Emison one shot swimming
It's 9th grade and Emily and Alison both have a crush on each other. Emily is having a pool party for her fifteenth birthday, and Ali, Hanna, spencer and Aria are all invited. When the girls ask Ali to join them in the water Ali says no. she pretends she doesn't want to get her hair wet, but Emily can tell that's not the really reason so when the girls go home Ali stays leaving Emily the chance to find out exactly why Ali doesn't do water.
Emily's pov
Waking up to the sun In my face i rubbed my eyes and smiled. Today is my fifteenth birthday, and I am really excited. hopping out of bed, I make my way downstairs and Into the kitchen way to early for a Saturday morning, before greeting my mother and taking a seat at the already set table for two. "Oh Emily honey your up, Happy Birthday". My mum hugged me before attempting to place kisses all over my face. Mum stop, I'm not a little kid anymore, I sighed and so does my mother. "Oh yeah how could I forgetting your "fifteen now" what is it not cool anymore to hug and kiss your mother"? I rolled my eyes No well I don't know please just tell me you won't do that when my friends get here? I mean you know I love you and dad, but let's just save all the hugging and kissing for later? "Alright suit yourself if that's what you want". I nodded smiling as I eyed off the present that was at the other end of the table. "This is from your father and I", my mother handed me the gift as she headed back over to the stove. "you can open it now, but I'm afraid you will have to wait till later for your other surprise". I smiled nodding my head as I begin tearing open the paper. My eyes widen when I saw the red Bikini I had been look at in the store with Hanna last week. Mum how did... How did you know? I ran up behind her squeezing her in a tight hug, and placing a kiss on her check. "Oh so now you will kiss me"? My mother teased and I let out a laugh. Alright alright point taken. My mother smirked. "you can thank Hanna for helping me, I took her with me when I went shopping last week". Thanks mum I love it, you didn't have to though I... I know it was a little out of your price range. "Emily honey don't you worry about that dear it's all taken care of. Are you still up for your birthday breakfast? Or are you to old for that as well"? What no are you kidding me? I will never grow out of chocolate chip pancakes. My mother laughed as she placed three already made pancakes on my plate. "That's what I thought now eat up you don't wanna be hungry later".
After I had breakfast I headed upstairs to get dressed, leaving my mother to set up downstairs for the party. I was a little bummed that my dad couldn't come home from the army, but we planned to Skype later on, and I am looking forward to it. For now I am going to spend the whole day by the pool with my four best friends, and the five of us are going to have some fun. My friend Spencer lives the closest to my house, so she will probably arrive first. Spencer has already turned 15, she is the oldest in our group, followed by myself, Aria, Hanna, and Alison. The two blondes in the group are my best friends. Hanna and I have known each other since pre school, and the rest of us met in the first grade. Alison is also my best friend because she's different, it's like we can tell what each other are thinking or feeling just by one look, and she always sleeps over the night of my birthday parties. Incase you didn't know already I Emily Fields am into girls, and I realised this about about a year ago when I first feel in love with my best friend. However I am not out nor do I plan on coming out any time soon, which is why she doesn't know. I have to remind myself that Ali is the most popular 9th grader at our school, she could have anyone she wants and that will never be me.
Clearing my head of my thoughts, I looked into my mirror as I began to change, slipping on my new red bikini before pull on my denim skirt and red tank. The colour red matches my skin tone well at lest that's what Hanna told me, and as I pull my hair into a side plat I began to look for my sunnies before grabbing a towel. Heading downstairs, I then plug my iPod into the outside speakers, before laying my towel down on the grass in the sun. Just as I am about to apply my sunscreen, I heard the door bell ring and I yelled out to my mother that I will get it. It's right on 11 o'clock, and as I assumed spencer was the first to arrive. "Hey Emily happy birthday", spencer grins as she pulls me into a hug. Thanks spence how are you? "I'm good, how has your day been so far?" It's been great, I smile as I lead the way to my backyard, and spencer follows me placing her bag down near the first banana lounge. Hey spence since you here first, would you mind doing my back? I question her as I hold out the sunscreen. "Sure Em as long as you do mine too?" Of course, spencer then sat down both legs either side of the banana lounge, making sure to leave room for me, and as she begins to apply the sunscreen the door bell rang again, except this time my mother was much quicker at yelling out That she would get it, and spencer and I waited outback to see who it is.
