Sorry these chapters are so short. They should pick up soon. Like I said, I'm new to this writing thing. Again sorry for grammatical errors.

The smell of bacon filled the air. Emily immediately ran downstairs. What can she say? She's addicted to bacon. Mrs Fields was setting the table.

"We are having a family brunch since your father is going back to Texas this evening" said Emily's mom, sadly.

Emily hated it when her dad went to Texas. It would usually be months before she would see him again. Sometimes he even missed holidays.

"I don't want you to go dad."

"I know sweetheart but I gotta make money to put food on the table for you and your mother."

"I know I'm just going to miss you so much. Like I always do."

"I'll miss you too pumpkin."

After her father left for the airport, Emily headed outside for a jog to clear her mind. She always got in a sad mood when her father left town. She was winded and when she saw a rock behind a lake she ran to sit down on it. As she caught her breath, she bursted into tears, causing her breath to become erratic once again. She was heaving so loudly she didn't hear a girl approach her.

"Woah, what is wrong" the girl asked curiously.

Emily looked up and to her surprise Alison stood looking at her with great concern. She all of a sudden felt really embarrassed for crying so much.

"Nuh-nothing's wrong" she sobbed.

"That doesn't sound very convincing" Alison said.

"Why do you care anyway? Everyone tells me how mean you are to people" Emily accused.

"Well, I don't usually care. You're somehow different, I guess. Plus this is my spot. I come here to think and of course make out. This is the kissing rock after all."

"Sorry for taking your spot. I'll just go" Emily sighed.

"You apologize a lot, ya know" Alison observed, "now are you gonna tell me what's wrong or not?"

"My father is in the military and he is leaving for Texas again tonight. He rarely gets to come home. I miss him so much already." Emily sobbed.

"That must be hard on you and your mother," Alison said, "I know I can't do much about this situation, but is there anything I can do to make you feel better?"

Emily looked up at Alison with sad, swollen eyes. She couldn't believe Alison was seeing her like this. She probably looked horrible. Plus since she was jogging before she probably smelled like sweat.

"Um, could you just sit with me?" Emily asked shyly.

Alison smiled and sat down beside her. Emily couldn't believe this was happening. She could feel the heat from Alison's hand right next to hers. They sat there in silence for what seemed like hours.

The next morning Emily woke up with a smile on her face despite the fact that her dad had left the night before. She kept thinking about the night before. They never spoke after Alison sat down beside her, but their pinkies slightly touched a few times. She got butterflies just thinking about it. Wow, that's really sad, she thought. How can Alison's presence alone make her feel so much better.

After Emily was done with her chores for the day, she got a phone call from Hanna.

"Hello?"

"Hey Emily! There's a party at Noel's cabin tonight. There will be a lot of alcohol and party games! We are all going. Wanna come?

"Yeah!" That'll get her father leaving out of her mind for a little while at least.

"Alright. We will pick you up at 8!"

"See you then"

Tonight should be interesting.