The next day afternoon I drove Ali and I over to Noel's cabin, we had text me in the morning telling me that he had decided to do it there out in the backyard so he knew no one would interrupted him. I parked the car close enough to the house as I could get before hopping out of the car and running over to Ali's side of the car to help her out.

We hear Noel shout out "What took you so long?"

I yell back "Hello to you too," we walk up the front step until we are standing in front of Noel.

He said "Sorry I'm a little nervous. Hey Ali, Emily."

Ali replied with "Its fine, hi Noel"

Noel nodded and said "Why don't we go inside and you can help me pick out an outfit for tonight, I brought up pretty much all my clothes."

I smile and say "Sure thing, but dude relax." Noel nodded his head before taking a couple of breaths, then opening the door to walk in and follow him to a room where we found loads of clothes on a bed.

Ali asked "Okay so what exactly are you doing tonight?"

Noel replied with "I thought I'd set up fairy lights in the backyard, and then have a little picnic set up with loads of pillows around."

Ali nodded and said "Alright so you want something comfortable but formal so she knows this night is really important for you."

Noel smiled and replied with "Wow she good," I smiled at him and nodded my head.

I asked "What are you doing for food?"

Noel replied with "I can cook up some of my famous, non-famous pasta dish."

I smiled and said "Okay go with that."

Noel nodded his head and replied with "Sweet, do you want to help me make it later?"

I said "Yeah sure thing, does Mona know about tonight?"

Noel answered with "She knows where having a date and that I'm picking her up at 6."

I smiled and said "Good work, how we going with the clothes Ali?" we both looked in Ali's direction.

Ali said "Well I thought you could wear a pair of black dem jeans, with this black button up and a white tie."

Noel nodded and replied with "Sounds good to me, what about on my feet?"

Ali answered with "Just wear a good pair of sneakers."

Noel smiles and said "Sweet thanks Ali and Emily thanks."

I replied with "No problem, now just don't screw up." We all head out of the room and into a bigger spaced room, which I assumed was the lounge room.

Noel asked "Are you guys hungry?"

Ali answered with "No thank-you, were both fine," I nodded my head after Ali finished talking. We sat down on the lounge, Noel on a lounge chair and Ali and I on a couch. We just sat and talk about nothing important but it was really good to just relax and not have to care about anything important.

The next day at school I drove Ali to school once again, when we walked in we saw Noel and Mona all cuddly which was really cute to see.

We walk over to them and Mona said "Emily, Ali hello."

I replied with "Hey."

Ali replied with "Hi."

Noel said "Thanks for helping out last night."

Mona nodded her head and adds in "Yes thank-you, it was so worth waiting for."

Ali and I smile at each other, before I said "Your welcome, it was no problems at all."

Mona replies with "Well still thank-you, Ali can I walk you to your locker?"

Ali looks at me and I nodded my head, Ali replies with "Yeah sure." Noel pecks Mona on her check, before her and Ali walk off together.

I look at Noel and say "So last night went well then?"

Noel smiles and replied with "Yes it went really well, it was great."

I asked "So what happened exactly."

Noel answered with "I don't kiss and tell Emily."

I roll my eyes and say "Come on I won't tell anyone."

Noel asked "Can I walk you to your locker?"

I replied with "Sure but you're not getting out of answering me," we bot start walking in the direction of my locker.

Noel said "Okay, so I told her I loved her and she totally said it back."

I smiled and replied with "Noel that's really great, I'm happy for you."

Noel said "Thanks, but that wasn't all that happened." We arrived at my locker; I open it and start looking through it.

I asked "What else happened?"

Noel smiled and said "We took our relationship to the next level."

I was confused but then soon understood, I replied with "You had sex."

Noel blushes and said "Yeah we did, first time for both of us actually."

I say "Really? That's great Noel, was it good or bad?"

Noel blushes again and replies with "It was really good."

I smiled and Noel said "Thank-you so much for helping me out, I owe you one big time."

I replied with "Your welcome and yeah you do," I found all my books that I would need and close my locker; to then look at Noel.

Noel asked "Can I walk you to your class?"

I answered with "Yeah sure, but your only doing it because you want to see Mona."

Noel fakes shocked and said "Yeah pretty much," I push Noel before we both walk off to my English class. We arrive at the classroom to find Ali and Mona have beaten us here, both Noel and I smile without even realising it; were both smiling at our girls.

We walk over to the girls, I say "Hey ladies," I kiss the top of Ali's head before sitting down in my normal seat next to Ali.

Mona said "Hey," before Noel gave her kiss on the lips. I can see over them that some of the students are walking into the class but I didn't care. The four of us just sat there talking not really caring about what was going on behind us.

We then hear a voice say "Mr Kahn don't you have somewhere else to be?"

Noel replied with "Yes and that is right here with my girl."

Mr Martins said "Mr Kahn your class now," Noel kisses Mona on the lips quickly before giving me a handshake and leaving the class.