Ali's pov
Today is Emily's birthday, and I am totally excited for her. Emily is my best friend, and although she is having a pool party which I'm not to keen on, I wouldn't miss it for the world. Pulling up outside her house, my mother dropped me off and pam opened the door to let me in. "Hello Ali it's nice to see you", pam pulls me into a hug, and If it were anyone else's parent I would think it was weird but pam is like my second mother, so I didn't mind hugging her back. "Emily and spencer are outback, why don't you run upstairs and put your stuff for tonight in Emily's room before you join them?" Alright I will thanks. As I came back downstairs I could hear the two girls laughing over the top of the music, and when I stepped outside I could see them. spencer was helping apply sunscreen to Emily's back, and an instant wave of jealousy hit. The truth is, that I like Emily as more than a friend, but due to my fear of freaking her out I've kept that secret quiet. However seeing the way spencer is touch her perfect swimmers body is making me jealous that it's not me. Just as I was about to say happy birthday, Emily was tackled into a hug by none other then Hanna. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM wooooooooooo your 15" Hanna laughed as she squeezed Emily into a hug a little tighter then I would have liked, and I watched Emily break into a huge smile as if not even realising I was there. "Thanks Han", Emily kissed her on the check and I rolled my eyes unable to watch them any longer, instead taking a seat next to spencer on the second banana lounge. "OMG EM! your mum brought it, that's the one you wanted right? You look hot". Emily blushed, "yep apparently I should be thanking you, You didn't have to go shopping with my mum Han that's got to have been boring". "Relax it's no biggy that's what best friends are for right?" she questions Em and I had to bite my tongue before saying something I'd regret. "Yeah thanks" "your welcome Em, Aria's on her way". Emily nodded, before finally turning her attention to me. "Hey Ali, you look nice" I blush hoping she doesn't realise how much her comment means to me and offer a smile. Thanks Em happy birthday.
When Aria finally arrived, she wished Em a happy birthday before joining Hanna and I in sun baking, while spencer and Em went for a swim, And I was perfectly content on watching her. I could watch Emily swim all day if I had to, she makes it seem so easy and anyone could tell that Emily's her happiest when in the pool . As the day started to get hotter, Hanna and Aria joined the girls in the water, and I watched as they began playing games, swimming and dunking each other under the water. When they got to the shallow end Aria hopped on Em's back while Hanna hoped on Spencer's, and the two teams began to have piggy back races. The way Aria clung to Emily's body made me sigh in frustration, and I let out a huff a little louder then I intended to. "Ali you ok?" Aria asked me and I shrugged it off. yeah I'm fine. "Well you should join us?" Spencer offered and I shook my head. I'm good, I'd rather not I don't wanna get my hair wet. I quickly used that as my excuse to cover up the real reason, hoping they would believe me. Hanna laughed while spence rolled her eyes and Aria mouthed suit yourself. When I looked at Emily she frowned, "please it's no fun with out you", Emily held eye contact with me, and I hate that just by looking at me like that she could practically get me to do anything, so I stood up removing my clothes until I was left in my yellow bikini. Em had once said she liked the colour yellow on me, and since then I made more of a effort to wear it. Fine I will sit with my get in just for you Em.
