A/N Special Edition AU set! It took awhile to perfect these jewels. Nothing too crazy but these are longer than the shorts in the previous sets because I had to set up the setting, and like the world, yada yada yada but yeah, here we goooooooooooO

Glance

Emily had been staring at the dark-haired girl sitting 3 tables down from her at the Grille for almost 10 whole minutes. She had caught her glance a couple of times but it never held. She would always go back to reading her book or sipping on her coffee.

She thought about saying hello, but after Alison... she just didn't know if she could. "Bitch..." she mumbled to herself, miserably picking at her salad. Emily shook her head disapprovingly at herself. What was she so afraid of? She was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she didn't notice the girl walk up and sit across from her at the table.

"Hi there," she said, snapping Emily back into reality. "Uh... uh," Emily stuttered out, completely tongue tied. "Articulate, I see," she joked, smirking. Emily just stared at her with her mouth hanging open slightly. "So," the girl said, "Are you just gonna stare at me all day, or are you going to ask me out?" she asked. Emily couldn't speak"I... do you... wanna maybe do something on Saturday? With... me?" Emily asked. "Sure," the girl said, taking a pen out of her bag. She wrote her number down on a napkin and got up, smirking at Emily again. Just as she turned to leave Emily spoke up. "Wait, what's your name?" she asked. The girl still had that little smirk on her face as she said, "It's Maya."

Helping Hand

Emily fell onto her butt for the third time in ten minutes, causing Maya to laugh out loud at her from her spot on the ladder. She was painting one of the backdrops for the musical that the drama department was putting on.

"What are you laughing at band geek?" Emily snapped from the ground. "Woah, snippy," Maya said, chuckling. She heard Emily sigh, "I'm sorry... I'm just frustrated. It's Maya, right?" Maya put down her brush and hopped down from the ladder. "Yeah," she said, walking over to Emily and offering her hand. "Thanks," Emily said, getting up. "You look like you're struggling a bit," Maya joked, releasing her hand. "What gave it away? The fact that I fall on my ass every 30 seconds?" "Let me help you out." Maya took a couple of steps back, "Here, watch me," Maya said, demonstrating the dance she was failing at perfectly. "You're amazing. Why aren't you in the musical?" Emily asked. "Theatre isn't really my thing," she replied, looking at her watch.

"Crap, I gotta go, but uh, give me your phone," Maya said. Emily fished her phone out of her pocket and handed it over. "This is my number, call me if you ever need help with your dancing," she said, returning Emily's phone with a smile. "Thanks," Emily said, watching as Maya stepped off the stage to retrieve her bag. "Wait," Emily called just as Maya was about to take her leave. "Am I... only allowed to call you about dance help?" she asked. Maya smiled again as she turned to leave again, "That's up to you, I'll pick up either way."

Curious

"Hey Em? ...what's it like to kiss a girl?" Maya asked out of the blue. The two best friends were sitting on Emily's bed, watching game shows and talking about nothing in particular when the question came up.

Emily blushed, she had the biggest crush in the world on Maya. "It's... well, it's like kissing a guy, except... softer, I guess. I can't really put it into words." Emily tried. "Oh... okay," Maya said, looking down at her hands. "...I was wondering if maybe you could show me," she mumbled, still staring at her hands. Emily's heart skipped a beat. Was her crush actually asking her to kiss her right now? "Only if you're cool with it," Maya added. "No it's totally cool, it's fine... uh," Emily scooted closer to her. "You ready?" she asked, provoking a nod from her friend. "Okay."

Emily planned to keep it simple, just pressing their lips together for a couple of seconds, but any thought she had of ending the kiss flew out the window as soon as their lips touched. It was just as insanely amazing as Emily thought it would be and then some. She pressed against Maya's mouth with a little more pressure, thinking she was going to end it there, but before she knew it, her hands were on Maya's neck and her tongue was in Maya's mouth. Oops. Emily pulled away soon after that, knowing that she was nine miles past going too far.

"Well," Maya said breathlessly after a moment, her face still between Emily's hands, "That was... thorough."

