~Hey guys. Here is the new emaya story. You're lucky cause I wasn't planning on uploading this till next week, but like I said I have a lot of free time in school. The first part takes place on the last day of high school for Em, Maya and the others. Then there will be a vacation part then college life. How will Maya and EM deal with their time apart Read on and ENJOY! ~

CHAPTER 1

EM'S POV

It was the 2nd week of June, 2013 and me and Maya were getting ready for the last day of school, FOR GOOD! I was so happy that school was over and that we would never have to go back. Ever since junior year, the months just seemed to fly by after hat. I was gonna miss Aria, Spencer and Hanna but we're like sisters so we'll stay in touch. I got accepted into Danby and was so happy to be swimming on the best college swim team in Rosewood. Han is gonna start interning for Vera Wang next week to get the gist of having your own clothing business so she'll be in and out Rosewood for a while. Then in September she's starting college. Spencer is taking her mom's place and try and become one of the best lawyers in Rosewood. She was always trying to be the best at something. Aria is going to Hollis to major in being an elementary school teacher and minor in photography as a side job. That's actually a pretty smart choice and would really benefit her cause she is an amazing photography. And Maya… Let's just say we're gonna be separated for a while.

"I can't believe you're gonna be leaving me soon," I whined.

"Don't think about it too much. We still have 3 more months until I have to leave," she said so sweetly trying to make me feel better. I don't think I could survive 4 years without seeing her on a daily basis, even weekly; sometimes monthly.

"But why do you HAVE to go outta state?"

"NYU has a great music program and they have a high succession rate."

"So does Hollis." No matter what I said, or how much I begged, she wasn't changing her mind. And she was right, NYU does have a great music program.

"Baby you know that I'm right. And since when does Hollis have a music program?"

"I just want you to stay Maya," I said holding back tears. "You're the only one who's not gonna be here." I could tell she felt bad and felt my pain because she looked me dead in the eyes.

"Tell you what, after graduation we will go on a trip together, just the two of us. Anywhere you want, and I'll plan out the most romantic vacation ever. So good it'll make up for all my absence that's coming." I really did like the idea of a vaca with Maya because we could finally go on one, just the two of us. But where to?

"I really like that idea."

"And we'll be alone for, let's say, two weeks." Two weeks alone with Maya ST. Germain. Oh the dirty thoughts poppin up in my head.

"Yeah I feel a lot better," I said a little too excited.

"Control yourself baby," Maya said holding back a laugh. "Where do you wanna go?" I didn't really know yet. I lived in this small little town all my life and the only place I've been is Texas. I had a million thoughts on where I'd wanna go.

"Everywhere," I joked.

"O.K. I get it, you need time to think. I'll give you until Saturday, the day after graduation so I can have time to plan." Thankfully me and Maya saved up money all last year from working so that we could visit family (apparently each other now) and travel together after high school and we worked A LOT, so we had PLENTY saved up. And already having a car made it much easier to save.

"Thanks." I still was a little distraught but her kissing made it better.

"You okay now?" Maya asked with that world famous look she always gives me to change my mind.

"A lot better," I admitted. Maya could always make me feel better by kissing me, which came in handy a lot lately.

"Good. Now come on or we'll be late for the last day of high school EVER!"

"So glad it's the last day."

"Me too baby."

MAYA'S POV

When school ended I just couldn't believe we were finally done. No more high school! But me and Em thought of it as the ending of an innocent relationship cause now that school's over, our relationship will get more serious. Will we really be the one's or each other or will college get in our way. I don't know about EM but I'm worried college might affect us and I don't want it to cause I love her and ONLY her. I could never love anyone else the same. I mean we've been going out for 2 years straight (no break ups in between) and everyone else I know broke up with each other within a couple of months. I guess I'm a little stupid to think college will get in the way. But we still have 3 months together before we separate. So for now I'll just enjoy the summer with my baby.

"Maya?"

"Yes baby?"

"I'm sorry about this morning." What did she do?

"For what baby?"

"For doubting us." Wait a min, she never said that.

"I didn't know you doubted us babe." She looked alarmed after I said that feeling slightly guilty. "You really think college is gonna affect us?" I asked even though earlier I felt the same way.

"Wait Maya, I didn't mean that."