Emily smirked satisfied for now, but I new she could already tell I was lying about why I didn't want to swim. After the girls continued to swim, the five of us got out when pam brought out some food. The food of course didn't last long, and when we were done spencer suggested we do presents. I was kind of hoping I could give mine to her later on, but I new now that I would have to join in and was just thankful that Aria went first, giving her a new pair of swim goggles and a swim cap. When it was spencer turn, she gave Em her favourite chocolates and a a copy of the movie they saw together the fault in our stars. Hanna was next in line, and it was like each year Hanna and I were competing against each other to see who could give her the best gift. When Emily opened up the present, she smiled a genuine smile as she held a double photo frame, one side with a picture of the two of them when they were like 5, and the other photo looked like It was taken at the swim meet this year. "I can't believe we have been best friends for 10 years Em that's like forever". Emily smiled "thanks Han I love it"! "Wait I'm not done" Hanna handed Emily a envelop and I was already worried knowing that Hanna had gotten her two gifts just to annoy me. When Emily opened the envelop I swear I have never seen her more happy then in that moment, and she looked over at Hanna in disbelief. "Hanna you didn't? OMG" Emily began jumping up and down as she clung to Hanna's arm. "Actually I did Em, I wanted to get you something special a thank you for not getting sick off me and well I figured why not get us both a ticket two Beyoncé's concert next month". My mouth dropped open in shock. "OMG Hanna I love you so much right now". Emily kissed Hanna's check for the second time today, and Hanna grinned "I love you to Em you deserve it". I rolled my eyes trying desperately to work out how Han could afford Something like that, but then realised Hanna's dad is rich and probably payed for it for her. At lest I could say I saved up my own money. I new now that I couldn't possible win the best gift award so instead I just focused on hoping she liked it. When I handed Emily the neatly wrapped box, she untied the bow to reveal a phone. I new Emily really wanted one, she was the only one in our group who didn't have one, and with her parents unable to afford it I saved up my money and brought her one myself. I know it's not the latest model or whatever Em But I hope you like it. "Ali I love it thank you". Emily grinned reaching over to wrap an arm around my neck for a hug, but we were interrupted by the birthday cake and pam singing. God could today get any worse I thought to myself as the girls and I joined in singing. Emily blushed and attempted to hide her face behind my shoulder causing me to laugh at how easily embarrassed she gets. When she blew out the candles Hanna told her to make a wish, and she closed her eyes while crossing her fingers. When we all finished eating, the girls got back in the pool and I sat on the edge with my feet in. At 4pm pam came outside to tell Hanna and Aria, that Aria's mum was here to pick them up, and I was kind of happy to finally get my alone time with Em. Spencer said she would see herself out as she was walking home, and when the door closed I new I had Emily's full attention on me.
Emily's pov
My party was more than great, the girls and I had so much fun in the water, and even though Ali didn't get in I let it go as I was planing on getting the real reason as to why she didn't out of her when the girls left. I had silently been observing her all day, and I know I said we can read each other's thoughts or feelings but I swear today was different, she had this look on her face almost as if she was sad about something and it was bugging me that I couldn't figure it out. My favourite part of my birthday is always the sleepover with Ali, and when the girls all left I could feel myself getting excited. The first thing on my list was to get Ali in this pool with me, even if I had to drag her in myself. So Ali now that they are gone are you gonna join me? Or are you just gonna leave me in here all by myself? I tested my luck hoping she would cave. "Em you know I'd do practically anything for you but I don't do water". Swimming over to the edge where Ali sat with her feet in, I smirk, why is it that you don't do water? And don't give me the I don't want to get my hair wet crap, they may have believed you but I am not that stupid. Ali rolled her eyes and began to blush. "God sometimes I hate how well you know me". Ali bit her bottom lip and sighed. Hey Don't change the subject, you can tell me I'm not going to judge you. I slowly lifted my hands out of the water placing them on her knees and Ali tensed from the coldness. "I can't swim okay that's why". Ali mumbled her words quickly as if saying it fast would help. You what? I question pretending not to hear her. "Em don't make me say it again, I can't swim ok my parents were to busy to teach me, or to take me to lesson and now it's to late. I'm the only teenager I know who can't swim and it's so embarrassing". Ali attempted to cover her face with her hands but I gently pealed them away. I had never seen this venerable side of Ali before, and it made my crush on her even harder to forget. Ali look at me, it's not to late okay you should have told me, I would never of had a pool party. "Em it's fine, you love swimming you make it look so easy when you do it, and trust me I had just as much fun as you did watching you". I blushed realising Ali had been watching me, before coming up with an idea.
