Chapter 3

Melissa's POV

My parents have been discussing quietly for about ten minutes now and I have no idea what they are talking about. I knew I should have brought Emily here to tell them, then I wouldn't be bored. Telling my parents that I'm moving back to Rosewood was surprisingly difficult. Usually anything I want, I get because I'm the first born and the golden child, but I don't know why they aren't happy for me this time.

"Mom, Dad? Are you going to talk to me or keep whispering back and forth to each other?" I ask after a while. My dad turns and faces me with a questioning look on his face.

"We just think that you are jumping into this too quickly." He replies.

"What are you talking about?"

"Melissa, I wasn't born yesterday. I know that you want to be closer to Emily, and so you are going to walk the distance of the planet for her, but do you really think this is a good idea? You're in Hollis pre-law. In three years you'll be at Yale. Don't you want to stay focused?"

"I do Dad, and Emily isn't only reason I want to move back. After the whole mystery person trying to kill my sister, I realized that life is going to change whether I like it or not. I want to be close to my family."

"And by family, you mean your girlfriend." My mom added with a smirk.

"Emily does play a part in this, but she isn't the only reason. I know that I can be better if I'm closer to here. I just don't want to be miserable anymore. Do you have any idea how boring campus life is? I feel like I have no friends."

"Are you sure you're not a drama major? Because you sure sound like one." My dad chuckled.

"Please? I really want this."

My parents sighed. "Do you even have a place to stay in Rosewood?"

"Emily and I started looking and we found a nice little apartment about ten minutes from here. It's a tad smaller then the one I have, but it's really cute and cozy."

"Well, okay, but the second you start getting more involved with your love life than your school work, you're back on campus. Understood?" My dad asked.

"Yes sir! Thanks so much!" I tackled them into a hug.

"Good, now go share the news with Emily. I know you're dying to."

I bolted out of the house and into my car. I know that Emily is at work, but she's going to want to hear the good news!

Emily's POV

Work is a blast today. Cece, Spencer, Aria, and Hanna are here keeping me company. I'm technically waiting on them, but its okay because I get to have fun while doing it. Plus I get paid! Best job ever.

"So Em, you and your college lover still going strong?" Cece asked with a wink.

"Hey, that's my sister!" Spencer said with discust.

"I know, but come on! I want the scoop. Have you gone past second base?"

Spencer's face went green and she looked like she was going to hurl. I blushed at the question, just like any other time someone asks me about my personal life.

"I don't really think I should answer that." I blush even harder.

"So there's something to tell?" Hanna gushed. Spencer's face get greener.

"Please stop."

"Poor Spencer. You look like you're going to barf." Aria said sympathetically.

"I'm pretty close to it! Picture someone talking about getting past second base with your little brother." Spencer countered.

Aria made a face. "Gross."

"Exactly."

Paige walked into the Brew and walked over to us with a large smile on her face.

"Em, did you hear?" She asked excitedly.

"Hear what?"

"The Rosewood girls swim team made nationals. We are going up against best best in the world!" Paige cheered.

"Seriously?! I thought coach said that they weren't going to let us compete because of the fact that we are short three girls."

"Turns out your breast stroke beat the world record and the judges looked past it. Apparently they want to see you kick ass and Nationals!" Paige said and I was so overjoyed that I pulled her into a tight hug.

After Paige and I dated for a while, but we didn't last. We just didn't work. She was too clingy, and I couldn't do much without her getting really nosy. She even told me once that she didn't want me hanging out with Hanna because she was a bad influence due to her shoplifting incident.

"That is the best thing I've heard all day!" I cheered.

"Yeah! So you better start training again so we can kick butt!" Paige beamed.

"I will. Right away."

"I was thinking we could maybe meet up this Thursday and do some laps?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I have plans." I replied apologetically.

"More important than swimming?" She asked, skeptically.

"Yeah, my girlfriend and I are going to the drive in zombie movie marathon." I told her.

"Girlfriend? Who are you dating?" Paige asked quickly.

"Melissa Hastings." I replied. By this time Aria, Hanna, and Spencer were looking at each other with knowing looks.

"Spencer's older sister?" Paige asked looking over at Spencer, who gave her a nod. It's not a secret that Spencer and Hanna don't like Paige, and Aria likes everyone.

"That's only Melissa Hastings in Rosewood." Spencer told her with a fake smile.

"Oh, w-well that's interesting. Isn't she like in college?" Paige stuttered.

"Yeah, she is. She's a college girl. And she is super gorgeous." Hanna said with a smirk.

"Well congrats, Em. Maybe we can swim another day?"

"Yeah, totally." Paige smiled at us before walking out.

"She's a creeper!" Hanna laughed loudly.

"She totally is. She was undressing you with her eyes, no lie." Spencer snickered.

"I agree with Spencer, Em. She is totally still all over you." Aria giggled.

"I know, but please don't tell Melissa. She'll kill her. She already hates Paige, and if she knows that she still likes me she'll be really angry." I tell them.

"Fine, but please don't go swimming with her alone. She will probably molest you." Spencer said seriously.

"I won't. I'll ask Haley to come."

"Haley Miller? She is such a stuck up bitch." Hanna rolled her eyes.

"I agree with that too." Aria added.

"Yeah, but she is an amazing swimmer." Haley was a bitch, but she was such a fast swimmer. I think she's a better swimmer than I am.

"But you're better, Em." Hanna added.

"Not really. If she'd just tighten her arms more, she would be so much faster."

"No, she is just slower than you. That's all." A voice added from behind me. I turned to see my girlfriend standing there with a smirk on her face. I beamed, and stood up to hug her.

"Melissa, what are you doing here?" Spencer asked with a slight attitude.

"I came here to talk to Emily, if that's okay with you." Melissa replied sassily.

"Of course it is, Melissa." I said as I sent a scolding look towards Spencer. Melissa smirked at Spencer and I sent her a scolding look as well, and her eyes turned apologetic.

"Let's go over there." Melissa said before pulling me over to an empty table on the other side of the restaurant. She slid into the booth before me and turned to face me.

"So what's up?" I asked.

"I was just wondering if you wanted to come to the barn tonight for a special date. I know tomorrow is our five month anniversary, but I have class all day and then a meeting in Philly." Melissa explained.

"Yeah, I'll be there. What time?" I asked.

"7?"

"Sounds perfect. What should I wear?"

"Sweetie, you could show up in sweats and still be the most beautiful woman on planet earth. You're just stunning." Melissa replied.

"You're such a charmer!" I giggled, lightly hitting her on the shoulder.

"It's the truth. Now go back to your friends, before my sister kills me. I love you." She leaned up to kiss me and I closed the distance between our lips.

"Mm, save some for tonight." I whispered.

"Oh trust me, I have plenty to go around." She giggled. One more quick peck and she was heading out the door.

"Love you too!" I called after her, and she sent me a smile over her shoulder.

I smiled to myself and made my way back to my friends. Hanna smirked at me while sending me a knowing look.

"How's your cougar?" She purred.

"Hanna, my sister is not a cougar!" Spencer defended, turning green again.

"Spence, she's dating a 17 year old and she's almost 21. That's a cougar." Hanna told her.

"Not really, a cougar is more like a mom." Aria added.

"No that's a MILF."

"LET'S STOP TALKING ABOUT THIS!" Spencer looked like she was going to pass out.

"You're such a wimp. So she's your sister? Big deal? At least you know that Melissa and Emily are happy, and Emily's not dating that loser, Paige." Hanna told her.

"I guess you're right, but please refrain from calling my sister a cougar. That's disgusting." Spencer grimaced.

"Deal."

~MEMEMEME~

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