SORRY FOR THE WAIT... IDEAS ARE WELCOMED
PLL OWNS THESE CHARACTERS
THE MORNING BEFORE SPRING BREAK
NARRATOR:
Emily & Maya were sound asleep in Maya's bed, Maya as usual laid with her back pressed tightly to Emily's chest, Emily in turn slept with her right arm securely around Maya's mid section with Maya's hand on top of hers. Emily's face nestled in Maya's neck.
This was how Emily & Maya would sleep night after night.
After about a year & a half of dating Pam finally agreed to sleepovers, the conservative Mrs. Fields came around to the idea after Maya came home from her one month stint in a Philadelphia hospital.
It was then when she realized Emily was not gonna let her out of her sight, she also trusted that she raised her daughter to have more respect, than to do anything in her home, especially when she was home.
Deep down Pam admitted to herself how relieved she was that her & Wayne didn't have to worry about Emily getting pregnant, but that was information she was not gonna share with her daughter.
Mrs. St. Germain on the other hand was the opposite of Pam, in many ways. And when it came to her daughter showing affection to her girlfriend she was all for it, not that there was too much of that due to Emily's shy demeanor.
But Maya & her mother had a very strong & open relationship, they shared almost everything with each other, something that left Emily mortified when Maya told her she had talked to her mom about their 'first time' but spared any details.
The girls were sleeping peacefully when Emily began to stir.
What the girls didn't know was that Maya's father had walked in & seen the love birds wrapped up in each others limbs, realization of the moment & his daughter's relationship hitting him square in the face.
Not that he wasn't supportive of Maya's relationship, he was, & he really liked Emily, but what he didn't like was seeing His little girl in the arms of the person he knew was eventually gonna take her away one day.
It's a sad moment every father experiences, & today was Richard's turn.
Emily began to stir as long curly locks belonging to her girlfriend began to tickle her nose. She smiles with her eyes still closed, breathing in the familiar scent of Maya's Victoria's Secret shampoo.
EMILY & MAYA WAKE UP
I can hear Maya's steady but low humming noise she makes when she is in a deep sleep, I know she's gonna hate waking up right now to get ready for our flight but we have to.
I don't want to open my eyes, as I take a deep breath inhaling Maya's intoxicating scent.
I start to place gentle butterfly kisses on Maya's neck & below her ear (knowing that's 1 of her spots) Maya lets out a tiny moan & beginning to stretch.
She lifts her arm & bends it back reaching for me to come closer to her lips.
"Good morning beautiful"
"I know how you can make it a better morning Cherie"
Just as we are about to connect our lips, we hear a deep voice clearing his throat.
"Daddy! what are you doing in here" Maya almost shouts, as we both jump out of bed like a lighting bolt.
"It's time for you two to get ready if we want to leave in time"
"I-I'm sorry, Mr. St - I mean Richard, I mean yes sir we will be down in a few minuets" I stammer.
"Maya, nous parlerons de cela plus tard" he says sternly.
"But we weren't d-d"
"Plus tard" he cuts her off
Maya shakes her head & doesn't say anything any more, as her father walks out of her room she made in the attic.
As her father makes his way down the stairs, we notice Junior standing behind him with the St. Germain smirk in tact.
"Why didn't you warn me brother"
"I tried! but dad beat me to it, then I didn't wanna be too suspicious. Why were you guys fucking around with the door unlocked anyway"
"We weren't fucking around douche! We were just sleeping"
Junior stares at Maya, saying 'yeah right' with his look.
"Ok, we might have been cuddling, but nothing else"
"You guys are half naked!"
At this moment I realized Maya was in nothing but a tank top & cheeky boyshorts, & I had on some very small shorts myself.
"These are our pajamas jerk"
"Whatever you say sister, I'm gonna go put gas with dad, hurry & be ready when we get back. Oh & Emily"
"Yeah"
"Now I see why my sister's so whipped"
I cover myself up with a pillow feeling my whole body burn with embarrassment.
I know Junior is kidding around just to embarrass me & get a rise outta Maya but I still wished the ground would just swallow me now.
Next thing I know I see one of Maya's boot fly across the room & hit Junior right on the side of his head.
"I have no problem beating your ass right now little brother"
"Please you can't even reach me"
"I'll stand on a ladder" Maya says with pure rage in her voice.
Her brother & I share a look, just now realizing how serious Maya was, & she was on the verge on very angry tears.
"Look My I was just kidding, I didn't mean any disrespect"
"If that was your girl & somebody said that how would you react"
"I'd beat their ass"
"Exactly"
"I'm sorry Maya I didn't mean anything bad" he turns & looks my way "Em I'm sorry if I offended you. Sister I would never disrespect you or your girl & I would never try & play you. Emily is fine but she's your girl & that's where it stays"
"Well yeah she's fine! She's my girl ain't she" Maya says with a cocky smirk & that damn head tilt.