Ali Do you trust me? "What? Of course Em why"? Good, I gently moved my hands from her knees to grip her wrists, pulling her into the water. "Em what are you doing? I thought I made it clear I can't..." I cut her off by placing my fingers on her lips. Relax silly I'm gonna teach you. We can stay in the shallow end for now, that way you can still touch the bottom if you need to. Ali bit her bottom lip due to her nerves. Okay now we can start off easy, doggy paddle like this. I demonstrated the move using my legs to kick, and my hands to pull me through the water. When Ali tried it, it worked and she smiled. that way easy right? Ali nodded and her smile made me smile. ok how about one more? I swam over towards Ali standing behind her my chest pressed against her back, this is called free style and you move your arms up and over like this. I place my hands on top of Ali, silently enjoying how close we were and began guiding her arms in the correct motion. Once I was sure she was doing it correctly I dragged her a little further out, and she clung to my side, before I told her to wait there and I made my way over to the wall. Okay now all you gotta do is swim to me and that's it, the lesson will be over. Ali shook her head "Em that's to far come closer". Ali relax I'm right here ok I'm not gonna let you drown, you can keep your head above the water. Ali rolled her eyes knowing I wasn't going to take no for a answer, and before I could even say go she began swimming towards me as if her life depended on. When her hand reached out for mine, I pulled her the rest of the way until her body was practically touching mine completely, and for just a moment the two of us held each other's gaze not wanting to let this moment end.
"H...how did I do"? Ali question without looking away and I smiled. you did great, see now you can swim, "yeah well that's because I had an amazing teacher". I shook my head forcing myself to look away as I felt my heart beat increasing. I could feel Ali's breath on my neck from how close she was, and as she tilted my chin our eyes met again. "Thank you, thank you for teaching me, and for not making fun of me". Ali I would never make fun of you, I hope you know that. Ali nodded not bothering to create any distance between us and my hands found their way to her waist. Realising what I'd done, I quickly went to pull away but she stopped me instead placing her hands on top. "So... Are you going to tell me what you wished for"? What? no way it won't come true. " well how am I meant to help make your wish come true, if I don't know what it is"? I bit my lip and I sighed. Fine if you must know I wished that I could have my first kiss with my crush, but seeing as how that will never happen my crush not liking me in that way I realise it's a pretty stupid wish. "Emily you wanna no what I think? I think whoever this crush is, would be crazy not to like you. Now I wanna try something okay? but I need you to close your eyes". I sighed closing my eyes but continued to talk. "Em I can't continue if your talking". Ok fine I took in a deep breath closing my eyes again, preparing to be dunked under water as some sort of a joke, but what I wasn't expecting is to feel two very soft and shaking lips hit mine, my eyes instantly open only to see her blue ones close. Ali is kissing me! OMG what is this a dream? I question myself in my head as I felt her lips ever so slightly move, and when she went to pull away realising I was not kissing her back, I reached out and pulled her neck closer this time responding. Our lips moved in sink, both of us smiling, and as we continued to kiss my head filled with a million and one thoughts barley realising this was happening. When she pulled away short of breath, our eyes locked and Ali blushed a deep shade of red, almost shocking herself that she just did that. Wow... That...that was... I tried desperately to say something, anything but my words caught in my throat. "Amazing!" Ali stated and I nodded as we caught our breaths. "I.. I'm sorry if I took you by surprise Em but I've been wanting to do that for ages, I no it was selfish of me to wanna be your first kiss, but well I just couldn't help it". Ali stop, you don't have to apologise you... My wish just came true. "It what"? Ali's eyes widen "it did"? Y...yeah I like you Ali. That kiss meant more to me than any present money could by. Ali's smile grew twice as big when I said that. "Em why didn't you tell me? I like you too, I wish I new". Ali your the most popular year 9 at our school, how could you possible want to be with someone like me? when you could have anyone you want. "Because Em their not you, they don't make my stomach Fill with butterflies when they look at me or say my name, not the way you do. I think your perfect Em and I don't care what anyone else thinks about me anymore I'm done trying to be someone I'm not".
Babe I'm not prefect, not as perfect as you are anyway. I can't believe I just had my first kiss, this is the bet birthday ever! Ali leaned closer placing a kiss to my check. "well I'm glad I could help". You know Ali I think your just as beautiful as you normally are even with wet hair. I smirked and Ali shook her head " no way babe" Ali returned the pet name with a wink as she made her way to the steps. When she climbed out, it was as though I was seeing her body for the first time, And I couldn't help but watch as she walked toward her towel. "Em are you coming? Or are you just gonna stair at me?" I stopped looking and climbed out of the pool, pushing off the edge and grabbing my own towel that was next to hers. Sorry I just... "Hey, Im not complaining Hanna was right you know, red looks good on you". Ali's eyes roamed over my body and I blushed quickly wrapping my towel around me. Thanks, do you want to go change? the suns almost gone. Ali nodded following me inside and I told my mother we would be in my room. Searching for some clothes, Ali unzipped her bag and I headed towards the bathroom letting her change in my room. When I returned, I knocked on the door to find Ali sitting on my bed with her hair in a messy bun and my sharks hoodie on. "I hope you don't mind Em I was kind of cold, and didn't bring anything warm". I smirked as I eyed the grey jacket poking out of her bag and my smile grew realising she just wanted to wear Something of mine.
