A/U. Emily Fields meets Paige McCullers senior year of college. As their friendship develops the 2 cannot deny their feelings. Story involves ups and downs through the years. They share an intense love. I'm a Paily fan; remember that through the "downs." I'm not the best at summaries. My talents lie elsewhere I suppose. Writing? You tell me. M as story develops.

AU. Ali's killer has been arrested. Nick McCullers was taken into custody once the evidence was analyzed. That was the summer before Junior year. Now, late in their Senior year, Emily knows her friends and family won't understand why she's secretly dating Paige McCullers - the quiet, brooding girl with no friends and no family.