Chapter 15
"Hey Coach," I yell making her jump. I couldn't control my laughter and Coach slipped out a smile before giving me the glare. This morning Quinn and I had woken to my alarm at six in the morning, Quinn had taken a lot of convincing to wake up and go with me. On the way to the pool, we had stopped to get Quinn a coffee and a bacon and egg sandwich. However I still managed to beat Paige here, which was always go.
"Fields you're going to regret that, but who is this lovely young lady with you and what the hell is she doing with you?"
"Always a pleasure Coach, anyway this is Quinn Fabray my girlfriend," I smiled with pride as I said those words.
Coach spoke "Hello Quinn, it's lovely to meet you and welcome to Rosewood."
"Likewise," Quinn smiled shaking Coaches hand.
"Fields locker room, go and change, I am about to make you regret scaring me."
"Whatever you say Coach, old locker?"
"Of course, it was retired after you left. No one but a Fields can use it," I nod my head impressed that Coach was able to manage that.
Turning to Quinn I ask "You going to be okay?"
"Yeah, I've got my coffee and phone if I get bored."
"No one can get bored watching this one," Coach states patting my back as she left for her office.
"She loves you, I want her to be the cheerio's Coach."
"Sue loves you too, she just doesn't really show it but she does."
"Whatever, go change," Quinn pecked my lips before pushing me to go. Smiling at her, I walked over to the locker room and it felt amazing being in there again. Standing in front of my old locker, it felt good to know no one would ever use this locker again but me. Opening the locker, I shove my gym bag inside and start taking my clothing off, underneath was my swim suit.
"Hey, I didn't expect to see you here," looking over my shoulder I see Paige. I smile as she opens the locker next to mine, coach had decided as co-captains we should have our lockers next to each other to show solidarity.
"I just figured I'd come to as many morning practices I can."
"Makes sense, who's the blonde in the stands?"
"That's Quinn, my girlfriend."
"She's hot."
"Smoking hot," I say with a smirk.
"Well I'm happy for you."
"Thanks. Anyone you're interested in?"
"No, at least she's not here anymore."
"She is for the moment," I say knowing who she was talking about.
"Well I haven't seen her, so."
"I'll kick her ass when I see her," I pull my goggles and cap out from my gym bag.
"You don't have to do that. It's clear she doesn't feel the same as I do."
"I think she does but I don't think she actually had real feelings for someone before, it's all new to her."
"It's not like I have any experience."
"Yeah but you've at least had loving feelings for someone, meaning me. I don't think she ever had that before."
"I guess that makes sense," Paige states as we make our way out of the locker room.
"Now this is good sight to see," Coach said smiling at seeing us walking out of the locker room together.
"But she ugly Coach," I say making Paige gasp in shock.
Coach then said "Don't be smart Emily or you'll pay with laps, you already have laps."
Paige spoke "You've been back for a day and you've already got laps."
"Had to keep the reputation up," I currently held the record for the most laps given as a punishment, I was quite proud of it.
"Twenty, go," Coach said to both of us.
Paige questioned "Why do I get laps?"
"For being a smart ass, Fields where you going?" Coach asked.
"Just making sure Quinn is okay," I say with a smile as I make my way over to the bleachers.
"Hey," Quinn said looking up at me.
"Hi," I leant forward to peck Quinn's lips. Hearing a noise, I look over my shoulder to see it's Paige jokingly Awing at us.
"Whose that?"
"That would be McCullers, Paige."
"She's not what I expect."
"And what were you expecting?"
"I don't know, she's just extremely pretty."
"Ew, it's McCullers," I say with a smile.
I then heard Paige yell "Today Fields."
"Well got to go swim, Paige and I got given laps," I leant down to peck Quinn's lips once again before leaving to join Paige.
"Race?" Paige question.
"Of course, what will I win?"
"Winner has to pay for dinner," Paige held her hand out.
"You're on," I shake Paige's hand.
"You suck, you so cheat," Paige states as we walked into the locker room after practice.
"What can I say Paige, you'll never beat me."
"How can you still be so fast, you beat me by two laps! You haven't done any swimming."
"That's not true, Santana has a pool at her house which I'm allowed to use whenever."
"But still, how are you still winning."
"You just suck Paige, it's time to start accepting it," I smirk while drying myself off with the towel.
"You suck," Paige said with a smile.
Paige then asked "I have a free period do you and Quinn want to go get some coffee or something?"
"Maybe another day, we are going to see Jenna today."
"How's she doing?"
"She might be coming back to Rosewood but I don't know if that's a good idea."
"Why not?"
