So, I'm back with another chapter. I'm hoping to get at least 4 chapters done this weekend. I have no plans on finishing this story for a long while. I'm thinking roughly 30 chapters that's it. Your guys' reviews make me smile. I'm glad you guys are enjoying this. Aria returns in this chapter.

IntelligentPrincess; Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this story so far.

LittleLiarLovesEmily; Well, you see, I made Alison the way I think she would be if everything was different. Since it is an AU (Alternate Universe) fanfiction, I thought it was the perfect excuse for making Alison this way. You can use the line if you want ahah. Well, the relationship between Alison and Emily is beginning to blossom. I am trying to make it realistic so they are taking it slowly.

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Alison's POV

Light streams through my closed eyelids and I roll over. I don't want to wake up yet, because it took me so long to get to sleep last night. After Emily left, my mind raced with thoughts and I had no idea what to do for our date.

I open my eyes and slide out of my bed. I slowly walk to the kitchen as I rub my eyes and regret even getting up. Today is going to be a long day and I already have an idea in mind. I quickly make myself a tea and call Aria. It rings a few times and just as I'm about to hang up she answers.

"Hello?"

"Hey Aria, I need your help..." I take a sip of my tea and grab a bowl out of the cupboard.

"Is it about the date?" I fill my bowl with cereal and milk and look at the phone confused.

"How did you…? Whatever. Yeah it is… I have an idea, but I need your help. I also don't know if she'd like it. You've known her forever, so maybe you can tell me if it's a good idea?"

"You're lucky I'm off today." Aria giggles. I take a few bites of my cereal before I reply.

"I know, so this is the idea. Emily told me she loves the park, so I figured I'd take her there and have an evening picnic with salads. She said she likes potato salad, Caesar salad and macaroni salad. I'm going to make them, but I will need you to set everything up at the park. You'll also have to watch it until we get there. Is it a good idea? After we eat, I thought that her and I could lay there and watch the sunset. I know how much she likes the sky."

"She's going to love that Ali. It sounds perfect, of course I will help! Also, don't put onions or garlic in any of the food. Bad breath and dates don't go good." Aria and I laugh as we sort out the rest of the details for later.

I finally finish with the salads and I call Aria.

"Hey Alison, let me guess. You're super nervous and you're freaking out." Aria answers.

"Well, yes. But that isn't why I'm calling. I finished the salads and I need you to come get the stuff in about an hour."

"Of course. I'll leave in 45 minutes."

"Thanks Ar!"

"Yeah, yeah. See you in a bit." We both hang up and I decide to take a shower while I wait.

I walk into my room and realize I haven't told Emily what time to expect me or what to wear. I pull my phone out of my pocket and dial her number. It rings 4 times before going to voicemail. She's probably in the shower or something. I think to myself. At the beep, I leave a message just like her voice said to in the recording.

"Hey Em, it's Alison. I'll be picking you up around 5:30 and wear something casual. I can't wait to see you. Call me back if you need more information. Bye." I hang up and grab the outfit I wore the day I met Emily.

I smile, remembering it and the feeling I had. The feeling I still have to be exact. I walk to the bathroom and begin to undress. My heart is racing, I'm so nervous for the date. What if she doesn't like it? What if it goes terrible and we ruined our friendship? What if she doesn't want to go on a date anymore? I think to myself. My palms are sweaty. I really hope this shower calms me down.

The shower actually did calm me down. I'm almost done straightening my hair when I hear a knock at the door.

"Just a minute!" I call out. I finish the last few strands of hair and pull it all to one side.

I hear another knock, but this time it's like a beat and I can't help but laugh. I walk to the door and unlock it. The beat continues and I can hear Aria laughing from the other side. I swing the door open quickly and she immediately pulls herself together. Aria's face is suddenly serious and I laugh hard at the sight. She rolls her eyes and walks into my apartment. Aria has only been here once before, when I needed her help for what colors to paint the walls.

"So, since I'm doing this for you. You now need to help find me a boyfriend. I'd say the same thing to Emily if it was her asking me for help." I smile and hug Aria tightly.

"Of course I will. I actually know someone. There was a guy who's came into the coffee shop a few times in the past month. He's really into art and writing. He's like you, but he drinks green tea or a coffee with a shot of hazelnut. His name and number were left for me the last time he came in. I still have it if you want it." I offer as I walk to a table near the door.

"Sure! Thanks!" Aria says excitedly. I laugh and open the drawer. I find the napkin and pass it to her. On it, it says: Ezra 555-9801 call me sometime. With a heart next to it.

"I need you to set everything up on the grass near the pond in the middle. Just lay out the blanket and put the basket on top." I pass her the basket full of food and a blanket.

"Okay bossy." Aria laughs as she heads towards the door. I kick her butt and she squeals.

"I just gave you some guys number, I have the right to be bossy." I call out to her as she closes my apartment door.

"Touché" Aria replies just as the door clicks.

I smile and look at the time. It's 5:26, so I grab the flowers I picked up earlier today. White roses, also Emily's favorite. Today is all about Emily. I lock my door and head down the hallway to Emily's apartment. I take a deep breath and wipe my hands on my pants. My heart is beating incredibly fast and I need a few seconds to collect myself. I knock on her door and hear footsteps approaching. The door opens and my jaw drops at the sight in front of me.