"So we're good"
"Yeah we're good jerk"
"Good"
They pound knuckles and Junior starts to walk out, but shoots me a small apologetic smile before he's out.
"Oh my God that was so embarrassing, your dad practically saw me in my underwear kissing on your neck. It could not have been any worse"
"Yes it could have" she smiles deviously.
"Yeah I guess you're right" I laugh.
"My damn phone died that's why the alarm didn't go off"
I walk over to Maya & place a chaste good morning kiss on her lips.
"Come on we only got about 20 minuets to get ready"
The drive to the airport in Philly was quiet & awkward. Anabelle was listening to a seminar on her iphone, Junior was sprawled out asleep in the furthest back seat, Maya had her earphones in.
That left Richard & I together with nothing to do but stare at the road ahead of us. every now & then I would see his eyes look at me through the rear view mirror, whenever Maya would lay her head on my shoulder.
I was dying to be on the plane already.
CALIFORNIA VACATION
We got into San Francisco about 3 in the afternoon, & as soon as we get off the plane Maya starts screaming that she's home.
I couldn't wait for Maya to show me around the city she loved so much.
Aria was already here with Noel since yesterday & Hanna & Spencer were gonna meet us in L.A in 3 days, after Maya's family reunion here.
I couldn't wait to be alone with Maya on our vacation, but a part of me was thankful that Aria was gonna be at the family reunion too, I was nervous about meeting Maya's family members that I didn't know, & I knew Aria was in the same boat, having each other was going to make it less stressful.
The next morning we are up bright & early, heading to the reunion.
On the way over Maya is pointing out some of her favorite places through the window, it's adorable to see her eyes light up as she is reliving some of her childhood with me.
I kiss her hand & she smiles her warm smile at me.
After about 15 minuets we are at the park where the festivities are going to take place.
Aria come up behind me & links arms.
"Nervous?"
"A little, you?"
"Very"
"It'll be fine"
"Easy for you to say Em, at least you know half of them"
Before I have a chance to respond, Noel yells out for Aria to join him so he can introduce her to his grandfather.
I walk over to a big tree that's a few feet away from where everyone has gathered.
I take a deep breath trying to steady myself before meeting all these new people.
Before I let my breath go completely, 2 slender but strong arms wrap around my waist, Maya leans in & leaves a tiny kiss on my shoulder, but it's enough to feel butterflies in my stomach.
Maya slides her hand down my arm & intertwines our fingers effortlessly & neither of can't help but smile.
"Ready to go meet your family" Maya whispers, looking at me through her lashes.
My smile grows wider at how innocently Maya says those significant words, and just like that all my nerves are gone.
After Maya takes me around to introduce to just about all her family, it's finally time to eat.
The options are endless, I've seen less food at a buffet, but I'm not complaining, I'm not training & can finally eat whatever I want.
Maya is standing in line waiting for the BBQ ribs.
I poke her shoulder from behind, then slip in front of her when she turns. Earning a laugh from one of her aunts.
"Anyone ever tell you how slick you are Fields?"
"All the time"
"Yeah I'll bet" she snickers.
"Don't be a rude host" I stick my tongue out at her & she playfully scoots my face away.
"Since when do you let people cut in front of you in the rib line, Petit?" Marie asks.
"Since it's her, auntie"
"Wow, you're lucky, she must like you"
I can feel my cheeks getting warm
"No auntie, I love her" Maya says beaming.
I want to look away from Maya's intense gaze, but I can't, not even in front of her aunt, not even if the desire is for my beautiful girl is written all over my face, I just can't look away from Maya.
"Well, I would say the feeling is mutual" Marie turns to look at me, but my focus is still on Maya.
"Chicken or ribs?"
"Ribs please"
"A meat eater, I like her already shortstack"
"Thank you, Uncle Tony"
"Come on Em, lets go find a quiet spot before my family tries to steal you away" Maya jokes.
Leaving her aunt & uncle laughing as we walk away to a deserted tree.
We finish eating, & I'm resting in between Maya's legs as she is leaning up against the tree.
Aria waves to me from across the field & she is carrying a beautiful chubby baby in her arms.
I start to daydream about coming back to this place years from now when I'm an official & legal member of this family,
Emily St. Germain, it has a nice ring to it.
I wonder if Noel & Aria will still be together, would that be their chubby baby.
Maya's voice breaking me from my reverie.
"What baby, I'm sorry I didn't hear you"
"Where were you at just now"
"Just thinking"
"About"
"My"
"Yes?"
"Do you really think I'll be apart of this family one day"
She turns my shoulders, so that we are face to face.
"You already are Cher"
I can see the sincerity in her eyes.
