Chapter 1: Her
16 year old Emily Fields was currently listening to music and doing some homework when her mother came barging into her room.
"Hey Emily!" Pam Fields yelled loud enough to get her daughter's attention
" Yeah Mom?" Emily asked taking out her ear buds
" Looks like we got ourselves some new neighbors" Pam said
" No way, someone finally moved into that house across the street " Emily said getting out of her bed and going to look out of her window
" Yeah and Betty Ann says they're from California " Pam says
" Really? I wonder what they're doing all the way out here" Emily said
" Who knows, well I better go get dinner started " Pam said inching towards Emily's door
" Ok Mom" Emily said getting back to her homework
Emily pushed the whole new neighbor thing in the back of her mind and focused on reading this weird book that her teacher Mr. Fitz gave her. She loved his class but the guy was a weirdo she didn't know what her bestfriend Aria saw in him but that was a tale for another time.
After her homework was done she went downstairs to the kitchen to see if her mother needed any help with dinner.
" Hey Mom need some help?" Emily asked
" Nope everything's ready come on let's sit at the table" Pam said
Emily's mom made her favorite shrimp linguini , garlic bread, and salad. They were engrossed in conversation when the door bell rang.
" I wonder who that could be" Pam said getting up from the table to answer the door
When her mother was out of sight Emily quickly pulled out her phone to read the text message that her other bestfriend Hanna sent her. Emily quickly wrote back and put away her phone when she heard her mother and their neighbor Betty Ann walk into the room.
" Oh Pam you wouldn't believe me if I told you Oh Emily, Hi sweetheart I didn't see you there" Betty Ann
" Hello Mrs. Bush" Emily said
" Emily I hope you aren't eating too much dear we need you in tip top shape if you're going to lead the swim team to the championships this year" Betty Ann said
Emily gave her a fake smile really wanting to flip the old bird off she hated Betty Ann Bush she was the town's gossip and one nosy bitch.
" Well back to what we were talking about finish telling me about the neighbors" Pam said
" Oh yeah lovely family the father owns a few businesses and he's part owner of a couple of oil refineries these people are loaded" Betty Ann said
Emily just rolled her eyes and continued to text Hanna ignoring her mother's no texting at the dinner table rule.
" Oh what about the wife?" Pam asked
" She's an interior designer I imagine that house is going to be decorated beautifully " Betty Ann said
" Any Kids?" Pam asked
" Yeah as a matter fact they have a daughter about Emily's age" Betty Ann said
That made Emily perk up and pay attention to their conversation earning her a warning look from her mother which Emily just smirked at.
" She'll be going to Rosewood with you Emily" Betty Ann said
" Can't wait" Emily said sarcastically
" Well Betty Ann it's getting late and Emily and I have to get up early" Pam said walking their neighbor towards the front door
" Well alright I'll talk to you tomorrow Pam goodnight Emily" Betty Ann said
" Night" Emily deadpanned
Once the older lady was gone Pam locked her front door and returned to the dining room.
" Geez Emily would it kill you to be nicer to Betty Ann" Pam said to her daughter making more of a statement than asking a question
" Mom you know I don't like Betty Ann she makes it her life's work to go behind people's backs and gossip about them Hanna still wants to give her a piece of her mind" Emily said
" It seems like you want to as well" Pam said looked at her daughter sympathetically
Emily stared at her mother tight lipped knowing exactly what she was referring to. Last year Emily was forced out of the closet when Betty Ann told her mother about Emily's secret relationship with Paige McCullers after Betty Ann caught them kissing at The Grill. Emily has hated the elder woman ever since because she felt if anyone was supposed to tell her mom that she was gay it should've been her own daughter.
" I've decided to leave it alone mom" Emily said
" So how's Paige?" Pam asked
" She's ok I guess we haven't spoken since we broke up" Emily said
" What a minute you two broke up? When was this?" Pam asked her daughter
" We broke up 3 months ago mom Paige cheated but I'm over it" Emily said
Pam looked at her daughter wide eyed wondering why Emily hadn't mentioned any of this to her.
" Why didn't you tell me Emily?" Pam asked
" Mom can we not talk about this right now I gotta get to bed" Emily said
" Sure dear good night" Pam said watching as Emily walked up the stairs
Pam Fields ran her fingers through her hair and tried to shake the sinking feeling that she might be losing her daughter.
Emily's Pov
My alarm went off at exactly 5: 30 indicating that it was time to get ready for school. School doesn't actually start until 7:45 but this morning I decided to take a long hot bath. I grabbed my towel, undies, and clothes for the day and headed into my bathroom. After drawing the water and putting a good amount of bubble bath into the tub I stripped out of my night clothes and got in.
