AN: I know it's been like forever or it feels like it to me. I have a good reason though and learned my lesson. Do not leave Laptop on table when drinking with friends. Long story short my friend broke my laptop and owed me a new one but she was taking too long so I just bought a new one and now having her pay me in increments lol Other than that I'm having a great summer before school starts again lol So on that note, this chapter is basically fluff because it's been forever since I updated and I wanted to give you fluff before drama starts. Thank you for your patience and reviews. I owe you guys which will probably be this weekend since I have that chapter half-way done. I'm not going anywhere will be updated this weekend as well since I already know how the next chapter is going to be. So, please excuse this long AN and my typos since I'm lazy at times. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWE PLL. If I did though, Maya would be alive and one of the girls would've been A because I think that would've been more interesting and fascinating than CeCe Drake being A. Oh well. Enjoy again!

Chapter 36 - Missing her

Lips drawn into a pout as she hears the soft voice in her ear through her phone and the only thing she can think about is how much she would rather her laying next to her instead of being away from her. This blows. Her eyebrows are drawn in together and her pout deepens as she wishes the winter break would go fast like the rest of the semester had. It seemed weird that her high school swim career was over when she could remember being a freshman like it was yesterday and how nervous she was about whether or not she was going to make the team. She was sad that it was over and didn't have any regrets since she achieved all of her goals that she set out to accomplish for the year. Including Maya. Of course, she was tested since she broke every record that she swam in and obviously, the tests came back negative. I'm already a beast without it. She rolled her eyes at how some swimmers probably wished that she tested positive so that they could have a medal but she didn't roll like that. Some of her teammates cried afterwards but she didn't since her swim career wasn't over. Far from it. She still had college and the olympics next year since she qualified over the summer.

So, afterwards, the weeks flew fast and although she didn't start training hardcore til the middle of January, she still did things to stay in shape and kill time when she wasn't with Maya or her friends. Maya had band practices that she wasn't allowed to sit on so she had to do something to keep her busy and she couldn't do her homework when Maya was her tutor. That leaves time for her to do a little swimming here and there along with lifting weights and running to stay in shape so that she doesn't die in spring training. Thanksgiving was good as her family came in to celebrate the holidays including hanging out with Maya and her friends. The next weeks went by, midterms were pass and now she was in Rosewood without Maya over her Christmas Break since she was in California with her family. Sure, Emily went to the Philippines for the first week to spend time with family over there before heading to Texas to Spend Christmas with her dad but now she wanted to spend time with Maya. "Baby, I still think you should go out" Maya said again getting Emily huff through the phone,

"I don't want to" Emily rolls her eyes as she heard Maya's giggles through the phone. Maya wouldn't be back for another couple of days and Emily hated it. She started thinking about when they would go off to college and going to different schools before shaking her head. There was no way she would be able to do long distance if only three weeks was killing her. It wasn't that she would cheat on Maya. Definitely not. It was the fact that she wouldn't be able to not kiss Maya for weeks or months at a time or touch Maya or just look at her in person. "I miss you" She whispers as Maya giggles,

"Really" Emily closes her eyes,

"No" Maya laughs at her, as Emily groans, "Stop laughing. It's not funny" Emily pouts again as she opens her eyes to stare at her ceiling. Yea, there's no way I can do long distance.

"Awww baby you know I'm just teasing you." Emily could still hear the smile in her voice as the corner of her lips twitch up just imagining the way Maya's eyes dance when they tease her and how sexy she was when she smiled at her. "I always miss you especially when I'm laying in bed by myself" Emily smiled before biting her lip as one hand went behind her head,

"Yea?" Emily whispered and her smile widened when Maya chuckled almost breathlessly,

"Yea but I like how you turn all ninja spy and sneak in right behind me" Emily liked that too, "Pull me close and cuddle" Over the weeks, Emily was able to show Maya how smooth she was in getting in and out of places unseen. "Among other things". They would start off with cuddling which would turn into more and be a struggle for them to stay quiet but they find a way, whether it's a pillow or each other. They found ways to be discreet. "I love you" Emily's heart fluttered at those three words dropping from Maya's lips so naturally and with honesty that she couldn't help but say the words back as well.

