-Emily's POV-

"Honey it's time" my mom tells me and I gather up all my emotions and step up on the podium. Her family asked me to wrap everything up. All the girls had said something and it was my turn. I look around and see the calm waters. I can see Mr. Sun reflecting its light upon the peaceful body of water. I look at the people gathered around for her memorial, the setup they made at the lake, and I look at her portrait and admire her for the last time.

"She was always loving and caring and protective. She sees to it that she puts her best foot forward in whatever she does. I will always be thankful for getting to know her, for having the chance to be loved by her. I remember her in each morning I wake up. How she hated mornings but loved the sunrise. I remember her smiles and laughter and it will always stay in my heart. Wherever you are now I want you to know that I loved you. I will always love you." After saying my speech with sniffs and sobs I stepped down and joined her parents and mine and the girls.

Her dad said a few more things after which we took a handful of her ashes and spread it all over the waters. This is what she would've wanted. I imagine her looking at us with her authentic smile.

FLASHBACK

"It's over babe. A's gone. We're all safe now" I whispered at Hanna's ear as I wrapped her around a tight embrace. I pulled away and transferred my attention to the other girls then I hear Paige yell. "Noooo!" I hear two gunshots. The first shot was from Lucas that hit her chest. The other one was from her. She was able to pull the trigger before fully crashing down.

"Oh my God." Aria and Mona gasped in Unison. I sat down on the floor beside her head side. The others stayed behind.

"Call for help! You'll get through this okay" I gently caress her face. I could see a lot of blood pooling out from her chest. Noel and Toby went out to look for help.

"I'm…sorry…Emily…sorry" she was catching for her breath and her words were barely coming out

"Ssshh. It's okay. You'll make it okay? We'll have a do over" I tried to stay strong but my tears are flooding. I held her hand to my chest

"I know I haven't been good to you. I need you alive to make it up to you." Alison said

"Don't die on us. Come on!" Spencer added

"I'm sorry you guys" she kept asking sorry despite her condition. She was almost out of breath

"Stop saying sorry" Spencer said with a raised tone

"You're one lucky girl. Take care of Emily" a tear fell down from her eyes "I love you Emily" that was her four last words before she closed her eyes and laid in eternal rest.

END OF FLASHBACK

"One with the water" Spencer said breaking my trail from the flashback of that night. I turn to her and smile. "She saved all of us and she will forever be in our hearts" We walk away from the lake and I turn back and looked at her portrait with her name written below it. 'Paige McCullers. Never forgotten'

I thanked her in silence for taking the bullet for Hanna. I couldn't thank her more than enough. It could have been Hanna but she saved her.

"She knows you loved her too Em. I owe her my life and the best way to thank her is to spend it taking care of you" Hanna said intertwining our fingers together.

We continued walking without fearing that someone is lurking on the shadows behind our back. We're all safe now.


-Hanna's POV-

Weeks had gone by and we all had our graduation last morning. My dad attended it and I was so happy. He and Mom even took a picture with me and Emily's family and mine too. Of course it was mandatory for the Pretty Little Liars of Rosewood to take one too. It was one of our happiest days, the 6 of us together finally gathered to celebrate something happy.

We all gathered at the all time favorite Apple Rose Grille. Mona said she had a surprise for us.

"What's up with Mona?" Aria said eager for Mona's arrival.

"Who knows!? She always has surprises. Remember that one time she just brought us to this carnival at Philly?" We all laughed at how funny the memory was. Aria's laughing face was soon replaced with a jaw drop. We all turned to see what surprised her.

"Hey!" Mike greeted us and gave a sweet shy smile. He was Mona's surprise. She was holding hands with no other than Mike Montgomery, Aria's little brother.

"Uhm…what's this?" Aria's remained astonished while we all gave Mona congratulatory hugs.

"I wanted to tell you sooner Ar but you might not agree with it so I asked him to keep it from you" Mona explained trying to slowly reveal the truth to Aria.

"How long has this been going?" Aria raised her eyebrow. I would really have thought she was really pissed if she didn't kick me on the foot below the table.

"A while now" Mike said with nervousness. "Look I love her okay. It might be wrong to date one of your friends but don't hate her"

Aria stood up and Mona looked worried of what would Aria do but she wrapped them both in her little arms.

"Ohhhh. I'm happy for you both" She squealed.

We were all happy of M&M and our graduations. We celebrated throughout the night. It was almost perfect. Only one more thing is left undone. I look at the silver ring on Emily's finger. It's time.

-Emily's POV-

I wanted to do it at the lake, it was our place it would've been so special but I had something else in mind. She asked me out on a dinner tonight. She picked me up but once she got at my house I hijacked her car and brought her somewhere…the church. I coordinated with Pastor Ted who happens to be her mom's boyfriend. I gave her mom a head start so she would be there before we arrived. Her parents, mine, our friends, everyone was already inside.

"What are we doing here?" she said with a giggle

"Would you believe me if I told you we're praying?" she laughed harder. I placed my hand on my chest pretending to have been offended.

"Come on" I intertwined our fingers and walked with her to the door of the church.

I knocked thrice and the door dramatically opened. Our family and friends were at the pews standing looking at us. There was a red carpet with petals on the floor leading to the altar. There were her favorite flowers all around. I created a wedding scenario of what I imagined ours would be. She covered her mouth with her hands. She was genuinely surprised and I am very much proud of my work. I held her hand and we walked down the aisle to the altar with some sweet music playing.

"I love that it takes you an hour and half to find a dress you want to wear for the day. I love that you get a crinkle above your nose when you're thinking about something. I love how I smell like your perfume after we spend the day together. I love how jealous you get when someone checks me out. And I love it the most that you are the last person I want to cuddle with before sleeping at night and the first person I get to see in the morning. I'm standing here tonight because I want to spend the rest of my life with someone like Hanna Marin and I want the rest of my life to start as soon as possible. I'll be with you through the ups and downs, in whatever we will face ahead. I'll be your bestfriend, your lover, your other half. You're the risk I will always take. Will you marry me?" She tried to hold back her tears but to no avail. I opened the box holding the ring.

"I want to grow old with you and support for you in every swimming event you have. I want to cheer you up when you feel down. I want to kiss you goodnight and kiss you in the morning. I love you beyond anything else. I love the way you shyly smile. I love that cute little dimple you have. I love everything about you. You're my life Emily. You know me better than I know myself. I don't really believe in things such as soulmates because that is so Aria but when you came I just believed in it. And I can prove it; you know the funny thing here is that I was proposing to you tonight too." She took a box from her purse too and opened it. She even bought the same ring that I did.

We both laughed at the serendipity of things and kissed each other. We placed the rings on our fingers and kissed once again. "You're the risk I'll always take too Emily" she said and for the third time our lips interlocked.


A.N. The next chapter is the finale. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Reviews? :)