It was lunch time and I was holding two trays, one for me and one for Emily. A big smile still plastered on my face, I haven't stopped smiling since Emily rescued me from myself once again now two day ago. Tonight is the first night I will spend back at my place, my ankle is doing alright and now we're back staying at separate places, it's time for our real date. Yesterday and the day before consisted of cooking meals with Mrs. Fields, sharing stories, watching movies, talking with Emily about anything. Because of my ankle I could stay in Emily's room, the couch would hurt too much but nothing happened beyond a goodnight and good morning kiss.

There was no need, no hiding behind insecurities we knew what we are getting ourselves into. In something beautiful, and also I couldn't betray Mrs. Fields trust. If I think about it now I don't think I will ever be able to stop smiling. She loved the roses, she was touched by the candles and my words were not that bad either. She agreed to start fresh, since we haven't dated before she agreed that's the best way to start.

I found the girls sitting on the table in the corner, I knew Emily forgot her lunch money so I decided to surprise her and pay for both. As I slid down in a chair next to Hanna I slid the tray over to Emily. The adorable thankful and surprised smile, the blush on her cheeks, the squeal of Hanna in my ears, it all made my heart squeeze.

Sitting across of her is the best way for me to take everything in. Her laugh, her smile, her eyes, the way she talks. "Eat, Paige." She told me through one of her beautiful smiles. I dipped my head and started to dig in my food. I pretty sure my eyes were shining right now. Well I am living on a prayer right now, or half way there at least.

I only looked away because there was another perk of sitting across of her. I brought my right foot up just a little so her legs were just in my reach. Ideal for light touches, just small ones. I could hide my smirk thanks to my focus on eating.

I smiled to myself when not a minute later those light touches underneath the table were being returned. I was enjoying this. "Do you want to go somewhere before class starts?" I whispered. I swear I saw her shiver. "Fine." So she's trying to keep it cool. Okay, I ate the fasted I ever had. "Let's go." I got up taking both trays with me and left them to clean. "Paige." I heard her laugh following me out of the canteen. I grinned mischievously when she kept following me, including in the bathroom.

"What are you doing?" Emily said trying not to laugh as I placed tiny kisses on her neck. I decided to be the innocent one here. "I just want to have a nice conversation with you." My eyes were flickering to her lips. Emily folded her arms in front of me. I got slightly confused, still I refused breaking eye contact. Emily brought our foreheads closer together, closing the small gap between us.

"Are you flirting with me here?" She whispered.

"Why should I flirt with you if you already know I am madly in love with you?" I whispered back oh so quiet. More to myself but I know she heard it.

I didn't dare to look back at her eyes, the silence on her part told me she realized what I just said.

"Paige." She brought a hand up on my chin.

"Paige McCullers don't get shy now." She teased.

I wrapped my hands around her neck. "Emily Fields I love you. Everyone can know it by now, the truth is I don't need to fall for you anymore. I already did in a time I wasn't ready to be with the real thing but now I want to be the best thing for you Emily."

I kissed her quickly I was about to kiss her again when someone was clearing her throat. "That was a great show, I'm so happy I followed you guys out. I totally ship this. Would you mind if I take a picture? Caleb would be so happy to see this too." I was temporarily blinded by the flash of Hanna's camera. I heard Emily chuckle next to me.

"See you tonight?" I gave her a quick kiss on her cheek and made my way to one of my few classes without Emily. But it did had Sean in it. I haven't seen him properly in so long.

"Hey Paige is it true?" Some girls from Field Hockey called me. "What's true?" I responded. With the way I received the look, I knew what's up. I was carefully turning my hands into fists. Just say it, I thought. "That you and that Fields girl are together?"

I wasn't sure how to answer that question, I know Emily isn't one to fool around and I know I won't make a mistake like that but I kind of was planning on asking her tonight. "Would it be that bad if we were?." That was maybe the best thing I could say at that moment and that's what I did.

I looked at their eyes trying to look what's behind it. I didn't see any disgust written on their faces instead they just walked away, revealing Sean. In my opinion still the most handsome guy in the entire school.

"Hey." I said as I slowly walked up to him. He wasn't walking away so that's a good thing. "Hey. I thought you were dodging me at school." He said with his kind eyes.

"No. I wasn't. I haven't been at school for the last couple of days, I had hurt my ankle pretty bad." I swallowed. He swallowed.

"So I guess Emily?" He said looking away.

I nodded. "Yeah she's the girl."

"So you're gay?" He whispered carefully.

Here it comes I thought, the first time of many to come. I took a deep breath and tried to answer as best as I could, with this time being clear and saying the right thing, always a big challenge for me.

"I don't know who I will fall for in the future, boy or girl but right now there isn't anyone else that makes me feel so happy and in love than Emily. I really want to be with her, not to experiment but a real relationship. I think we can do that."

I let the smile come out on my lips when he smiled at me. I guess I gave a good satisfying answer. And for sure crazy stupid in love and it's brilliant and it's only just the start.