"I love you too baby" and mean it while saying it. She still found it hard to believe that she was in love when she promised herself that she wouldn't be, let alone be in a relationship. Not complaining.

"Oh. Baby I have to go" Emily groaned, "I'll call you later. Promise" Emily huffed,

"Fine. Have fun"

"You too, beautiful. bye"

"Bye" She said as she hung up the phone. It was early on the west coast which surprised Emily earlier but Maya had to be since her family were having a reunion and she was helping them set it up. Lucky. Emily took a deep breath before standing up and stretching. "Gym then pool" She said to herself as she got her stuff and headed out. She picked up Hannah on the way since Hannah had texted her asking to come along since she was bored.

"It sucks that they have to be up early to set up everything but shouldn't they have done everything like yesterday or another day?" Hannah asked as she ran on the treadmill next to Emily. Emily shrugs,

"I guess but their family reunion is at the beach so I doubt you can set it up the night before" Emily said as she picked up her pace. Hannah nodded,

"That actually makes sense because then beach bums would probably wreck everything that they set up." Emily shook her head, "I know if I was a beach bum I would just for the fun of it."

"I doubt bums would actually do that and you would never be a bum" Hannah rolled her eyes,

"I so could but I love fashion too much" Emily laughed a little at her, "And you stop being naive, Stud" Emily looked over at her, "Some bums do that"

"Naive? Have you even seen a bum before?" Hannah looked at her and was about to open her mouth, "In person and not on TV" Hannah closed it then opened it again, "And not ones you think are bums at our school because their fashion sense is a fail to you" Hannah closes her mouth and shakes her head this time, "I rest my case" Emily said running faster,

"Well, even a beach bum probably have better fashion sense than the ones that go to our school. Fucking idiots." Emily chuckles. Here goes her fashion rant. "like do they really think that they can start a trend. Like really? It just looks totally fucked up. Like who wears plaid with stripes socks and sandals and none of the colors are matching. Like does that even make sense. I just want …." Hannah continues to rant as Emily just runs and runs for what felt like hours but really was just one since Hannah was out of breath and now dragging on the treadmill. "O…..kay" She pants, "I'm…. done" She stops it and tries to breathe.

"Me too but now I have to lift weights so lets go" She said pulling Hannah off the machine and nearly tripping as she followed Emily. "You wanted to go so let's do this so we look sexy tonight" Hannah pouts, sticking out her bottom lip and drawing her eyebrows low and towards each other. Trying to give Emily the puppy dog face as well to get her to change her mind. Emily mimics her face before shaking her head, "Not happening" Hannah grunts making Emily laugh as she starts the bench machine. "Let's do this"

"Fine" She whines but then a smirk appears on her face, "Ohhhhhhhh I get it" As Emily does her reps,

"Get.. what" She says between breaths,

"Why you are working out so hard" Emily raises an eyebrow while doing a couple more reps, "You're sexually frustrated" Emily raises the other one while still doing reps. "When was the last time you got some? Since Beth or CeCe?" Emily smirks shaking her head. Not that long but it sure does feel like it. She finishes then puts it up,

"Your turn" Hannah narrows her eyes at her,

"You got the booty" Emily shakes her head, "Oh my God! It totally makes sense well more sense to if you're trying to impress but the only one you are trying to impress is not here" Emily pushes Hannah down on the bench before Hannah lays back with her eyes wide with excitement as she squeals. Oh no. "Ooooooh! MY MOTHER FU-" Emily quickly puts a hand over her mouth to muffle the words that she knows that will come out of her mouth and get them kicked out.

"Hannah!" She warns, "I'm not trying to get kicked out of here today" Hannah claps her hands and squirms on the bench. She tried to fight the laugh that was bubbling up but the way Hannah was acting, she couldn't help it. "Stop" Hannah nods with her eyes full of energy when she was just about to die only a few minutes ago from the treadmill. "Okay no yelling or screaming" Hannah nods again. Emily slowly pull her hand back and lingers just in case Hannah tries to scream again,

"My mother fucking best friend" Hannah whispers with pride in her voice, "I knew it. I mean you don't even check out any girls like you use to, Stud. Which I don't blame you cause Maya's just sexy" Emily puts Hannah's hands on the bar and lifts it, "But I should've noticed with the way you guys look at each" Emily then lets go of the bar and Hannah drops it immediately causing her to stop talking, Emily smiles before picking it up off her.

