happy. I guess that's why I always fought with Ali about the way she treated you. I was jealous of Alison and I didn't really know why, I just hadn't realised that I was in love with you from the minute I saw you."

Oh, that felt so good to say out loud.

For too long have my feelings for Emily been locked away, but now they're free.

My heart starts to beat out of my chest as I watch a wide grin slowly appears on her features, Emily opens and closes her mouth, like she's trying to speak, but the words won't come out, so I pull her into a passionate kiss. Running her fingers along my side she pulls me closer, and runs her tongue along my bottom lip, silently asking for entrance, which I happy give, our tongues fighting for dominance, exploring each other's mouths like secret, forbidden caves. Emily tugs on my shirt, pulling me closer still, I eagerly close the distance and I'm practically laying on top of her. Emily snakes her hands around my back, grabbing my butt, giving it a good firm squeeze and before I know it we're separating once more for air.

What a way to wake up.

I wish I could wake up to this every morning.

Emily moves to plant kisses down my neck until she finds my collarbone and begins grazing her teeth against it. I let out a moan as my whole body is engulfed by the heat caused by Emily's lips and teeth against my skin, when a shiver runs down my spine, I feel her smile against my neck.

She must be liking how my body is reacting to her touch.

I feel a familiar sensation in the pit of my stomach as Emily bites and sucks my neck.

Well that's going to be hard to cover up later.

I soon feel a tongue running over the mark, soothing the skin, "Just a little reminder in case you forget that this happened."

"Em, as if I could ever forget even a single second. It will forever be locked away as one of the best moments of my life." I say before peppering Emily face and neck with kisses, causing her to burst out into a fit of giggles.

Oh, that sound…

It's the sweetest music to my ears.

I eventually stop and push myself up, a hand on either side of the swimmer's head, "That would have to be the most beautiful sound I have ever heard in my life." Leaning back down I place a chaste kiss on her perfectly plump lips.

"I can think of something that would sound even better." Emily smirks, her eyes dark with desire.

I look down at her, "And what on earth could possibly be better than your laugh?"

Emily sits up slightly, she brushes my ear with her lips, her warm breath tickling my neck, "Me screaming your name…"

I instantly feel my cheeks burning as I'm treated to a sneak peek of sorts with Emily nibbling on my earlobe before she is moaning my name, a wave of electricity washing over my body before it settles in between my legs. I let out a small moan and quickly clear my throat, "Now that was without a doubt, the sexiest thing I have ever heard and my new favourite sound. Don't get me wrong, your laugh is like music to my ears, but anyone can make you laugh…" I brush my lips against hers and lower my voice to barely a whisper, "But I hope to be the only one who makes you moan like that." Emily whimpers as her whole body shivers underneath me.

At least I'm not the only one being turned on here.

"Oh Spence, that husky tone in your voice, it's a massive turn on." She shifts so she can reach my ear once again to nibble on my earlobe, "You think you can make me moan, do you? Make me scream out your name?" Emily questions, biting her bottom lip in a very seductive manner.

This girl literally just made my heart skip a beat.

I run my thumb along her jawline, "I'm a Hastings, I strive for excellence, so yes. It would probably be the best orgasm of your life too." I say in a matter of fact tone, smirking all the while.

Emily quirks a perfectly shaped eyebrow and playfully pulls me down onto herself, "Cocky much Spence? And who said anything about us having sex? I'm just here for the make out session."

A blush starts to rise from my neck into my cheeks, "I, uh, didn't mean to assume, but you, uh, you said before that you would be screaming my name and, umm, you were moaning in my ear…" I stumble over my own words before eventually trailing off into silence.

Real smooth Spencer.

Emily just chuckles, "You're usually so good with the spoken word Spencer, what happened?" Beneath me I feel hands creeping underneath my night shirt, my breath catching in my throat as they run along my stomach, I'm snapped out of my stupor when I hear Emily speak in a very sexy tone, "Did I make you all flustered?"

Before my mind catches up with my body I'm already nodding as the hands continue further up my torso, stopping just below my bare breasts, a small moan escapes my lips as a fingertip brushes my left nipple, instantly hardening.

"Looks like I won't have any trouble making you moan."

God, she sounds so sexy right now.

I just want to strip of all her clothes and touch, kiss and suck every inch of her beautiful body.

I shake my head.

Calm down Spencer you don't want to blow this before it's even began.

"You do realise I was only joking, don't you?" I stare blankly at the girl laying beneath me, waiting for her to elaborate, "About the sex…I was only teasing you. I really want to one day, but I want to be able to say we at least went on a date first."

It's my turn to tease, "Look who's making assumptions now." I move to tuck my hair behind my ear, it has fallen all around Emily's face like a curtain, I then lean down and nuzzle into her neck, inhaling the scent of milk and honey that still lingers on her skin from her body wash, along with the faint smell of chlorine. I shuffle my weight, so I'm now kneeling, straddling the swimmer's waist.

"I'm not assuming anything. Your body is telling me everything I need to know." Suddenly my breasts are being cupped in her warm hands, my nipples hardening against her palms and I let out a moan, "And right now, it's telling me you want this just as much as I do."