"Yeah you did." I don't know why but hearing her say that made me really upset, even though I felt the same way. "How long have you felt like this?"

"Maya, I promise you, I didn't mean that." I just glared at her making her admit the truth. She sighed then said, "I guess I did."

"DID or DO?"

"Maya why are you so upset about this?"

"Because I'm afraid it might be true." I started tearing up and she just stared shocked at my words. "Emily, I hate that we won't be together in 3 months and I honestly don't know how I'll survive without seeing your beautiful face every day." I never wanted to come across as weak to EM, but I couldn't hold this in anymore.

"So why are you mad that I said it?"

"Cause I was hoping you could be the strong one this time," I admitted letting tears fall.

"Aaw come here," Em said before pulling me into a hug. Nothing could change how I felt at the moment cause I just broke down in Em's arms. We both knew realism was gonna overpower hope, this time. We might've been the high school power couple, but an ACTUAL "power couple," no. And to think after our 1st month, I said nothing could tear us apart… Wasn't thinking about college back then.

"It's okay Maya, it's okay." I knew she hated seeing me like this because she has only seen me like this once and that was a year ago, and I wasn't nearly this distraught.

"Emily," I cried.

She yanked my head then said, "Look at me." I didn't lift my head up at first cause I was too upset. "Look at me." I lifted my head up that time and looked up. "This is not gonna end because of college okay. I love you too much to let distance come between us. You could live in China for all I care." That got a chuckle out of me. "Lets not worry about this right now. We have 3 months together and lets not forget, a two week vacation just the two of us." Even though her words were sincere and comforting, I still couldn't stop thinking about it. She noticed then kissed me gently on the lips cheering me up a little. "Is that a little better?" I shook my head yes then she just held me tighter. She knew I was too distraught to listen to her words, so she just let me be for a while.

EMILY'S POV

I hated seeing Maya so upset. IT's like she just lost a piece of her heart and nothing would change how she felt, not even me. I didn't mean to say that I doubted us but the more I thought it, the more I worried it'd be true, even though I just reassured her that it wasn't, we both know it's true. I mean look at how upset Maya got at just the thought. And SHE'S the strong one. I had to think of something to cheer her up, and quick. But at this point, what could cheer her up? Maybe if I told her where I wanted us to go for our vaca, it'd cheer her up a little. OMG I don't know what to do, so I had to get some advice. I called Han who answered on the first ring.

"Woot WOOH! We are now free of this hell hole they call school!"

"Yeah, I'm happy too."

"You don't sound happy. What's wrong?"

"It's Maya."

"What did she do?"

"She didn't do anything. She's just EXTREME;Y distraught about us going to different colleges in different states in September. Like, she just broke down and I've never seen her so upset before."

"I thought she reassured you about this."

"She did but she was just doing it not to seem weak, but she admitted that she wished I was the strong one this time."

"Damn. I'm sorry Em. This must be hard for you."

"Yeah especially since I was in her place this morning. What am I gonna do? I'm really afraid college will break us up."

"WHAT! Don't you dare say that!"

"I'm just being realistic."

"No, you're being pessimistic. Who dealt with a psycho and got her exposed?"

"ME and Maya."

"And who helped Pam get over your lifestyle?"

"Maya."

"And who was there for Maya when she was going through a tough time at home?"

"Me!"

"You're 'EMAYA.' You two can make it through anything, even college. I mean yeah you two will be apart but you act like there's not Christmas Break, Thanksgiving Break, SPRING BREAK; all the long time periods you can be with one another and selected weekends. And you have iChat, phone with unlimited minutes and porn if you get too horny.

"HANNA!"

"O.K. maybe not that last one but all the others are true." She was right. This wouldn't be the end, it'd just be a new beginning. We could still talk to each other every day and see each other whenever we got the chance. How could I get so upset with that many options? We are the power couple and the only couple who lasted all the way through since the beginning.

"You are so right Han. I guess we were too stuck on the separation we forgot how we could reunite."

"Yeah and you can always stay with me if you get too lonely or upset."

"Thank you Han."

"Always here to help. I mean how do you think I survived when Caleb went to Cali?" She did handle that pretty strong. I mean of course she was upset but she got through it and they're still together. I started to have more confidence for me and Maya now.

"Again thanks."

