A Wish Upon A Star (Emison)

Charlotte DiLaurentis

Alison POV

Mom stares at me with wide eyes, "what do you mean she got out? That's impossible!" I scoff, "that's exactly what I thought! But Hanna mentioned that she knows a CeCe Drake. Sound familiar? Charlotte's alias name from the first time she got out and met Jason and Dad?"

Mom's face drains of all color as she grabs the keys, "come, now." I nod as we rush out of the house, seeing Emily on the way.

"Hey, what's going on?"

I shake my head rapidly as Mom smiles as strong as she can, "hi Ethan."

Em smiles and waves, "hey Mrs. D." "Alison. How about you just meet me there sweetie?" I nod at her and once she's gone I breathe out heavily. "You alright? What's gotten Jessica all jumpy?"

I glance at the car speeding away and gulp, "just...things."

He stares at me, tilting his head as he crosses his arms over his chest. "Als. You're keeping something from me. What's up?"

I stare at his green eyes and groan, "it's...do you remember Charlotte?"

He nods slowly, "Charlotte is your sister right? The one-" "my father disowned when she was still a he but he came out as transgender. Yes. Charles, now Charlotte. Currently in Radley for Intermittent Explosive Disorder."

Emily nods, "right. I met her a few times, yeah? Charles and Charlotte."

"That'd be correct handsome." I kiss him gently and he smiles at me, "so what's wrong then? Is she okay?" I pull away, "unfortunately no. She got out. The CeCe Hanna was upset about? It's Charlotte."

His eyes widen at my statement, "but Hanna..." "knew Charles. They were childhood friends...she never met Charlotte though. But Charlotte definitely remembers Hanna."

Emily stares and gasps, shutting his eyes, "shit. Charlotte's crazy in love with Hanna."

"Always has been," I say with a solemn shake of my head. "Crap. Charlotte got out to see Hanna..." "Yeah. Probably. Look I should-" "no go ahead. Call me later?" I smile, "definitely. Love you."

"Love you too Princess." He kisses me and I get into my own car, driving to Radley.

*

"Hey you," I say softly as I enter my sister's room.

She wipes her miserable eyes and looks up at me, "hi," she croaks out while I sit down, sighing as I rub her back.

"I'm sorry," she whispers and sobs even more. I stare at her and shake my head, "don't be sorry babes, okay? It's not your fault. You're-" "sick I know. I just...wish I could control it more..." I bite my lip and look at Mom while she talks to Doctor Sullivan.

"You're getting so much better, I promise. Just keep doing what you're doing, okay? I love you so much Char. We both do. You know how much Mom loves you. You're her favorite." I playfully and nudge her, making Charlotte smile lightly before she frowns again, "yeah...Dad hates me though."

At the mere mention of him I frown, my expression darkening, "that man is hardly part of this family. Ever since what he did to you? To us? It's been me you and Mom for a while now. Jason and Dad left us."

"No, Alison. They left me."

I grab her hand, "no. He leaves one of us, he leaves all of us. Dad and Jason are too narrow minded to understand what you were going through."

Charlotte sighs, "Dad hated me ever since I hurt you when we were younger. Do you think they're still mad at me?" "Charlotte we were kids. You made a mistake. We're practically twins. We were so young."

"I stabbed you," she murmurs and I sigh, trying to forget the memory where Charles stabbed me over a doll fight. He always loved playing with girly things. So he took mine. When I took my doll back he went to the drawer in the kitchen and used a butcher knife to stab me, Mom and Dad coming into the kitchen to see the scene.

She's been in Radley ever since, except for when Charles got his surgeries to become Charlotte.

"It's in the past. I never held a grudge. You were sick Char. I love you, okay? That's all that matters, right?" She nods slowly and I smile, leaning in to kiss her forehead.

"You did a pretty bang up job at pissing Hanna off by the way. What was that about CeCe?" I raise an eyebrow with a playful smirk, making Charlotte's cheeks become an adorable rose color.

"She keeps saying she knows me from somewhere. I was too scared to tell her who I was so...I wimped out and told her I was CeCe." 

I chuckle, "well. She should meet Charlotte sometime."

"Alison, don't." Her look already tells me she knows what I'm thinking. But, I shrug innocently, "don't what?"

"Meddle in my love life. That doesn't exist, might I remind you. Hanna knew Charles when we were kids and let's leave it at that. If she saw me now she'd...be terrified. She'd hate me."

I stare at my sister and sigh, "she wouldn't hate you. She doesn't even know that Charles was my brother. What if I just introduce you as-" "Alison! I said no! And that's final!" Her face turns red with anger as she stands up, her anger taking over as she stares at me, fire behind her eyes.

"Charlotte, relax babes-" "no! Just get out! NOW!"

I gulp, standing up gently, "Char-" "STOP!" She screams, doctors rushing in but I hold my hand up, "stop!" I tell them and grab Charlotte's hands.

"Babes, you're letting your anger get the best of you. Remember what we practiced. In and out." I breathe as an example and it takes her a few seconds but she finally does it, relaxing.

I smile at her, "there you go. Perfect. Better?"

She nods and walks into my arms, my mind instantly forcing my body to wrap her in a tight embrace.

"I got you. Don't worry love. You're okay."

I catch a glimpse at Mom who is watching in awe of Charlotte and I. "Thank you," she whispers and I nod, "anything for you. Get some rest okay?" I kiss her cheek and leave her with Mom, telling them I have to go home.

I get my phone out and text Emily.

To Ems: Hey handsome :) Can I be at your place in 10? Movie and snacks?

Within seconds I get a reply.

From Ems: Sounds like a perfect night with the perfect girl. See you then gorgeous ;) 

My insides tingle as I let out an excited squeal, skipping the rest of the way to my car. 

Right now?

I love my life.

And I love my Emily.

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