Chapter 37

Surprise visitors

Some of you who may think that my story may have strayed from the main plot which revolved around Alison and ( the Ali thing) will be happy to know that this chapter covers a lot of that and it was in no way forgot about, with only three chapters left after this one I hope you enjoy were I decide to take this story :)

For now here is the next update of GC

Emily's pov

It was Sunday morning and I rolled out of bed with a busy day ahead. Paige was on her way to pick me up for Stanford and then we had plans to help Ail and spencer. After last nights surprise, I felt bad about not being able to hang with my dad but he assured me that it was fine. He said that he would like to spend some one on one time with my mum this morning, and that if it was okay with me that he would like to help With the move. He said something about owning Alison a favour, and when I kissed him on the cheek goodbye I told hime that it would be fine, and i could text him the address. Hopping into Paige's car I greeted her with a smile, and the two of us were just as excited as each other. Arriving at Stanford my mouth widen in shocked at how big the campus was. "Omg Em it's huge" Paige beams and I nodded in agreement. Yep it's so much better than the pictures on the map that's for sure. She smiled and the two of us linked arms heading toward the main office. After having a tour of the campus, we decided to grab a coffee from the coffee cart, before meeting up with a landlord about the dorm rooms. I recon we saw about 10 different rooms. Some were empty, clearly unoccupied others were fully furnished with uni students staying in them. when we were able to decided on one we liked, we put down the first payment and it felt good knowing we don't have to pay again until freshman year of uni starts.

Arriving At the swim team meeting, we were greeted by 3 coaches with the name tags James Jonson , broke young, and Tanya clack who look to be in there lay 20's to early 30's. Paige and I were quietly laughing at the other girls, who entered the pool area and sat down on the benches. They were clearly all drooling over how good looking James was meanwhile I could see it, and laughed when I realised Paige was checking out broke. There were 12 of us that were excepted into the Stanford team and coach Jonson read out a list of all our names to see who was here. Amy, Ashleigh, bride, Emily, Hayley, Lauren, Morgan, Paige, Sophie, Sydney, Tilly, and Yasmin. The meeting went for about half an hour, and we got to know our other team mates. We learnt the schedular, and the hours that we would be training both in and out of the pool including the strict diets . I took quiet a liking to two girls named Lauren and Morgan and found out that along side swimming they were planing to major in psychology like me. Paige is majoring in health and human development with Sydney who seamed to not know anyone. The three coaches told us that we were to refer to them using there last names, before asking if we had any question and handing out our uniforms. Making sure to grab a information pack on the way out, Paige and I then stopped by the Stanford merchandise stalls. when we left and were on the way to Ali and Spencer's apartment we talked about what we liked about Stanford and what we were most looking forward to. The car ride felt shorter then on the way there, and we managed to arrive at the new apartment 10 minutes earlier then planed.

Ali's pov

Spencer and I got the keys bright and early this morning, and with her parents working we were relying on Toby, Jason, Emily and Paige for all the help. spencer and I had done a car load each with the boys delivering our stuff from Spencer's house in rosewood to out apartment in filly, and we were busy unpacking it. The delivery stuff from yesterday was due to arrive any minute now and so were Emily and Paige. Today was a hot day, and as much as I hated getting all dirty and sweaty I already was, so I rolled up the Sleeves to my pink and white flannelette shirt and pulled my hair into a messy bun. I then heard two car doors slam shut and was hoping it was Emily. When her arms wrapped around my waist I smiled. Hey babe how was Stanford? I question her as I turned in her arms. " it was great how is the move going?" So far so good, spencer is keeping us all on our toes. I say as I let out a huff. Emily leans into kiss me and as much as I want to kiss her I pull away. You might not wanna do that, I smell and I'm all sweaty. I scrunch my face up but she just pulls me closer and cups my face in her hand." I don't care, I don't think I can do any heavy lifting until I have a kiss hello from my girlfriend". I blushed before leaning in and satisfying her with a kiss. You Happy? I question her, but she shakes her head as she bites her bottom lip. "Mmm not yet" she mumbles, as her eyes scan my body. What? I frown at her confused. " have I ever told you, that you look hot in that shirt? Actually I really like you in that shirt"! I smirked at her as I felt her hands find there way to my but to squeeze it, causing me to moan as my fingers play with her necklace. "In fact I think I'd like you in it even more if you did this!" I watched as she removed her hands to unbutton the top two buttons of the shirt, giving her a better view of my chest and she smirks as she kisses the side of my check. It didn't even take spencer long to come outside and find us. " You guys there is no time for PDA today, lets get to work". she rolls her eyes at us and I roll mine back at her when she's not looking. Sorry babe but I guess I got to go, the boys are out the back. I walked away quickly knowing I had Em's full attention and headed inside swaying my hips.