Emily's POV

Alison stands outside my door looking more beautiful than I have ever seen her before. Her mouth is wide and the flowers in her hand threaten to drop. My heart is racing faster than a humming bird's wings. When I heard Alison's voicemail earlier, I decided to wear white shorts and a purple V-neck shirt. My hair is slightly curled and my makeup has a natural look to it. Alison is wearing what she wore the first day I met her. She looks just as beautiful as she did that day. Alison holds out the flowers to me and it's the first time I realize that they're white roses. My favorite flower.

"For you." Alison whispers. She clears her throat and slightly shakes her head. I step into the hall and close my apartment door behind me.

"Thank you so much Alison!" tears well up in my eyes. She remembers things about me, the little things. The things that are easiest to forget about a person.

Alison's hand slips into mine and I smile as I look at her.

"You look gorgeous, stunning really." Alison tells me. I feel heat rise to my cheeks and I kiss her cheek softly. I linger there for a minute before pulling away.

"You do too. As beautiful as the day we first met. Which was the last time I saw you wearing that outfit." I wink and nudge her arm. She giggles and we head out the main doors of the building.

My mind swirls, wondering where or what we could be doing tonight. I walk with Alison down the street and look at her for some hint of where we are going. I know she won't tell me because if she wanted me to know, I'd already know.

"What's the theme for this date?" I ask, knowing it's something acceptable that doesn't give away too much. The sun is still out and the weather is warmer than yesterday. Thankfully, since I am wearing shorts.

"Favorites." Is the only thing that comes out of Alison's mouth. She has a smile on her face so I know I don't have to worry. That doesn't stop my heart from racing, my palms from sweating, my mind from racing or my stomach swarming with killer bees.

We enter the park and now I at least know the location and why I was told to dress casually. We walk towards the center of the park and I look up at the sky. The sun is going to set in an hour or so, I can tell by how the sun is set in the sky. Alison walks in the grass and I follow her, our hands still together. I see a blanket and a basket on top of it. Aria is leaning against a tree near it and I know what we are doing now. One of the things I never got to do as a kid, picnic. I wonder what we are going to eat as we approach Aria.

"Did you help with this?" I ask as Aria and Alison smile at each other. I feel like if Aria had told Alison what to do, then it would be less meaningful.

"I only delivered the stuff here. For a price of course, I didn't plan on spending a day off by helping my friends date." Aria rolls her eyes and Alison and I laugh at her. Aria gives us quick hugs before saying goodbye and leaving.

"Want to sit and eat?" Alison asks gesturing to the blanket on the ground. I nod and sit down across from her and reach for the basket.

Alison grabs the basket before I do and begins to take out the contents. All my favorite salads are laid out in front of me. Potato salad, Caesar salad and macaroni salad. I now realize why Alison wanted to get to know each other before we started dating. How could she plan the perfect date or even a good one if she knows absolutely nothing about me? I'm glad I waited so we could have this perfect date.

"This is perfect Alison. My favorite place, my favorite foods, my favorite blond." I wink at her as I begin to eat some salad.

"Is this why you wanted to get to know each other? So you could do things and want to make them perfect and not something I'd hate?" I ask between bites. Alison swallows what she has in her mouth before answering. She has such good manners.

"That's part of the reason I guess." Alison answers. I nod and keep eating.

After an hour of eating and laughing and talking, the sun starts setting. I look at Alison smiling and she moves everything off the blanket and lies down. I lie down next to her and look up at the sky. Another one of my favorite things. She must have planned the timing so that we could watch this together.

"This is the most perfect date I've ever been on." I whisper as I watch the sky. Alison's fingers slide through mine and I hold her hand tightly. I hold her hand like I never want to let her go.

"This is the only date I've ever planned for someone. It's also the only date I've been on with someone I actually have feelings for." Alison whispers back. She shuffles closer to me and rests her head against my shoulder.

"The sky is almost as beautiful as you." I tell Alison. She looks up at me, smiling and blushing, and kisses my lips softly.

"So that makes it almost as beautiful as you too." She replies. I smile at her and I know that I want to be hers forever. I just won't rush it. I can wait until she's ready to ask me.

We finally make it back to the building at 7. The past hour and a half was the best time of my life. Never have I felt like someone I dated had been so caring. Alison remembered things I told her I liked a month ago. We've talked about so much since then, but yet she still remembered. It means a lot and I want her to know that. As the elevator doors close, Alison removes her hand from mine.

"This date meant a lot to me. It means a lot that you're so interested in me and that you actually remembered things I told you since day one. You made today perfect and I really would like to keep having perfect days with you. I loved tonight and I loved that you made it all my favorite things. You even made it a picnic which was something I dreamed about for years. Thank you so much Alison. You're one of the greatest people in the world." Tears fall from my eyes and Alison hugs me. She gives me a kiss on the cheek and then backs away. I want to pull her back in, but I prefer to not look clingy.

"Want to come over and make out to make it an even better night?" Alison asks, biting her lip. I nod and we pick up the basket and blanket from the ground. The elevator dings and the doors slide open. We step out and walk towards Alison's apartment to finish off the wonderful date with wonderful kisses.

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I was going to make Alison ask Emily out, but felt it was a little too soon. Review and all those lovely things and have a wonderful day! Kisses to you all!