Emison: Promises

Chapter 17: Against all discouragement that could be

Emily's POV *day after*

Ali and I are on okay terms. She apologised so at least I know she's not entirely the person she used to be. It still sucks that after everything I did, all the effort I put she couldn't do it but I'll wait. I can do that right?

Yeah, course I am. As long as last night was the last straw then we're good.

When I picked her up this morning she was wearing the necklace I got her and grinning ear to ear. She has the most beautiful smile I have ever seen. On the whole ride to school we had held hands and I kept stealing glances at her only to find her eyeing me too and we would both laugh at it.

I'm sure. I can wait. If it means getting to be with her then I'll wait. I won't push her.

We had just had P.E together and are now heading to lunch together. We're linking arms and just the feel of her skin makes me nervous. We're laughing at how terrible she is in sports when suddenly

'' Dammit! The two hottest girls at Rosewood High are gay! At least give us a chance, Emily, before turning on your charm and stealing her! I swear all the hot ones are gay in this town!!!'' a male voice yells from a far. I look for the person who said that. Ben. Ben fucking Coogan. Ugh what a dick!

'' Not gay Ben, trust me! I wouldn't tap that in a million years for all the money in the world! But that doesn't mean I'd settle for you!'' Ali replies with a wink. THE FUCK!!!! Did she seriously just say that! I take my arm away from hers and walk away fast!

I've skipped the heart break and gone straight for the blind fury! Fuck this shit! That's just too far! Us not being a couple if fine but she didn't have to say that I basically repulse her. I'm not looking where I'm going, all I see is red anger with dark dots of despair blurring my vision. I can't fucking take this anymore.

''Em! Emily! Listen to me! Where are you going?!?! EM!!!'' Hanna snaps me out of it. She's standing there in front of me. I realise I walked out of school, which meant I walked by the quad and I didn't even notice.

'' Em! What happened?!'' Hanna says as if she was in pain

I break down all of a sudden '' Ali...'' is all I manage to whisper

'' What did the bitch do now! I swear I will personally kill her myself!'' Hanna yells angrily

'' Please don't Hanna! Just let's forget her... She hasn't changed. She's still mean. She's not worth our time!'' I tell her as she embraces me in a warm hug

'' Ok... come to lunch. We can talk about it or not'' she says gently breaking away and holding me at arms length

'' b-b-but what about A-Alison? Won't she be there too?!'' I panic

'' No. She was following you and then we stopped her and she said tell her I'm sorry and walked away...'' I could tell Hanna wasn't sure if she was meant to say that but I don't care.

'' Ok'' I answer

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The rest of the day goes by really slowly. I didn't say much at lunch and the girls just kept general conversation going they could tell I didn't want to talk about it.

I'm heading to my car, when I see a beautiful blonde leaning against it. Shit! I'd tried to avoid her as best as I could all day. Come on, Em! Be strong! Hold tight! Woman up! You got this.

I walk towards her and open my car, not even acknowledging her presence

'' Hey Emily'' she says in her sweetest voice possible