Emily's pov

The furniture arrived and it didn't take us long to get it all inside. spencer and Ali headed out for some last minute things, just before my dad turned up. I had decided to bye Ali a house warming present, and dad and I planed to build it while she was out. When she got back she was surprised to see my dad. "Wayne what are you doing here? Emily didn't tell me you were coming". "Oh don't worry about it I wanted to help, remember I owe you for what you did for me" Ali smiled, "right well you didn't have to" "nonsense I'm a man of my words, I actually have to head off now though I'm meeting up with an old friend. have fun with your new place, and Emily remember don't come home to late tonight" bye dad have fun, I'll be home for dinner. We waved goodbye and headed back inside, but before she got back to work, I stopped her, So I actually have something to show you, it's in your new room. Ali smiled as she lead the way, "Em you know until graduation my room is going to pretty empty, I understand if you just wanna hang out at your place". Umm that won't be necessary, "what why"? You will see just open the door.

Alison pov

When I enter my room I almost cried, When I left it was pretty much completely empty with only a few boxes, a pillow and sleeping bag. Now A brand new white queen size bed, was against the wall with a white and pink cover on it. above was a photo frame with heaps of pictures of the two of us. Em you did not buy me a bed? I smiled at her grateful but waited for her answer. "I did but before you say anything it wasn't that expensive, Im working and your not. I wanted two and I figured you could do with a new one. No offence but the one you have now is kind of small. This way while your living in two places you won't have to sleep on the floor". Em I can't... I don't even know what to say, did you build it all yourself? "Most of it but my dad help me is it to much"? I shook my head taking a step closer and reaching for her hands. No, I love it and I love you for wanting to do this for me, but will you at lest let me pay for half of it? Emily smirked "Mmm i'll think about it, if it helps this is as much for you as it is for me, I mean I intend on sleeping in it so why not buy you something we can both enjoy"? Well when you put it like that babe it sounds even better. I pulled Emily closer until our bodies were touching, and I reached up and connected our lips in a kiss. Leading her in the direction of the bed I smiled when I felt her hit the side of it, and the two of us managed to lie down with out breaking the kiss. I moaned into her mouth as she rolled us so that I was now the one lying on my back, and I realised just how much softer this mattress was. Wrapping my arms around her neck, we separated and she rest her head on my chest.

We were interrupted by a nock on the door, and I snapped at the person by accident. Spencer what could you possibly want? The door opened and when I realised it was Jason I sat up, causing Emily to fall next me on the bed. Oh Jason, I thought you were spencer are you leaving? " Not yet, I actually wanted to talk to you and spencer Alone before I go if that's ok? Sorry to interrupt" yeah sure, Em do mind waiting in here? She smiled, "actually I'm going to get going, it's a 2 hour drive back to Rosewood and I told my mum i would pick up dinner on the way, text me later"? are you sure? "Yeah it's fine babe I'll see you tomorrow" she reached over me and placed a kiss to my head, before grabbing her jacket and keys. she sent me a warm smile at the door before saying goodbye to Jason and spencer. "Bye Emily thanks for your help" "your welcome spencer I'll see you later".

