EPOV

I couldn't believe it, I pull back from the hug I sprung on her "You're going to UPenn" I said with a smile

"Yea, got the acceptance letter last week. I'm going to be studying Graphic Design, Advertising and Marketing. Sorry for not telling you earlier and making it seem like something bad, I was just nervous to tell you"

"Why? Do you have any idea how proud of you I am right now?" I wish she could see it, I can feel the proudness I feel for her flowing off me in waves

"Really? I'm proud of me too actually. I just didn't want it to seem like I was giving it all up to wait around for you. I know that sounds bad but it's something I probably would've done if I hadn't have figured out who I was and what I wanted. I think our relationship will be better now that I've got my head screwed on and figured out who I am" she smiles and my heart melts, I lean forward and catch her in a passionate kiss, when air becomes a problem I pull back

"I really love you and I'm so proud and happy for you. You're going to do great things Paige McCullers and I can't wait to be along for the ride" this time it's her who pulls me in for a kiss.

"I'm really proud of you too, no matter what it says in any of those envelopes. We both have come so far from junior year but you especially, I remember this shy girl who wasn't too sure in herself, who slowly started standing up for herself, against me especially. Now look at you, you came out, helped me, took on A, defended your friends against everyone, helped Alison, and took everything that was thrown at you. You are amazing and whatever is in those envelopes, whatever happens next you should be proud of yourself because I sure as hell am" I lock eyes with her and smile, how did I ever break up with her? Everything she does she does for me and for our love I think

"I wouldn't have been able to do most of that without you by my side, so let's just both be proud of each other" I look down at the envelopes "guess it's time to skype the parents"

"No matter what any of these 3 envelopes say just know that anything is still possible to happen and if they aren't what you want to hear there's more options to do next year" she says while passing me my laptop. I send a quick text to my mother telling her to get on skype and 5 minutes later we are all set up

"What one do you want to open first Emmy?" my dad asks

"I'll do NYU first, it doesn't really bother me if I get in or not" I open the letter I quickly scan the letter and see regret to inform you and I release a breath I didn't realise I was holding. "I didn't get in but that's ok" I smile to my parents and Paige squeezes my hand

"As long as you're ok with that then so are we sweetie" my mum says "UPenn next?"

"Yep" I look to Paige and draw some strength from her. I take a breath then rip it open, I release my breath and smile "I got in" I jumped into Paige's arms, knowing no matter what happens now we will be together next year

"Congratulations" all 3 say to me

"Just one more" Paige whispers while still holding me close. I turn over the Drexel envelope and slowly open it, apart from Paige, I've never wanted anything more.

"I can't do it, here you read it" I thrust the envelope in her direction and try and control my shaking hands, while staring at the floor. It was the quietest and longest 10 seconds of my life

"Looks like you're going to be a Dragon baby" she says then kisses me, my parents congratulating me and it takes a moment for it to sink in

"I got in?" I ask and she nods "I GOT IN!" I jump up and pull her with me giving her the biggest hug then start doing my happy dance

"Congratulations Emmy. We are so proud of you" my dad says

"Thanks so much you guys, I couldn't have gotten in if it wasn't for your guys support. I love you" I tell them and I see tears running down mums face, mirroring mine

"Our baby's going to college" she cries into my dad's shoulder

"It's ok honey, she's all grown up now" he smiles to me and pulls her close. I smile at them and sit back down on the bed, Paige not far behind me

"We should look for an apartment" I randomly blurt out to her and she looks at me in shock

"Um, what?" she asks with a look of confusion on her face

"We should move in together, I still want that room on your computer, except now it can be an apartment. I know we only just got back together but I don't want to spend any more time away from you. I want our life together and I want it to start as soon as possible" I smile at her and after a moment she leans in and we kiss passionately, temporarily forgetting my parents

"Huhhum" I hear my dad clear his throat and we quickly pull apart, both our cheeks red and Paige dips her head in her nervous McCullers way that I love so much

"Sorry, got carried away. I'm just so happy" I tell them but they both have a look of confusion on their face

"That's ok honey but isn't Paige going to Standford?" my mum asks

"I'm not any more. I'm actually going to UPenn now, I had some time to think about what I wanted for me and I realised moving away isn't what I want. I'd be so far away from the people I love that I think I would've just ended up miserable. So after talking to my dad I applied for a few places closer to home and found out last week I got accepted to UPenn" she explains and I can hear and see the happiness flow through her.

"That's great sweetie. Are you still going to be swimming?"

"Nah, during my time of figuring out what I wanted I realised I don't want to be swimming for the next 4 years. It was more of my dad's dream for me than mine, shocked the hell out of me when he said he was ok with it, as long as I completed the rest of the year. But it's good now because I don't have to work so hard to keep a scholarship I didn't really want." She explains, I always loved how well she got on with my parents and how easy it was for her to open up to them

"That's great news Paige, as long as you're happy that's all we care about" my dad says then looks down at his watch "Sorry guys but I've got a meeting in half an hour so we must go, just know we are both proud of you and we'll be home Monday, love you both" he says and after saying our goodbyes and shutting down the laptop Paige leans against the headboard and I curl up into her

"I love you" I say to her and pull her closer

"I love you too, always" she kisses my head "so apartments huh?" she says and I look up at her

"Well yea, we won't be going to the same college so we won't be able to be in the same dorm but I figure if we both get jobs then we should be able to find a place" I say and she laughs "what's funny?"

"We won't need to, find one that is. Dad's got an apartment in Phili that he uses once a month for work and he said I could live there, just have to put up with him for a week a month and I'm pretty sure he loves you more than he does me so I'm sure there will be no problem if we move in there together" she says then kisses me, I kiss back with more pressure and move to straddle her lap. She runs her hands up my legs then up my back and I moan into her mouth, I break away and start kissing down her neck and find that spot she loves while she starts to undo my top. As she gets to the last button my phone starts ringing

"Damn it. That's Hannas ringtone" I say as I sit back on her legs and pick up my phone and answer it "Hey Han" I say while Paige starts to do up my buttons

"Hey Em, are you busy? Spencer just rang and her and Toby are bored, figure we could all go around and hang out? We haven't seen each other for 3 days, Aria and Ezra are on their way there now" she says and she's sounding a lot more Hanna like than the past couple of times I've talked to her

"Yea ok. I've actually got some great news so that works out well. We'll be there in about 10 minutes" I say goodbye and explain to Paige what's happening

"Looks like we'll finish celebrating later" she says as I move off her and fix my hair

"We most certainly will"