"There's no one here to look out for her."
"You know I can."
"Maybe."
"Well you trust me right."
"Yeah I guess."
"Then it's settled, if Jenna comes back to Rosewood I'll look out for her for you."
"Thanks," I say as I pull my gym bag out from the locker and close it.
"Always a quick changer," Paige acknowledges making me smile.
"Somethings never change but sadly this isn't my place anymore."
"What are you talking about? You'll always be welcome here."
"I know, it's just. Since leaving I've realised while I do miss kicking your ass every day, I don't think I want a swimming career anymore. Which is a scary thought, since I don't know what else I would want to do? Swimming was always the dream and now that dream has changed."
"What's the dream?"
"Marry Quinn and have kids, I never saw myself as the mother type."
"I did."
"What do you mean?"
"You are the most caring person I have ever met, you always go the extra mile for someone and that's why I know you'd make a great Mum."
"But am I crazy for giving up swimming."
"Em, you can still swim but you don't have to make it into your career. Maybe this singing thing is what you're meant to do."
"I don't know, everything is just very scary."
"Understandable, don't make any rush decision."
"Okay, I might see you tomorrow," I say giving Paige a side hug before leaving the locker room. Walking out of the locker room, I smiled when I found Quinn patiently sitting in the bleachers and watching as the rookies of the team swam.
"See you tomorrow Fields."
"Maybe," I say walking straight over to Quinn.
"Hey, I hope you weren't too bored."
"Not at all, I enjoy watching you swim."
"Alright, well you ready to head to Philly?"
"Can we grab some coffee on the way?"
"Sure thing," I smile taking Quinn's hand and helping her stand. With a wave towards Coach we made our way out of the building and across to where I parked Hanna's car this morning.
"With Jenna, she's going to want to feel your face," I say carefully. We had been singing along with the radio and I hadn't had the chance to tell her much about Jenna.
"Why?"
"It's how she sees you in her mind."
"Oh, I get it."
"Yeah, she's also going to want to feel my face and have me sing to her. Now with me visiting it will freak her out, she'll think something's happen to Toby and I'll have to calm her straight away. So don't be alarmed if I ended up holding her in bed during the whole visit."
"I won't, I'll be alarmed if clothes come off."
"Jenna is my sister, that's just gross," I say shaking my head.
"Also Jenna doesn't like talking about the past or how she is blind, so try not to bring that up."
"Okay."
"I'm sorry, this is all just important things to know."
"So what's the deal with Jenna and Shana?" Quinn asked not even mentioning or acknowledging what I had just said to her.
"It's another Spencer and Alison situation but with Jenna being here and Shana in Rosewood, it's a little bit harder. But Shana will probably come up in conversation. Jenna also going to be very interested in you, I've told her just about everything there is to tell her about you but she'll want to hear it from you."
"Oh yeah and what did you tell her about me?"
"That's for us to know and you to either find out or not to know."
"Great wording Emily."
"I thought so," I smiled across at Quinn who couldn't stop herself from smiling.
"Hi, how may I help you today?" A lady smiled at us as she spoke, we had only just walked in.
I replied "Hey, I'm here to see someone," looking at her name tag I saw her name was Ivy.
Ivy asked "Do you have an appointment?"
"No, it was kind of last minute thing and I wanted to surprise her."
"Okay, just give me the patients name and I'll see if they are free."
"Jenna Marshall," I say confidently and wait for details.
Ivy then questioned "You wouldn't happen to be Emily Fields?"
"Yeah, how'd you know?" I asked surprised and looked back at Quinn.
"Jenna told us all about her friend who moved, she talks about you constantly and we were on full alert to let you in if you ever came by without an appointment."
Smiling, I say "Sounds like Jenna, so she in her room or?"
Ivy explained "No, I believe she's out in the garden playing the flute."
"Awesome, I haven't heard her play in ages and recordings just aren't the same."
"I can take you to her now if you'd like and is your friend coming as well?" Ivy gestured back to Quinn.
"Yes, this is Quinn Fabray. My girlfriend, Jenna really wants to meet her."
"Well it's lovely for you both to be here, if you just follow me." Nodding our heads as Ivy handed us visitor badges and lead us through the building. Ivy pointed Jenna out to us; we thanked her before she left back for her desk.
Quinn states "She's really playing the flute."
"Yeah, she's grown up playing it. It took forever to get her to keep playing while blind, it took Toby and I attempting to play for her to do so."
"I'm surprised you seem to be good at everything."
"Not really but musical instruments definitely aren't my thing."
"You nervous?" I asked looking back at Quinn.
