Wow, it's been a long time. I wanna get back into writing though. So here it is, short and sweet. Hopefully will post more chapters soon.
'What's on your mind, beautiful?' Ali asked while softly putting a strand of hair behind Emily's ear. Emily had been miles away. 'Oh, nothing' she flashed a quick smile and looked down at her phone. Aria and Spencer were bowed over a kitchen machine, trying to make a cocktail, while Hanna was sat on the kitchen block, eating popcorn. 'You haven't told us about your cousins barbecue party? You seemed quite upset when I saw you after that, yesterday' Alison was worried about her friend. She was even quieter than usual. 'Oh it was nothing special' Emily felt her cheeks going red. She knew that Alison would know that she was lying. 'So you weren't upset?' she asked sceptically. 'No, no I just had a bit of a hangover, too many mojitos, you know how I get' she tried to laugh it off. 'You don't have to tell me if you don't want to Em, but I'll be here when you need me. It might make you feel better' Alison looked Emily straight in the eyes while she said this, then stood up and snatched the popcorn from Hanna who gave a loud whelp. Emily knew she was right. How does that girl look right through me? She stared at Alison who was now telling Aria and Spencer how to make the cocktails after had been trying for minutes to get the kitchen machine to crush ice. I wish I was with her. No… no, I just want to be like her! Or do I? Emily was so confused. How could she tell Alison what happened with Noah, when she felt this way about her. They had shared a kiss ages ago, when they were still in high school. It made Emily feel all kind of things, whereas for Alison it didn't mean anything. At least, that's what Emily thought.
'How long for the cocktails to be ready?' Hanna asked in a whiney voice. 'Not long now Han, the professional took over' Alison grinned. 'Thank God, I do need a drink' Hanna sighed dramatically. A few minutes later they all sat down at the table, sipping their frozen margaritas. 'All we're missing now is some delicious pasta from Leonardo's' Hanna said. 'It won't be long now, Han. God, didn't you just eat a tonne of popcorn?' Spencer asked. 'I can't help it Spence, I need food. I'm in love' she smirked. The other girls shook their head at their friends' antics. Once again Emily was miles away. This time, not only Alison had noticed it, Aria and Spencer had too. 'Not enjoying it, Em?' Aria asked. 'What?'. 'Your margarita?' 'Oh yeah it's great, thank you' she said, once again flashing a face smile. Spencer was about to ask Emily what was going on when the doorbell rang. 'Food!' Hanna exclaimed, she jumped up and ran to the front door. 'Oh my gosh, it smells amazing' she said when she put it down on the table. Fifteen minutes later everyone was thoroughly enjoying their dinner. Hanna had almost finished hers and was stealing food from everyone else's plate. Emily on the other hand had barely touched her food. She really tried to enjoy the evening, but her mind kept going back to that night two days ago. She felt gross, and she was worried because they hadn't used a condom. The other girls were happily chatting away. Aria, Spencer and Alison sometimes took a quick peek at their friend, and silently communicated to each other how worried they were. Hanna seemed not to notice that Emily wasn't being herself, until everyone but her had finished their food. 'Em, dude. Since when do you not like Leo's food?' she asked. 'What? I do, I'm just not very hungry is all' she said, and pushed her plate away. 'Okay enough, what's wrong Emily? You've been so absentminded all night. Please talk to us' Spencer pleaded with her. Emily looked up, surprised to see all four of her friends staring at her. Her eyes welled up with tears. 'Em?' Alison asked, while putting her hand on her thigh. That was it. Emily broke down and started crying. She had to tell her friends what happened…