It's fine, it looks good on you I complement her as I sit down next to on my bed. As we began looking through my gifts, I watched Ali's face change when she held up the tickets to Beyoncé and it reminded me of the few times today I saw the same look. Hey, you wanna tell what's been bugging you all day? I look at her waiting to see if she will answer me. "Nothing's bothering me Em". I raise my eyebrows, yeah right you just had the same look on your face just then as you did at lest three times today, you wanna know what's been bugging me? It's that I can't figure it out. I mean we know each other so well yet you almost look sad but that's not it. "Em I'm not sad, I just I don't no I guess I just got jealous". Jealous? Of what? "Of the girls, it started when spencer got to put sunscreen on you, I know it probably sounds stupid but I sort of wished that was me, and then when Hanna came you got all excited to see her and Aria got a piggy back ride, I just I was frustrated with myself for not tell you I like you. When it got to presents I was so nervous that you were not going to like it, And when Hanna got you the photo frame and tickets I guess it just reminded me that she's known you for longer, and I can't change that. I know she's also your best friend but sometimes it feels like were competing against each other, and I just wish I had of got you something as good as tickets, because I wanted you to have the birthday you deserve". Ali... I sighed feeling bad for making Ali feel like that and not realising it. I had no idea I'm sorry. " No Em I didn't tell you to make you feel bad, it's stupid it was my fault for getting so worked up over nothing". Hey it's not nothing Ali it's okay to be jealous, it's cute. your right Hanna is my best friend but you, you are more than that I mean you... You can be if you know you want to? Ali's eyes lit up and I smiled. " oh I want to Em will you be my girlfriend? Of course I will Ali. Ali then placed her lips onto mine in a kiss that caused me to lie down on my back. Smiling she began kissing me all over my face making me laugh. How about we watch this movie? Have you seen it? "Nope I haven't yet " Okay well my dad said we could Skye before dinner so sorry if he interrupt. "Emmy it's fine, it's your birthday I'm glad he's going to Skype you, you must miss him a lot especially today". I signed yeah I do, you have no idea. Sometimes I just wish he was never in the army, why couldn't he have been a normally dad? As I turned my laptop on, I made my way back to my bed, placing it in the middle and Ali adjusted herself before holding out her arms and waiting for me to cuddle in. "I don't know Em I really don't, I'm sorry that your upset I wish there was something I could do to help" it's fine I'm use to it, it's not like this birthday was going to be any different than any other year, I was stupid to think he could make it. You are helping Ali, being here with you like this helps" I felt Ali pulling me closer before kissing my head, and as we began to watch the movie I realised that in this moment it was the most content I had ever felt.
When the two of us were about half way through the movie I heard the door bell ring. I was a little confused since I was pretty sure we were not expecting anyone and when my mother yelled for me to answer it I rolled my eyes. Mum do I have to? "Emily honey I'm busy right now i'm in the kitchen with dinner, just come Down stairs and see who it is. bring Alison with you I could use her help in the kitchen". Pausing the movie I got up offering Ali my hand and she took it. Walking downstairs our hand contact broke as she headed for the kitchen where my mum was standing and I open the door. As soon as I saw who was standing there I burst into tears of happiness, standing at the front door was none other then my dad in his army uniform, with his arms stretched out waiting for a hug. Jumping into his arms my dad lifted me up spinning me around as both Ali and my mum watched with a knowing grin. When he placed me down he stepped inside and smiled. "Happy birthday Emmy" Dad... I can't... You said... you couldn't make it. "I know kiddo but your mother and I thought we would surprise you, Ali here was in on it too". You were? I turned to face my now girlfriend. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you but well they made me promise Em" I then ran towards Ali and hugged her. I can't believe you kept a secret, I'm impressed, "yeah well I new It would be worth it when I saw the look on you face". Ali reached used her hand and dried the rest of my tears as I smiled. How long are you here for dad? "2 weeks Emmy I'm all yours for 2 weeks". My smile grew ten fold and so did his. "So how about the two of you run along up stairs and we will call you when dinners ready, I wanna here all about that party of yours I missed". Alright I'm so glad your back dad. "Me too kid me too".