"I don't know, she seems more intimidating. Like if she doesn't like me, you'll admittedly stop seeing me."
"Well that will never happened, I'd at least fade you out," I tried to keep a straight face while talking but fail miserably.
"I hate you," Quinn shook her head.
"Don't worry, Jenna will love you. Put it this way, she never liked Alison, so you're already upping Alison that way."
"It's not a competition Emily."
"I know, I'm not really good at pep talks unless it's for swimming of course."
"Of course," Quinn smirk.
"Ready?"
"As I'll ever be," Quinn states taking my hand and I lead us over to Jenna. Approaching I could hear the familiar tone of song Jenna was playing; it was from our favourite movie growing up. Whenever Jenna was upset, I would watch it with her. Whenever Jenna was happy, I would watch it with her. Whenever Jenna wanted to watch it, I would watch it with her. When it stopped, I looked to see Jenna scolding herself for playing the wrong note even though it sounded fine to us. Jenna composes herself once again and starts over, giving me the perfect opportunity to sing.
Emily: "Baby girl, close your eyes. You don't know the strength you have inside. If I could I'd shelter you from all the pain that we all must go through, but it's up to you," I heard Jenna falter but didn't stop playing probably not believe I was here.
Emily: "The road is long, it twists and turns but everything in life you live and learn. No one ever said that life was easy or that all-in love is pair, but look inside your heart you'll find the answer waiting there." As I continued singing the song, I let go of Quinn's hand and made my way over to crouch in front of Jenna.
Emily: "If you ever lose your way, you don't have to be afraid. Look inside to find a friend, who'll be with you till the end. Many different roads to choose, searching for the strength to make it through, but it was always there in you." This song and the movie in which it was from, was a huge part to Jenna's recover. Since I didn't sing, I'd speak the lyrics to her and continue watching the movie just to make her feel better or help; I thought it helped.
Emily: "Hopes can fail and dream can fade, rain can fall down on your big parade. Maybe love will take your heart or break your heart, there are no guarantees but love will always find you when you just believe." Reaching out I placed my hand on top of Jenna's heart which cause her to stop playing the flute but it didn't stop me from singing.
Emily: "If you ever lose your way, you don't have to be afraid. Look inside to find a friend, who'll be with you till the end. Many different roads to choose, searching for strength to make it through, but it was always there in you." I took a deep breath when Jenna stretches out her hand to touch my face, to really see if it was really me, and I was really here.
Emily: "The strength you're longing to find you know it's true. It was there all the time, if you stand stronger, work hard, reach for the sky. I know you will eventually fly." I wasn't really sure when the tears start to roll down my cheek, or why? for some reason this just seem very emotional to me and I didn't know why.
Emily: "If you ever lose your way, you don't have to be afraid. Look inside to find a friend, who'll be with you till the end. Many different roads to choose, searching for the strength to make it through, but it was always there. It was always there, it was always there, in you." When the song finished, I was instantly pulled into Jenna's strong arms and we cried in each other's arms.
"I can't believe you're here," Jenna whispered and then asked "Is everything okay?"
"Things have been a little crazy, yes."
"What's going on?" Jenna pushed me back to try to read my body language.
"Aria was hit by a car, two days ago now."
"Is she okay?"
"A little shaken and sore, I think she gets out of hospital tomorrow."
"Ezra must be a wreck and the girls, you?"
"You know me."
"Brave face and brave words."
"Something like that," I said with a smile.
Jenna asked "Are we alone?"
"No," I say glancing at Quinn who had been quietly enjoying my moment with Jenna.
"I thought I sensed someone else's presence, who is it?" I then ushered Quinn to my side and had her crouch right next to me, in front of Jenna.
Taking Jenna's hand, I say "Well Jenna Marshall, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend Quinn Fabray. Quinn Fabray, I'd like you to meet my sister Jenna Marshall," I place Jenna's hand in Quinn's right for them to shake hand; which Quinn understood and took the lead.
"Hi Jenna," Quinn said politely.
"Hello Quinn, it's nice to finally meet you."
"Likewise," I smiled at the girls words.
Jenna then asked "Umm…can I feel your face?"
Quinn darts her eyes to me, I nod my head and Quinn spoke "Yes," I watched Jenna hand run up Quinn's up until her finger grazed Quinn's chin.
Two weeks had certainly passed faster than I wanted them to. Jenna and Quinn had gotten along better than I ever thought they would or could, already exchange address to write letters. Aria was out of hospital with slow recovery, Ezra and Aria's parents were very supportive of Aria's recovery. I had separate conversation with Spencer and Alison about the other; they admit me after a lot of teeth pulling on both parties that they liked the other.
