A/N: Hi everyone, here's chapter 2. Hopefully next chapter I'll write from both Paige and Emily's perspectives. Hope you enjoy and thank you so much for reading!

Disclaimer: I do not own Pretty Little Liars or any of the characters.

I awoke the next morning to the smell of fresh coffee wafting up the stairs and into my room. I rolled over to notice that Spencer was no longer asleep next to me and it must be her downstairs.

I reach over to my bedside table to check my phone.

1 new message.

As I open it, I pray it was from Paige, all I wanted was to know that she was okay, and after last night with Spencer I was ready to have her back in my arms again.

The text was from Paige:

P: Hey Emily, I'm doing okay. Thanks for your call last night it meant a lot. Paige x

I quickly slid out the keyboard to type back a reply,

E: That's okay :) do you think you will be at school today? Em x

It seemed that as quickly as I sent it I got back a reply.

P: I don't think so. Still not feeling too well and would just rather forget the incident ever happened. Enjoy your day though. Paige x

I sighed, even in the midst of her worry and insecurity, she still cared about me and wished me the best. Paige was always putting me before herself, and I was upset at myself to not fully realising what a blessing she was to me any sooner.

E: I'm sorry to hear that, thanks Paige. I better have breakfast now but I will talk to you again soon okay? Em xx

P: okay. Paige xx

Sighing slightly, I threw on my clothes, carefully did my hair and applied some light make-up and grabbed my back to head downstairs. I spotted Spencer sitting at my kitchen bench talking to my mom with an array of food before them.

"Hey honey, Spencer and I were just about to start breakfast, you joining us?" My mom asked me.

I nodded hungrily, already smelling the fresh pancakes and took a seat next to Spencer, who had already eagerly begun to eat.

"So Em, what have you got on today?" My mom questioned as I ate.

"Not much I don't think, just school and maybe go to the mall with Hanna afterwards why?" I replied, although I knew I had other plans for after school, I didn't want to tell my mom yet incase Paige said no.

She smiled at me, "Oh no reason in particular, sounds like you're in for good day then. But I better get going girls, I'll see tonight for dinner Emily and it was lovely seeing you again Spencer." My mom told us.

Spencer smiled happily,"You too Mrs Fields, thanks for the breakfast!"

"Anytime honey." She spoke as she grabbed her bag and began to walk to the door.

"Bye mom, I love you!" I called out from my seat at the table.

"I love you too Emily." She called back and closed the door behind her.

Spencer abruptly turned to me with eager eyes full of promise.

"Soo.." She said, "got any plans to talk to Paige today?"

I nodded proudly, "yes! Infact, I have just been texting her."

Spencer giggled, "oh really? And when was this young lady?" She replied teasingly.

"Just before I came down, we were texting." I laughed at her silly tone.

"Oohh.. And does Emily 'romantic' Fields have any plans regarding her at school today?" Spencer asked me.

I rolled my eyes at her stupid new name for me but then spoke seriously, "unfortunately she's not feeling 'well enough' to come to school today, but honestly, I think she's scared."

Spencer nodded, deep in thought. "Well that doesn't sound like Paige to be scared. Maybe she really has reached her breaking point with all this 'A' drama."

Internally my heart ached at the realisation that it was all my fault Paige was feeling this way and experiencing these awful things.

Spencer seemed to have read my mind as she grabbed my hand and shook her head.

"No Emily, I know what you're thinking! This isn't your fault, I promise you. None of us did anything to deserve all that 'A' has done to us and our loved ones, so don't ever blame yourself. Look, Paige loves you, you know she would do anything in the entire world for you and she just wants to protect you. You can't stop these fears and feelings that she's having, but you can be the one that through comfort and love, makes everything all seem okay."

I was deeply touched by the truth of Spencer's words, I knew I ultimately couldn't protect her, but I could be there for her.

"You're so right Spence, thank-you" I replied gently to Spencer.

She rolled her eyes and spoke "Don't thank me Em, I was just trying to get you to see what I see. Now! Please tell me your plans to get Paige back."

I pondered my thoughts before replying with a smile, "Well, I was thinking I would pick up her favourite from The Grill after school, take it over with some flowers to her house and her favourite movie and talk to her. Maybe see if she will give me another chance if I tell her how I really feel."

Spencer squealed, "that's perfect! Oh Em, she's going to love it!"

"Do you think so?" I questioned Spencer, hoping she could reassure me of my plan. I needed to do the best for Paige.

Spencer lifted her bag off the bench and put her arm around my shoulder as we stood up, giving me a comforting pat.

"Of course, she'll love it Emily, trust me okay? Now something else you can trust me on is that school starts in 15 minutes so we have to go!" Spencer laughed as she hurried me along urgently out the door.

We jumped in her car and drove off to school, Spencer flicked on the radio and 'Fancy' by Iggy Azalea came on.

We began to sing along at the top of our lungs all the way to school, stopping every few lines to laugh.

I peered out the window at the sun streaming onto the Rosewood streets and smiled.

Today was going to be a pretty wonderful day.