Emily frantically looked through her closet for something to wear to the party. She finally found a nice blue blouse and some really tight jeans. She was nervous because she didn't know many people. Also, the thought of seeing Alison again after their moment the night before made her super anxious.
Hanna arrived at Emily's at 9. An hour later than she first said. Hanna was super talkative the whole way to Noel's cabin. Emily tried to listen but her mind was on Alison. When they arrived, they went to find Aria and Spencer. They both already had alcohol in those red plastic cups.
Spencer greeted them happily.
"Hey guys! It's about time you showed up. We are next to play beer pong!"
"I've never played beer pong before. Actually, I've never been to many parties with drinking" Emily admitted.
"Don't worry! Just stick with me and you'll be fine" Hanna said.
Aria laughed, "Yeah right! You always get the most drunk out of all of us."
"That is not true," Hanna denied.
"Alright girls. You are up next!" Noel yelled from across the room.
The four girls made their way to the beer pong table. Emily and Hanna were on a team against Spencer and Aria. Emily kept missing the cup almost every time. Spencer was on a roll. She made almost every shot on her turn. Emily started getting a little bit tipsy by the time the game was over.
Emily decided to go outside for air. There were a few people gathered around a guy playing guitar. Hanna ran out after her. Emily made fun of the way Hanna stared at the guy playing. She found out his name was Caleb and Hanna had a huge crush on him for the past year. Aria and Spencer came outside to listen to Caleb play. Pretty soon Noel came out and joined in playing lead guitar while Caleb played guitar and sang.
Alison came out of the cabin stumbling slightly. Emily caught her eye but Alison quickly looked away. Alison walked up to the group gathered around the guys playing music. She noticed Hanna staring longingly at Caleb.
"Hefty Hanna can't get her man," Alison slurred. Hanna looked at the ground sadly.
"Back off Alison" warned Aria coming between her and Hanna.
"Wow, so intimidating, Aria. I see the way you look at Noel. I know you're jealous of me for being able to kiss him whenever I want" Alison spat.
"Alright Alison we get it" said Spencer. "Just cool off. There's no need to pick a fight." Alison just rolled her eyes.
Emily couldn't believe how mean Alison was being to her friends. Emily suggested they all play a game to lighten the mood a little. Hanna suggested truth or dare. Hanna went first and asked Aria. She picked dare so Hanna dared her to drink three shots back to back. Hanna had noticed Aria barely drank anything all night.
Aria then asked Caleb truth or dare. He picked dare as well. Aria dared him to wear only his boxers for the rest of the party. Caleb didn't seemed phased at all. Hanna's eyes were fixated on him as he took his shirt and pants off.
Caleb then asked Alison truth or dare. She picked truth. Caleb asked her what size bra she wore. "Puh-lease that is so boring" Alison said. Alison turned to Emily and asked truth or dare. Emily quietly said truth.
"Out of everyone here who do you want to kiss the most?" Alison asked already knowing the answer.
Emily blushed furiously. She was way to embarrassed to answer the question.
"You don't have to answer if you don't want to" Aria said.
Noel started chanting "tell us, tell us!"
Most people jumped in. Emily ran inside not wanting to give Alison the satisfaction.
Spencer followed Emily inside. Emily was crying.
"Hey, it's okay. It's not that big of a deal" Spencer said.
"But it is a big deal" Emily sobbed.
"Why what's going on?"
At that moment Alison walked in with Noel hand in hand. He was leading her upstairs. Emily once again locked eyes with Alison. Alison wasn't showing any emotion. Emily looked down at her feet sadly.
Spencer watched the exchanged looks and realized Emily was crushing on Alison.
"Oh Emily. I'm so sorry. Alison is such a bitch to everyone" Spencer told her.
"You don't hate me for liking a girl?" Emily asked quietly.
"Of course not! It doesn't matter to me who you like. Obviously I wish it wasn't Alison. But you can never help who you have feelings for."
"That's just it. I don't know what my feelings are. I don't know if I'm gay or straight. It's so confusing. All I know is that I get nervous and my heart starts pounding every time I see Alison."
Emily told Spencer about Alison comforting her the night before.
"That's what Alison does. She tries to tear you apart."
"Please don't tell anyone," Emily begged.
"I won't. I promise," Spencer replied.
Emily decided she wanted to go home, so since Spencer was sober she drove all the girls to their house.
When Emily got home she couldn't get Alison out of her head. She cursed herself for even crushing on her. Alison obviously didn't feel the same way.
She cried herself to sleep that night.
