Friends Forever

Paige Mccullers

Alison's POV:
I still can't believe Emily said yes to marrying me. It's been months and I'm still in shock. The girls and our families are so happy for us. Emily and I are happy together. But, something's been weird with her lately. She seems..distracted.
   I've asked her several times what's wrong, but Emily's stubborn so she's not gonna tell me. Hanna told me to go through her phone but that's something I will never do. Emily deserves her privacy and I would never invade it. The old Alison, yeah she would. But that's not who I am anymore.
   I was sitting down at my desk searching for a different job. Something that would pay more but is close to home. I'm always so busy I never have time for Emily anymore. Speaking of, she just walked in the house with our lunch. I really hope she got Chinese.

Emily's POV:
   I've been kinda distant with Alison lately. It's nothing to do with her, it's just..Paige. She hasn't said or done anything to me. But she's spiraling out of control. I see it on social media a lot. Always partying and making posts about me and Ali. I'm not gonna feel bad for being with the person I love. But I feel bad that no ones helping her. And I have no idea how to help her. Every time we talk, she brings up our past and I wanna forget that. And I know Ali wouldn't like me talking to her either. I'm in a really tough situation.
   I walked in the house with mine and Ali's food. I placed the bag on the kitchen counter and starting to take the food out of the bag. Ali walked up behind me and hugged me and I grew tense. I'm guessing she left it since she awkwardly let go of me. I feel bad. I don't want her to think anything of it. I'm just gonna a talk to her about it when we're done eating.

Alison: "Thanks for getting dinner Em."

Emily: "Yea.."

After Dinner:

Alison and Emily: "We need to talk."

Alison and Emily: "You first. Okay I'll go first."

Emily: "I've been pulling away from you."

Alison: "And you think I haven't noticed? Em you haven't even touched me in so long. And I don't mean in the sexual way. You don't even kiss me anymore. Do you not love me anymore..."

Emily: "What!? God no. Ali, I love you. With all of my heart."

Alison: "Then what's going on?"

Emily: "It's about Paige."

Alison: "What'd she do?"

Emily: "Nothing. But it's what she's doing to herself."

Alison: "What do you mean?"

Emily: "She's been non-stop drinking and partying and posting about losing me to you."

Alison: "Well if she hadn't tried to drown you..."

Emily: "Not the point here. I just wanna talk to her, but I know you wouldn't be happy with me if I did. Especially behind your back. So, I'm asking permission. I just want her to be okay and move on. She deserves to be happy."

Alison: "I'm so in love with you for wanting to do this. So, yes. You can talk to her. I don't like her, but you're right. Everyone deserves to be happy."

Emily: "Thank you Ali."

Alison: "You're welcome."

   I smiled warmly at her and reached for her hand and held into mine.

Alison: "Now that you're all better, can I get a kiss?"

Emily: "You never have to ask."

   She rolled her eyes and I pulled her on top of me giving her a passionate kiss. When we pulled away, we laid on the couch and watched tv. I rubbed her back as she laid on me and we soon fell asleep. I'm so glad that Alison's mine. My girl is the best thing to ever happen to me.