The conversation I had with mom last night left me slightly agitated she knows that I hate Betty Ann with a passion. Not only was she the reason I was forced to tell my mother that I'm gay she's also the reason why Hanna and Allison got probation and 100 hours of community service because big mouth Betty tipped off the store manager. I lay in the tub thinking about everything when my mind drifted back to my mom. I know she's hurt that we dont talk as much we used to and I know she's definitely hurt that I didn't tell her about Paige but to me it wasn't really a big deal we dated over the summer and the first two months of school then she started pressuring me to have sex with her and I kept telling her I wasn't ready so she cheated and we broke up. I wasn't too heartbroken about it I was more irritated than anything but life goes on. After I washed my hair and body I got out of the bathtub and got dressed for the day. I looked in the mirror checking out my outfit. I wore a tight white v neck shirt that made my boobs sit up pretty, acid washed jeans, and all white low top air force 1s. After to straightening my hair and putting on light make up I went back into my room to grab my back pack. I was on my way out the front door when the door bell rang.
Who the hell was this? I thought to myself hoping and praying that it wasn't Betty Ann.
I walked up to the door and opened and the sight before me made my legs weak. The hottest girl I had ever seen was standing on my porch.
" Umm hello" I said trying to keep my composure
" Hi I'm Maya I just moved in across the street" Maya said
" Oh, hi I'm Emily" I said
" Your neighbor Betty Ann said that you go to Rosewood High and I was wondering if I could maybe catch a ride with you" She said
" Oh yeah sure I was just on my way out now" I said grabbing my keys off the mantle
She nodded and smiled before following me to my car.
As she walked beside me I got a good glimpse of the girl. She was gorgeous, light skinned complexion, full lips, pretty brown eyes, long black hair, and a body to die for. Oh yea I was definitely going to get to know this girl.
" So Emily what grade are you in?" She asked as she closed the passenger side door
" I'm in the 11th what about you?" I asked
" Same so what's Rosewood like?" She asked
" Quiet for the most part everyone pretty much knows eachother but it's cool what's California like?" I asked
" How did you know I was from California?" Maya asked
" Betty Ann told my mom " I said
" She seems like she talks too much" Maya said
" You have no idea" I said
" But to answer your question California is great alot of beaches and palm trees and overly tanned people" She said
I laughed and for the first time I saw her smile it was gorgeous just like her. I pulled into the school's parking lot and parked my car.
" Well this it welcome to Rosewood high Maya" I said
" Thanks Emily and I wanted to ask you if weren't too busy this week maybe you could give me a guided tour of Rosewood" she said
" Sure definitely" I said
" Great well I better get inside thanks for the ride Emily" She said as she got out the car.
" No problem" I said
Now as she walked away I took time to check out my she looked damn good in those tight black skinny jeans they hugged her hips and ass to perfection and that tank top that she was wearing made her breasts look scrumptious. Ugh get a grip Emily you don't even know the girl and you're being a super perv.
I got out the car and was getting ready to walk towards the entrance when I saw Maya coming back towards me.
" Something wrong Maya?" I asked
" Yeah I'm a complete space cadet I got out the car forgetting that I don't know where the office is" Maya said
I giggled at her cuteness.
" Well guess I better show where it is before you get lost" I said extending my arm so she could hold on to it
Once we were arm locked we walked inside the double doors entering the busy hallway. I walked Maya to the administration's office and left her with so that I could get my books out my locker. When I turned the corner I saw Hanna , Aria , and Spencer leaning on the lockers talking.
" Hey Guys" I said opening up my locker
"Hey Em" Spencer said
" Hey Emily" Aria said
" What's up Em how long did Motor Mouth Mabel stay at your house last night " Hanna asked
" Not long thank God she came over to gossip about the new neighbors who moved into the house across the street" I said
" Oh, somebody finally moved into that house?" Spencer asked
" Yup" I said
" Ho-ly shit look" Aria said
" What?" The rest of us asked in unison turning to the direction Aria was looking in.
The sight before us made our eyes widen. It was our other bestfriend Allison walking hand in hand with Jenna Marshall.
" What in the actual fuck" Hanna said
We all looked on as Jenna whispered something into Allison's ear before kissing her and walking off. Allison strolled over to us looking at the shocked looks on our faces.
" What's up Bitches?" She asked
" You tell us" I said
" So you're dating Jenna Marshall now? I thought you two hated each other " Aria said
Allison just smirked and rolled her eyes grabbing her book out of her locker.
