Friends Forever

Confrontation

Allison's POV:
   My therapist told me I needed to confront Emily after I told her what happened. So, that's what I'm gonna have to do, whether I liked it or not. I needed to clear my head. I texted Emily to come over when she could, so we could talk. She said she'd be over in a few minutes. I patiently waited for her on the couch. After what seemed like an eternity, I heard a knock at my front door. I walked up to the door and placed my hand on the knob. Before opening it, I took a deep breath and turned it slowly. Once it was open, I faked a smile and let her in. We sat on the couch and I let out another deep breath.

Emily: "Are you okay?"

Alison: "No. I'm not. But please just listen to me."

Emily: "Okay."

Alison: "It has been absolute hell without you. I've cried days on end, I've been so afraid to date again, I've been so scared to go out and have to see you and Paige. We would've had it all. We had it all. I thought we were fine. I still love you, and I always will. You're my first true love, and you broke me. You broke me..left me in a million pieces, and left me to pick up the pieces. While you were with another girl and being so happy and lovey dovey. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad you're happy. But..you came back into my life. You have a girlfriend. And..you..you k-kissed me. It felt good and I wanted more because god..kissing you never gets old. But it was wrong for you to do that while you're dating someone. It's cheating. Em...you're going to have tell Paige the truth. And you can't kiss me like that..not while you're with someone."

Emily: "Ali, I am so sorry. I was an idiot to leave you. I'll talk to Paige, but Ali...I want you back. I want to make things right because I really do want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you."

Alison: "And I love you. But I can't go through anymore pain. I'm sorry. Friends?"

Emily: "Friends."

   Truth is, I didn't want to be friends. I wanted my girlfriend back. But in order for that to happen, I have to get better and she has to be more honest with herself and others. Emily left. I went up to my bathroom and took a nice long, hot bath.

Emily's POV:
   Friends? I didn't want friends. I wanted Alison. But she's right..I have to tell Paige. So..I'm going to. I pulled up to my house to find Paige cooking dinner. She turned around when I closed the door and walked over to me. She wrapped her arms around me and kissed me. Paige pulled away and went back to making dinner. She started talking but I cut her off.

Emily: "Paige, I have to talk to you about something."

Paige: "What's up baby?"

Emily: "I..I'm still in love with Alison."

Paige: "But you left her for me."

Emily: "Doesn't mean I never stopped loving her. I was an idiot for leaving her. You're an amazing girl and I do love you, but not like I love her. She's the girl I can see myself marrying. Starting a family with. I can't lie to you and lead you on, it's unfair."

Paige: "I understand. Thank you for telling me. I'll pack my things."

Emily: "No. You can stay, there's an extra bedroom, I'll sleep there. This is still your home. And I'm still going to be in your life."

Paige: "Thank you Emily."

Emily: "Of course."

   Paige and I ate dinner while talking. It honestly seemed like we never broke up. Which is great because I hate things being awkward after a break up. I'm still very nervous about things with Alison. What if she loses her feelings for me and moves on to someone new? I don't want to lose her while trying to find myself. I meant what I said. I see myself marrying her and starting a family with her. She's all I ever wanted.