"My bad, too much" Hannah glares at her,

"Bitch" Emily shrugs as she takes off some of the weights, "So, how lon- wait! When was your first time? And why didn't you tell me?! We're best friends" Emily rolls her eyes,

"True but you're dating Caleb and Caleb is Maya's brother which means you would be lying to Caleb which is bad for your relationship since Caleb still has some trust issues and you can't tell him because I've been your best friend since forever and you're friends with Maya and we didn't want you to have to choose between your best friend and boyfriend" Hannah stares at her for a second trying to comprehend everything that Emily just said to her.

"Wow. I totally understood what you just said" Emily nodded,

"I know because I answered to a way that only you would be able to understand." Hannah nods, "Exactly how you answer people" Hannah smiles at her then shrugs,

"It's not my fault that I want to make sure you understand what I am telling you the first time so I don't have to repeat myself the second time" Hannah shrugs getting Emily to shake her head,

"Just lift" Hannah nods as her Emily lifted weight for the next couple of hours along with using the stair-stepper and bicycle. It was now four and they were in the pool, Emily swimming while Hannah just tread water and relaxed. Emily was just finishing up her little workouts to get ready for spring training next month. "Okay ready?" Hannah nodded as they both get out and dry themselves before heading to the locker room and get their stuff. They decided to just shower at their house and not at the gym so they just got in Emily's car. Emily drops Hannah off then heads home to take a shower and nap before tonight. She was laying in bed with only a black sports bra and her black boxer briefs to match that she like to sleep in every once in a while. Checking her phone one more time to see that Maya still hasn't texted her, she sent her a quick text saying she loved her before putting her phone in the charger and closing her eyes. She didn't even feel like she was sleep long but heard Maya's familiar ringtone. She blindly reached out and felt around the nightstand for her phone before finding it, "Hello" she said groggily with her eyes still closed,

"Hey beautiful" Emily mumbled something incoherent back and then noticed that her cheek was a little wet. The fuck. She had a little drool on her face as she wiped it on her pillow, "you droolin now" Emily frowned clearing her throat,

"No" She said, "Wait, what?" She said trying to figure out where did Maya get that from even though she was right. She heard her giggle but for some reason it sounded closer,

"You just wiped your drool off of your pillow and to think I wanted to cuddle with you" Emily then opened her eyes once before closing them again grunting,

"I have no idea what you are talking about but even if I did you are in California so we can't cuddle" Emily said stretching a little,

"You are so oblivious when you're half asleep" She said which Emily then opened her eyes realizing her voice was not coming through the phone anymore but also in her room. She looked a little behind her to see Maya standing there with just her sweats and t-shirt on. "Surprise" Maya smiled at her. Emily hung up her phone, placing it back on her nightstand as she turned over,

"You still wanna cuddle with me" Emily said flipping her pillow so that the drool stain wasn't showing. Please. Maya laughed at her,

"Unfortunately, I do because it's freezing in here but you need to brush your teeth first" Emily shook her head,

"No, my breath is still minty fresh since I have only been sleep for like 30 minutes" Maya pursed her lips then shook her head,

"You drooled babe" Emily rolled her eyes. Unfortunately. "Here take a couple of Altoids then" She said reaching into her pocket for them, "Like three and then I'll kiss your slobbery mouth" Emily flicked her off making her laugh, "Will do but not til you take three of them" Emily rolled her eyes but took three and popped them all in her mouth making her eyes grow wide before coughing,

"Shit" She sucked in a breath through her mouth, "These are hella strong" Sucking in air a couple of times, "you should've got tic tacs" Maya laughed at her then shook her head,

"These let you know they're working and I only like the orange tic tacs but those are more like candy and not mints" Maya said, placing them on the nightstand along with her phone then placed her bag on the side with her Uggs,

