Issues

Love

Emily's POV

Alison and I have now been dating for 5 months. At this point, we're practically inseparable and she's grown even closer to Aria, Spencer, and Hanna. They all even hang out without me.

Ali and I have been on some amazing dates, but I feel like my favorite time with her is during the little things in life, not the extravagant or well planned out dates.

Over the past few months, we haven't had sex even though we've come close to it a few times. We still haven't said I love you. We're taking things slowly and letting things happen naturally. Thank God the paparazzi have cooled off and aren't really bothering us anymore.

I know this sounds cheesy, but I think about Ali all the time. I still get that giddy feeling when I know that I'm about to see her. Little things remind me of her and she truly drives me wild. I crave her touch. I live to see that beautiful smile on her face. I can't get enough of her when I'm around her and I can honestly say that I've never felt this way about anyone. I've stopped thinking in terms of what is good for me and instead started thinking in terms of what is good for us. I feel like I want to do something special for her to show her how much she means to me. I want her to be able to see what I'm finally ready to tell her.

I pick up my phone and send a group message to Aria, Hanna, and Spencer saying, "Hey guys. So I know Ali is not working tonight so I'm inviting her over. I love you guys, but please don't get any ideas about surprises, coming over, or something like that. It's kind of important. I love y'all! Sorry!"

That should hopefully ensure that we're alone tonight and left completely uninterrupted.

Within seconds, frantic buzzing comes from my phone.

Hanna: EM'S TRYING TO SMASH TONIGHT Y'ALL!!!!!

Aria: Yea sure. Of course Em.

Spencer: Oh my God Hanna stop it! It's not that. I bet I know the reason.

Hanna: IT IS TOO! Emily has been itching to get in Ali's pants for months now.

Aria: Then what do you think it is Spence?

Spencer: You're going to tell her that you love her aren't you? I bet $100 that's what it is.

Hanna: Deal. So Em, are you gonna keep us in suspense?

Emily: Well...... you each get $50....

Spencer: Ha. Called it.

Hanna: Well I called it too!

Aria: You guys need to shut up. You're missing the point here. Emily's in love with Alison. This is huge.

Emily: Thanks Aria. Yea I really am. I want to tell her tonight and I want to make sure we're alone. Thanks for understanding.

Spencer: Go get your girl Em. Tell us all about it tomorrow.

Hanna: Including the sex part.

Okay. Now that's taken care of, I should probably call Ali.

"Hey babe what's up" says Ali as she picks up the phone.

"Nothing much. I was just wondering if you were free tonight? I have a surprise for you" I say hoping she'll say yes.

"Yea I'm free. Anything specific I should prepare for?" Ali asks.

"Just casual. It's at my place. Come over around 7 and bring anything you want for the night. I'm not letting you go tonight" I say in a husky voice.

"Oh my! Well now I'm intrigued" Ali replies giggling.

"I'll see you later" she continues before she hangs up the phone.

"Bye babe " I say before I hang up.

"I love you" I say aloud to myself. "I hope you love me too".