Mr Martins said "Now Miss Fields have you complete your summer reading?"

I answered with "Surprisingly yes I have," everyone kind of looks at me shock as does Mr Martins.

Mr Martins said "That's great what did you think of the books?"

I replied with "They were so god dam boring, you're lucky I complete them."

Mr Martins said "Okay, you still have this week of detention."

I replied with "Whatever, Ali I'll get Noel to drive you home?"

Ali said "Okay thanks Em," Mr Martins started talking to the whole class now and I just placed my head on my desk ignoring whatever he was saying.

I was in my own world when I hear "Miss Fields are you ever planning on listening to a word I say?"

I sit up from laying down on my desk and replied with "With all honesty Sir no because your boring."

Mr Martins said "Well everyone else has to listen to me, so sit up and listen."

I replied with "Nope."

Mr Martins asked "What?"

I roll my eyes and say "And you're supposed to be a teacher, I said nope."

Mr Martins said "Miss Fields you have two chose here, you can stay here sitting up and listening to me or you can take a little trip to the principal's office. What will it be?"

I thought about it before saying "I'll take chose number two please."

Mr Martins said "Okay come get the piece of paper you need to take." I picked up all my stuff from my desk and was about to start walking when I felt someone grab my arm, I looked back to see its Ali.

I turn around and walk close to her; Ali said "Please change your mind, please."

I replied with "I can't Ali, I have to do this. Mona can walk you to class," I look over to Mona who nods her head straight away."

Ali said "It's not that I just don't want you to get into trouble."

I smile and say "Coming from the girl who used to get into trouble all the time, I'll be fine Ali."

I hear Mr Martins say "Tody Miss Fields you've already wasted their time enough."

I replied with "Yeah alright but they are all happy about it because they all hate school, well expect for perfect little Spencer over there she would never miss a day of school and I think if school was on weekends she would be the only one here." I saw a shocked look on everyone's face including the girls but right now I didn't care, she deserves it. I lightly kiss the top of Ali's head before walking down the row and to the teacher who hands me the piece of paper and I leave the room with a bow.

I walked into the front office to see Coach sitting there in the waiting room, I walk over to the office lady telling her I'm her to see the principal and she tells me to take a seat; which I do but far away from coach as I can.

A couple of minutes later a tall guy in a suit walked out and said "Coach Fulton and Miss Fields please come in," I am totally confused. I stand up from my seat not looking at either of them, I walk into the office and take the seat on the left; Coach and Mr Davidson take their seats as well.

Mr Davidson said "Now Miss Fields I've had a look at your file and it's a disgrace. I've also read your file from primary school and it's so much better to look at, but it's like looking at two different people. I know you have had a lot to deal with then most but that no excuse for all the detention, late homework, late assignments, not pay attention in classes."

Mr Davidson said "With this being said Mr Martins, Coach and I have all come up with a solution; you will be re-joining the swim team."

I replied angry with "No I won't, you can't actually force me to swim."

Mr Davidson said "I can this is my school I get to make the decision, besides I've seen your swimming records so don't use I don't know how to swim as a reason."

I replied with "So what if I use to swim, I hate it, I hate swimming."

Coach said "Emily there offering you a way out of all the detention."

I replied with "I don't care, I actually like detention but I hate swimming." It was so hard not to just get out of my seat and punch them both in the face; but that would course more trouble than its worth.

Mr Davidson said "You will be there at practice in the mornings and afternoons and that is final."

I replied with "Fine but no one can force me into the water, I'll show up and sit in the bleachers or I don't come at all."

Mr Davidson said "That's fine but you can no longer get detention or not pay attention in class."

I replied with "Don't hold your breath for that to change; beside I have this week full on detention."

Mr Davidson asked "What for?"

I answered with "You don't want to know, I have a week detention from Mr Martins and trust me he wants me in them."

Mr Davidson said "Okay you can complete this week of detention and start swimming next Monday morning, what time is training Coach?"

Coach replied with "We start at 6:30am."

I said "Fine I'll be there ready to sit and be bored." With that I stood up from the chair and walk out of there pissed off. I knew I wouldn't be able to focus on any of the classes and I really didn't want to go to them, I sent Ali a text telling her to go to her classes but I wouldn't be there and to meet me at the tree at lunch. Once I sent the text I went to my locker to get rid of my books, before hiding out to my tree where I could relax and try to calm down; the last thing I wanted to do was snap at Ali.

I heard the school bell ring letting me know that it was now lunch time and Ali would be here soon. It had been 5 minutes since the bell had ringed and I could now see Ali walking really fast across the oval and towards me.

Ali walked up the little hill bit before saying "Hey."

I replied with "Hi," Ali sat down next to me.

Ali asked "What happened in the principal's office?"

I answered with "Coach was there as well, there making me re-join the swim team and I don't want to."