" Please tell me you're not dating the girl who tried to make your life hell Allison" Spencer said
" Spencer please tell me you're not still taking your sister's boyfriend's" Allison said
" You know what Allison eat me " Spencer said
" You would like that wouldn't you baby" Allison teased causing us to laugh and Spencer to flip her off
Allison laughed but suddenly stopped and looked past us.
" Well damn who is that?" She said making us all look in that direction
" I dont know I've never seen her before" Spencer said
" Well whoever she is she's fucking hot" Hanna said
" Guys calm down that's Maya she's my new neighbor" I said looking at Maya who was walking with Mrs Craig
" New neighbor huh? If I were you Emily I'd get me some of that" Allison said
" Jesus Allison I just met the girl and plus I don't even know if she's even like that" I said
" Emily please every girl has a fantasy about being with another woman maybe you should get her drunk and watch the gay come out" Allison said
I rolled my eyes at Allison turning to see Maya walk up beside me.
" Hey Maya did you get everything taken care of?" I asked . T
" Yeah Mrs. Craig was a big help" She said smiling at me
" Let's see your schedule" I said
But before she could hand it to me we were interrupted by coughs and throats being cleared. Maya and I turned around to face my friends who had the aren't you forgetting something face.
" Oh Maya these are my friends" I said
" Well Maya since Emily can't formally introduce us by name guess I'm going to have to I'm Allison and this is Aria , Spencer, and Hanna" Allison said giving me a dirty look
" Nice to meet you all" Maya said
" So Maya where are you from?" Aria asked
" California" Maya said
" No wonder you're gorgeous you know what they say about California girls they're undeniably right Emily?" Allison said earning a warning look from me
" Well PA girls are undeniably too because I've never seen a group of girls this beautiful before" Maya said
" Ooooh a hottie and a flatterier I like you" Hanna said Making us all laugh
The bell finally rang and we all headed out to our first period classes. Maya, Aria and I headed to Mr. Fitz's class while Allison, Spencer, and Hanna went to Mr . Cobalt's calculus class. We walked in and took our seats Maya behind me and Aria right next to me. Mr. Fitz was teaching us about Shakespeare and Aria was staring at him with rapt attention. I sometimes wished that someone would stare lovingly at me like that you can see every bit of love Aria has for him and its reciprocated.
" Hey Emily here" Maya whispered to me handing me a note
I took it from her and smiled as I opened it.
" Hey Beautiful" it said simply
My smile widened it had been a long time since anyone had called me beautiful.
" Hey Gorgeous " I wrote back and passed it to her
" Gorgeous Huh? I'm going to have to step up my compliments "
I giggled quietly and wrote back.
" Guess so what're you doing after school?"
" Hopefully getting a ride home from you haha but nothing I don't thing why what's up?"
She slipped the note into my hand
" The girls and I are going to The Grill wanna come?"
I pass it back
" I'm down"
And right before I could respond the bell rang. I grabbed my bag and followed Maya and Aria out
" So what's your next class Maya?" Aria asked
" Trigonometry" Maya said
" Wait a minute that's a 12th grade class" Aria said
" I know" Maya said
" Damn Spencer couldn't even get into that class and she's smart as hell" I said
" Looks like Spence has finally met her match well catch you guys later I'm off to home economics" Aria said
" Later Aria" Maya and I said in unison
" What do you have next beautiful?" Maya asked
If this girl called me beautiful one more time I was definitely going to be a blushing mess.
" Algebra 2 I'm the only one who hasn't advanced I suck ass at math" I said
" Well if you like I could tutor you sometime" Maya said
That's not all I want you to tutor me in I thought to myself. Jesus I just met this girl and I'm already turning into a pervert.
" Sure that's fine but I better go before the first tardy bell rings see ya later gorgeous" I said smiling at the girl
" Bye beautiful" She said as she walked to her next class
I was definitely going to find out everything there is to know about Ma. Maya St Germain.
The day dragged and finally it was over I found out that Maya and have four together English, Spanish 2, World History, and Chemistry. We passed notes pretty much all day and flirted on and off but that doesn't mean anything some people just have flirty personalities it doesn't necessarily mean they're gay.
When I walked out to the parking lot I saw Maya leaning against the hood of my car. Damn she looked sexy. Oh the things I would do to her on the hood of that car. I walked over to her trying my best not to look at her exposed cleavage.
" Hey ready to go?" I asked
" As I'll ever be" Maya said with a sexy smirk
Oh my God that smirk Emily focus Damn it!
" So how was your first day school?" I asked
" It was great thanks to you" She placing her hand on my thigh sending shockwaves through my body
I simply smiled and tried to hide my blush.
