Masquerade Ball

Emily POV

I feel someone tap my shoulder . I turn around .

"Wanna dance with me ?" Paige asked . I can't believe it's Paige in front of me . She is super cute and adorable tonight . She wearing a white shirt with a black vest and blazer , it fits her body perfectly and she also wear a cute black fedora . I wrapped my hands around her neck as she wrapped her hands around my waist . We both slowdance .

"Breathe , Em . You have been holding your breath since you saw me ." Paige wink at me

"I can't . You are taking my breath away ." I smile and tilt her fedora to the right . It looks more cute now .

"You look lovely tonight ." Paige whispered in my ear . "I'm so lucky to have you as my girlfriend . You look stunning .. as always ." Paige continue , her eyes roaming around Emily blue dress .

"And I'm so lucky to have you too . You look cute tonight ." I said sincerely

"I love you ." Paige whispered in my ear

"I love you too , Paige ." I whispered and rest my chin on her left shoulder

"I'm officially jealous with Emily love's life ." Hanna said while her eyes glanced at Emily and Paige who are now slowdance and drifted away with their own world .

"Relax , Han . Caleb is coming tonight , right ? Spencer asked

"Yeah but he might be a little late ." Hanna sigh

"Better late than never come ." Aria said . She's coming alone tonight

"Aria , I believe someday you and Ezra can go out on public . Just be patient till the day come ." Spencer said

"I guess so . They look like a just married couple , don't they ?" Aria looking at Paige and Emily

"Yes , I'm so happy for them . Emily deserved to be happy after what she gone through . Maya's death , A bitchness ." Spencer said

"One day we all will graduate from A bitchness and I'm going to throw a party for that ." Hanna said

"Are you sure that A will leave us alone , Hanna ?" Aria asked

"Yeah , I'm telling you , I'm not giving up to find who A is ." Hanna replied

"Me too . Sometime I'm exhausted with all of this A thing . We need to stop A ." Spencer said

"Hey , Han . Wanna dance with me ?" Caleb show up in hurry , he know he already late .

"Of course ." Hanna said happily . "Excuse me please , Juliet need to dance with his Romeo ." Hanna said before grabbing Caleb's hand

"Aria , do you mind if I dance with Toby now ? I don't want to leave you alone .." Spencer asked

"No , it's okay Spence . You don't have to babysitting me . I will just sit here , on the couch . Go dance with Toby , poor him ." Aria replied

"Are you sure ?" Spencer asked again . Aria nodded and give Spencer a reassuring smile

After Spencer and Hanna finished dance with their partner , Aria quickly walked towards them .

"Guys , I think I saw a person wearing a black hoodie . Just now ." Aria said panickly

"You mean A is here ?" Hanna asked

"Who else wear a black hoodie at masquerade ball if not A ? Damn , I want to catch that bitch tonight ." Spencer said angrily

"Spence , wait . If you want to catch that bitch , we are going with you . It's too dangerous doing it alone ." Aria said

"But first , where is Emily ? I don't see her anywhere ." Spencer look around the crowded place

"Probably in bathroom , making out with Paige ." Hanna said jokingly

Paige POV

I try to find Emily . It's already 15 minutes since she said she need to go to ladies . I saw Hanna , Spencer and Aria , I approached them .

"Did any of you saw Emily ?" I asked worried

"No , we thought she's with you ." Spencer replied . She looks anxious

"Yeah she was with me before she said she need to go to toilet . It's already 15 minutes ." I'm really worry now . Hanna pulled out her phone and dial Emily's number

"She's not answering ." Hanna said

"We need to find Emily ." Aria said , panicked

"We split . Hanna you go with Aria . I'm going with Paige . If you find Em , call me as soon as possible ." Spencer said

We quickly split up . Spencer and I look all over the place

"Damn , it's too crowded . I don't see her ." I said

"I think maybe we should go to parking lot . Maybe she is there ." Spencer said . I nod my head . When we arrive at parking lot I saw Emily but then I saw a black speeding car coming from behind .

"Emily !" Spencer scream

I run towards Emily and push her as we both fell on the road . I watch the the black car speeding away . There is no sign of the people who drove it to stop the car . I glanced at Emily . She look so scared , her hands wrapped my waist . She obviously scared .

"Em , are you okay ?" I asked and she just nodded her head slowly .

"Oh my god ! You both okay ?" Spencer asked worried .

"Emily and I okay ." I said and I carefully lift Emily up . "Where's your car , Spence ? We need to take Emily home ." I asked

"Follow me ." Spencer walked and at the same time call someone . "Hanna , we found Emily . Come to the parking lot , hurry ." Spencer said on the phone .

A few minutes later Hanna and Aria come . They both quickly get in the car . I give Emily my blazer and she rest her head on my shoulder .

"What happen ?" Hanna asked

"A car almost hit Emily ." Spencer replied

"What ?!" Hanna look at the back seat and she saw Emily now have fall asleep on Paige's shoulder

"Spencer , you want to send Emily home ?" I asked

"I don't think so . Emily look very tired and still shocked . Beside it's already late . Maybe we all should sleep at my barn" Spencer said . " And you too , Paige . Please stay , Emily still scared and maybe you can keep her calm ." Spencer said again

"Sure ." I replied shortly

Spencer's barn

"There is extra bed in my bedroom , you two can sleep there and here for Emily . I don't think she can sleep with that dress ." Spencer give me a white t-shirt and a blue plaid shorts . I help Emily to change her clothes . Emily then walked to the bed weakly . I unbutton my vest and take it off leaving me with my white shirt only .

"Paige , I scared .." Emily said

"Shh , I'm here . Just sleep okay ." I wrapped my hands around her shoulder and kissed her head . A few minutes later , Emily fall asleep . I slowly get up from the bed . I'm so thirsty right now . I walked to kitchen and found Hanna , Aria and Spencer in kitchen sitting onthe chair .I smile at them

"Tea or coffee ?" Spencer asked

"Tea ." I said

"How's Emily ?" Hanna asked

"Sleeping ." I replied and take a cup of tea from Spencer's hand . I need to ask something . I drink and clear my throat before speak . "Do you know who is it trying to hit Emily ? Obviously someone try to hurt Emily by the way they drove the car" I asked them . The kitchen quiet for a few seconds before Hanna speak .

"We don't know , Paige ." Hanna answered . I look at them suspiciously .

"Umm , Paige . I think you should probably go see Emily . She will be terrified if she wake up alone ." Aria said . I just nodded my head and leave the kitchen .

"I think the girlfriend already suspicious and want some answer ." Hanna said and I heard it . I leaned back on the wall to hear what they are talking about .

"Hanna ! Keep your voice down ." Aria

"If Paige want some answer , it's Emily right to tell her , not us ." Spencer said

"Okay , but we all know that this is all A work , right ?" Hanna asked

"Who else it can be ?" Spencer asked back , sarcastically . Suddenly all their phone chimed .

"You almost lost your friend . Next time Emily won't be so lucky . - A" Spencer , Hanna and Aria read it together . So it's A the one who try to hurt Emily ? I walked to the bedroom and I saw Emily still sleeping . When Emily tell me about A , who sent my father a photo of me kissing Emily , I thought that A was just harassing them through text messages . I didn't know that A is capable of killing and threatening Emily and all her friends life . I walked towards Emily and gently touch her hair and kiss her head .

"Is it morning already ?" Emily mumbled half-asleep

"Not yet , love . Just sleep okay . I'm here . I will protect you ." I said softly and leaned down to kissed her forehead .