"Shirt off" Maya smirked at her and then pulled her shirt over her head. Emily licked her lips once she saw the new exposed skin that was tanned back to her caramel complexion she had before it got cold in Rosewood. Maya made her way to the bed, "Pants off too" Maya frowned,

"Are you serious?" Emily nodded, "It's fucking freezing here Emily" Emily laughed at her,

"I'll keep you warm." Maya glared at her, "Come on chocolate drop" Emily pulled the covers back. Maya's eyes ran over the new exposed skin that Emily was showing her, "Baby" Maya rolled her eyes then quickly pulled down her pants, shivering a little before running and jumping in the bed with Emily. Emily laughed at her girl before moving a little so that she can be laying in her previous spot knowing it was warm then pulled the covers up over them. Maya quickly moved closer, trembling a little while laying on her side,

"Still cold babe" Maya whispered to her, Emily moved her leg in between Maya's as Maya moved hers over Emily's hip. Emily's hand on her thigh pulling her closer before moving it up to rest on her ass with Maya's hand on her cheek.

"Better?" Maya nodded.

"Yea" She licked her lips while moving her eyes down to look at Emily's lips. Emily smirked at little,

"Good" She whispered before kissing her and instantly moaning at the feel of them since it's been forever since she kissed her girl's lips. Definitely missed this! She took a minute just savoring in the feel of Maya's lips against hers before taking in her bottom lip to nibble on it and feeling Maya move back with her following. Emily moved on top of her still kissing her and loving the little moans that were coming from Maya. Her hand moving up Maya's side to squeeze her breast before moving to the bottom of her jaw and deepen the kiss by sliding her tongue inside Maya's parted mouth. Maya's hand that was on her cheek went in her hair as the other one moved to her back encouraging Emily to slowly roll her hips causing a low moan to come from her. Emily pulled back a little and moaned when Maya nipped at her lips, "I missed you" Emily whispered to her, "So much baby" She said in between the kisses,

"I miss you too" She said as she lightly trailed her foot up Emily's calf eliciting a smile to form on Emily's face as her leg hooked on Emily's hip. "And missed certain things as well" Emily chuckled knowing where Maya's mind had gone and she can't say that hers hasn't gone there as well. She nibbled down her jaw, "And I love those things" Her lips landing on her neck as she slides down Maya's body, "Just as much as I love you"

"I love you My" Emily dragged her tongue along the top of her breasts. Maya arched her back when she placed a butterfly kiss on one, "I got my acceptance letters from colleges"

"That's great, beautiful" Maya said softly even though her mind was definitely not on college,

"And I decided what college I wanna attend" Emily pulled her bra down and flicked her tongue on her nipple,

"Shit, good baby" Maya said lightly, as Emily rolled her abs into her which was making her wetter by the second with not only the friction from her but also from the anticipation. Emily sucked in her nipple before tugging on it as she pulled back and letting it go with a plop,

"I wanna attend USC to be with you" Emily said with a smile. It took her a minute to process what Emily said before her eyes popped open and her sitting up to look at her,

"What?" She said noticing Emily's smile falter a little, "I'm sorry but really?" Emily nodded, "Why" Emily's smile fell then as she sat up on her knees with Maya sitting up as well. Huh?

"Because I wanna be with you" Emily's eyebrows drew in together, "I thought you would be happy" Maya ran a hand through her hair,

"I-" she licked her lips glancing down, "I am but is that even smart" She looked back at Emily to see her eyes narrowed at her, "Shit... Baby" Emily moved off the bed trying to get her emotions together, "okay wait, let me explain"

"Damn Maya I thought you would be happy about this but apparently you're not" She was getting upset but she was also feeling hurt that maybe Maya didn't want to be with her in the long run. What's the point of being in a relationship with me and getting me to fall in love?! Maya ran her hands through her hair again, "I thought you wanted to be with me but maybe we're on different paths"

"No no I am… I mean we're not… Fuck" Maya said trying to get her thoughts together in order to explain this to Emily,