Spencer didn't want to pressure Alison in case she wasn't ready and Alison didn't think she deserved someone like Spencer, and that Spencer could handle her bipolar disorder. It was crazy and insane but they were both as suborn as each other, which left me to think of solutions. I hadn't heard from A or Shana, which I didn't know if it was good or bad. It at least gave me time to enjoy being in Rosewood again and being with the girls.
Going to the morning swimming practice became a regular thing, sometimes with Quinn or alone and others with Brittany and Santana. Who were enjoying their time in Rosewood, spending time with each other as well as Quinn and I. Sadly, it was time for me to leave or at least after the party Hanna was throwing. Like I thought, Hanna had planned a huge party for today which was Saturday but only in the afternoon.
"I hate you," looking through the mirror I saw Hanna had entered her room.
"I know, I'm not exactly fond of me either now."
"But you should go."
"Sadly, my life is in Lima."
"You really like it there?"
"Yes until I remember you and the girls. I hate being away from you all but at the same time Lima was somewhere I need to go."
"If you hadn't gone, you'd never would've met Quinn, Santana and Brittany or realised your passion for singing."
"I didn't really see it coming though, actually liking Lima."
"Well you'll have to show us around, when we come for visit and introduce us to the glee club."
"I can't wait," I say standing up and moving to hug Hanna.
"Hey, make room!" we heard and looking up we saw Aria, Alison and Spencer walking into the room to share our hug.
"I love you girls so much."
"We love you too Em," Alison spoke.
"Without a doubt," Spencer agreed and they all squeezed me tighter.
Aria then states "We should get downstairs, people are arriving."
Hanna questioned "How can so much have changed in so little time?"
"It's okay Han," I nod and watch as Aria leads Hanna out of the room.
When Spencer and Alison go to follow, I say "Not so fast you two," I stand in front of the door which I close.
"What's going on Em?" Alison questioned.
"There's one last thing I have to sort out and get right before leaving," I smiled inwards when they both semi shook their heads.
"Look I love you both but your being idiots, you both feel the same way for each other and are letting stupid things get in the way."
Spencer said, "Emily stop."
"No, I can't stand by and let you just let this go. Love isn't something that comes around all the time, which I have learnt. You two need to deal with your feelings for each other, I don't want to see you two until you work it out," I say leaving the room completely.
"Everything okay?" Quinn questioned when I stepped off the last step.
"Perfect," I say pecking Quinn's lips. Walking into the Marin backyard we found everyone out there interacting with each other, Ashley was with the parents being Mrs Hastings, Mrs DiLaurentis, Ella and Byron. Toby was with Melissa and watching over Jenna and Shana. Paige was talking with Maya; they were making a lot of smile faces towards each other. Hanna, Caleb, Aria and Ezra were talking with Brittany and Santana. Seeing everyone here having a good time, reminded me of all the good people I had to leave behind but I was going back to some pretty amazing people as well.
"Speech!" Hanna shouts and pushes me so everyone can see me.
"Han, speeches are reserved for at the end of the party."
"Well we do things differently, you should know that by now," everyone laughs and waits for me to speak.
Clearing my throat, I say "Umm…what can I say? Umm…thanks for all coming to see me leave Rosewood once again. However, this time is different, not only because I'm leaving with my girlfriend and her friends or our friends. But also, because I want to go to Lima, I never thought I'd say that."
"Never thought we'd hear it!" Caleb shouts getting everyone to laugh.
"Who knew a place without a swimming pool or swim team could feel like home, I never would've thought it was possible. But I guess what they say is true, the people that come into your life can make a difference," I smile as I look over at Brittany, Santana and Quinn.
"However it doesn't mean I'm not going to miss you all so very much. While I didn't come here on the best of terms, but I'm glad I came back," I smiled when I saw Alison and Spencer holding hand as they waked into the backyard together.
"These two weeks have been good and especially when I am proved right once again that's always fun," when everyone looked at me confused I gesture my head over at Spencer and Alison.
"Spencer, what's going on?" Mrs Hastings asked.
Mrs DiLaurentis added on "That's what I was about to ask, Alison?" Both parents in truced on their daughters and when I saw the scared looks upon Spencer and Alison faces, I knew I couldn't just stand there.
Quickly slipping in between the parents and their daughters, I state "Clearly you both warned the wrong person away from your precious daughters," "Sorry," I say directing it towards Spencer and Alison.
Mrs Hastings spoke "No one asked for your two cents worth Emily."