"If you start making out I'm leaving" says a raspy voice from behind us.
"Bonnie!" Maya yells.
"I don't get a hug"
Maya gets up from behind me, but gives me a kiss on the cheek before she wraps this very pretty girl in a bear hug.
I can't deny that I feel a little bit of jealousy towards this girl right now.
After a few seconds on hugging & jumping up & down, Maya notices how my body language has changed, even though I didn't intend for it to.
I see Maya trying to hide the smirk threatening the corner of her lips.
"Emily this is Bonnie, my absolute most favorite & closest cousin. Bonnie this is my beautiful girlfriend Emily"
"Nice to finally meet you Emily, I've heard so much about you"
"Yes me too, finally nice to put a face to the name, all My has are pictures of you two at like 13"
We all laugh. I can't help but stare a little at the resemblance between Bonnie & Maya. It's nothing striking, it's like the longer you look at them, the more alike they look, except Bonnie has beautiful green eyes, & my love has the most gorgeous brown eyes on the planet.
"So does Noel know he's not the only favorite cousin" I giggle
"I love Noel & he is my favorite guy cousin, & when Bonnie moved to Virginia Noel became my best friend, but me & Bonnie are like sisters"
"He knows this, he just likes to play dumb" adds Bonnie.
"Oh" was all I could say, I knew they were close, but not that close.
"So how is Virginia Bon"
"It's ok, how's Rosewood" she smirks.
"It's gotten better over the years" Maya looks at me tenderly, while her & her cousin share a laugh.
'So how long have you lived in Virginia" I ask Bonnie.
"All my life really, I was born in LA like Maya but grew up over there. when we were like 3 our grandma got real sick & our parents made it a point to visit as many times as the could during the year.
So every Christmas & summer vacation My & I spent it here in Frisco with each other, that is until a couple years ago when suddenly she couldn't make it over here anymore" Bonnie teases.
"Maya!" I exclaim.
"Don't listen to her baby, Bon shut up, you know it's not even like that"
"I'm just kidding Em, everybody gets busy & schedules clash but me & my cousin are as close as ever, we talk & facetime every other day"
"Why have you never visited her in Rosewood" I ask
"I- I don't know, good question" they stare at each other blankly.
"How about you come with us down to So Cal cousin"
'Where you going, to LA?"
"Yeah to auntie Marie's for a week"
"I don't know isn't it gonna be crowded"
"Nah, her & Tony take off for a cruise in like 3 days & she's letting us stay at the big house"
"Malibu!? hell yes I'm down!"
Before I could ask what my girlfriend really had planned for our spring break, Noel & Aria join us around the shaded little tree are we have made our own.
"Who are you down to do now cousin" Noel asks sarcastically.
"Shut up asshole" Bonnie punches him in his thigh.
"I'm just kidding, long time no see cuz"
Noel bends down & kisses Bonnie on the cheek, as she wraps him in a very tight hug.
"I've missed your dumbass" she says.
"I missed you too, hey this is my girlfriend Aria"
"Nice to meet you" they exchange.
"So what are you down for again"
"Oh, I told her she should come with us to aunt Marie's"
"You should!" Noel almost squeals not being able to mask his excitement.
"Am I really gonna have to spend over a week with BMN" Steven says from behind us, catching us all off guard.
"Stevie!" Bonnie screams.
"You made it" Maya yells as they are now both in his arms.
"What's BMN" Aria asks.
"Nothing" Noel says annoyed.
"It's what our older cousins along with Stevie used to call the 3 of us because we were younger & wanted to hangout with them, but they didn't want us around" Maya explains.
"Bitching Means Nothing" Stevie laughs.
"That was the clever acronym they thought of using for our initials" Bonnie interjects.
"And who says jocks aren't smart" Maya adds.
"Keep it up smart asses, you're lucky you 2 are my favorite little cousins, speaking of little cousins, where's my boy at?"
Noel nods his head in the direction of the playground. Where Junior has been having a conversation with the same girl the whole day.
Stevie points In Junior's direction then turns back & looks at Noel as they share a deep laugh. Then Steven looks at Maya raising his eyebrows, almost asking what she is gonna do about it. She just shrugs her shoulders & laughs with Bonnie.
Aria & I are completely out of the loop of this family exchange, until Steven makes things clear.
"He's really trying to hook up with her?" he ask the 3, & they all just shrug.
"Junior!" he hollers.
Junior looks back, & raises up a finger, indicating he needed a minute. You can see the frustration on his face.
Noel & his brother share 1 more laugh before he yells again.
"Junior!" he shouts louder.
"Hold on!"
"She's your cousin you idiot!"
With that Junior has an appalled look on his face. He ends the conversation as he starts to make his way over to us.
