I'm so happy for all your support. It means the world to me you guys. There's a poll on my profile for if you want each chapter to be alternating POVs or if you want me to keep it the same. To explain further, if you guys choose alternating it would be, Alison in one chapter. Emily in the next. Chapters would be slightly shorter but you get 2 a day. If you guys choose to keep it the same, then the chapters will be longer but only one a day. It's up to you guys so VOTEEEEE! I am going to give you guys a week.

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Anyways enjoy the chapter!

Alison's POV

Last night was amazing and I am so glad that Emily enjoyed it. I almost asked Emily out, but I knew that it wasn't the right time yet. I want to take it slow, make sure we are both sure of what we want before anything happens. For all we know, Emily and I could just be physically attracted to each other. Our feelings may just be us wanting each other in a sexual way. I think I'm going to have to talk to her after work today.

We got home last night and did just what I asked if we could do. Make out and made the night better. We made out for a while, talked about how great the night was, and then made out some more. At around 9:30, Emily left to go home and talk to Aria about the date and get some rest.

When Emily told me how much the night meant to her, I knew that I had done something right. It meant so much to me that it was perfect for her. Emily seemed so surprised and happy that I remembered things she told me the day we met. I remember everything she has told me. I remember her telling me that the mint tea and creamy cheese breakfast sandwich. I remember her telling me her favorite color was green. I remember her telling me about Jennifer and her parents. I remember her telling me how she loved the sky when she accidentally called me.

Most of all, I remember how time seemed to stop when I saw her. Call me crazy or obsessive, but I truly remember everything about her. I think I may love her, but I could possibly just be physically attracted and confusing my feelings. I really can't help what I feel.

Today I get the day off. Emily called me early this morning to tell me I earned today off with last night. I tried to argue but she wouldn't allow me to go. All this thinking starts to get tiring and I fall asleep. I haven't had a nightmare since a month ago and I'm beginning to enjoy it.

"Alison. Oh baby, I'm sorry" I hear a soft soothing voice call out from the darkness around me.

"Mom?" I ask. Tears fill my eyes and I walk towards where I heard the voice.

"Alison, I wish I was alive right now so you had someone to talk to besides those two girls. You need to be more social baby. You can't keep living a sheltered life. Your father never meant for things to happen the way they did. He loved me more than life itself and when I passed on, so did his sanity. Don't hate him, he's learned his lesson. You got to go see him baby. Face your fears or you'll never get over them." My mom's figure appears in front of me. I see her differently now. She has hair, long blonde hair that matches my own. I hug her, missing that warm comforting feel only her hugs brought me.

"I miss you so much mom. I wish you were here. I wish I could call you and tell you everything. Mom I can't forgive dad for what he did. I can't face that fear, not now or anytime soon. It's just too big for me."

"I miss you too Aliboo. You must go see him, if you don't. You'll always live in fear of that. The nightmares will never end if you don't face that fear baby." Tears continue to fall from my eyes and I shake my head at my mother.

"How can I do it? How can I face him after everything he did to me?" I ask. I know that I shouldn't be raising my voice at her, but I can't help it. She wants me to see my father. The man that abused me and killed a young girl.

"You got to learn to forgive Alison. Bring that girl with you. Don't let her go Alison, she might be the one and I know you feel something for her. She makes you happy and I want you keep her. She's the light in your life. Face your fears. I have to go now. Goodbye baby. I love you." My mother begins to go back into the darkness.

"I love you too mom. I'll be with you again someday. Wait for me." I whisper into the darkness, hoping she will hear me.

"I will." I hear in the wind. I smile and I know what I have to do now.

I sit up quickly and look around my living room.

"Mom?" I call out, knowing she isn't here.

My cheeks feel cold as a breeze blows past my face. I touch where it felt cold and realize I had been crying outside of my dream too. I quickly throw on galaxy leggings and a baggy sweater and look in the mirror. I slip on some shoes and my purse and quickly head out the door.

I reach the coffee shop within 5 minutes. It's fairly empty with the exception of Emily and a few people eating a late breakfast. Emily smiles when she sees me, but her smile quickly fades. She suddenly looks concerned.

"Alison? Is something wrong?" Emily asks. I reach the counter and take a deep breath. I just speed walked my way here after running down 10 flights of stairs.

"I had a dream and… my mom… I have to go see my dad… and you… can't let you go… the light in my life… face my fears." I blurt out breathlessly. Emily walks around the counter and brings me to a table and sits with me.

"Ali take a breath. Tell me everything." She orders. I take a deep breath and explain to her my entire dream, excluding the parts about her. Emily shifts uncomfortably in her seat when I mention having to go see my father but she looks rather supportive.

"Okay then. Tomorrow I am going to keep the shop closed and we are going to go to see your father. I may not like the man after all I've heard, but I will support you no matter what." Emily tells me with a smile. I can tell it's hard for her not to tell me to bring a knife or something. I really appreciate having her around.

"Thank you Em. It means a lot to me. I need to tell you something though and I'm not sure how you're going to react. I know my dream was probably my subconscious and not like my mom's ghost or whatever. I just know I got to do what she said in my dream" I mutter. Emily grabs my hand and holds it between both of hers. I know it's a gesture to show she's here and wants to hear what I have to say.

