A/N: Wow, I didn't think I'd get responses quickly. Thanks! Reviews are actually very encouraging. Ok so I'm new to this. I know as a reader I can be impatient, but it doesn't matter cause I still wait for other authors to post because I'm so loyal, or addicted, to their stories. I'm going to try and update this one as frequent as possible. Today's is kinda short, I had a rough one so my mood is kinda eff-ed all up...
Oh yea, for those of you asking about Maya - wait for it. She's coming soon.
"Well, that was unexpected." Emily mentioned to Aria, as she got up to greet her friend with a big hug and a grin, in a rather sarcastic tone.
"Well, it really wasn't like you ever wanted to hear any updates on the life of Alison DiLaurentis," Aria replied as she sat at the table. She smiled up at Emily. "It's good to see you, and here, in Rosewood! I texted Hanna and Spencer and told them you where in town as I walked over here. They both asked how long you'd be in town for, maybe they can come down in a couple days and we can have a little reunion!"
Emily always loved how enthusiastic Aria got about certain things that most people would find corny. "That would be amazing! As for how long, I'm not sure. I don't have anything to get back to for a couple of weeks. I didn't even go home from finishing up this last film from Ireland. I came straight here. My parents aren't really expecting me either. I thought I'd be spontaneous for once." Emily replied with a huge grin on her face.
"For once?" Aria raised an eyebrow at her. "You've disappeared from places or taken off randomly without ever letting anyone know. Let's not forget the week after high school–"
"No, you're right. I've done this before. But let's not bring that up right now," Emily interjected. She never told her friends why she left. She just told them it was something she needed to do. They caught on that it must have had something to do with Alison since Emily stopped talking to and about her after she left. After all these years, she started to feel it could have been a somewhat childish move, but what's done had been done and she couldn't take it back. After all, she discovered a side to herself that she liked and experienced a life she never even dreamed of.
"So how is the life of my favorite hybrid human Kahlia? I'm still so anxious to see how it all ends. How do you end a movie with the main character falling into a pit that leads into the burning world of her enemies? Ugh, it still frustrates me!" Aria started to get really excited as she spoke but calmed herself down when noticed Anthony come by with their coffees.
"I know what you mean Ms. Aria! Kahlia is in love with the beast, who, basically betrayed her and led her to her death! Please! Tell me she doesn't die!" He looked at Emily with pleading eyes as he talked. She couldn't help but laugh.
"Ah, don't ask me too much because I'm not at liberty to say! All I can tell you is that you'll be very surprised by how everything turns out. It's a whole rollercoaster of emotions, but maybe it doesn't always have to end in some sappy love story…" Emily replied. They both looked at her in silence not understanding why she wouldn't just give them the answers they needed because they didn't know how to wait months and months to only be stuck with more questions since the second film had yet to be premiered.
"No fair." Aria broke the silence. "I thought we were friends? Like besties since forever ago!"
"We are silly! But even besties have to wait until premieres to find certain things out." Emily smiled and winked at Aria and she smiled back in return.
"Ms. Fields? Or can I call you Miss Emily?" Anthony asked turning slightly timid.
"Emily is fine. Don't make me feel all old here now!" Emily laughed.
"Oh, I'm sorry Miss Emily, I mean Emily! But-" he lowered his voice as he looked around to see if Alison was anywhere in sight. "But would it be okay to take a picture with you? "
Emily smiled at him. She thought he was a cute kid and found it hard to deny him anything. "Sure, Anthony." He quickly whipped out his phone and posed next to Emily as he snapped a couple of selfies making different faces. He even asked Aria to join them in their mini photo shoot.
"Oh my gosh my boyfriend is never going to believe me that this actually happened today! He's going to be so super jealous! You're the best! If I didn't idolize you before, since you were officially the girl who rocked the boat in still water, Rosewood, then I definitely idolize you now!" Anthony couldn't stop smiling as he looked through his photos.
Aria and Emily laughed with him. Emily decided to filter some of his photos and even asked to take one with him on her phone.
Alison was standing close by the door that led through to the back room the whole while. Careful enough to be able to peek a quick glance every now and then without getting caught. She couldn't get enough of hearing Emily's laugh. She couldn't believe that even after seven years of only seeing her on TV screens and magazines or hearing about her on the news or celebrity gossips shows, she still missed her. What happened? She remembered the last conversation they had alone together, right before graduation ceremony, out by the kissing rock.
"I can't believe this day finally is here!" Emily exclaimed. Alison always loved to see Emily smile wide and couldn't help be feel just as excited as her because her excitement for things was just so contagious. She loved how every feature of her face would light up and express her every feeling. "High school is finally over! We're graduating!"
"I know right!" She grabbed Emily's hand and intertwined her fingers with her. "But this is our new beginning, Em. Yours and mine. We go beyond high school; we'll go on forever. There's no one I want more in this world to be with, than you. You're my mermaid." She pulled their hands up to her lips and kissed Emily's hand, then leaned in and gently kissed Emily's lips.