Bookstore

Ding-ling! The doorbell of the small bookstore rang out as two customers walked in. Maya peeked up from her book to make sure someone actually came in the store. It was only her and Jared on duty today, and Jared was in the back doing inventory, so Maya put down her book and got up to see if they needed any help. One was Aria Montgomery, her friend and a store regular, but Maya had never seen the girl who was with her before. She towered over Aria, had tan skin, and an athletic build. "Better introduce myself," Maya said to herself.

"Aria," she said, walking over to the two girls. "Hey Maya," Aria replied, giving her friend a one-armed hug. "Hey," Maya said to Emily, smiling at her. "I'm Maya," "Hi, I'm Emily," she responded. "Anything new?" Aria asked. "Yeah, towards the back, want me to grab them for you?" Maya asked. "No, I got it. Em, I won't be long okay?" Aria said, heading into the maze shelves and disappearing.

"So..." Maya, started, but got interrupted by her phone buzzing in her pocket. 'Aria: She's gay and available, don't screw it up!' it read. Maya smirked, noticing that Emily had checked her phone too. "Is there anything I can help you with?" she asked, the double meaning obvious in her tone. Emily blushed, "Um, do you guys have any good romances?" she asked. "Not really, but we change that," Emily laughed, "I'm sorry, I'm really bad at this flirting thing," she said, smiling shyly. "I think you're really cute," Emily added. "That makes two of us... we should do something sometime," Maya suggested, "Can I get your number?" she asked, pulling out her phone. Emily nodded and put her number in Maya's phone as Aria conveniently came back.

"Got what you came her for Aria?" Maya asked her, not taking her eyes off of Emily. Aria beamed as she looked back and forth between the two, "I sure did."

Label

Emily saw Maya talking to a group of her friends in the hallway and sighed. She was so confused as to what the two were; one minute they were playing videogames and the next, they were on top of each other naked with their tongues down each other's throught. She needed clarity, and she decided she wasn't going to get it by watching Maya from the corner of her eye, so she got up. Maya saw her movement from the corner of her eye and winked, causing Emily to get flustered and blush. She shook her head, she wasn't getting charmed into standing down.

Emily walked over to Maya and her friends. "I want to know if we're dating," she said, in front of the whole group of kids. "Guys, could you give us a minute?" Maya asked after getting over the intial shock. The group dispersed as asked, and Maya adjusted her bookbag strap.

"Hey, Em, how are you?" she asked, clearly ignoring the question. "I said I want to know if we're dating," Emily repeated. "Where is this coming from?" "From a place that wants to know what to call you, or what to say when someone asks me if I'm seeing anybody," Emily said. "Why do you want to put a label on this so badly?" Maya asked, getting angry too. "Why not?" "Because labels just mess everything up, and..." Maya sighed, "I don't want to mess this up." Emily was shocked, she was expecting a much different answer. "Despite how I act sometimes, I really like you. This... Us." Maya explained herself. "...Oh," was all Emily said as the bell rang. "Just give me a little time okay? I gotta go," Maya said, walking away. "Okay..." Emily said long after she was gone.

Girlfriend

"Maybe you should just go hang out with your shiny new girlfriend," Emily grumbled. "What's your problem Emily? Because this is the fourth time today I've heard you say something about my relationship under your breath," Maya demanded, fuming. "I just don't think she's good enough for you is all, okay? I think... maybe you should end it," Emily said. "Who the hell are you to tell me who I should or shouldn't be dating? Because last time I checked, you were dating Alison!"

Emily sighed and ran a hand through hair, "I'm just worried about you," she tried defend herself. "Why are you getting so upset?" "Because before Alison came back, I thought... I thought you and I... I liked you, Em. I liked you a lot, and you liked me back." Maya's anger had turned into misery and tears had started escaping from her eyes. "But then she came back and you dropped me like was nothing!" Maya's voice cracked. "Just forget it, I'm out of here," Maya said, storming past Emily. "Wait," Emily said, grabbing Maya's forearm. Em stared at her for a moment before leaning in and kissing her. Maya kissed her back for a moment but then yanked her arm free and stumbled backwards, remembering that she was angry. "Screw you, Emily. I'm not going to let you do this to me. You need to figure out what it is you want," she said, walking out and leaving a confused Emily in her room.