"Fuck it. You know what, shit doesn't matter. I think it's best for you to leave before we say something we're going to regret. Mainly me" Emily said walking to her bathroom and slamming the door. She leaned on the sink, closing her eyes trying to calm herself down. Maybe she shouldn't have even said anything as her grip tightened on the sink. If she wouldn't have said anything then maybe she would've just been still cuddled up with Maya or having sex with Maya which would've been better since she definitely missed that these past three weeks that felt like years. She heard the door close outside and knew Maya left but she couldn't help but think that she wished Maya would've stayed. She usually does. Whenever they get in arguments, Maya would stay quiet and then have Emily talk to her when she was ready or just get her talk. Communication is key. Emily pursed her lips a little before turning the sink on and splashing water on her face then drying it and walked back outside. She laid on her side in her bed and closed her eyes. A minute later she heard the door open then close before hearing clothes dropping to the floor and the bed dipping. A body was pressed against her back as an arm draped over her waist and lips pressed on her shoulder,

"Baby" Emily didn't move, "I'm not going to force you to talk but I just want you to hear my side of things. I only want what's best for you whether it's California or Texas. That's all I want so that you are one step closer to your dreams of being an Olympian." Maya took a deep breath, "I want you at USC but not because of me. I want you to go because it's the best choice for you. I want you to go because they are going to give you the best for swimming and your major." Why does she always put me first? Emily stayed still listening to her, "I love you and you know I do but I want what's best for you regardless of me wanting you to be with me everyday. You wanted to be in the olympics since you were a kid and you want a medal as well. I'm not going to be the one that gets in the way of your dreams. I love you too much to do that" Maya kissed her shoulder again as they laid there silent for a little bit before Emily grabbed Maya's hand and interlaced their fingers together,

"What if you are what's best for me, My" Emily whispered as she pulled Maya's arm closer, "I don't think I can do long distance because I just want to see you everyday and kiss you everyday and I would probably go insane not being able to" Emily kissed Maya's fingers, "Just these few weeks we were away was too long. I wanna touch you whenever I can and I can't do that if I'm in Texas and who's to say Texas is the best for me all around."

"I'm not saying it is. I just don't want you to base your decision solely on me but what is in your best interest that's all." Maya kissed her on the back of her neck, "But if Texas is the best, I want you to go there. I have no doubt we would make it" Emily turned her head to look at her,

"Really" Maya nodded. They just stayed looking at each other for a couple of minutes before Emily smirked, "Okay but if USC is the best for me then you better get ready to be in my bed every night when we're there." Maya giggled,

"As long as you cuddle with me then deal. Seal with a kiss" Emily smiled kissing her lips, "I love you"

"I love you too with your sexy self" Maya laughed as Emily turned so that she was laying on her back as Maya climbed on top of her.

"We good?" Emily nodded,

"Yea. We good baby" Maya nodded kissing her lips again then sitting up straddling Emily's hips, "You know, you're better at staying quiet than I am" Emily raised an eyebrow, "And since your parents are still here they won't know" Maya smirked as Emily's eyes grew darker and her hands moved up her abs to her breasts,

"Yea" Maya nodded and grinded her hips into Emily's. Emily smirked, "I love you" Maya leaned down with Emily's hands moving to her ass,

"Tell me something I don't know" She bit her bottom lip then slowly released it while moving down keeping eye contact with Emily. Emily licked her lips as Maya kissed down her abs, "It's been three weeks, right baby" Emily bit her lip and nodded her head with her hands going behind her head, "that's a long time" Twirling her tongue around Emily's belly button,

"Agreed" pecking her lower abs before moving. "Just mine baby" Emily nodded biting her lip as Maya kissed her hip, "You damn right it's mine" Emily smiled. Just like you're mine. Maya pulled her boxers down and off her, "And I definitely missed this" As she lifted each leg over her shoulder. "Stay quiet baby" Emily let go of her lip as her mouth dropped when Maya spread her lips and slowly licked her from the bottom to the top still keeping her eyes on her. Aww shit. Maya flicked Emily's clit before moving down diving deep in her. Emily's hips shoot up not expecting that so soon but definitely not complaining as she felt Maya's tongue in her, wiggling in her as she turned her head to move deeper in her. Maya's gonna set a new record! Maya pulled out moving to slide her tongue up her bikini line,

"Remember, it's been a long time baby" Maya gave a deep throaty laugh causing Emily's abs to tighten and feel herself gush, she moved her tongue to slide it along her slit before moving up to flick her clit again.

