Hanna had found many girls pretty, she had even found plenty of guys cute. Rosewood High had offered plenty of people for Hanna to obsess over. But Emily Fields?
„,But even her admittedly limited experience was enough for her to know that some things were considered bad form.
Crushing on someone out of your league? Not good.
Crushing on someone out of your league and unavailable? Also not good.
It doesn't get any better if said crush is also the same person dating the infamous Paige McCullers. The same Paige McCullers who almost drowned a teammate after the Sharks lost a competition. The same Paige McCullers who punched some idiot right in the jaw for looking at Emily just a little too long. The same Paige McCullers who bumped into Hanna two days ago and knocked that stupid French textbook out of her hands without so much as an apology.
It was hopeless. Absolutely hopeless.
It comes as no surprise when Emily breaks up with her every other week or so. The fact that Emily proceeds to take her back the day after? Now that's a shocker. They had broken up a total of four times this year, already edging on five.
The first time they broke up was a misunderstanding. Mid-semester, a new girl moved in and became Emily's partner for a chemistry project. Paige didn't really like the fact that Emily went to her partner's house often, even if it was to "work on the project". Jealous Paige made for a defensive Emily and a sudden break up. Needless to say, that new girl transferred within the first two weeks.
The second time was fucking ridiculous. Emily had walked in on Paige and her ex locking lips in the locker room after school. The whole school found out about it the next day. Emily was too busy crying her heart out to Alison to care. Hanna wasn't a big fan of Alison DiLaurentis, but the two could agree that Emily deserved someone better than Paige.
Most people would give up with their girlfriend if they were found making out with their ex. Most people weren't Emily Fields. Emily was forgiving, and unlike her girlfriend, she was loyal.
The third time was chaotic. Rosewood High's power couple decided to bring their problems into the cafeteria. Emily was throwing food, Paige was apologizing, reciting her usual lines, "Emily, I'm sorry! I can explain. Just listen to me!" A crowd of students had this recorded on their phones. "This is the last time, Paige."
It wasn't.
The fourth time Emily had broken up with Paige, Hanna was sure that Emily was insane. Insanely hot. If you've ever seen Emily Fields angry, you would know that she looked pretty and powerful at the same time, like a flower on fire. Hanna saw her screaming from the outside of Paige's car. She was angry about a forgotten anniversary, all the while Paige just wanted to go home and avoid a scene, but Emily wasn't having any of it. There was a lot honking, followed by more angry screaming, then the sound of tires burning rubber against pavement. Emily was left in the parking lot with an unopened gift in her hands.
They had just recently celebrated their two year anniversary almost two weeks ago.
"You listening, Han?" Aria said, desperately waving her hand in front of her face.
"Not really," Hanna replied, swatting Aria's hand away. "I'm a little bit busy with something right now."
Spencer and Arian followed Hanna's gaze to the swimming team's table. Paige had her arm around Emily and the two seemed to be having a good time.
"I didn't know you were still into her," Spencer spoke through bites.
Hanna turned back, shrugging. "I didn't either."
"So what's with the sudden interest?" Aria said. "You know, if you need help coming out of the single rut you've been in for so long, you could just ask. Spence and I could hook you up with someone. Some single."
"She doesn't want to hook up with just anyone; she wants to hook up with Emily." Spencer teased.
Hanna and Aria rolled their eyes.
"Well, if Paige doesn't get her act together, there won't be anything to keep Emily from being single, again." Aria said, taking another look at the table and scoffing.
"What do you mean?" Hanna questioned. Their last break up took place two months ago.
"I heard that Paige has been begging Emily to apply for Danby with her. She's been pressuring her nonstop ever since the talent scouts came out to watch the team swim. Emily's been on edge since."
"I just don't get it though. Paige is a terrible girlfriend. I mean she's cheated, forgotten their first anniversary, and plenty of other things. Emily could do so much better."
Spencer couldn't help but interrupt, "By better, do you mean yourself?"
"Yeah, but that's not it. Emily's a great person. Why would she stay with Paige when there are plenty of people who would actually treat her right?"
"There's not exactly a surplus of lesbians in Rosewood, Han. I mean there's your occasional bisexual, but let's be honest. Other than Spencer and I and them, how many gay couples have you seen here?"
"She's right," Spencer took hold of Aria's hand, "The only other person Emily's ever dated was Ben and when they broke up, she made sure to drop him like the dead weight he was."
"By the way, are you still going to the library after school? You've been studying nonstop all week."
"Yeah, I still have to figure out how physics works." Hanna said. Groaned.
The bell rang, dismissing everyone.
Hanna took another look at the swimming team's table, accidently making eye contact with Emily. Emily gave her a smile, and Hanna grinned back looking a little too enthusiastic.
Definitely going back to the library today.