Instead of verbally responding, I roughly press my lips against hers, as my hands tug at the bottom of Emily's tank top before snaking under the fabric to run my slender fingers along a toned stomach causing her to gasp against my lips.

Damn, is that the faint outline of a six pack?

Our mouths move together as one, like they were made to do this little dance. I dart my tongue out, running it along her bottom lip, which quickly parts from her top lip to allow me access. I massage and lightly suck her tongue, earning a low growl.

I hope that was a good growl, because that turned me on immensely.

I barely have enough time to finish my thought before Emily bucks her hips into me, hitting my centre causing me to involuntarily grind back down on her, resulting in her moaning into my mouth. Reluctantly we separate for air and I roll onto my side facing her, a smirk on my face, "I told you I could make you moan."

Emily just chuckles, running her fingertips along my side, "I never doubted your abilities for a second Spence." Soft lips are placed upon mine once again, "May I ask, why you moved? I thought you were enjoying this just as much as I was."

I caress her cheek with my thumb, "I moved because it was getting pretty heated between us just now, I stopped while I still had an ounce of willpower left. I know you don't want to rush into anything, so I was trying to respect that." The corner of my lips curving into a small smile.

Emily is absolutely beaming, "You're so precious Spence, always trying to protect me, even if it's from my own sexual desire." Leaning over she plants a soft, sweet kiss on my cheek, "And I love you for it."

My heart rate skyrockets and I need to hold myself back from not just picking right up from where we left off, "My pleasure Em. I love you and I will always protect you," I chuckle, "Even if it is from my irresistible self." Emily playfully shoves me, "So…I guess we should wind this…" A finger pointing between the both of us, "Up then before we do something we might regret." The smile is instantly wiped from her face, replaced with a look of hurt.

What the hell did I just say that for?

"Oh crap, Em, I didn't mean that," I let out a sigh and shift on the bed, moving even closer to the beauty, resting our foreheads together.

"Well what did you mean?" She asks meekly.

"I just meant that we should pull back a little bit, I would never rush you or pressure you into doing anything you didn't want to do. I want our first time together to be special, but I don't want to assume that what just happened between us would become something serious. This might just be a one-time thing, or you might just want someone to make out with, no strings attached."

"I think -" I cut her off by pressing my lips against hers, trying to convey how I feel about her through our connected lips.

I pull away, "I hope you do want to see where this could go, but I will respect you and your decision regardless of what you choose. I love you Em, that will never change."

"Spencer, I love you and I never would have put our friendship in jeopardy by kissing you if I didn't want to become more than just your best friend." Placing her hand on the back of my neck she pulls me into a passionate kiss, begging to deepen the kiss I part my lips, massaging her tongue with my own, my hands gripping her waist before moving up her back, eventually running into her voluminous raven locks.

"So, does this mean?" I ask wide eyed when we separate.

"Yes Spencer. Would you do me the honour of becoming my girlfriend?" I immediately pepper her neck with kisses, "So, I take that as a yes?"

"Absolutely, and the honour is all mine Em." I roll onto my back, pulling Emily with me so her head is resting on my chest. We lay there holding each other for a few minutes, Emily lazily drawing patterns on my stomach while I run my fingers through her hair.

The silence is broken when I sigh. Emily lifts her head and turns to look at me, immediately seeing the worry on my face, "Spence, what's wrong? Are you having second thoughts about us?" Her voice shaky with concern and her eyes wide.

"What? No, of course not. I have never been surer about anything before." I lean down and kiss Emily on the top of her head.

"Well what is it then? I'm not just your best friend any more, I'm also your girlfriend, so you can tell me anything." She says returning to her original position and squeezing me in a hug.

"I was just thinking, when my parents get back from Philly on Sunday I'm going to tell them that I'm not only gay, but I'm also dating my best friend."

"Well you can tell your parents when you're ready, I can even come over and be here when you do if that will make it a little bit easier."

I lightly squeeze her shoulder, "You would do that for me?"

"Are you kidding? Of course I would, I would do anything for you Spencer. You know that. Speaking of telling people, what are Aria and Hanna going to think of us being together?"

"Well you know Aria, she loves love, so she will be over the moon for us."

"And Hanna?"

"Hanna will be happy for us too. She will probably make inappropriate jokes about us whenever she can for a while. I hope you're prepared for that." I chuckle to myself imagining some of the things she will no doubt say, "Oh, we can't forget that we will be grilled about anything and everything."

"With you by my side Spencer I can handle anything those two throw at us. I guess we better try to get some sleep, we don't want to meet up with them at the Brew looking like we didn't sleep a wink."

"You're right, we don't want to give Hanna any extra ammunition. I love you Em."

Emily kisses me one final time, "I love you too Spence."

Within minutes we have both drifted off to sleep.

A/N: As always, please leave a review and let me know what you think. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk about either this one shot or my other stories. Any prompts or suggestions for one shots will be happily accepted and considered :-) Jarrad

***I'm thinking I might make this into a two or three shot story. Please PM or leave a review if you think I should continue with this story***