"3 weeks" Maya teased her getting Emily's body to jump involuntary. God, I better last longer than 3 minutes. "that's 21 days". Emily nodded before a groan escaped her as Maya slide three fingers deep inside her. Oh shit! Maya gave her clit a long slow suck having her body jump again and feeling her inner walls tremble. She pulls away, "That's also 504 hours" Emily bit her lip as a hand moved to tangle in Maya's hair, as she flicked quickly on her clit making her body shake. Is she doing it 504 times? Maya stopped flicking her tongue but moved her fingers in and out as Emily's hand tightens on her hair. "Which translates into a long ass time" Emily nodded quickly then gasped loud that she was sure her parents heard her but she didn't care as she felt Maya sucking on her clit again but also tugging it, making her hips move with the motions. Maya's rhythm was on point as Emily was riding her fingers and her moans getting louder but she couldn't help it as she also heard or more like felt Maya's moan until Maya stopped.

"Maya!" Emily said with her voice louder than she intended to,

"Quiet baby. You're being loud" Emily pouted,

"Can you please continue? I'll stay quiet" Maya smirked at her,

"you better or I'm leaving you without getting off." Emily eye's widen. She wouldn't! "Oh I would" She said with her smirk turning evil. "Now, I got fifty on you cumming within a minute. Let's see if I can make that happen" As she quickly went and attached Emily's clit with her mouth as her fingers attached her pussy making her move on the bed as she bit her fist trying to stay quiet.

"Slow down baby" Emily begged but Maya wasn't listening. Emily felt her fingers playing with her G-spot like they've known each other for years. Emily's body shakes as her legs tighten up trying to hold off her climax but there was no way that was going to happen. She was okay with that. 3...2...1… Heaven.

Emily was sitting on the bed waiting for Maya to come out so they can go to Noel's New Year's eve party which was a bonfire. She was looking up things on her phone for different trainers at USC and comparing them to Texas. Right now, it looked pretty even which was a good thing for her since then Maya wouldn't think that she was completing choosing to go wherever Maya goes. Even though I kinda am. "Okay beautiful. I'm ready. Damn, I might have to stay at your side all night" Emily chuckles a little. I don't mind that. Emily had on jean joggers with a white loose shirt that had XO in black, a black varsity jacket and black timberlands. Her hair was in soft waves as a beanie sat on top of her head,

"Thank you baby" Emily glanced up from her phone before her eyes trailed over Maya. She tilted her head and bit her lip while motioning for Maya to come closer with her finger. I know I'm not leaving your side, that's for damn sure. Maya's outfit was simple but still looked sexy to Emily and she knew others would too. She had on black leggings, a cream long sleeve sweater that said creme de la creme on it in black writing, and cream ankle boots with a three inch heel on them to give her some height. She also had a cream beanie to go with her as her hair was slightly curled. Maya stood in front of her, "Why so covered though" Emily asked as her hands pulled Maya closer by the back of her knees.

"Ummm because it's cold thus me being cold. And we're going to be outside since Noel's bonfire is outside" Emily nudged her loose sweater up by her nose before placing a soft kiss on her tummy eliciting a squeal from Maya, "Stop that tickles babe" Emily pulled back with a smile, "Ready" Emily nodded with a sigh,

"If we must but I would be perfectly fine staying in bed with you" Maya moved and grabbed her bag, "preferably naked" Maya smiled at her,

"Is wearing clothes even an option?" Maya asked but already knew the answer,

"Hell no. Unless, parents is home then lingerie is the next best thing in bed" Maya giggled shaking her head,

"Come on, Beautiful" She held her hand out for Emily and didn't have to wait long for Emily to take it. "It'll be fun" Emily rolled her eyes as she also grabbed a bag since she was staying the night at Hannah but try and sneak in Maya's house since she had time to make up. "You should stay the night since I'll be by myself tonight" Emily's eyes widen,

"Your parents aren't here?" Maya smirked, shaking her head while walking down the stairs, "Thank God" Maya laughed as they said goodbye to the Fields before heading to Noel's to bring in the New Year's. I definitely missed her.