Maya P.O.V.

"What does Hanna say when she pulls you away", I question curiously.

Christian looks at me, "She says to give you and Emily space. What does that mean?"

"I'm not sure I know you well enough to spill my guts to you", I say, taking a bite out of my sandwich.

He nods, mimicking my movements, "I have an idea of what it means, but I don't want to be wrong and offend you."

I stare down at the sandwich in my hand, "What do you think it means?"

"You guys were an item", he says quietly, looking up after a second to study my expression.

"Are you that good at reading people", I question.

Christian laughs, "No, really think about what Hanna said to me. Why would friends need time alone?"

I nod, he has a pretty good point. Hanna did make it pretty obvious that something was going on between Emily and me.

"You cracked the case", I say, taking a sip of water.

He stands, "Emily really likes you."

My heart sped up, and those butterflies came speeding back to my stomach. I haven't had these feelings since the first time I saw Emily. How could I forget that night? It was the first time I met Hanna, and she had to pick up Emily from our school. Beautiful, that is the single best word to describe her.

"How do you know", I question, standing up next to him.

Christian is about 6 feet tall, and he towers over me. He has brownish blonde hair, with beautiful blue eyes, definitely a good looking guy.

He smiles, "Because she is always staring at you. I mean, you are pretty and all, but no one stares at someone all class because they are good looking. There is something behind it."

I don't reply, and I don't think he expects me to. Does Emily still like me? Is there still something there? When she broke up with me, I thought it was because she didn't have enough feelings for me. I was already in the process of really falling for her, and then she pulled away. I knew she had a problem with coming out, and I never wanted to rush the process. But I always thought if she liked me enough, she would come out. Because in the end, I wasn't someone she wanted lose. When I moved, she didn't do what I expected.

Emily P.O.V.

Staring down at my watch for about the millionth time, I decide Maya isn't going to show up.

I grab my bag from the ground, but I feel a hand grab my arm.

"Hey, sorry. I was stuck in lab", Maya says, trying to catch her breath.

I try to smile, "It's fine."

Everything I wanted to say went out the window. My mind was blank, and I didn't know what to say to her. I don't even know where to begin.

"What do you want to talk about", Maya says, breaking the silence.

I try to form words, "I don't want things to be awkward with us anymore."

She smiles, "We can call a truce, but if that's it. I have to meet Laura."

The sound of Laura's name sent a pang of jealousy throughout my body.

"You can't meet her", I say, before I can stop the words leaving my mouth.

I expect to see anger on her face, but all I saw was humor.

She laughs, "Why is that?"

This is my chance to tell her exactly how I feel, I have to tell her.

"Can we go somewhere a little more private", I ask, already walking in the direction of my home.

Maya follows me, "You can come to my house, I'm sure my mom is dying to see you."

The walk isn't too far, and it was mostly silent. Sometimes one of us would ask how things have been, but it was still pretty awkward. Neither of us knowing what to say.

Maya P.O.V.

I open my door and call out to my mom.

Her head pops out from the kitchen, "This must be Emily."

I nod, and my mom wraps Emily into a hug.

"It is so good to meet you", my mom says, holding Emily out to get a good look at her.

Emily smiles politely, "It's good to meet you, also."

My mom turns to look at me, "Should I fix you guys anything?"

I shake my head, "We are just going to be a minute than I am going to meet up with Laura."

My mom nods, and I head up the stairs. Emily is close behind. I open my door and walk to the bed. I don't know what to do or say.

Emily P.O.V.

"I waited for you to call me", I say quickly, the words leaving my mouth before I could stop them.

The silence that followed was disheartening. Maya shook her head, obviously in disbelief. I knew what I said was stupid, but I really did wait for her call.

"I'm not sure why you were waiting for my call", Maya said quietly.

"I was scared, Maya, and I still am", I say, wringing my fingers.

She places her hand on mine, "You didn't need to be scared. I was going to be with you every step of the way, but I can't keep waiting for you to decide when you're ready."

Butterflies crept into my stomach, and I felt myself blushing.

Maya continued to talk before I could reply, "But I'm not doing a secret relationship, Em. What are you going to do? Stay in the closet, and in the end marry a man?"

My heart beats harder, and I can't stop it. I have to make a decision.

"I have Laura, someone who is willing to be open with me. That is all I want, someone who likes me enough to show me off. I don't think that is too much to ask for", Maya says, standing up.

I don't reply, but I feel myself stand up. Confidence was something I've never had, but I had it then. I felt myself grab Maya, but it didn't feel like it was me doing it. The kiss was long and passionate, and there was a spark.

Maya pulls away, "I can't do this."

She left her own room, and I just stood there in shock.

I wave to Maya's mom, and I head across to my house. I don't say anything to my mom, and I don't think she noticed me walk through the door.

I open my phone and shoot a text to Hanna.

I have to come out to my mom. –E

Next chapter, does Emily come out to her mom? Will Maya break up with Laura? Will they finally get together?