Issues

Wake

Hanna's POV

I know it's a little early, but Spencer, Aria, and I thought we'd come over and surprise Em with a day trip to a private beach. She's been so down lately and we're all just trying to get her mind off of Alison. Personally, I don't think Alison is a bad person. I just think she made a bad choice. Yet at the same time, I can't really blame her. It's a reasonable reaction given what she's been through. Just like Emily, I go through my good days and bad days when I think about the situation. All I want is for Emily to be happy because she is such a wonderful person. I really thought Emily could find some happiness with Alison. But Alison couldn't accept her past. Which frankly today is kinda pissing me off at the thought of it.

Aria, Spencer, and I quietly open the apartment door and enter the living room.

"Still quiet. Maybe she's still asleep" whispers Aria.

Setting the bags on the kitchen table, Spencer continues, "Yea probably. She's been doing a lot of sleeping lately".

"Let's go wake her up" I say as the three of us quietly walk towards the open doorway to Emily's bedroom.

Gasping in suprise, I whisper, "Oh my gosh. Look."

Aria, not far behind me squeezes in behind me and says, "Look at what?.... Awww!"

"Wait lemme see" says Spencer softly while trying to see what we're talking about.

"Oh my! Quick, someone take a picture. This is too damn cute" she continues.

I pull out my phone a snap a quick picture. "You guys, I've never seen Em like this. She's so vulnerable with her right now" I say while leaning against the doorway with a big smile on my face. I can honestly say that I've never seen Em like this. The few times when I've found her in bed with another girl, the other girl would always be snuggled up next to Em or they wouldn't even be touching at all. Sometimes, I would just find a naked Emily in bed alone, clearly having kicked the girl out of the apartment after their hook up.

What my eyes behold right now is something completely out of the ordinary for Emily. They're both completely clothed and Emily is sound asleep with her head on Alison's chest and her arm across her stomach. Alison's asleep with her head rested on Emily's and she's gently embracing Emily. They both look so peaceful and so happy. I mean how could I be mad at Alison anymore? Obviously they made up last night and are in a better place.

"I don't know about you guys, but I love it! They're so cute together" giggles Aria.

"I can see why Emily was drawn to her. I mean look at her. She's sound asleep and she still looks stunning" points Spencer.

"Guys, maybe we should go. They're clearly happy the way they are" I suggest.

"Ugh, no, why? I was looking forward to a beach day" Aria complained loudly.

"Shhh!! You're gonna wake them!" hissed Spencer immediately.

Sure enough, Emily started moving in her bed and slowly fluttered her eyes open which caused Alison to start to wake up. Taking a long, slow breath in, Emily looked up at Alison and said in her famous, husky morning voice, "Morning Ali".

Smiling down at Emily, Alison kissed her forehead sweetly and replies. "Hey you".

"You missed" replies Emily while raising her eyebrow and smirking up at Alison.

Giggling, Alison replies, "Oh someone's in a mood this morning" before cupping Emily's face in her hand and kissing her lips.

There they are, in their own world, completely oblivious to the audience in the doorway watching this adorable scene unfold. I glance over at Spencer and Aria and see that they're equally in awe of and in love with the scene unfolding before our eyes.

Suddenly, probably without realizing she was saying it aloud, Aria gushes, "Why are y'all so damn cute?"

Alison and Emily instantly stop kissing and quickly turn their attention towards us.

"What the heck you guys?! You scared the crap out of us! What are you doing here? And how long have you been standing there?" Emily asks while sitting up in bed. Alison sits up in bed too so she's side by side with Emily. I can tell she's embarrassed cause her cheeks are really red.

"Long enough to see this cuteness unfold" Spencer says while pointing at the both of them in bed.

Turning her attention to Alison, Emily takes her hand and mumbles, "I'm sorry this is how you're meeting them. I was hoping for something a little more planned."

Smiling sweetly back at Em, she replies, "It's okay. Honestly. They just surprised me. That's all."

Turning her attention to us, she gets out of bed and says, "Hi guys. I'm Alison" while smiling and shaking each of our hands.

We each introduce ourselves and smile at one another, trying to read each other's thoughts.

Emily glares at us as she walks up behind Alison, protectively placing her arm around Alison's waist. She gives us the look of "I know what you're doing. Stop it".

Clearing her throat, Emily interjects, "So. You never answered my question. Why are you here?"

"Well we wanted to surprise you with a day at the beach since you'd been so sad lately" Aria replied.

Emily shot her a death glare and Spencer hit Aria's arm.

"Ouch! What was that for?" Aria yelled while rubbing her arm.

"What she means is, we all haven't been to the beach in awhile so we thought it'd be fun to go" Spencer added.

Emily's face became red with embarrassment when Alison looked at her.

Seizing the moment to embarrass Emily a little more, I asked, "Alison, would you like to join us? I know we'd like to get to know the girl Emily talks so much about".

Alison smiles and looks to Emily again, who's face is even more red, and says, "Uh.. yes. I'd love to. I just need to head back to my place to grab a few things. I'll be back within an hour."

Within minutes, Alison is changed back into her regular clothes and is ready to leave for her apartment. Emily walks her to the door and I can hear them whispering.

"Can you guys not gawk please? Ever heard of a little privacy?" Emily says to the three of us watching their every move.

Laughing, Alison holds Emily's hand and says, "Em it's okay. Honestly. I'll be back soon" before she gives Emily a quick kiss and heads out the door.

As soon as the door closes, Emily turns around to us and says, "I'm gonna kill you guys".

"Hey don't snap at us" I say winking at Emily. "You're the one that has some explaining and catching up to do".