Spencer and I sat down next to each other on our new couch, and Jason sat down opposite us. "So I've been thinking, and I want to go and visit dad". I felt my mouth going dry and my body tense. You what? I questioned him just in case I heard him wrong. "I want to go and vist dad in jail, and I'm going tomorrow, I just thought I should tell you". "Ali please don't get mad ok I just want to see him, it's been a hard past 6 months for me. You and dad didn't have the same relationship as we did, I mean I just want see him. I have a few questions of my own I'd like to ask him". Jason are you kidding me right now your seriously willing to visit him after what he did to me, it may have been a hard past 6 months for you, but put yourself in my shoes. He may be locked up but that doesn't mean I'm not still hurting every day for what he did. I have physical reminders Jason, nightmare and his content voice in my head. yes as time goes on things get better but I would never go and see him and I can't believe you want to. "Ali I understand your upset but I've made up my mind. Spencer you are welcome to join me, I know you must have thought about it he's never meet you before and if you want to you can come with me. I'll protect you he can't hurt you from in their so there is no need to be afraid". I turned my attention to spencer and bit my tonuge so I wouldn't yell at her too. "Jason, I don't know if that's a good idea, I mean we should respect what Ali is saying" "I do respect what she's saying, and I'm not forgiving him for what he did, I just want to see him". "Okay well, I guess I'll go too. The last part came out as a whisper but I heard it.

Seriously spencer not you two. "I'm sorry Ali but I want to meet him, properly I need to do this for myself okay and I know you don't want me to go but I can make my own choice". I glared at her shocked. Fine, if that's the way you guys see it then I guess I don't know who you are, I'm going out and don't bother following me. I'll see you when I see you. I took off out the door and hoped into my car. Driving back to rosewood I new were I was going and I was thankful that I had two hours to let myself cry, calm down and just think. When I got to rosewood I pulled up in Emily's drive and knocked on the door. Her dad opened it and he looked at me confused. "Alison I didn't know you were joining us tonight" oh I wasn't planing on it I can go, "No your more then welcome to stay please come in. Is everything ok"? I half smiled as I tried to hold in my tears but when one escaped he pulled me into a hug. I was grateful for the hug and and hugged him back. It felt food to just be held by an adult figure in my life, and it was even more comforting knowing it was Emily's dad. "Pam would you please go and get Emily", "sure honey she will be right down". When Emily came down stairs she was surprised to say the lest to see her dad hugging me. He pulled away and even whipped my eyes with his sleeves. "I'll leave you two to talk, Emmy make sure you take care of her". When her dad was out of sit she slipped her hands into mine. "Hey why were you crying, I thought we were just going to hang out tomorrow". We were but, I got into a fight with spencer and Jason and I don't know i just, I snapped at them but I mean I had every reason to, I'm just mad and I didn't want to be around them so I came here and... Emily pulled me into her, and just like her dad she healed me tightly. "Hey slow down babe lets go upstairs".

Emily lay down on her bed and waited for me to curl myself into her, when I did she softly ran her hand through my hair. Jason wants to visit my dad, in jail and Spencer's going with him. I just, I don't know how can they want to see him after what they did? "I don't know babe but they obviously have there reason" yeah they do, Jason said he's had a hard 6 months and spencer wants to meet him face to face. I guess I get that but it was like they didn't even care how I felt about it. "How do you feel about? I mean you know your whole dad thing". I don't know how to feel, I mean I know I avoid talking about it but it's still so hard. I see the Way your dad is with you and wish that I had a Dad like him, the nightmares are not as frequent anymore and the bruises are gone, only a few scares. Emily's eyes widen "what nightmares? How come you didn't tell me"? Em I didn't want to bother you, it's fine really there pretty much almost gone I only have them if something triggers it. "Ali it's not fine, you should have told me" ok so maybe I should have told you but really I'm telling you now and that's big for me. Emily relaxed when I said that and kissed me on the check. "I'm sorry that your still going through this, I guess I thought you were moving on. I should have pushed you to talk more" Hey Em it's not your fault okay, I am moving on and you are helping me every day to do that, I guess I'm just not as ready to forgive and forget as they are. "Ali if they visit him tomorrow it won't change how they feel about what happen, I know them both well enough now to know that they love you and he's not going to be let of that easy. All you can do is listen to what they have to say when they get back". Your right, I can't be mad at them forever. I smiled as I lifted my head and kissed Emily on the lips. I love you Em, thank you for always knowing what to say. Emily blushed I love you to Ali everything will be fine I promise.