Rivals

"I've never seen it," Emily admitted. "You've never seen Ferris Bueller's Day Off?" Maya asked. "No," "Oh we're so watching it next time you come over, it's a classic," she said, playfully bumping their shoulders together as they walked.

Maya and Emily were on a midnight stroll down the quiet streets of Rosewood. The two had been seeing each other for a little more than a month in semi-secret. It wasn't like the girls were shy about their sexuality- everyone knew they both liked girls- but being the captains of their rivaling swim teams meant that they couldn't exactly go public with their relationship. Their schools hated each other with a passion, and the swim teams had a 6-year prank war going on, but the two were working on ending all the animosity.

Maya shivered. "You okay?" Emily asked. "Yeah, it's just a little colder than I thought it'd be," Maya replied, shivering a little again. Emily shrugged out of her jacket and handed it to her companion. "You don't have to go all 80s movie on me, Em," "I want to." Maya smiled and put the jacket on, sighing as she felt its warmth heat her up. "Hmm, you look good in a Sharks jacket," Emily commented. "But better in a Bulldogs jacket. And I hope me crushing you on Saturday doesn't affect our relationship," Maya joked. "I've seen your times, you're not crushing anyone." "Oh really?" "Really," Emily said, leaning and kissing her.

Maya hummed as she pulled away and rested her head on Emily's shoulder. "So, when is this gonna get to go public?" she asked. "We both know our teams would freak if they knew were together, they'd lose focus. I just need until Saturday. It's last meet between our schools, so after that we can tell the whole world if we want." Emily assured. "And then we can go a real date?" Maya asked. Emily smiled, "And then we can go on a million real dates," "Even though I'm going to crush you Saturday?" "Oh my gosh."

New Girl

"I'm just saying Spencer," Hanna said, closing her compact mirror, "You wear more blazers than a college professor." Spencer didn't get to respond as Maya sat at the lunch table with her best friends. "Stop your adorable banter and tell me everything you know about that beautiful angel over there," Maya said, pointing to a table across the cafeteria. A girl was sitting by herself, looking over some papers. Her dark brown hair was swept over one shoulder as she looked down, and her full lips were moving slightly as she read to herself.

"Oh, she's in my economics class. Her name's Emily," Spencer said, taking some pasta from Hanna's plate. "And?" Maya urged. "What's the rush?" Hanna asked. "Look at her, she's gorgeous. People are going to flock to her so I need information. Tell me what you know!" "Hey guys, what's up?" Aria greeted, joining the three at the table. "Maya's got it bad for the new girl," Hanna teased. "Shut up, Hanna. Spence, anything else?" "Oh, teacher made her share something about herself with the class; she's a swimmer," Spencer said. Maya seemed to think about it for a moment. "I could talk to Kelsey. Now that she's captain she should be able to pull some strings and if I can get Emily a tryout even though practice started weeks ago, she'd love me," Maya said, smiling to herself. "Well get a move on Casanova, lunch ends in 10," Spencer noted. Maya nodded, "Alright, here I go. Wish me luck," she said, getting up. "Remember to breathe," Spencer said, "Don't get her pregnant," Hanna snickered, "May the force be with you," Aria said. Maya shook her head and smiled at her friends as she walked away from them.

"Hi," Maya said with her most charming smile upon arriving at the new girl's table. "Hi," she responded, smiling back. "Is this seat taken?" Emily laughed, "Surprisingly, no." Maya sat down and offered her hand to the other girl, "Maya St. Germain," "Emily Fields," Emily responded, shaking Maya's hand. "So, why'd you ditch your friends to come sit with a stranger?" Emily asked. "I get how much being the new girl can really suck, so I'm going to do you a favor. I heard you swim," Maya said. "Wow, news really does travel fast in this town," Emily said with a smile. "But, yeah I do. I think it's too late for me join though, the season's already started." "Well I happen to be pretty good friends with the captain. I'm pretty sure if I ask nicely I could get you a tryout," Maya said. "Wow, thank you. But I mean, I don't want you to go out of your way or anything," Emily replied. "I see her next period, I'm doing it. Speaking of next period, do you know how to get to yours?" Maya asked. "Not... exactly," "Come on then," Maya said, getting up from the table, "I'll walk you. What room is it?" "207," Emily said as she gathered her things and followed Maya towards the door.

