CHAPTER 2: OUR LITTLE WORLD (Cut song from Into The Woods)l

The dreams about Will didn't stop after the first, and Emma knew there had to be a reason behind it. She researched online what these dreams meant, although in her heart, she already knew the answer. She knew she was still in love with Will. She knew he was who she was supposed to be with. She knew she had to break up with Carl. But the question was, how?

When Emma was in a tough spot and didn't know what to do, she always went to one place. The lake. Her father showed her a small clearing, just enough room for 2 or 3 people, on the shore of the lake that lies in the middle of Lima when she was little. It became her hiding spot during games of hide and seek, then a place to get away as she grew older.

As she watched the waves rise and fall, Emma's thoughts went crazy. She fantasized about the future she could have with Will…even though she knew things probably wouldn't work in her favor. They never did.

Then another thought crossed her mind - Holly. Will had finally let go of Emma and started seeing a leggy, blonde substitute teacher named Holly. She was funny, smart, and didn't mind getting her hands dirty. She was so much better than her, so much better for him…

"Hey, stranger." a familiar voice came from behind her, causing Emma to jump.

"Will…what are you doing here? I forgot you even knew about this place…" she wanted to say so much more, but she restrained herself.

"I, uh, just needed a friend. Holly's gone."

"Gone? What do you mean?"

"She left for California. She got a teaching job out there."

Shock rendered her speechless. Was this her opportunity?

"I'm…I'm sorry to hear that…I know you really liked her, Will."

"Yeah, I did. But some things just aren't meant to be."

Emma switched her gaze from him to the ground, then out at the water, letting out a deep sigh.

"Something wrong? You seem a little checked out."

"I'm breaking up with Carl." she said, surprised at how blunt she was.

Will looked at her in surprise. "What?"

"Its just…not worth it. I thought if I had him…I'd forget."

"Forget about what, Em?"

"You."

He pulled her into a hug. "Did it work?" he whispered.

"Not at all."

When they pulled back, their eyes met, and their lips soon followed.

She rested her head on his chest, and his arms instinctively wrapped around her.

And they were content to stay that way forever, in their own little world.