"No problem bestie." I swear after Hanna and Caleb started going out, we became closer. I think because Han found her true love and was happy we both had someone. And Maya and Han I swear were best friends to now. Everything since that incident with Paige just seemed to make everything better for me, Maya, Han; everyone. I think this would change my queen's unstable mind.

MAYA'S POV

I was so distraught at the moment (even hours later) I was worried I was gonna be like this all night cause I honestly didn't know how I'd survive without Em. Then before I could contemplate any worse ideas, Em came in the room. She looked so happy, you would think that'd cheer me up, but it didn't.

"Hey baby," she said so sweetly then laid down next to me, wrapping her arm around my waist. I always loved when she laid behind me and she knew it.

"Hey. I'm sorry I went crazy-

"Don't apologize. It's okay to have strong feelings about this. I felt the same way, but I realized something.

"What?" I wondered how she could be so happy right now, so I wanted to know.

"I talked to Hanna and she helped me realize how we strong we are. I mean we basically were forgetting our strength.

"Baby I know we're strong, but that was during high school."

"And trough college."

"Baby I'm just being realistic-

"No you're being pessimistic; there's a difference." No I'm being realistic.

"Really?"

"Look, think about it. We can still see each other daily." Was she drugged or something.

"Em baby, I think you're confusing realism with COMPLETE impossibility."

"I don't mean in person. I mean on iChat or Skype everyday until we can see each other again." Now I feel kinda dumb. I never even thought about that "And there's Spring Break, Christmas Break and Thanksgiving Break. Long periods of time for us to see each other while we're in college, and selected weekends." That got me to smile because she was right, I was being pessimistic.

"You're right. I can't even believe I almost let that slip my mind."

"We were both so caught up in the separation, we forgot all the positive things in this. We could still fall asleep together."

"And have Skype "SEXY TEASE CHALLENGES."

"And talk for hours about how much we miss each other." I really was gonna miss her to death but part of being an adult means to accept things for how they are and try to make the best of it.

"We'll be fine. I know we will."

"Nothing can tear apart "emaya," Em said then hugged me passionately. "I love you so much."

"I love you too Em," I said then kissed her.

"Well before we get all sentimental I wanna tell you where I want us to go for our vacation." Oh yeah, I was so caught up in the moment I almost forgot about that.

"Where baby?"

"California." Cali? I was surprised. I mean that may be a vacation for her but that was my 2nd home, where the rest of MY family was.

"You sure? I mean I have lived there for 16 years of my life."

"Well I know it might not seem like a vaca to you but I've never been there and I've always wanted to go."

"You DO realize the rest of my family is there, right?" I really didn't think Cali would be the appropriate place to vacation.

"Yeah, that's why I picked there." So this was a setup.

"Em, I know I said anywhere but I'd think you'd say New York or Hawaii."

"Do you have beef with your fam or something?" I wasn't about to explain to her my whole family deal cause it might upset her and we both just regained. Plus I did say anywhere and I didn't wanna seem like a hypocrite.

"No, no I'm just shocked you would chose there."

"Maya we can see your family but we don't havta stay with them. This is OUR vacation remember?" I was so lost. "I just wanna meet them, that's all. Plus you obviously have some problem with them and I want that to get cleared up." Always could see right through me.

"Allright, Cali it is then," I said hesitantly.

"Maya, please tell me what's wrong. I don't wanna go if it's gonna upset you." See now I felt obligated to go.

"No, I'm fine, trust me." Could I lie any WORSE!

"You should know better than to lie to me. I can see right through you." See, that's why that little "trust me" act didn't work.

"It's a long story."

"Well we've got time now and on the plane, and in the bed." She said the last part seductively trying to get me to spill but it just made me smirk.

"Fine, I'll tell you on the way there."

"So we're on?"

"Yeah, we're on." She smiled then hugged me.

"Oh and by the way, we might be going to Cali, but where I'm planning on taking you will make you forget all about your family. Might even make you forget where you are." She then headed to the door unbuttoning her shirt. Ooh what did she have in store for me? Whatever it was already ad my mind off Cali and on her luscious body.

~What's the deal with Maya and is Emily REALLY over the whole separation thing or is she just hiding her feelings to seem stronger. Find out in the next chapter. Review ;)