It was the sweetest feeling in the world. After all the bullshit drama Alison herself had made them go through, she still was able to be get the love of her life to forgive her and actually give her a chance. Alison knew she didn't deserve her, but Emily knew she loved Ali and did not want to deny herself the chance to be happy and make her happy.
"I love you Ali. I always have, and always will." Emily smiled and kissed her again. "This is going to be the best summer and then we'll drive up to California together. I can't wait! College, swimming, and you- the next chapter of my life summed up!" Alison giggled at Emily's words. She couldn't help but feel so pathetically happy in this moment. Emily ran her free hand through Alison's gold locks and gazed into her blue eyes. "Beautiful, and finally, finally mine." She pecked the tip of her nose.
"Always just yours, and no one else's." Alison looked straight into Emily's eyes as she said this. She cupped Emily's face gently and kissed her deeply and slowly. She wanted to make sure Emily would have no doubt in her mind that she was the only person Alison ever wanted to be with. After what seemed like the longest minutes of their lives, Ali pulled her lips away but kept her face close to Emily's, both their eyes were still closed. "We have to go my love, or we'll be late to our own graduation." She smiled into the Emily's lips briefly.
"Forget graduation! I'd rather find my right of passage right here in your lips and tangled in your body! Even the 'kissing rock' can graduate to the next level of its existence." Emily said while wiggling her eyebrows. They both giggled.
"Wow, hanging around with Aria has turned you into a cheese ball!" Alison laughed while Emily jokingly pouted at her statement. "But as much as I would rather redefine the 'kissing rock,' I'm pretty sure your parents in particular wouldn't like the idea of their only precious daughter missing her own graduation. And I need to still make a good impression on them because I plan to be around for a very long while." Alison said as she pulled Emily down the pathway to where they parked her car.
"They'll love you Ali. And of course you'll be around for more than a long while." She took out the keys of Alison's car from her pocket and unlocked the doors. Before opening the door for Ali she pulled her into a tight hug and kissed her temple. She whispered in her ear, "I plan on being around forever, don't forget that."
'Well, forever definitely was short-lived.' Alison thought in her head. She suddenly became upset for daring to replay that memory in head. Hadn't she decided to forget that day already? She just couldn't. Especially not now when Emily was finally so near again. "I wish I could just hate her!" She said under her breath and gritted her teeth. What Alison really wanted to do was go back out there and yell at Anthony and end their little fun. Put her foot down so Emily could see that she still had it in her to be tough and someone who should be feared. She was after all the owner of this fine establishment now. But what would she win with that? No, it would just be childish and stupid and even though she was realizing that she still felt pained by such a distant memory, life went on and she moved on.
Alison looked down at her watch, "Fuck! Now I'm really going to be late!" She ran into her office and changed her button-up work blouse for a blue, dressy-casual, one that left one shoulder bare. She took her accessories out of her purse and checked her mirror while she touched up her makeup. She pulled her off her hair tie and let her blonde locks fall over her shoulders. She took the black heels from under her desk table and changed the flats she had on. Before she walked out, she sprayed her favorite perfume on her wrists and lower neck: something subtle just to cover up the coffee stench. She thought about exiting through the back door to avoid Emily, but allowed temptation to take over and opted to go through the front. She wanted to show herself off and give Emily a glimpse of exactly what she had been missing these past 7 year. But as she made her way out to the front she saw that the table Aria and Emily were at was empty. They were gone.
Anthony was busy helping other customers so she just waved at him on her way out. As she walked around the building to her car, she saw them pass her by as they drove down the street in the convertible. Who was she kidding? Emily probably wouldn't even have bothered to look at her, since from what she's heard from the gossip shows, Emily seems to be always dating these gorgeous models and actresses. Emily's standards were probably too high now, and not even the once "Queen Bee of Rosewood" could live up to them. Alison took out her keys and got into car to head to her next destination.
Little did Alison know, that Emily, in fact had noticed her as she and Aria passed her by. She would notice those golden tresses anywhere. She adjusted her rear-view mirror to be able to at least look at her for a while longer before having to turn the street. Aria didn't notice, after all, she really could see where Emily's eyes had wandered under her dark shades. 'Why is she having this affect on me?' Emily wondered to herself. She knows Alison is very well someone in her past, and she has been able to love again after, but her body still seems to react in a certain way that she can't seem to understand. 'Well, she's still fine as hell, so who can blame me for feeling attracted to her physically.' She decided that her reasoning was enough for now and put any other thoughts to rest. There was nothing there anymore. She focused on singing along to the songs on the radio and chatting it up with Aria as they drove to the town's new 5-star luxury hotel, The Radely.
Like I said: Sorry it's short, but it's something right? :)