A/N: This is going to be an Emison fic, since Emison was the first to reach 5 votes and has most of the votes. For those who thinks that I'm baiting Emison shippers into a Paily fic, you've thought wrong because it is an Emison fic. For Paily shippers, rest assured, I WILL be writing Paily fics as well, maybe even one alongside this fic.
On a side note, I am NOT deleting reviews regarding Emison and I might even make Paige and Alison friends in this fic.
Special shout out and thank to Spoby AF for the idea of pairing Alison with Paige, maybe sometime down the line. I'll keep that in mind.
Beneath those eyes
Chapter 5
It felt weird to be back in that situation, Paige's lips on mine, but I didn't have time to process anything. As soon as my lips touched Paige's, I heard the door open and a bag hit the ground. I turned towards the sound and saw Alison standing at the doorway, tears building up in her eyes. "Ali..." I whispered. "To think I was trying to be nice and understanding, getting up early after a night of no sleep to go get you guys' breakfast." Her words were pointed at me as her eyes were focused on my lips. A throat cleared in the room and we turned to see that Andrea had woken up from the commotion. "I better leave, won't want to get in the way of anything." Alison bites out, bent down, took her bag and walked out the door. "Ali, wait." I followed her out after quickly grabbing a jacket and thankfully manage to catch up with her while she was waiting for the elevator. "Ali, can I please explain?" She huffed out a breath and repeatedly pressed on the button. "Don't talk to me again. I'll be spending the day elsewhere. Make sure to come by to pick up everything. I want you gone by tonight." The elevator doors open as she finished and she stepped inside. "Anything else to say?" I shook my head no and looked down, clearly ashamed of what I've done. "Was anything even real?" I looked straight into Alison's eyes at that question. "Since the start, nothing has been fake between us." I saw Alison give me a curt nod and closed the elevator doors.
I stalked back into the room and saw that Paige was anxiously waiting for me at the very couch, on that very spot. "My mum's taking a shower. We should talk." I looked at her weirdly. "There's nothing to talk about Paige. You left again and that was that for our relationship. You still have feelings for me, I get it and I admit I still feel something for you but Alison and"- "Em, that wasn't what I was trying to say. I was about to suggest that you go back. You need to talk things out with Alison. I do still have feelings for me and I admit, my heart jumped a bit when you said you still feel something for me but I understand. Alison has a different standing in your heart. We can arrange the funeral and whatsoever through the phone or coffee. What happened was a fluke and I understand that." I gave Paige a small smile and leaned to hug her. "Thank you." I felt her nod against my shoulder and gave me a pat on the back.
After the breakfast that Alison bought and a quick shower, I left the Radley Hotel and drove back home. "Ali?" I unlocked the door and walked in. Her car wasn't in the driveway so it was a wasted effort. I ran a hand through my hair and plopped down on the couch. I took out my phone and saw that I had 5 miss calls from each of the girls and voicemails. First one was from Hanna, "Emily, what is going on? Alison is here sobbing her eyes out. Call us!" When the voicemail ended, I drove to Hanna's loft directly. "Finally! Where have you been?" I pushed passed Hanna, ignoring her question and headed in the direction of the loud sobs wracking through the house. "Ali, baby." I bent down to try to get her to look at me. She was just sitting there in a fixed position, crying her eyes out. "Go away," she managed to choke out. "Let me explain, please." I reached out to soothingly run my hands around her knees. "Please?" I breathed out. "I fucked up, I know. I can't find excuses to back up what I did, but I've already done it and I can explain. I know I don't make sense and everything, but I just need you to listen. Ali, please." I stayed down on the floor, practically begging her to listen. She finally looked up at me and nodded.
Right after we separated from the girls, I took Alison in my arms and felt her relax against me. "I love you, so much." I whispered into her ear. When I pulled away, I noticed that Alison was frowning. "Ali, are you okay?" She waved her hand and brushed it off. "Speak. I don't want to stay with you or look at you for long." I was crushed. I fought back the tears and took a breath. "I don't have any excuses for what I did. Paige left a month ago and literally days after we decided to try things out again between us. I was together with her for a long time and when I was in California, we met up and things were always there between us. She was the only one that understood when my dad died and when I had to talk about things to do with A. When my dad died, I knew I had to come back to Rosewood, so I cleared things out with Paige and we agreed to not take it further back then. Then, Paige came back and it was an opportunity. When we were in California, we had harboured feelings. I've loved her for a very long time but Ali, I've been loving you since the start. Nothing can compare. Our feelings now are messed up. Her dad just died, it's bringing back the memories of when mine died. We were lost in the moment and it happened. I know I fucked up and I'm sorry, but I will literally do anything to make it up to you." Alison looked at me and contemplated her next move. "Sure, I'll forgive you, but not right now. I understand that you'll still have to be there for Paige but there's not going to be anymore sleepovers or no unsupervised time together. You'll have to work your way through what you've done."
