Emily Fields ran into her friend Hanna's bedroom, throwing herself on Hanna's bed, hiding her face deep into the pillows that protected her. So many things were running through her mind, Maya running away, not to be heard of again, Paige almost just kissing her, she was so confused with a mix of emotions. She pushed Paige away, not wanting to start anything, lead her on, she didn't want to hurt her like Maya had done to Emily so badly. Whether Emily wanted to admit it or not, Paige really did have a special place in Emily's heart. Paige treated Emily only with love, and Emily was too stupid to realize that back then. After Maya had hurt her so much, Emily didn't know if she could truly ever love again. Part of her wanted to talk to someone, anyone, about all these things she was feeling. She wanted to talk to Paige most of all, she felt so open, safe, secure with Paige. Emily picked up her phone, she wouldn't be the one to text Paige, she would wait, and only hope that Paige would text her first. Emily waited what felt like an eternity, staring at her phone. The gods must have been on Emily's side because her phone rang with the tone she knew all too well. She looked at her phone with hope and it was to her luck Paige who had texted her.

Paige: Hey...Ems...listen I am so sorry about what happened. I don't know what came over me, I just couldn't control myself...I thought you might have wanted me to...I'm sorry I shouldn't have taken advantage of your situation, I will understand if you don't want to talk to me again. Just please know I'm sorry...

Emily could tell Paige felt a lot of pain and regretted her actions, she needed to talk to her so badly. She quickly texted her back as fast as her fingers could.

Emily: Oh no Paige, don't be so hard on yourself. It's okay, I understand how you felt, you still have that love for me...I can tell...listen I really need to talk to someone and I would really like it to be you...are you busy?

Paige: Oh wow Ems, you want to talk to me? Um yeah I'm not busy, my dad and mom went to the next town to see a play, do you want to come over and talk?

Emily: I would love to, I will be over soon.

Paige: Okay, you know the house.

Emily grabbed her bag and keys and walked casually downstairs, trying to look as normal and calm as possible. It didn't matter though, no one was still home. Hanna was out with Caleb or Mona and Hanna's mother was working late. Emily locked the door behind her and got into her car, driving down familiar streets to Paige's.

Emily parked her car across the street and got out, clutching her bag tightly in her hands. 'Why is my heart beating so fast?' her thoughts wavered on that, as she walked to Paige's door, ringing the bell. It didn't even take a second for Paige to open the door and welcome Emily in. She already had tea out on the table in her living room and a nice fire going in the fire place. Emily felt relaxed, not because of the scenery, but because she was with Paige. Paige led her to the couch settling down and sipping her tea quietly and patiently, knowing Emily would talk when she was ready. Emily took in a deep breath and let it out. Her words came out like a stream, not stopping and continuing to flow. She told Paige everything, what Maya and her had done, not skipping on any details, she wanted Paige to know everything. She told about her dates with Maya, the boy who kept texting her, her fights with her, the dinner with her mother and how Maya was so rude, the water room Maya made for Emily to be forgiven, and what happened at Hanna's party. Paige listened and didn't say a word, Emily knew Paige cared and was listening carefully. As Emily finished talking tears were streaming down her face and her heart ached but she was filled with relief.

Before she knew it, Paige had her wrapped in her arms, holding Emily close as she sobbed hard into her chest. Emily let her emotions flow, she refused to show her emotions, let alone cry in front of someone. It was different with Paige, she could be herself with Paige, she could feel safe and protected with Paige, she could maybe, just maybe love again with Paige. Her sobs stifled and Emily looked up at Paige, wiping her face from her tears. Paige took Emily's hand before she could, resting her hand on Emily's cheek, her thumb wiping away her tears. Emily relaxed and became less tense, feeling the warmth of Paige's hand on her cheek. Paige had the most loving look in her eyes as Emily looked into them. Her heart pounded in her chest and her body reacted on its own. She leaned forward and gently planted her lips on Paige's, remembering all the kisses they shared before. Paige kissed Emily back, not full of want like Maya's always were, but with love and passion.

Emily's mind when blank and before she knew it Paige and her were sharing heated kisses on the couch, Emily on top of Paige, kissing along her jaw line and down to her neck. Paige wrapped her arms around Emily's neck as Emily kissed hers. Paige's top came off and Emily made sure it was okay with her. Paige just nodded and smiled lovingly, Emily knew Paige had never done this before, but Emily had with Maya. Emily hated the thought that she gave her body to someone who hurt her so bad, but Paige made her wounds heal that Maya left. Emily's hands unhooked Paige's bra and let it fall to the floor as it slipped off her arms. Paige blushed as Emily looked at her body in awe. She had seen Paige's body in the locker room plenty of times but under the moonlight that shone through the window, she looked so beautiful. The beams of moonlight seemed to dance on Paige's pale skin and Emily's eyes glistened. She leaned down and took one of Paige's hardened nipples in her mouth, playing with the other between her two fingers.

Paige let out small noises that almost sounded like whimpers, but of want. Emily took this as a sign that Paige was letting Emily have her, all of her. Emily flicked her tongue over Paige's nipple, drawing circles and lightly sucking on it. Her other hand groped and played with her breast as she pinched her nipple and pulled it a bit. Paige responded by letting out more noises that sounded more like moans. As Emily worked more on Paige's breasts, Paige tugged a bit on Emily's shirt. Emily looked into Paige's eyes and nodded. Paige removed Emily's shirt and bra, taking one of Emily's nipples in her mouth, licking and flicking her tongue over it. Emily's nipples were very sensitive and she let out a few small moans. Paige seemed to like this and she sucked a bit harder on Emily's nipple, pinching and and playing with the other hard too. Emily let out several moans, feeling pleasure, but the right kind of pleasure, one with love and meaning. Emily moved away from Paige a bit, biting her lip to hold back her moans. Paige looked at Emily a bit confused but soon realized why Emily moved away.

Emily's hand traveled to a lower area on Paige's body, and Paige felt her body warm up a bit. Emily looked down to where her hand was and then into Paige's eyes. Paige nodded in approval and Emily kissed Paige lovingly before removing Paige's shorts and underwear, tossing them off to the side. Paige closed her legs a bit in embarrassment, but as Emily kissed her again, she moved her legs apart again. Emily was sure to be gentle with Paige, she knew it was her first time and she wouldn't hurt her. Her fingers slid up Paige's wet slit, and Paige's body reacted on its own by her hips kicking in anticipation. Emily easily eased a finger inside of Paige, she was tight and wet. Paige let out a small pleading noise and Emily eased her finger in and out of her wet core. Paige's noises turned into moans and her body reacted on it's own by moving into Emily's touch. Emily added a second finger inside of Paige, even if she was tight her finger slid in easily. Paige's moans came out louder and louder as Emily's fingers went in and out of her core, faster and faster. Paige's body couldn't take much more and Emily felt her fingers become covered in wetness as Paige had an orgasm, moaning loud. Emily took her fingers out of Paige, and kissed her forehead lovingly.

Paige fell asleep in Emily's arms soon after. Emily stroked her hair holding her in her arms. Maybe it was true that when people sleep they look younger, because right now Paige looked like a little girl in Emily's arms. Maybe, just maybe this night wouldn't be one with no strings attached.