A/N: Thank you so much for 50+ reviews! I've split this chapter in two because it was too long. Sooo... here's part 1!
* Emily POV*
As soon as Hanna dropped me back off at my house I quickly hurried inside and up to my old room. I had an urge to dress to impress and this is probably the first time since prom that I have properly wanted to get dressed up to go out somewhere and I was starting to freak out and it's been approximately 30 seconds since I've entered my bedroom. I quickly text Hanna, knowing as the queen of fashion that she'll help me out.
'Han I need your help! X'
'I'll be over in 5 chica x' She replied almost instantly. I quickly headed over to my closet and opened it up to reveal nothing that caught my eye. I didn't pack any smart clothes in my suitcase because I didn't think I would need them so I would have to settle on something from my closet. I didn't even get to start picking out an outfit when Hanna burst through the door with a huge box and 2 bags in her hand.
'Are you moving in or something?' I asked.
'Noooo, I'm here to turn you into a goddess that will hopefully turn Ali' she smirked, winking. I let out a small laugh before looking at her empty the contents of the bags onto my bed. Inside she pulled out some leather pants and a white, long-sleeved shirt.
'Han what's that?'
'This is the outfit you're going to wear tonight, you're going to look so hot' she said, pulling a huge buckle belt out from the bag.
'I'm not a cowboy' I laugh.
'You will be when you're whipping Ali with your lasso'
'Han seriously, stop. Me and Ali aren't going to be together, she's married.' I sigh, sitting down on the edge of the bed, the only bit that Hanna hasn't occupied with all her 'essentials'.
'Then why did you need my help?' I instantly look down at the floor because I know she's right.
'I don't know. It's like my head and my heart are in a constant battle. My head is telling me to stop hoping and stop having feelings for her because she's married and my heart is telling me to try and win her back' Hanna instantly sat down next to me and placed her hand on top of mine.
'Em, you and Ali have loved each other for years. Being married to someone doesn't change how you feel about someone else and being married definitely doesn't mean you can't be together. There is such thing a divorce' she smiled.
'I know, I haven't even told her I'm joining the military. She doesn't even know I trained as a Paramedic.'
'Well tell her tonight. Get your friendship back on track Em because if these 5 years have taught you something it's that ignoring her and hating her doesn't make you love her any less, it only makes it worse. So get her back on to being your friend and then go from there' she rubbed my arm gently and I leaned in to hug her. 'Now let's make you look fabulous just so she knows what she's missing out on' she said, getting up and opening the box to reveal a whole load of make-up and beauty products.
After 3 hours of a pampering and make-up session, I was finally in my outfit and ready to leave. It was now 5.30 pm and although Dr Rollins never gave me a time I thought this time seemed appropriate for dinner. I decided it was best for me to walk to Ali's house seen as though we will probably be drinking alcohol of some sort. I quickly headed into the grocery store to get a bottle of wine before heading to their expensive looking house. The gate was already open so I walk up the winding driveway to the front of their home, it literally looked like a castle. When I rang the doorbell I instantly got nervous as I remembered that Ali probably didn't even know I was coming and she isn't even talking to me. When she opened the door I didn't even recognize her, she was in a white blouse and black skater skirt and she had black wayfarer style glasses on. I knew she was a teacher but damn she was a hot teacher. There was an awkward silence with us both just staring at one another before I decided to speak.
'You're husband invited me over, he-'
'I know, come in' she smiled, opening the door so I could get in. I walking into a large atrium area which had a large winding staircase to the right and a huge chandelier. The floors were a dark wood and there was a definite smell of modern but also a home smell, a familiar scent. There was two huge double doors to the left which led into a living area.
'Come in and sit down' she smiled, walking into the living room. I walked in and again I was blown away. There was a huge log fireplace with a huge plasma TV above it and there was a huge corned couch that was in a 'u' shape. There was an arch way leading into a dining area and I could see they had already prepared with plates, glasses and candles already laid out. Ali sat down on the couch and I sat the opposite side, she had a huge pile of books next to her and her MacBook so I could tell she was marking.
'Sorry, this won't take two minutes' she smiled, entering some grades onto her MacBook.
'Alison DiLaurentis doing work on a Saturday night. Wow how times have changed' I smile, causing her to laugh.
'Well, I'm not a DiLaurentis anymore am I?' She smiled, looking up from her laptop so our eyes met. Just from looking at her eyes I saw a glimpse of playfulness but also a look of accusation and that's when I realized I still hasn't apologized for the whole wedding invitation drama.
'I'm sorry Ali, when I realized I didn't get an invitation I just jumped to conclusions'
'Its fine, I was just disappointed you weren't there. It would have meant a lot to know I had your blessing'
'You wouldn't of' I muttered under my breath. 'Yeah I'm sorry I wasn't there and I'm also sorry for last night' I say and she closes her laptop and the books in her lap, placing them on the coffee table.
'I get it Em' Just hearing her say Em made me have heart palpitations, it's a good job I'm a trained paramedic because I'm pretty sure I'll be needed first aid soon. 'You've been through an awful lot these past few weeks, I'm sorry I wasn't there for you'
'Its fine, I know you would have been if you could'
'Of course I would' she smiled. 'Anyway how have you been? We've not spoken in years' she said and I could see the sadness in her eyes. I was the one who broke off talking to her but I just couldn't bear talking to her knowing that we couldn't be together. Me being the other end of the country, everything with Charlotte, I just couldn't do it. I actually changed my number and removed her as a friend on Facebook. I know it's petty but I needed to get her out of my head.
'I know and I'm sorry' the atmosphere in the room just went from friendly to extremely awkward in about 10 seconds.
'Why did you do it? I always thought that if they'd be one of you girls I kept in touch with it would be you' her voice slightly broke with emotion and my heart sank. We really are in a bigger mess than we were 5 years ago.
'I, I just couldn't do it. I don't know, I just couldn't handle being the other end of the country to you. When you ran away and said I was the hardest one to leave behind, I get it because that's exactly what it was like and I needed to let go. If I couldn't see you every day then I couldn't be reminded of you every day.' I now had tears forming in the corner of my eyes and Ali was looking down into her lap, nodding slowly.
'I understand' she said slowly, 'but I need you in my life Emily. What I said to you all those years ago I meant and I still do. You bring out the best person in me and I need you' she wiped a tear away gently.
'I know, and these past few weeks I've realized I need you' I smile, causing her to smile too. We both get up to greet each other in the middle with a hug for the first time in 5 years.
'You always were my favorite' she whispered. Her breath on my ear sent shivers down my spine but I felt at home, I felt safe like this is where I belonged. As I pulled away slowly, my hands still on her shoulders, our eyes met and I swear she was staring at my lips. But before I could think any more about it the front door opened and she sprung from my hold and moved into the atrium to greet her husband.
My mood went from being up in cloud 9 to being down in hell with the devil in 0.2 seconds. The rest of the night is going to be fun... not.
A/N: Keep reviewing, I love to know what you guys think. I'm thinking of maybe doing an Ali POV next chapter, what do you think?