You could actually see the crimson covering his cheeks, which mad these 4 erupt with laughter.
"Y'all could've told me" he states simply.
Only giving his sister & cousins more to laugh at.
I admit I enjoyed seeing the cool, slightly arrogant younger St. Germain squirm.
Serves him right for all the times he's tried to embarrass me, I think to myself as I join in on the fun.
The rest of the day carried on in a similar fashion.
The boys played sports, the girls caught up, & I met just about every last member of Maya's family.
Her grandma walked me around, & introduced me as her baby's girl.
I loved how much Maya's grandma spoiled her, Maya usually is the one who likes to do the spoiling.
Seeing the tables turned was really cute.
Just as we were done picking everything up, I see Maya's dad walking straight towards me.
"Emily can we talk?"
"Sure"
We walk over to the end of the park where you can actually see the Golden Gate Bridge not too far away.
"I wanted to talk to you about yours & Maya's relationship" he clears throat, revealing his nervousness.
"Ok" is all I say.
"Emily I want you to know I think you're good for Maya. You ground her"
I nod my head, still not understanding where this is going.
"You both know that you have my support, but I want to know where this is all headed"
"Excuse me?"
"I knew one day I was going to have to deal with this, but I already had my boys just want one thing speech down. Then you came along" he says with a small laugh.
"It's hard to tell your teenage daughter to not be intimate with someone you can't use scare tactics with"
OMG did he just say "be intimate" I think I want to die now.
"In a way you've made it easier & harder. I know what a teenage boy would be thinking & how to protect my daughter, but you Emily, you don't fit that description. In a way you're more dangerous than any boy could be. Maya loves you with all her heart & I can see that, which would make it easier for you to break that heart"
"I would never hurt Maya, she's everything to me sir" I say honestly.
"That's good to hear, you've been there when she's needed you most & I appreciate that. Just remember she's not as hard as she puts off & I won't let anyone hurt her"
"Yes sir"
He gestures over to where he know's Maya has been standing, watching this whole encounter take place. I nod once more. As I start to walk away he says one more thing.
"Oh Emily one more thing, when you're at my little sister's house please try & keep your hands to yourself" he says with a slight smirk.
Okay, now I really wwant to die. I can't bring myself to say any words, so I turn to speed walk over to Maya.
I guess Maya could see the look on my face, because as soon as I reached her she took my hands in hers.
"Is everything ok Cherie"
"Um yeah, lets go for a walk?"
We walk down as close to the shore as possible, before Maya pulls me to a stop.
"Ok, what happened with my dad?"
"He wanted to talk"
"About?"
"Us"
'What about us?"
"He wanted to make sure I knew that if I hurt you I'd have to deal with him"
"What!?" Maya says in disbelief.
"He said he couldn't use the boys only want one thing, thing on me so it was harder for him"
"I can't believe he said that" Maya sits on the ground.
"Me either!"
"Oh babe I'm sorry"
"It's ok, he also knows I love you, & he thanked me for being there for you"
I sit down behind her, pulling her to my chest & wrapping my arms around her.
"Em"
"Shhh, lets leave that in the past"
"Ok"
"You know what else he said?"
"What?"
"For me to keep my hands off you while we're at your aunts"
"No! He said that?"
"Yup"
Maya shook her head & laughed. Not being able to believe what I had to go through.
"What else he say"
"Oh nothing, just that you loved me with all your heart"
"Well at least he was right about one thing" she whispers.
We stayed there sitting for awhile, enjoying the feeling of being in each others arms, under the stars.
I held Maya close to me as we rocked back & forth to the sound of her humming.
"It's a beautiful night isn't it?"
"Not as beautiful as you Cherie"
We were silent for a moment, taking in the beauty of the bridge lit up at night.
"What are you thinking about?"
"Just how beautiful tonight is"
"Yes it is"
"Almost as beautiful as our first night we spent together"
"Mm almost but not quite" Maya purrs.
"I remember everything about that night"
"I do too"
"It was the most important night of my life My"
"Mine too Emmy, mine too"
I couldn't take the tension building in my stomach anymore.
I turned around in Maya's arms, lifting up until I felt her skin on my face.
I kissed her lips hard but with all the passion I could muster, remembering that night.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE, THINGS ARE HECTIC... I KINDA NEEDED A FILLER CHAPTER TO SET UP EMILY 7 MAYA'S 1st TIME FLASHBACK, I HOPE THIS WAS OK.
GONNA TRY & GIVE YOU GUYS A QUICKER UPDATE I KNOW IT SUCKS TO WAIT... IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE ANY IDEAS OR IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU WANT TO SEE FEEL FREE & SHARE I'LL SEE WHAT I CAN DO.
THANKS AGAIN.
OH TRANSLATION WAS "WE'LL TALK ABOUT THIS LATER"