I felt relieved at her words and leaned in for a kiss. "No, not yet." I felt my shoulders sag but nodded anyway. "Let's go back. Can I get you anything? A glass of water?" Alison forced through a smile and nodded. "That'd be great, thanks." I nodded and brisk walked towards the kitchen. As I finished pouring the water, I heard a cry come from the other room. "Em, come over here, now!" I left the cup on the counter top and ran towards the TV room. "What's happening?" I shouted out as I ran into the room. Alison was holding on to her stomach, lying down on the floor and her face scrunched up in pain. "Ali!" I bent down and tried to calm her. "Get the car ready now. Call the doctors ahead. Go!" I turned around and barked out the orders. "Spencer, not you. Help me get her to the car." Spencer lifted Alison up onto my back and helped me balance her as I brought her to the car. "Em, it hurts." I held back the tears and reassured her, "I know baby. Hang on okay? I'll let you down soon and maybe it'll help. We're going to the hospital okay?" I felt Alison nod against my shoulder. I laid her down in the back of the car and ran to the drivers' seat. Aria barely managed to close the door before I'm pulling out of the driveway towards the hospital. "Has anyone called the doctors?" The car kept quiet. "Fucking do it!" I barked as I ran a stop light. To hell with the traffic laws. "I'll do it." Spencer said and fumbled around in her bag.
We pulled up into the hospital and there was already a gurney waiting for her. "Don't fucking touch her." I got out of the car and carried Alison to the gurney. They were not going to touch her. They might hurt her. "Emily, Em, stop. Look at me." I looked at Spencer as she asked. "You're going to have a panic attack. Breathe with me," I nodded and breathed with Spencer, my eyes entirely with Alison while she was being wheeled in. I was about to feel calmer when they wheeled her out of sight. I broke free from Spencer and ran towards where she was being wheeled away. "Ma'am, you can't go in here." I pulled a fist back but was stopped my all the girls pulling me back. "Em, listen. Emily!" I shook them off and shot them a glare. "You need to complete the admission papers before they can do anything to Ali. The longer you want to do this, the longer you'll have to wait to see her." I huffed out a breath, still glaring at them. "Fine," I signed the papers and paced the room. The girls brought in coffee and whatever they could to help me calm down or stop pacing. Nothing worked. I needed to know Alison was okay. I needed to know that the baby was okay. It was a gruelling 2 hours and my mum had already arrived. "Emmy," my mum got up to give me a hug. I returned it briefly and started pacing again. "She's going to be fine, Em." Hanna gave me a small smile and I nodded. They had to be fine.
"Miss DiLaurentis?" I perked up and ran towards the doctor. "Is she okay?" The doctors' eyes flicked around us. "Which of you is related to her?" Spencer looked around. "No one, actually. We were the ones that brought her here." The doctor looked apologetic. "I'm her wife." The girls looked at me in shock and so did my mum. "Okay, Mrs DiLaurentis," the doctor started. "I'm pleased to tell you that the mother and the babies are fine. Mrs DiLaurentis inside was just facing a lot of stress and emotions. It put a stress to her body and caused the pain to happen. Nothing to worry about, but keep her as far from stress as possible, I would advise." I nodded my thanks as he pointed to the room that Alison was in. "Wait, babies?" The doctor nodded and held out a picture of a sonogram to me. I rushed and in and brought her into my arms the first thing. "I'm so sorry. I love you so much." I held her head in my hands and brought our lips together. Tears were streaming down both our faces. It was a tiring day. "The doctor said that she doesn't have to stay but if she wants to, just in case and for observation, it would be fine." I looked over at Alison to see which route she wanted to take. "I want to go home." I looked over at Spencer and she nodded, heading out to get the paper work done.
Not long after, I was driving home with Alison and Spencer at the back. My mum offered to drop Hanna and Aria off, which I was grateful for. I dropped Spencer off first before turning into our house. "I'll take the couch tonight. I don't want to further stress the babies." I put my bag down on the couch and started arranging the pillows. I felt Alison's eyes on me while I moved around, making space for what would be my bed tonight. "You don't have to. I'll appreciate if someone can help me around tonight if I need it." I looked over at Alison, silently asking if she was sure. She gave me a slight smile and nodded. "You're not forgiven and I really don't want to see you in my face, but I need your help." I nodded and ran a hand through my hair. This is going to be a tough one.