Ali said "Oh Em that sucks," I felt Ali wrap her arm around me and pull me into her.

I replied with "I know, I have to start next week because of the detention I got for this week but I don't want to go Ali. I managed to have them agree that I just sit in the bleachers, I just don't want to be there at all."

Ali said "I know you don't but can you do it for me, just go for me."

I replied with "Okay I can do it for you but only you wait how will you get to school or get home?"

Ali smiled and said "I could come with you, it's not like they would care."

I say "You would do that?"

Ali replied with "Yes I would, I'd do anything for you Emily." I just nod my head and go back to enjoying being in Ali arms, being able to hear her heart beat and smell her perfume.

We had been sitting in silence for 10 minutes when Ali broke it to say "Em the girls are walking over here," I pull my head out from Ali shoulder to see she was telling the truth.

I replied with "Yeah Spencer is probably pissed back what I said."

Ali said "Well it was very harsh Em."

I replied with "I know it was but it was the truth," they've crossed the oval and are now walking up the hill.

Spencer yells "Emily what the hell was that!?"

I replied with "What was what?"

Spencer yells "What was that in English?"

I answered with "Oh that, I was just saying the truth." I finally stand up and I am few metres away from Spencer and the girls.

Hanna said "Come on Emily that was just plan mean then the truth."

I replied with "Maybe but I don't have to be nice to you girls, you left me remember not the other way around."

Aria said "Emily would you get over that already," I felt my hand clenching at the side they were ready for action but I couldn't.

I replied with "No darling Aria I can't because you all just gave up on her like she didn't mean anything to you, then you gave up on me when I need you the most so no I can't just get over it."

Hanna said "Ali how can you still be around her with what she said to Spencer?"

Ali stood up from where she was sitting and said "I've said a lot worse to all of you back then I was a bitch to everyone but yet Emily still stood by me, always making her feelings clear and yet none of you three did. What she said was harsh yes but it was the truth Spencer it's no secret you like to study and you would come here on the weekends because you would get away from your family; which we all know you're dying to do. I stand by Emily because I know she always has, Emily had changed which she is a loud to do but I still see good in her and if you look closer you can see it."

Hanna asked "There's no good there, it's all just evil." I could feel my nails starting to dig further into my hand and it hurt but I didn't care.

Ali said "Okay then explain to me why she just didn't punch you? Explain to me why she is dig her nail into her pam and not punching? How do you explain it?" I saw the girls look at my hand before looking at each other.

Ali said "From what I can see Emily never stopped caring for you girls, you're the ones you stopped. Emily said all those thing because she hurt, she's broken inside and has to shield herself from getting hurt." I unclenched my hands and felt my whole body relax; Ali understood she actually understood it all.

Spencer asked "Emily is that true?" I felt all the emotion draining out of me all the anger, the sadness, the lost and the darkness jut drained out of me. I dropped down to my knees I couldn't physically hold myself up anymore so I just dropped.

I can hear Ali asking "Emily are you okay?"

I nod my head and say "Yeah I'm just tired."

I see Ali is on her knees next to me, I say "You understood, I knew you would but I can't believe it."

Ali replied with "I always see through you all remember but you are a lot easier to read." I watch as Ali moved backward towards the tree and leaned up against it.

Ali said "Em come here will just relax," I crawl over to her and lay in between her legs. I could easily fall asleep but I know I can't.

I hear Hanna said "Ali is right."

Spencer asked "How do you mean?"

Hanna answered with "Emily was shielding herself from us because she scared we are going to hurt her again, we hurt her when we left, when we gave up on her and
Ali."

Aria said "Emily would never hurt us unless she need to protect Ali or herself, and that's what she done and we just gave up to easily."

I then hear Spencer say "Oh Em, I am so sorry. We should have believed you; we should have done it differently. I am sorry for everything."

Hanna said "I am sorry too Emily, I shouldn't have said those things. If I could go back and change everything that had happened I would, I'm sorry Emily please forgive us."

Aria said "Emily, I'm sorry for everything that has happened; we shouldn't have given up on you we should have been there for you. But we can't change what happens, we can only move on and ask for you to forgive us." I looked at all their face to see they were being honest to me for the first time in two years.

I clear my throat and say "Thank-you for being sorry but I can't forgive you yet, a lot has happen and a lot was said." We all just sat/stood there not knowing what to say or do, I wanted to forgive them but it's harder than it looks.

Ali then speaks "Why don't we have a sleepover at mine tonight? I have to start counselling tomorrow and a sleepover is just what I need."

Spencer replied with "We'll be there," I see Hanna and Aria nodded their heads.

I say "I was going to be there anyway so sure thing." It goes back to silence but that was alright it wasn't really uncomfortable.

A/N: Hey so I hope you are enjoying the story so far! Just want say sorry for misspelling of Alison name, I honestly thought it was double ll. I will now be spelling it correctly, once again sorry for the misspelling of it. ~KJ99!