"I'm barely getting started Mrs Hastings," I stated not backing down for a second.
"You did this, you turned my daughter gay," Mrs DiLaurentis points her fingers towards me.
Mrs Hastings added on "And now you've done it to my daughter." Looking back and forward between Mrs Hastings and Mrs DiLaurentis, I tried to work out if they were serious. When I realised they were serious I burst out laughing, shocking a lot of people.
Ella spoke "Now is not the time for this conversation, this a happy occasion."
"No Ella now is the perfect time for this conversation, I've always had a few words about Emily choice to be gay and bringing my daughter down with her," Mrs DiLaurentis spoke.
When Ella went to defend me, I say "No Ella it's fine, I want to hear this. Come on Mrs DiLaurentis, lay it on me," I gesture for her to hit me with her best shot.
Mrs DiLaurentis said "My daughter was perfectly happy before you came into the picture, bringing your ways with you and forcing them on her."
"Which daughter Mrs DiLaurentis?" I asked with a smirk.
"Emily!" Alison yelled.
Looking at Alison, I say "You're right that was a low blow, okay Mrs DiLaurentis please inform me on what I forced your daughter to do?"
"Well first there was your friendship, and then you were in a relationship. You forced her into that relationship, then to kiss and have sex with you."
Nodding my head, I said "Let me ask your daughter some quick questions because I know you won't believe me," Mrs DiLaurentis shrugs not really understanding what I was playing with. Stepping to the side a little so Mrs DiLaurentis could see Alison face, but I was ready to jump in and stop anything that would come.
"Alison, how did we become friends?" I asked.
Alison smiled and said "During your first week of school you were hanging with Toby until you saw people picking on me because I was eating alone. You stood up from your table and sat down next to me, people tried giving you a hard time but you wouldn't let them."
I asked "Alison, who asked who out for our first date?"
"I did, however I was so scared to go anywhere that we ended up having our first date in your closet; so much irony there," Alison said while laughing at the memory.
"Alison, when was our first kiss?" I asked.
I saw Alison scrunch her face up before stating "We never kissed. You said it was weird to even think about kissing me."
I asked "Alison, why did we break up?"
"Because we can't be more the friends, it's too weird to be anything other than just friends," Alison explained.
"Thank-you Alison," I nod my head and turn to Mrs DiLaurentis with a smirk on my face.
I asked "Now Mrs DiLaurentis please inform me, at what point did I force myself onto your daughter?"
When Mrs DiLaurentis didn't say anything, I say "Exactly what I thought, Mrs Hastings I know you have a giant stick up your butt, but tell me what I've done to make you think I turned Spencer gay. It's not something you catch, it's not like I sneezed all over Spencer and she's automatically gay."
"Veronica, I think it's time we left. Would you like to go for coffee?" Mrs DiLaurentis asked Mrs Hastings.
Mrs Hastings replied with "I would love to Jessica. Spencer, honey find a new home until you drop this ridiculous act of being gay," and with that joyful note Mrs Hastings and Mrs DiLaurentis went to leave the party.
"Mrs Hastings! Mrs DiLaurentis!" I shout before they could get far and I moved to block there exits.
"What do you want?" Mrs Hastings spat.
Smiling, I say "I just thought I'd let you know something."
Mrs DiLaurentis spat "What? We don't have time for this girl."
"You both have extremely attractive daughters and yes Mrs DiLaurentis, I mean both daughters," I smirked at the end knowing it was the best way to wind them up.
"You little," Mrs Hastings said as she slapped me.
Smiling, I add "My Mother would be so proud of me right now, she always hated you two," I was met with another slap to the face by Mrs DiLaurentis this time, and then the pair stormed off.
"Are you okay?" Quinn asked rushing to my side and checking my face.
"Yeah, I'd say that's my best speech ever, wouldn't you agreed."
Quinn states "You definitely brought the drama to it," I smirked at Quinn.
As music began to play again, Santana walked over saying "I guess two parents really hate you now."
I asked "Can you really class those two as parents?" before stating "They still like me Santana."
"How do you figure that? They both slapped you," Santana said it like it was the most obvious thing ever.
"Power of small towns, Tana," I tap Santana's face lightly before making my way to Spencer and Alison.
"I am so sorry you guys," I say pulling the crying pair into a hug.
Spencer asked "What are we going to do? We are homeless."
"No, you're not," we heard two strong voices say. Stepping back from the pair as Ashely and Ella stood in front of the two girls.
Ashley said "We have a spare room which is available once we get rid of Emily."
"And there is plenty of room on Aria's floor," Ella adds.
