"The New Girl"
I was asked if I think Maya is -A. My answer is no. Why?
If Maya is -A then every black character on the show will have been psycho, evil and/or dead. I don't think Marlene can do that without serious fan backlash and accusations of a grievous nature.
In my opinion, I would like to believe that Maya is alive and staying away because every attempt she has made to be with Emily has been thwarted by -A. Whenever Emily's life has been in danger, that's when Maya has attempted to go to her, to tell her she's alive and most importantly to tell her she loves her. (Remember when the car drove straight into the Fields home? Could Maya have been trying to get into the Fields' house and –A had her stopped?) Maya's absence from Emily's life would be explained by saying she had to stay away to keep her safe even if that meant letting her fall in love with Paige. I think Emily will find Maya through -A's twisted ways because, isn't the point of Pretty Little Liars to destroy the girl's lives and their relationships? So, why would Emily get to be happy with Paige or Alison? I think -A will set up Emily to find Maya alive which will tear Emily's life and her love life to shreds which means –A wins…and isn't that why –A even exists?
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Mrs. Fields does not have any idea that Emily is gay. She was upset because there was a stranger in the house alone with her daughter without her permission. Her skin color is a non- issue. Maya knew exactly what to say to Mrs. Fields who has now let her guard down with her because she sees that Maya is a polite young girl who is no longer a stranger. Mrs. Fields wants Emily to be around cultured people. In Maya's case, she wants Emily to learn to appreciate classical music. She also feels Maya will make a good friend for her daughter.
How long will this story span? It is one week before Labor Day weekend of their senior year. Emily's birthday, in late fall, will be the focal point. I'm leading you there.
Being patient…this story isn't about them having sex. It's about Emily being true to herself and struggling to expose her true feelings for another girl, Maya. I hope you will stick around to see what happens next!
I know you want Emaya fluff and you'll get it eventually. But for now, you will get your Emaya fluff in "Emaya Forever Done Right"! ;)
Will I change the rating of this story? Do you want me to change the rating of this story?
Rated T for Teen.
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Until my phone buzzes. I reach into my pocket and click on the message…
See ya tonight!
I hold the phone against my heart. It's from Maya!
Do I reply? If I do, what do I say? So I text her a smiley face. A smiley face?! Why did I do that! I'm so stupid! A smiley face could mean anything! Why didn't I say, "can't wait!" I can't even imagine what she's thinking!
A smiley face? Really?
Sad face…
Chapter 6: Date Night
Emily POV
Half my closet is on my bed because I can't decide what to wear to the movies with Maya! Happy face! And with Noel. Sad face…
I sit on the edge of my mattress falling backwards onto my pile of clothes. What am I doing? She has a date with Noel and I'm acting like she has a date with me! I stare at the ceiling as if the blank canvas will suddenly write itself out like a romance novel. You know, where the girl gets the girl! Yeah, how many romance novels have you read where the main characters are not only women but Asian and Black! I doubt any writer, especially one with the initials IMK, would ever try their best to give a minority couple the love story they deserve! Sad face…
I'm quickly snapped out of my thoughts when I hear the doorbell ring. Shit! I'm not ready!
Then I hear, "Em, Maya's here to take you to the movies!" What! Maya! Shit! Shit! Shit cakes!
"Coming!"
I throw on an off the shoulder t-shirt and a pair of capris jeans slipping into a pair of flats. I grab a plaid button down shirt just in case it gets too chilly in the theater not because I want to point out the fact that I'm a lesbian. Wait! I'm not ready for people to know I'm gay! Plaid's not like the official lesbian coming out flag, is it?!
I whip around to hurry down the stairs but instead I'm startled, "Maya! You scared me!"
"Relax girl. I see," she looks over my shoulder, "you couldn't decide what to wear." Why do I always get caught!
My eyes grow wide with embarrassment, "I never know if I should dress warm or not cuz it gets so cold in the theater." I'm so reaching right now. Please believe me!
"You don't have to worry about the cold air, you can cuddle with me, I'll keep you warm," she winks and walks out the bedroom door. I can cuddle with you! "Coming Em?" she peeks back in.
"Yeah Maya, I'm coming…" Happy dance!
I follow behind her and feel like I'm floating over a field of daisies and buttercups! I'm so light on my feet! I don't know if I'll ever stop smiling!
"Good night Mrs. Fields, thank you for letting Emily come out!" Come out! Wait! What?!
"You're welcome dear. Have a great time! And Em, don't worry about your curfew tonight." She say…what?!
I hug my mom, "Thank you mom! You're the best!"
"No, thank Maya, she's got a good head on her shoulders," she nods her approval. She's got good everything! I scan her up and down! Oh shit! No one noticed did they?!
