It had been just over a week since the engagement party and Emily hadn't spoken to Alison since their chat on the porch. Of course, the brunette missed the blonde and the blonde missed the brunette but right now wasn't a good idea for them to be together.

It was a nice morning so Emily decided to take a walk to The Brew whilst her mom went away to work. She walked in and the smell of coffee immediately painted a smile on her face. As she waited in the cue she looked around and immediately her eyes were drawn to a blonde girl. Alison. She was quietly sitting by herself at the very back, peacefully sipping her coffee. She seemed sad to Emily. As the blonde looked up she locked eyes with Emily's deep brown ones. A smiled appeared on her face and Emily couldn't help but smile back; she loved the blonde's smile.

Once Emily got her coffee, she hesitated for a minute but eventually walked over to the blonde.

"Hey." Emily said with a bright smile.

"Hi."

"Can I sit?"

"Of course."

"How come you're here alone?" Emily asked quietly.

"Um just wanted some alone time I guess."

"Oh, sorry; I'll leave then." As the brunette began getting up Ali grabbed her arm and stopped her. The feeling of the blonde's hand on Emily lit up fireworks inside of her.

"No, stay; I've always loved your company." Emily smiled.

"How are things between you and Elliott? I everything okay now?" Judging by Alison's face it wasn't.

"It's better but he's still not entirely convinced." Alison sighed; Emily couldn't deny that this kind of made her happy because it meant that the brunette still had a chance with the blonde but of course she was also upset because the love of her life was upset. "And I don't know why."

"Maybe I could talk to him?" Emily couldn't believe what had just left her mouth. What the hell am I doing?! Was the only thing going through her head.

"You would?"

"Of course, you're my best friend; I would do anything for you." A huge smile filled Alison's face.

"Thank you." She said as she wrapped her arms around the blonde.

Soon Emily left and began mentally preparing herself for what was to come. Like the two planned, Emily showed up at Ali's house at 7 at which time Alison would be out at the "shops."

The brunette took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

"Oh, Emily. Nice to see you but Alison isn't in." Elliott said with surprise.

"Oh, will she back soon? I have to talk to her about the wedding."

"Um yeah, you can come in and wait if you like." Emily gave Elliott a thankful smile and walked in.

"So, how are you and Alison? She seems a bit off lately."

"We're ok, going through a small argument but we'll get through it."

"Can I ask what the argument is about?" Elliott sighed and hesitated.

"You." He honestly replied. Emily's mouth fell open; she couldn't believe what she had heard.

"Since you came back, Alison has seemed quite hesitant about the wedding and I honestly don't know why." Emily didn't know what to say; she was stunned.

"I- uh, look Elliott, Ali loves you and she does want to marry you. I don't why she seems hesitant but she wants this."

"Thank you, Emily." Elliott gave the brunette a thankful smile. And just as they planned Alison came home.

"Oh, hey." She said as she pretended to be surprised.

"Hey, babe." Elliott went up to Ali and kissed her; Emily had to look away because it was too painful to look at the love of her life kiss someone else. When they pulled away Alison seemed strange; like she didn't want to kiss Elliott. Something was off and Emily could feel it. Maybe Elliott was right; maybe Alison didn't want to get married.

"Hi, Em. What are you doing here?" The blonde said with a smile.

"Hey, I came by to talk to you about the wedding."

"Oh, yeah. Come one." Alison walked into the kitchen, grabbed a bottle of wine and two glasses then went into the garden. Emily followed her, slightly confused. The two sat down and stayed quiet for a few minutes.

"Did he believe you?"

"I think so, yeah." Alison nodded but something still didn't feel right about her behaviour when the wedding or Elliott were mentioned.

"Good."

"Ali, what's going on?" Emily couldn't hold back anymore after everything she had seen and heard.

"What do you mean?"

"Whenever Elliott or the wedding are mentioned, you act strange. What's going on?"

"Nothing, nothing it's just stress." The brunette knew straight away that the blonde was lying and that there was a bigger issue behind this behaviour.

"Right." Soon after Emily left and the whole way home she couldn't stop thinking about what Elliott said to her. Why would I be the reason behind Alison acting weird? It's not like there has ever been anything between us. Emily feeling confused was an understatement. Is there a possibility that she does have feelings for me? No, that's stupid she's with Elliott. If only she knew how Alison really feels about her.