Friends Forever

Where do we stand?

Emily's POV:
Ali hasn't spoken to me in a month. I try talking to her, texting her, and even calling her. And nothing. She never answers me. It sucks because the week after we talked about thinking about being together and taking our time, we went on a few dates and got to know each other so much better. Everything was going great. Then..she just stopped. Choppy one worded texts, short phone calls, and then no interest in me whatsoever. She let go and left me. It hurts, I had completely forgotten the things she put me through. And now I can feel everything she put me through. We're all supposed to be going to Spencer's tonight for a sleep over, and lately Ali's been ditching them with her lame excuses. But, she promised she was coming to this one. So, I was excited, but at the same time I was scared. I was supposed to leave the house like twenty minutes ago but I didn't want to be too early. So, I thought I'd wait a little. When I was half an hour late, I left the house.
When I got to Spencer's, they were all there waiting. I walked in and Hanna jumped up.

Hanna: "My baby! Emily! I miss you!!"

Emily: "Thanks babe. But you saw me three hours ago at school."

Hanna: "I know, but still."

Emily: "Alright. How are you guys?"

Spencer and Aria: "Great!"

Hanna: "Better now that you're here."

Hanna was hugging me and has been the entire time. When she said better now that I'm here, she kissed my cheek.

Alison's POV:
Hanna and Em were calling each other babe and Hanna kissed her cheek. It made me really mad. Em asked how we were and I didn't talk. Mostly because I was in the kitchen, but I could still see them and they could see me. I know I'm why Em and I aren't talking, but I still feel so angry when she's around other girls. Even though Hanna is her best friend. I wanted to say something, but I didn't. Around eight o'clock, they decided to watch a movie. I sat on the couch and so did Em. Aria and Hanna on the floor. Spencer on the recliner. I was really nervous because I wanted to talk to Emily and apologize. But I doubt she wants to even talk to me. Let alone look at me. The movie ended, so they put in another one. Then another. Soon enough it was just Em and I that were awake. I looked over at her and she seemed really into the movie. I went to open my mouth but nothing came out.

Emily's POV:
   We've watched about three movies and little by little the girls fell asleep. Only Ali and I were awake by the last one. I could feel her looking at me. I really wanted to say something, but I didn't have the nerve. Then I waited and talked myself into it.

Emily and Alison: "I wanted to....I'm sorry...you go first..."

   I smiled and laughed a little. It was the little things I missed. Like when we talked at the same time.

Alison: "You first. But can we go outside on the swing? Just for a little more privacy?"

Emily: "Yeah."

   We walked out onto the porch and sat down on the swing. It swung back and forth and I sat with my feet up on it.

Emily: "Why have you been ignoring me? My texts? My calls? Even me in general. Why? I thought things were going good between us. We went on a few dates. We talked and got to know each other way more. We were happy."

Alison: "I know. And I am so sorry I messed it all up for us. For you. I really do like you. I do. But I just...I was scared. I mean...I made you go behind Elliot's back. I cheated. I made you lie. And you hate lying, you hate it. The betrayal and everything I put you through. I'm sorry. I know a little "I'm sorry." Can't fix that, but I'll prove it. I will."

Emily: "Ali..It's okay. Really, yeah. It hurt to lie and go behind his back. And I mean..god he thought we..I was just an experiment. And that hurt even more. I want you and I've always wanted you. I can't forget those things, but I can definitely forgive them."

   I smiled at her warmly. She moved closer and wrapped her arms around me. We didn't talk but just held each other as I placed my head on top of hers. I smiled again and noticed how I have my Alison back. The one I fell in love with awhile ago. But it still leaves me wondering right now, where do we stand?