Emily P.O.V.

Light floods into Maya's bedroom as I slowly open the curtains. The trial was coming closer, and each day Maya slunk deeper into her bed. Days went by, and she didn't show up to school. Teachers were beginning to question her whereabouts. Her parents were lost at what to do, and I am right there with them. The weight loss is far more significant now than before. Maya's once plump cheeks were now sunken in. When I walk into her room, she quickly turns over, pretending to sleep.

The trial was not something she wanted to talk about, and I don't blame her. Ben had come forward to the police, told them every last detail he knew. Little did Lindsey know, text messages don't disappear. Maya has already been subpoenaed to testify, and I know that's what is tough on her. The thought of facing the person who now tormented her dreams, terrified her.

"It's time to get up", I say, forcing a smile.

Maya stirs, but she doesn't open her eyes.

"I don't want to get up", she says, her voice is hoarse.

The knot in my stomach clenches. I don't understand why someone would make Maya go through this. Ryan took something away from her, why make her know exactly what he did?

Sitting at the edge of her bed, "I'm here. It'll be okay."

She moves her hand towards me, "I don't know how it'll be okay."

Her hand feels cold, and the bones were more evident than ever. Maya's eyes open slightly, and I see a mixture of fear and anger in them.

"I want to hate Ben, but I can't. He saved me from never remembering anything", she says, the tears slowly slipping from her beautiful eyes.

Her grip on my hand slowly tightens, and I wrap her into a hug. Maya's emotions flew out with tears, and she couldn't stop them. Sadly, it made me hopeful. It is the most emotion she has showed in weeks.

Maya P.O.V.

Light floods into the small room, the heat from the light causes me to perspire a little. Many are in the small room, but it's because this case has become headline news.

"Answer the question, Miss. St. Germain", the judge says.

The question still echoes through my mind, what do you remember from that night?

My dry throat aches for water, and I grab the small cup they gave me. The water soothes it enough to answer.

Closing my eyes, "I just remember Lindsey asking me to help her set up for her party, and I remember waking up the next morning in her room."

The smell of cologne floods my mind, and a wave of nausea overcomes me.

"Anything else", the lawyer asks, putting his hands on the table in front of me.

Looking at Ryan, "I smelled cologne, but I thought I was crazy. I was in Lindsey's room."

Every time I answered, my words bounced from the walls. The room was silent, and pity was seen in every persons eyes. My mom has a tissue clenched in her fist, and the tears were flowing from her eyes.

I've never seen Ryan before, I actually never knew he existed. But he looks terrified sitting in the chair to the left of me. His eyes never left the ground, but Lindsey watched me. Her eyes never left me.

When my lawyer was done questioning me, the defendant buttoned his jacket and walked up to me.

How can we be sure it wasn't just a one night stand that you regretted in the morning?

I hear the question, but it sounds like it is coming from my mind. I felt myself fading away, my mom calls out my name, but I don't answer.

"I didn't even know till Ben told me", I felt myself saying, or I think I said it.

Reality and real life were mixing together.

A few minutes later

The feeling of a cool towel woke me up, and I saw my mom leaning over me.

"What happened", I question, my eyes searching the room I'm in.

Concern was written all over her face, "You got overheated."

"Do I have to go back in", I ask.

Her eyes don't meet mine, "I'm not letting you go back in there. It's not fair to you."

Emily P.O.V.

It's been two days since Ryan and Lindsey were declared 'not guilty'. The lack of evidence hurt the case. I've only seen Maya once since she testified, her mom says she isn't up for visitors.

My phone rings twice, "Hey."

"Do you want to meet up", Maya says, her voice is chipper.

I couldn't help the smile that took over my face, "Where?"

"The park sounds fun", she says.

Happiness overtook me, Maya hasn't sounded like herself in weeks. But today she sounded great, like her old self. The same girl I fell head over heels in love with. The one I want to spend a great deal of time with.

The walk to the park wasn't far, actually it is only a few minutes away. Maya is sitting on the bench next to a tree. Her eyes were focused in the distance, looking at something.

I tap her shoulder, "Hey."

"Hey", she says smiling.

Maya's face looks better, obviously she has gained a little bit of weight. It was well needed.

"How are you doing", I question, concern was probably written all over my face.

Her smile disappears a little, "I just want things to go back to normal."

Putting my arm around her shoulder, "That's just what is going to happen then."

"I love you", Maya says, kissing my cheek.

A blush comes over my face, "I love you, too."

Maya P.O.V.

A realization came over me a few days ago, I can't let this ruin me. I'm not going to lose everyone I care about, that would mean that Lindsey won. Being with Emily is what I need, actually it's all I need. She has made me a better person, and she has stuck around through everything.

The sun feels good on my face, "I think we should go on a date."

Emily laughs, "I agree."

This time I kiss her on the lips, sparks fly. We are kissing in broad daylight, in front of other people, and it feels right. Our kiss deepens, and Emily's hand lands on the side of my face.

Pulling away, "I think we should probably go somewhere a little more private."

The smile on Emily's face let me know she felt the same way.