"One can stay with me and the other can stay with Ella, either forever or until things at your real homes get better."
Aria said "I could move things around and buy a single bed; it should fit in my room."
Alison said "It's very kind of you all but we can't intrude."
"You won't be sweetie," Ella said placing a careful hand on top of Alison's.
"Okay," Alison said still reluctant but knowing she couldn't say anything to change their minds.
Ashley spoke "Great, so whose house do you want to stay at?"
"Sparia forever!" Aria shouts shocking us all at her loudness. I smiled as Aria wrapped her arms around Spencer, claiming her as hers.
Spencer asked, "Are you okay with me going to Aria's and you at Hanna's?"
"Yeah, it's fine," Alison said with a smile.
"Awesome!" Hanna shouts walking to claim Alison as hers.
Hanna continued with "You'll be a much better housemate than Emily, I won't be woken at six in the morning because of swim practice and you will understand listening to music while studying."
"Hanna," I say kindly.
"Yes?" Hanna questions and straight away I say, "Shut up," Hanna nods her head with a smile. With that the party continued, even though everyone was sad about what had happened with Spencer and Alison parents it didn't stop us all from trying to have a good time.
"Well, I guess it's time we better get going," I stated standing up. I had made a point of going around and talking to everyone separately, which left Quinn to herself.
Santana said "I'll drive and Maya can navigate that way Britts can sleep, while you and Quinn do whatever you two wanted to do."
"Sounds good," Maya nods her head.
"Thank-you for putting up with us, Ashley," Quinn said politely.
Ashley smiled and said "It was my pleasure girls, your welcome back anytime."
"You going to be okay?" I asked Alison as I walked up behind her.
Alison replied with "I can function without you, you know?"
"That I do, I just wanted to make sure before leaving."
"I can still call if I need to, right?"
"Of course Ali, you know I'm always here for you."
"That goes both ways, you know?"
"Love you Ali."
"I love you to Emily," Alison said while pulling me into a hug.
"Don't worry, I'll look after her," Spencer said walking up behind us.
"I don't doubt that for a second," I smile as I move to hug Spencer.
"Bye Em," Spencer spoke while patting my back.
"Bye Spence," I say enjoying the hug.
Walking away from Alison, I move across to where Aria and Hanna were currently standing.
"Watch out for them for me, would you?"
"Of course Em, you don't need to ask that," Aria states like it's a no brainer.
Aria then said "Thank-you for coming to see me after the accident, it was really good to see you again; even if it was only for a short period of time."
"There was nowhere else I need to be other than here," I smiled at Aria before pulling her into a quick hug.
Hanna asked "You sure you can't stay any longer?"
I replied with "Sorry Han, we need get back. I don't even want to know how far behind in school work we are."
"Okay, I'm going to miss you every day."
"Wouldn't expect anything else but I'll miss you to Han," I spoke the truth as Hanna and I hugged each other.
"Home boy, lighthouse buddy, Ez, McCullers over here!" I say calling Toby, Caleb, Ezra and Paige over to where I was currently standing.
"I trust you four to look after my girls."
Ezra said, "We will take good care of them Em."
"Nothing to worry about Fields," Paige added. The five of us smiled before I was wrapped up in each of their arms, tightly to.
After saying goodbye to Jenna, Shana, Byron and Ella, I made my way over to the last person and that was Ashley.
"Thank-you for the call and for letting us stay here."
"You know you've always been welcome into this house and it'll never change," as Ashley spoke, I couldn't stop myself from looking over at Alison too make sure she was okay.
Ashley's voice then said "She'll be okay, with all of us surrounding her with love; she'll be fine."
"I know but can you still call me if something goes wrong, she's suffered enough and doesn't need anymore. Between you and me, Alison getting away from her mother and into an actual loving home, it'll do Alison a world of good."
"I couldn't agree more with you Emily and of course I'll call you if something goes wrong."
"Thanks Ashley," I say giving her a final hug and making my way over to where Quinn, Santana and Brittany were standing.
"Maya," I call pulling her attention away from Paige.
"One sec," Maya states before continuing her conversation with Paige. Looking around the backyard one last time at all my friends and family members, I couldn't help but feel warmth wrap around my body. Taking Quinn's hand in mind, I lead them out of the backyard and to the front through the side-gate. Santana and Maya had already packed the car this morning, they were the only ones with patients to try and fit everything in neatly.
"Okay, I'm ready to go," Maya said walking from the backyard with everyone following her.
Smiling at everyone, I say "Umm…bye, I guess," I even did an awkward little wave making everyone laugh. Spencer, Alison, Aria and Hanna, all set up to me and we stood in a huddle circle.