I pulled into The Grill's parking lot and parked. I watched as Maya hopped out the car making her ass bounce in her jeans. I licked my lips at the sight and got out of the car. When we walked inside the girls were already seated at our usual table plus another chair for Maya.
" Hey guys" I said
" Hey Emily Hey Maya sit your asses down so we can order" Hanna said making us all laugh
We took our seats and the waiter took our orders.
" So Maya how was your first day at Rosewood?" Aria asked
" It was awesome Aria except for when this guy named Noel kept flirting with me it was pretty annoying" Maya said
" Oh no not the Kahn man himself do yourself a favor Maya stay away from him I mean he throws great parties but the guy's a fucking sleaze" Allison said
" Dully noted and plus he's really not my type" Maya said making eye contact with me.
" So Maya I'm having a sleepover at my house on Friday would you like to come ?" Spencer asked
" Oh yeah?" Definitely I'm there" Maya said
" Cool oh yeah don't forget Onesie Pajamas" Spencer said
" Got it" Maya said
We talked, laughed, and got to know Maya. So far I really like her not only is she beautiful and a great conversationalist she's really sweet and smart. When Spencer found out how good she was at math she asked Maya to join Mathlethes which Maya happily accepted. Maya was also into fashion which definitely won Hanna and Allison over. She also loved to read and that's how she bagged me and Aria. Maya was definitely going to be a great addition to our group but I wanted to get to know the girl on a more personal basis.
After we left The Grill Maya and the girls exchanged numbers to get together on later dates. We reached our street at quarter to 7 and I knew my mother wouldn't be home until 9:30 so I accepted Maya's invitation to hang out at her house for a little while. Maya's house was beautiful it filled with art and antiques from all over the world and her room was decked out with stereo system, a 40in flat screen tv that was mounted on her wall, a computer desk with a laptop sitting on it,a bookshelf loaded with books,two night stands, and a California king bed.
" Your room is awesome Maya" I said looking around
" Thanks Emily make yourself at home" She said going into her drawer and pulling out an old jewelry box.
" Do you mind if I smoke?" She asked
" No not at all go head" I said
She opened the box and pulled out a joint and a lighter. Maya put the joint to her lips ,lit the tip and took a long pull before letting a cloud of smoke come out of her mouth.
" So do your parents know you smoke?" I asked
" Yeah they do they prefer that I smoke it at home and not in public so that I don't get arrested" Maya said
I laughed at that.
" What about you? Do you smoke?" She asked
" I'm not supposed to considering I'm on the swim team but I indulge every once in a while with Hanna and Allison" I said
" See I knew I liked them" She said passing the joint to me
I took a pull and inhaled the smoke feeling the effects of the weed instantly hit me before passing it back to Maya.
" So Maya what did you mean at The Grill about Noel not being your type?" I asked
" I'm gay Emily " She said
Jackpot I thought to myself
" Oh" I said
" Does it make you uncomfortable?" She asked
" No why would it I'm gay too" I said going wide eyed at my confession
" Hmm didn't see that coming and I usually have excellent gaydar" She says laughing
We both bursted out laughing. Maya and I smoked and talked about everything from favorite colors to exes. I felt reallly close to her already. I looked over at the clock on Maya's nightstand and realized it was already 9:15 shit mom'll be home in 15 minutes.
" Sorry My but I really gotta go my will be home soon and I gotta get the smell of weed off of me" I said
" Ok well I'll see you tomorrow Em" She said walking me out
" Definitely by My" I said walking out the front door and quickly running across the street.
I walked into the house and headed straight upstairs to take a shower. I was still very high but the shower helped calm it down. I went into my room and threw on my night clothes and got into bed. By then I heard the front door open and my mom calling out to me.
" I'm up here Mom" I said
" Hey Baby how was your day?" She asked walking into my room
" It was good I made a new friend today she's actually our new neighbor" I said
" Oh really that's great honey what's her name?" Mom asked
" Her name is Maya and Hanna , Aria, Spencer, Allison love her too we're actually having a sleepover on Friday at Spencer's to make her feel welcomed" I said
" That's a good idea baby I would love to meet her and her parents" Mom said
" Ok Mom I'll talk to Maya about it tomorrow and maybe we can set something up" I said
"Ok sweetie well I'm going to bed I'll see you in the morning" She said
" Ok good night mom" I said before she walked out
I was about to turn in when my phone chimed. I picked it up to see that I had a text message from Maya
"GOOD NIGHT BEAUTIFUL "
I smiled before texting her back and drifting off to sleep.