We walk out the front door together smiling and laughing when Maya turns to me and says, "I liked your smiley face," she winks. I grab her and hug her and kiss her but a horn honking in the driveway kills the moment snapping me out of my daring thoughts!
"Let's go you two!" Noel yells from his car. Aww, fuck nuts!
"We're coming! I was just being polite to Em's mom," she explains.
"I've only known you a few hours and already I can tell you're such a kiss ass!" He smirks. No one be kissing Maya's ass but me!
"Don't listen to him Maya!" A voice yells from the backseat. "Did ya miss me?" What the…Are you fucking kidding me right now!
"Spencer!" Maya rushes to Noel's car while Spencer opens the door so they can hug! Why me! Don't get me wrong I love Spencer but now I have to compete with the two of them for Maya time! When will I get her all to myself! Never, according to this lifetime!
Lonely dance…
"Aren't you happy to see me too," Spencer catches my mood.
"You know I am. Welcome back!" A day too soon…
"Hanna called Spencer and told her I asked Maya out and so Spencer called me and invited herself to tagalong," Noel says sounding annoyed that he won't get to bow chicka wow wow anytime soon! Anytime ever is more like it!
"Oh Noel, it's like I say, the more the merrier!" She's always so bubbly! I like bubbly!
"At least sit in the front seat with me," Noel pouts.
"I can do that. Em, you and Spencer don't mind do you?" she head tilts. Ahhhh! Who can say no to her head tilt!
"No, not at all you can have him!" Spencer jokes.
"Hardy har har," Noel snips back.
"No problem Maya, it's all good," I say.
"I knew it would be," she brushes past me but, of course, first she, "Mwahs" me on the cheek. One more mwah and I won't be held responsible for what I might do! Which is what, you want to know? Mwah her all over her body, especially….
"Em let's go!" Noel startles me out of my thoughts again. This is going to be interesting…
When we get to the theater, everyone pays their own way because Maya insists that she and Noel are not on an official date much to Noel's chagrin. YAY!
She suggests we're all friends hanging out. NAY!
"We should find seats otherwise we might not be able to sit together," Noel hints. And he adds under his breath, "Not that it matters." But I don't think Maya heard or at least she didn't act like she did.
"Stop worrying Noel, we have plenty of time so let's get some concessions," Maya says already walking to the line.
"Hey, Maya, wait up, I'm starving," Spencer calls out to her leaving me and Noel twiddling our thumbs.
"Fine. Em, let's get something to eat," he concedes.
"Sure," I have nothing else to say.
"So, Em, what do you want to eat during the movie?" Maya asks while running her eyelashes up and down my body. You!
I shake my head, "Umm, I like Twizzlers."
"Oh my god Em! Those are my favorite! But they have to be under the lights in the candy case so they're warm when you get them!" she fantasizes.
"Yeah and then after you open the bag, you have to inhale them!" I pretend I'm inhaling!
"I know right! Well, we definitely have to sit next to each other so we can share and breathe them in together. Fuck yeah! You hear that Noel!
"I can't stand that smell!" Noel makes an icky face.
"Me neither! They smell like plastic shower curtains!" Spencer jokes.
"I know right!" Noel laughs.
They laugh together. I really hope there are only two seats in the front and two seats in the back so we have to split up!
"Whatever you two, have your fun while Emily and I have ours," she takes my hand giving it a squeeze. Damn it Maya! What are you telling me! Are you even telling me anything! I suck so bad at this!
"Come on you guys, the movie's about to start," Noel commands.
The usher stops us on our way in, "Excuse me, are you four together?"
"Yes, why what's going on?" Spencer asks.
"There are only single seats and two seats together and those are going fast. I'm sorry but you'll have to sit apart," the usher confirms Noel's initial thoughts.
"I told you guys," he sounds kinda pissed.
"Well, let's just hurry up and get in there before there are no two seats together!" Spencer grabs Noel's arm as Maya and I trail behind.
She drags him across the aisle to the other side of the theater while Maya takes my hand directing me up the stairs.
"There, two seats in the last row, perfect," she says. Perfect? But why?
I can barely see where Spencer and Noel are. Oh wait, there in the front and what a searing look I just got from Noel, at least I think it was in the dimness of the theater.
Maya and I race to the top of the stairs only to have two people scoot across the row to take them. Now we have no seats so we start to descend the staircase but the usher stops us.
"Girls, there are two seats behind the last row to the right where we have people who need wheelchair assistance. We have an elevator that brings them to that level and they enter from the back. It looks like it's your lucky day. No one needs assistance for this showing so you're welcome to have the balcony all to yourselves," he smiles escorting us to our own private box.
"Thank you, that's so kind of you," Maya says with her oh so polite voice.
"You're welcome girls. Here you are and enjoy the show," he says just before he leaves us.