"So, where'd you move from?" Maya asked as they exited the lunchroom. "Florida," Emily replied. "Must be a pretty big change for you," Maya noted as the two rounded a corner. "I'm just glad that five minutes have passed without hearing about a hurricane warning," Maya laughed, stopping in front an open classroom door. "Here we are," Maya said, gesturing to the door and smiling. "Thanks, you're kind of a lifesaver," Emily replied. "No problem, maybe after school I could show you around town. I know where to get the best sandwich you've ever had." Maya suggested. "Sure, 4:00?" "It's a date... crap, um, I meant-" she stammered trying to correct herself. "No," Emily stopped her, resting her hand on Maya's forearm, "Date sounds about right," Emily said, winkind, walking into the classroom before her, and leaving a flustered and pleasantly surprised Maya standing in the hallway.

Three

"I'm not going to keep doing this, Maya. I'm no one's secret." Emily said, slipping her shirt back on. "I know, I'm sorry," Maya said, sitting up and running a hand through her hair. "Tell her. Or I'm not coming back," Emily said firmly. "Okay, I'll do it tonight," she said, looking at her hands.

Emily's face softened as she sat back on the bed with Maya. "I know you don't want to hurt her, but you like me right?" she asked. "I've never liked anyone this much," Maya admitted, looking at Emily. "Then just think about that. Think about me." "I'm a terrible person aren't I?" Maya mumbled. "Of course not Maya, you're just... a little lost," Emily reassured her. "Good luck, I'll see you tomorrow," Emily said, kissing her on the cheek.

First Kiss

"I had a really great time tonight Em," Maya said, leaning against her front door. Emily smiled shyly and looked down at their intertwined hands. "Me too," she agreed. "I never took you as the super romantic type. I mean a picnic in the park and then a sunset rowboat adventure? I felt like I was in a Lifetime movie," Maya joked. "Well I never took you as the rowing type, I'm pretty sure you broke the sound barrier, Wonder Arms," Emily teased back. Maya laughed, "Hey, it's your fault for not believing me when I said I was a rowing champ back in California! They used to call me 'Maya fastest rower west of the Mississippi St. Germain'," she said, wiggling her eyebrows. The two both burst into laughter. "Seriously though Em, best date I've ever been on," "I'm glad you liked it, because I... I really like you," Emily said, stepping closer to the other girl. "I really like you too, Emily," Maya squeezed her hand and pulled her companion closer. "I don't have to tell you what to do now, do I?" Maya asked, raising an eyebrow. Emily shook her head nervously and leaned down to kiss her.

The kiss started off a little awkwardly, with the two just pressing their lips together softy. Emily was a little stiff with nervousness at first, but relaxed when she felt Maya's arms wrap around her neck. She pulled away soon after, but stayed in close proximy to Maya. "Goodnight Maya," Emily whispered. Maya bit her lower lip, "Goodnight Em," she whispered back, pecking Emily on lips one last time.

When Emily still didn't move after that, Maya leaned in to kiss her again but before she could, the porch lights started switching on and off. Maya laughed, "That's my dad telling me to come inside before he comes outside," she said smiling, removing her arms from around Emily's shoulders. Emily's ears turned pink, "I get it Maya, I should probably get home anyway," Emily replied. "I'll call you later," "Yeah, okay," Emily agreed, "Goodnight, Em," Maya said, opening the door and going inside. Emily touched her lips and smiled, "Night Maya."

A/N There it is, the considerably more challenging AU set. Don't be surprised if one or two or nine of these become actual stories. Tell me what you thought in the reviews! Which one was your favorite? Review review (review review lol) Ciao~