Spencer whispered "You'll tell us if there are anymore A messages, right?"
"I promise I will," I state honestly and continued with "One of you needs to keep an eye on Shana, she knows something and won't tell me."
"Don't worry, we'll watch her like a hawk," Aria said.
"Keep being sporty," Alison said towards me.
"Keep being smart," I said to Spencer.
Spencer said towards Hanna "Keep being funny."
Hanna said towards Aria "Keep being Arty."
"Keep being fashion," Aria said lastly towards Alison completing our pact.
"Hands in!" I yell with a laugh.
Together we shout "United by differences, united by heart and united by strength. We are always united!" The five of us laugh as we toss our huddled hands into the air, we created this when we were younger and it became our thing to say.
"I love you weirdos so much," Spencer said.
"Love you too Spence," we say back. Squeezing each other one last time before we broke our circle and I moved towards the car.
"Bye," I say waving at everyone and catching a few blown kisses that came mine direction. Santana got into the driver seat, Maya got into the navigator's seat, Brittany sat in the back behind Santana, Quinn sat in the back behind Maya and this left me with the middle seat. As we drove away from the Marin house, Santana tooted the horn and we all waved before driving out of sight.
Brittany asked "Emily, what was with that circle and those words?"
"It's just this thing we do, it's a way to remind the person who it is given to that no matter what we'll always be friends," I explain.
"That's nice," Quinn said with a smile.
Maya asked "Who did yours?"
"Alison," I answered.
"Probably should've guessed that, what did she say?"
Smiling, I say "Keep being sporty."
Maya asked "Who did you do and what did you say?"
"Spencer and I said keeping being smart," I see Maya nod her head.
Santana then said "Alison and Spencer's parents suck."
"They most certainly do," I agreed.
Brittany asked "Did it hurt when they slapped you?"
I replied with "No, I was ready for them to slap me anyway."
"I knew it!" Maya shouts shocking everyone and continued with "I knew you were winding them up on purpose."
Quinn asked, "Why would you do that?"
I replied with "I needed for Alison and Spencer to see how really bad their parents are, especially for them."
"You don't think their dads will step in?" Maya asked.
"Mr Hastings, maybe but not Mr DiLaurentis," I say.
"You're crazy for deliberately setting people up to slap you," Quinn states with a loving smile.
As Brittany yawned, I asked "Tired?" Brittany answers by nodding her head and laying it on my shoulder. Looking at Santana throw the rear-view mirror, I watch her nod her head and turn to Quinn and she does the same thing. Carefully, I move my arm to wrap around Brittany to hold her while she sleeps.
"I've got another shoulder if you want," I smile up at Quinn.
"I'll take it," she instantly said as she lays her head upon my shoulder. Doing the same for Quinn as I had done for Brittany, wrapping my arm around Quinn's body; it felt amazing to have my arms wrapped around two girls. Resting my head upon Quinn's head, I dozed off myself feeling the emotional drain of today.
"Emily wake up, we are here," I heard Quinn whisper into my ear and peck the side of my face. Slowly opening my eyes up, I see we are turning into Santana's street now and it's still light outside. Pecking Quinn's lips as I sit up, I smiled at Brittany who was also slowly waking up.
"You two okay up there?" I directed towards Santana and Maya.
Santana replied with "Yes, we had a great conversation while you three slept."
I whispered, "Should we be worried," Quinn smiled at me while also yawning. When the car stopped moving I look to see we have pulled into Santana's driveway. Quinn opened her door and got out before Brittany, so I quickly followed here out and started stretching. As a team the five of us removed everything from the car, putting Santana and Brittany's things on the ground next to the car while taking Maya, Quinn's and my stuff over to Maya's car.
Once the car once unpacked the five of us stood there, Brittany said "Thank-you for showing us Rosewood."
"Thank-you for wanting to see Rosewood," I say back.
Santana spoke "Everything you told us will remain with us, we won't go telling anyone," I nod my head in thanks.
I then offered "Let me help you carry your things inside, I need to thank your parents."
"You don't need to," Santana said.
I replied with "If my Mother finds out I didn't thank your parents, she going to skin me alive. So please let me help carry your bags."
"Okay," Santana said with a smile in surrender. Picking up a bag each, the five of us walked into the house.
Santana yelled "Mama! Papa! I'm back," we heard noise in the living room. After placing the bags carefully next to the stairs, we walked into living room together to find Santana's parents.
"Santana," Mrs Lopez said standing up to hug their daughter and Mr Lopez was quick to do the same.