We sit down with no one to the left of us, no one to the right of us, no one behind us and no one in front of us. But suddenly I'm super nervous. She seemed to really like this suggestion. Or did I just think she really liked this suggestion. Either way, I'm fucked!
The lights dim into darkness and all I can hear is the Twizzler package being opened. I feel like everyone in the theater can hear us! I sink into my seat.
Maya whispers in my ear trying not to laugh, "Ready?"
She holds the Twizzler package between us and opens it all the way! We place our noses close to the opening and we inhale!
"Ahhhh," she relaxes into her seat.
"Ahhhh," I relax into my seat.
We can't stop giggling!
She takes one out and then holds the opening towards me so I can take one. She sucks on the end. I suck on the end! We're so in sync! Really happy face!
The previews play and then the movie starts but I'm in no condition to pay attention. I'm high on the smell of Twizzlers and Maya's sitting next to me in our own private viewing area! I'm screwed!
"Are you cold?" she whispers in my ear letting her Twizzler breath tickle my neck.
I naturally breathe in the scent of her breath. Oh! That was obvious!
"I guess you really do like the smell of Twizzlers," she giggles. I'm such a nerd! Think fast!
"They should make it into a perfume. I know at least two people who would buy it!" That's right! Quick thinking Em!
We laugh forgetting where we are but then we hear, "Shhhh."
So we scoot down I think so we can talk…
"Em, I'm glad you could come tonight."
"You are?"
"Yeah, I really didn't want Noel to think this was a date date. It wouldn't be fair to him." Or me…
"So, you're just friends?"
"Absolutely! I mean, the last thing I want is a boyfriend. I just got here!" Oh…
"I can understand that." Sad face.
"I'm going to be busy anyway with orchestra after school and you have swimming right?"
"I do. It's a huge commitment but I really like to swim. It's like it's just me and my thoughts."
"And what are your thoughts right now?" Huh? What?
"I guess I'm just enjoying some Maya time which is hard to come by ya know!" Did I really just say that!
"Mmm, really, well then, I think I'll enjoy some Emily time." I turn my head staring at her. My eyebrow cocks upward. My breathing stops. She bites her lower lip. I think I might die!
"Hey you two! The usher said we could sit with you! He gave us these folding chairs and everything!" Noel says like the happy school boy he is! Damn you Noel Kahn! Damn you to hell in a hand basket!
"Noel shut up and watch the movie," Spencer barks from behind.
And of course he sets his chair up next to Maya and Spencer sets hers up next to me. Why? Why me?!
So, we all end up watching the movie and while the credits role Maya leans into me and says, "We'll havta do this again sometime, just you and me." And she winks. And I'm slush.
Noel drops me off first and my mom's waiting for me at the door and she does not look happy.
"Geez Em, what's up with your mom? She looks pissed," Spencer points out.
"She needs to get laid!" Noel says not so quietly and thankfully Maya smacks his arm.
"Em, I'll walk you," Maya offers and steps out of the car before I can say anything.
She gets to my mom before I do and now my mom's smiling. What the…
"You're lucky Maya got to me first young lady. You left the house and your room's a complete mess!"
"Mom, I'm sorry. It's just that everyone was waiting for me and…"
"It's fine. Maya said she got here early and it threw you off. She said she would help you clean up. Isn't that nice of her?"
"Yeah, that's super nice!" I light up everywhere! I mean everywhere, if you know what I'm saying…
"I'll just let Noel and Spencer know I'm staying." She's staying!
She steps away from the car and Noel speeds off to bring Spencer home. You can tell by the way he peeled out of the driveway that he was not thrilled he wouldn't be saying good night to her alone. Yay!
"Well, you two better get to work. And Maya, it's getting late. Why don't you tell your parents you're sleeping over?" What! Sleeping over! Maya! I'm floating on a cloud!
"Thank you Mrs. Fields, I will."
"You can sleep in Emily's room." She can! She is! Oh no! She can't! We can't! Fudge cakes!
We're standing next to each other. We turn and look at one another at the same time. We smile. We look away. We clear our throats.
"Well girls, get moving. You need to clean off that bed so you can sleep in it." Yeah, so we can sleep in it. Wait! What?!
"Okay mom, we're going."
I start to walk up the stairs.
"I'm right behind you Em," she lingers on the 'm'. What does that mean! Is she checking me out while I walk up the stairs! Is my booty bouncing in her face? Does she like my booty bouncing in her face? I think I might pass out!
We reach the top of the stairs but I guess I'm not quick enough cuz she slaps my ass and I let out a yelp!
"You deserved that," she says. "You heard your mom the faster we clean the faster we can go to bed. And I need to go to bed," she winks. Oh fuck!
I think my mouth is still hanging open! What do I do! WHAT DO I DO!
Worried face…
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To Be Continued…
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