I suddenly bumped into something and fell backwards. My fall however didn't hurt, I fell on something soft. I seemed to have fallen on a person. I quickly get on my feet and began apologizing until my eyes reached the person I collapsed into. "I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going."

Emily cut me off. "It's okay. I wasn't looking where I was going either." I smiled as I picked up both of our books. When I looked up to hand her the books I found her eyes on my chest. I think she's staring at my cleavage. I stood there awkward thinking which way I have to take to my next class, everything but looking at her. It's not that I have anything against gay people, it's just awkward when someone from the same sex touch or looks lingers. For sure since I'm straight and she isn't.

She wasn't moving neither. I'm not so good at small talk so I remained silent. She gave me her breath taking smile. "Bye. See you in class." She took off when her friends rounded the corner.

My phone beeped a second later. "I earned some money today. Fancy joining me at the mall after school? C."

After taking an annoying ride to the mall with the bus and six shops with Caleb later it happened again. It feels like everywhere I am my eyes are looking for her. I gritted my teeth and looked back at Caleb. Why was my heart beating so fast? I couldn't be attracted to her, could I? I have never thought about a woman like that, I have never been attracted to one at all. Maybe I just feel flattered because someone beautiful like that has noticed me a few times now. Maybe my heartbeat is telling me that? I know I don't look as good as her. I do feel comfortable in my own skin.

"Paige are you okay? You seem distracted?" Caleb awoke me from my thoughts, a hint of worry in his tone. I didn't have anything to say. I took a deep breath. "So tell me again the story about these dollars?" We got interrupted by a voice I recognize very well now. Hanna was calling for Caleb. If Hanna is here than .. I sighed and stopped before I turned around, even though I don't want to be near them now. As expected four girls were standing in front Caleb and I.

"So you know each other Paigey?" I simply nodded at Hanna. "She took me in her home." He said towards to the girls. He turned to me to say , "Hanna and I used to date until things changed and I dropped out school."

I was slightly shocked to hear that they dated. "Was that before you and Sean?" I said without thinking much. I noticed Emily shifting uncomfortably. "Yeah a year before that happened." They were talking to me but looking at each other. It was beautiful to see them losing themselves in each other's eyes. It stopped when Spencer cleared her throat. "So where are we going next?" The little one, Aria asked. We all agreed to stay together, Emily grinned at me after I agreed to come with them. My breath hitched. What the heck is happening? I must be jealous of her beauty. Yep, that must be it, she has the most beautiful smile in the whole wide world.

Okay stop right there Paige. Think about six packs, shirtless gym guys or even Sean. I sighed, it didn't work. "Paige!" Hanna screamed in my ear which made the others giggle. "You've been in your own world for the past fifteen minutes! What do you want?"

"I'll take whatever you're having." I answered. Caleb approached me carefully. "Do you want to go?" I shook my head no. "No it's good. I'm okay." He gave me a weak smile.

We were talking and laughing with our coffees to go, Hanna stopped in front of a shop. "I love this dress! It's so beautiful!"

"You won't get it anytime soon though." Spencer said pointing at the price. Hanna groaned. "Hey Em, maybe you have to go see if you can flirt with the girl at the counter to get me a discount?"

"No Hanna. I'm not doing that." Emily sighed. "Come on Em, she's beautiful." Spencer said. "Wait you agree with her? Yes she's beautiful, that doesn't mean I have to do anything! Hanna it's your dress, you go flirt." Emily sounded annoyed, she started to walk away. "Why are you running away?" Spencer yelled after her. "I'm not running away. I'm just getting some fresh air. I'll meet you guys at the car." Everyone walked in the store, including Caleb. I hesitated for a moment looking in the direction Emily walked in.

Caleb walked back out. "With second thought let's wait on the bench. I forgot how painful it is to enter a store with Hanna." I chuckled. "So what things happened you had to drop out?"

"Not many people know but I guess I owe you some explanation. Well, I'm a foster kid. Always have been, I ran away from my last family. They don't care about me, never called the police so that's why I'm able to live on my own. No one will look for me. This last family was in Rosewood, I went to school there for a while. I dated Hanna until the point I ran away and couldn't go back. So yeah."

Both of our heads looked up when Aria, Hanna and Spencer walked out the store. "So how did the discount thing work out?" I asked. Hanna was grinning. "I've always said it, now I proved once again that I'm a flirt machine." Caleb raised his brows at that. "Hanna got 70% off!" Aria exclaimed.

The bus ride home was quiet. The thing that was distracting Caleb was non-stop texts from Hanna and I wanted to know what's up with Emily. When we walked the girls back to their car and said goodbye to them. I kind of wanted to place a goodbye kiss on Emily's cheek before catching the bus. The thought of only doing so gave me tingles. I like boys. I'm not having a crush, nope I'm not. I never looked at a girl before, not starting with that now. Maybe there's a reason she's giving me these thoughts? What if it's all meant to be? Nope, I'm not falling for that.

I decided to type out a quick message to Sean. "See you tomorrow at school? xx"

Now I feel stupid of course he'll be at school and so will I. Once inside Caleb asked me if I wanted to talk about my distraction. "If we keep on sharing this tiny room, you can't hide anything from me." Now he scared me. "That won't be a problem then, I heard the room next door will be free soon."

"Really? That's a good idea. Now tell me P."

I sighed. I might have to tell them, he can help me get Hanna off my grill and her friends outside school. "I think I may like someone. I think I may like her." I whispered the word her. I saw the shock on Caleb face, his expression went blank. "You like Hanna?" He sounded defeated. "What Hanna? NO Caleb no! And from what I saw, you still got game my friend." He smiled at me relieved.

"So?"

"Emily. I think I like Emily." I looked away not ready to see his reaction. "Oh I thought you were into guys. After what you told me about Sean and James." I groaned and fell on my bed. "I thought that too."