Alison POV
Last night at Spencer's was great. One thing I hate is being questioned that's why when it came to my turn to talk about whose crushing on who, I needed to get some air. I didn't know what to think after Em said she thought Paige was cute. Like out of all people she liked PIGSKIN.
Ugh. I wasn't mad or anything, It's not like I can control who Emily likes from who she doesn't. It's just that I would expect her to have better taste.
Take it from me, I am one of the hottest girls in Rosewood. I have boys falling at my feet. They would do anything just to get my attention. But Paige is an aggressive, control freak. She always wants to be the best. Girls like her have boys running in the opposite direction. I don't understand why Emily would be attracted to her when she has me right in front of her.
Not saying I like Emily but I loved the attention she use to give me, I wouldn't say that made me a bitch. Now its directed to swimming and Paige. There was no way I was going to let Emily give all her attention to someone else.
That did sound kinda bitchy. Oh well.
It was last period and I was getting ready to get the hell out of this place. I had enough nagging teachers, gossip and flirting for the day. When the bell rang I made my way to the lockers and just my luck guess who was there. Little miss Pigskin.
I made my way up to her but stopped dead in my tracks. Next to her was Emily, and she looked a little too happy. Just then Paige kissed on her cheek and left.
I had a weird feeling in my stomach. Emily saw me and made her way over.
"Hey Ali."
"Oh, hi Em I didn't even see you there, what were you and Pig- Paige talking about."
"Oh, nothing really." A shy smile came across her face.
"Why Emily, are you keeping a secret from me? You know I don't like when you do that."
"I know.. Paige invited me to study with her at the Cafe tonight."
"Oh to study? How fun. What are you studying for?"
"Just a history test coming up."
"Mind if I join you. There's nothing I love more than hearing about dead guys."
Emily looked shocked. Like I just asked her to marry me or something.
"Uh, yeah sure! I don't think Paige would really mind."
"Great, you doing anything now?"
"No not really, today's swim meet got cancelled so I'm free until 6:30."
"Cool, walk me home?"
Of course Emily wouldn't pass up the chance to walk with me. Who would? I convinced Em to stay over and help me pick out something to wear. For her "study" date.
"How about this?"
"Ali, we're going to study. Not dancing in a club."
She was right. I was trying too hard. I could show up in a turtleneck and baggy jeans and still look better than Paige.
When we got there Paige practically threw herself at Emily. Acting all sweet and innocent. Please, she couldn't fool me. She was all happy until her gaze came across me.
"Oh, Emily. You didn't tell me you were bringing Alison." She said in her sweetest voice. But her eyes were full of pure hatred.
"Um, yeah sorry I forgot to tell you. She asked if she could come and study. I didn't think it would be a problem."
"Oh no, it's okay Em. Hello Alison."
"Paige." I said dryly.
The was an awkward silence. I could tell Emily was getting a bit uncomfortable and so was Paige.
Perfect.
"So, wanna get started." Emily broke the silence.
We all sat at one table. Ordered our drinks, and got to studying. The whole time Paige was making googly eyes at Em, and she was making them right back. It was sickening. Was Emily flirting with Paige right in front of me? Did she forget I was sitting right in front of her. Just then Paige left to use the washroom, and I made my move.
"Em, its getting kinda late, want to head to my place and sleep over?"
I put on the sweetest girl scout smile, and batted my eyelashes.
"Really?" Emily sounded excited.
"Yeah but we have to leave, now."
"Um okay. I'll be back I have to call my mom and let her know, and I have to say goodbye to Paige."
Emily, got up and went outside to call her mom. During that time Paige made her way back to the table.
"Where's Emily?"
"Outside calling her mom."
"Why?"
"Because we're cutting this little study date short. She's coming to my house to sleep over."
I could tell that made Paige mad. She went from playing innocent to being down right dirty.
"Listen I know what you're trying to do."
"And what is that Paige."
"I can see it, you're jealous."
"Me jealous. Jealous of what?!"
"Me."
I can't believe she said that. Why the hell would I be jealous of Paige. The Pigskin thinks I'm jealous of her. This is the joke of the century.
"Paige, you aren't worth my time. Why would I be jealous of you."
"Because I have something, you can't have."
"And what is that?"
"Emily."
Was she serious. She thought I wanted Emily. How funny, little did she know I had Emily wrapped around my finger.
"Listen here, Pigskin. If I wanted Emily I could easily take her. I could never be jealous of you."
I could tell Paige was getting angry at my comment but I didn't care. It was true.
"Hey Ali, my mom said it was okay."
I gave Paige a devilish smirk.
"Great, let's go."
"Later Paige. See you at practice."
Emily walked out the door to start the car, giving Paige a tiny hug.
"Bye Paige." I said with a tone of accomplishment
She just stared at me as I walked through the door. I felt good. I put her in her place. After a 15 minute drive we made it to my house. Emily just got out of the shower and made her way to the bed.
"So did you have a good time Ali?"
"If you call studying, and watching you and Paige make googly eyes at each other fun the yeah I had a blast."
"Googly eyes? We were not!"
"Yes you guys were. It was so annoying. You could at least get a room"
"I didn't realize, I'm sorry."
"It's okay Em, but don't do it again."
"Why?"
"I just don't think Paige is right for you."
"Really, I thought she was. She loves swimming just like me. We love most of the same things. I don't see how she's not right for me."
"Because she's just not!"
That came out louder than I expected. Why did it bother me so much, I didn't care about Emily and Paige let her date whoever she wants. But I couldn't help it. something about the way Paige and Emily hung out all the time really got me mad.
"I'm sorry Em, I've just been a little stressed out."
"Oh okay, good. By the sounds of it I was starting to think that you were jealous of Paige." Emily teased.
"Very funny Em."
I turned off the light and snuggled up next to her.
"Goodnight Alison." Emily said as she kissed me on the cheek.
I felt a wave of electricity flow through me. I've never felt this before.
"Goodnight Emily."
Emily fell asleep after a few minutes. But one thing stayed on my mind.
Was I jealous of Paige? No I couldn't be. Unless I liked..
Emily.