When dinner was ready the four of us sat down to eat, and I filled in my dad on what he had missed. Dad guess what Hanna got me and her a ticket to Beyoncé! "oh she did, did she"? Yeah I know crazy right and Ali here got me a phone, now we will be able to talk more dad like you know we won't have to Skype. "Well that's very generous of you Ali, you have a very special friend here Emmy". I know she's the best. I placed my hand on Ali's knee under the table, and squeezed it feeling her place her hand on mine. "So what do you say Emmy? Do you want to go for a walk and get some frozen yoghurt? your mother made you breakfast, so how about I treat you and Ali to dessert?. Sure dad I'd love to. "Em... I don't wanna intrude I can just stay here with you mum". "Nonsense Ali I owe you for keeping my visit a secret". Yeah Ali please come for me? I pout knowing she would cave and she did. "okay I'll go", great we will be right back dad just got to go get our shoes, I lead the way upstairs with Ali following and she closed the door behind us. "Em are you... Are you sure you want me to come? I mean your dad just got back it's okay if you two would prefer to go alone". I rolled my eyes, Ali I just told you your coming, why wouldn't I want to spend the last part of my birthday with the two people I love? Now are you ready? Ali froze with her mouth open in shock, and as I went to head back down stairs she stopped me, pulling on my arm. "Em wait what...what did you just say"? I looked at her confused before repeating my sentence. I Said why wouldn't I want to spend the last part of my birthday with the two people I love. My eyes widen as I realised what I had said and my hand covered my mouth as I blushed. That was not how I wanted to tell her, I thought to myself but looking back at Ali she had this adorable look on her face like me just telling her that was the best thing she's ever heard. "Do... Do you really mean that? She questions and I move my hands to her waist, Before nodding my head. yes... I well I wasn't planning on telling you like that, it sort of just came out, but yes I love you. Ali grinned. "I love you to Em sooooo much!" Ali reached up on her tippy toes for a kiss and I granted it, the two us wrapping our arms around each other. When the kiss broke Ali blushed burying her face into my chest and I kissed her head. Your cute when you blush babe, I tease as I pull away, now are you read to go my love? I winked and Ali and I head back downstairs to find my dad.
On the way to getting frozen yoghurt, my dad and I talked about lots of different things. school, the army, and my mar "as dad likes to call her". when we arrived we ordered before grabbing a table outside. "So what have you two been up to this afternoon? My eyes widen unsure of how to answer that and I looked at Ali for help. "Oh ah not much Mr Fields, Emmy and i were watching a movie to help pass the time until you came home". "Well it's sounds like you to had a lot of fun, and Ali dear how many times have I told you, you can call me Wayne." I laughed, We did dad I always have the most fun with Ali. "I know your mother and I can tell you two are practically glued by the hip worse then you and Hanna". Well do you want to know why I like spending so much time with Ali dad? I quickly looked at Ali for permission and she just squeezed my hand under the table for reassurance while my dad nodded. I love her, that's why and today she asked me if I would be her girlfriend. It then went silent until he wrapped us both in a fatherly hug. "Well if you ask me, it's about time one of you did something", Ali laughed and I smiled. so your ok with it? You bet I am kid. besides, Ali's already like family to me and your mar anyway, I know she'll treat you the way I hope she will, right ? He questions Ali as she bit her lip. "Absolutely you can count on me". My dad laughed, see maybe now I won't have to worry about you as much when I'm gone. I smiled wiping a tear that had rolled down my check. Thanks dad. "Emmy I wouldn't have it any other way". As the three of us began to walk home, I reached out to hold my girls hand realising I don't have to hold back. When we entered the house it was getting late so I said goodnight to my parents and headed up stairs where Ali was getting ready for bed. Hopping in next to her, I closed my laptop explaining that we should just watch the rest of the movie tomorrow, instead wanting just to be held by my girlfriend, and it was as though she wanted the same thing because the two of us met in the middle sharing one last birthday kiss.