"Welcome back girls," Mrs Lopez spoke before hugging us as well.
I replied with "Thank-you Mrs Lopez, it's good to be back in Lima."
Mr Lopez questioned "You won't miss Rosewood?"
"Oh everyday Sir, but I also have amazing people here that make Lima not so lonely anymore," I try my best to explain.
"Always good to have people around you," Mr Lopez said as he sat down.
Mrs Lopez asked "How is your friend doing?"
I replied with "She is much better thank-you, out of hospital and hoping to return to school next week."
Mrs Lopez said "Good to hear, we were thinking of her while you were away."
"Aria will be grateful for your support," I nod my head in thanks.
Clearing my throat, I then say "Thank-you for allowing Santana to come with us to Rosewood and letting us use her car for the two weeks."
"You don't need to thank us Emily," Mr Lopez said simply.
"While you may think that, I just want to make my gratefulness known. I'd be happy to wash and clean the car out, if it helps."
"Not necessary Emily, Santana is more than capable," Mrs Lopez said making us laugh as Santana's head fell.
"Hey, I just had an idea!" Brittany shouts causing us all to jump.
Quinn asked "What is it Brittany?"
Brittany explained "We should do a group number in glee on Monday, since we've been gone for two weeks."
"That's a great idea," Santana states.
"And I have the perfect song we can do," I say with a big smirk on my face.
Santana asked "Do you guys want to come here tomorrow say at noon and we can rehearse the song."
"Sounds good," Quinn, Maya and I echoed after each other.
Mrs Lopez said "You three must be tired, go home and we'll see you tomorrow." The three of us exchanged goodbyes with Santana's parents and to Santana and Brittany.
It wasn't long after that, in which we pulled up to Quinn's house. I got out of the car to help Quinn with her bags and asked Maya nicely to drive around the block a couple of times.
"Where is she going?" Quinn asked.
"She'll be back," I say with a smile making Quinn smile.
"Thank-you for giving me the chance to explain why everything happened the way it did, I can never say how sorry I am for us breaking up. That was the worst weeks of my life but you understand why it happened, now right?"
"Yeah. I understand Emily. Thank-you for letting me in and helping me understand so much more about you."
"I love you, you know?" I question.
"I know you do Emily and I love you too," Quinn stepped up to place a kiss upon my lips.
With a smile, I say "I'll help you carry your things inside."
"Thanks," Quinn spoke as I picked up two her bags and we walked up to the house together.
"Mum, I'm home!" Quinn shouted as I followed her into the house.
"Quinny, is that you!" Judy shouted from the kitchen. Placing Quinn's bags next to the staircase, Quinn took my hand and lead me into the kitchen.
"Hi Mum," Quinn spoke and went to hug her Mum.
Judy replied with "Welcome back honey."
"Hi Mrs Fabray," I said unsure of how much Quinn's Mum knew of our break up and how she felt about me.
"Hello Emily," Judy spoke in an unfriendly voice.
Quinn spoke before I had the chance with "Mum, it's okay. Emily has explained what happened and why she broke up with me. We are back together," I smiled at Quinn's words and even bigger when she placed her arms around me.
Judy asked, "And what did happen?"
I spoke before Quinn could this time "I had some unresolved things happening in Rosewood, things that I can't really explain. I didn't know how Quinn would take these things, so I regretfully broke up with Quinn and assumed a lot of things about Quinn. Which I now know was wrong and I am very sorry for the heartache I caused Quinn, I am so grateful for her giving me a second chance."
"Okay. Welcome back to Lima, Emily," Judy spoke nicely this time.
"Thank-you Mrs Fabray, it's good to be back."
Judy said "No Emily, I am not Mrs Fabray, I am Judy, remember?"
"Right, sorry Judy," I say with a smile making her smile.
Quinn looked at me and said "You should go, Maya is probably tired."
"Yeah your right, do you need help taking your bags upstairs?"
"No, I can manage thank-you."
"Okay, so I guess I'll see you tomorrow at Santana's."
"That you will," Quinn said with a smile before leaning up to kiss me.
After the kiss, I said "Goodbye Judy, thank-you for allowing Quinn to come with me to Rosewood."
"Goodnight Emily and it's okay," I nod my head at Judy's words and make my way out of the house.
A/N: Sorry this is a day late, once again I completely forgot. It's birthday week/month and I've been thinking of that. I've also started a volunteer job, so I was recovering from that. I am sorry.
Song Reference List:
Always There In You - Valli Girls
Thanks for reading and sticking with this story ~KJ99!