"So you're going to explain the light in your life and can't let me go thing?" Emily laughs and I let out a small, sad laugh and nod.

"My mom said that I shouldn't let you go because you might be the one and I feel something for you. She told me that she wants me to keep you and that you're the light in my life." I look up at her to see her reaction. Emily's smiling at me, a soft, sweet, loving smile. Her thumb rubbing circles on the back of my hand.

"Your mother sounds like she was a wonderful smart woman."

"She really was. I don't know how she did it. Mom used to tell me how she was a psychologist before I was born. I used to think that's why my dad went crazy when she died." I laugh as I admit this. Our conversation is cut short as the lunch rush crowds in the coffee shop. I wave goodbye to Emily and head out the door.

Emily's POV

When Alison came in the coffee shop, looking breathless and her eyes puffy like she'd been crying, I knew something was wrong. I immediately started to worry and had to sit her down. Alison told me about the dream she had about her mother and when she told me she wanted to go see her dad, I had never felt so angry. Yes, I wish she'd kill him while she's there for everything he did to her. I just want to be supportive so I decided that I would go with her. It wasn't until what was said about me was brought up that I thought much about her dream being true.

I know Alison has feelings for me and I know I make her happy. I know that she wants to take things slow though and I want to as well. I'm enjoying that we can still make out and kiss. We went on that date last night and I was never so happy. I know we will eventually be an official couple, but I don't know when. I'm okay with waiting as long as I get some sweet lady kisses from her.

The work day seems so long without Alison working for me to have someone to talk to. Well, besides me asking for an order and telling them what they owe me. I think I might hire a few more people so that I can have more days off with Alison.

It seems like forever before the last customer leaves and I can lock up. I grab my phone and sit in one of the booths near the counter. I put an ad online for help wanted. The requirements are: must be 18 or older, be good with people and be available to work whatever days they are given. I decide to make a probation rule too; no days off besides your given days off for 2 months unless it's an emergency. An emergency like a family death or you have pneumonia or something like that.

I grab the rest of my stuff and walk home. I kept the shop open later than usual tonight due to the late lunch rush. It was almost 9 when I left the shop. The streets are oddly bare except for a few people and cars. Some taxis too of course, I mean come on this is New York. I make it to the building, but I'm panicking. I'm not sure why I panic when it's dark and the streets are empty but I do. I lean against the elevator wall and try to calm down. I begin to breathe faster and heavier. I slide down the wall and put my head between my knees. My heart and breathing slow down just as the elevator dings.

I get off the ground and walk down the hallway. My anxiety spiking up yet again, so I go to Alison's apartment. I knock on her door quickly and do everything I can to not stand still. I hear her footsteps and they sound like she's rushing to the door. Tears fall down my face and she swings the door open.

"Emily? What's wrong?" Alison's voice has a sense of alarm in it. Her arms wrap around my waist and she pulls me into her apartment. The tears keep flowing and I try to think of why I'm crying or having such bad anxiety.

"I just… I don't know Ali. I was walking home and the roads seemed so empty. It was weird. I was alone. It was so scary. My anxiety is over the top. I don't get it." I sob. Alison hugs me and rubs circles into my back.

"Honey, it's okay!" Alison whispers in my ear. I look at her and smile. My anxiety calming down slightly.

"Want a mint tea? You can sleep here by the way. I'll give you cuddles all night!" Alison giggles. I giggle too, calming down even more. I nod and she heads into the kitchen to make the tea.

I walk to her room, the only place in this apartment I haven't been in yet and look around. I smile and I drag my finger along the dresser. I sit on the edge of her bed and my heart is slowing down and my breathing is too.

"Em?" Alison calls out confused. I stare at her bedroom floor and smile.

"In here!" I reply. I lay back and stare at the ceiling. Alison walks in and I sit back up. She smiles sweetly at me and passes me a mug of mint tea. I take a big gulp and close my eyes.

"Feeling better?" Alison asks. I nod and take another gulp of tea. Alison rummages through her dresser and pulls out shorts and a tank top. She puts them on the bed beside me and starts to walk out of the room.

"Those are for you. I'll give you some privacy." Alison mutters. She walks into the bathroom and I hear water running. She's probably going to wash her face or something. I am fully calmed down now, but I still want to sleep here.

I slide off my sweater and my shirt before sliding off my pants. I slide the clothes she left for me on and look in her mirror on the wall. It's this moment I realize she handed me green satin pyjamas. My favorite color and fabric. This girl is by far the most perfect thing in my life. Tomorrow is going to be a big day for Alison and I hope she gets a good sleep tonight. She knocks softly on the door and opens it slowly.

"Thank god I wasn't changing or else you would've seen me in a way you probably don't want to see me right now." I laugh as I say this. Alison laughs, rolls her eyes and then wraps her arms around my neck. I smile down at her and kiss her nose.

"Maybe I wanted to see you like that." Alison offers. I blush and kiss her lips softly.

"Let's just go to sleep before something happens that we might regret." I tell her. Alison nods and we crawl into her bed. Sleep comes over faster than I expect.

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