I've Always Loved You. Always Have, Always Will - Emison

Chapter 11: The Kissing Rock

Alison's POV*

The next morning, I woke up at around 7:00am. I turned in the bed to reach my phone from the bed side table to find I had a text from Emily, which she left 2 hours ago.

'Good morning, my love. I didn't call you because I knew you would be asleep and I didn't want to wake you. Call me when you're free x'.

After reading the text message, Emily left me. I couldn't control the smile that appeared on my face, especially from the term of endearment she used for me. It was clear that she was starting to feel more comfortable around me, which I loved. But, a part of me was having mixed emotions about it. Part of me felt like I wasn't ready to date anyone just yet, especially after all the chaos that I went through with Elliot. I don't know if it would be too much too soon. But with Emily, there's always a deep connection I felt around her. When I'm with her, she always makes me feel so happy and I know that she will always take into account of how I feel, which is something I've never experienced with anyone else before. There was just something about being with Emily that felt so right. I decided to sit up in bed, and find Emily's caller ID on my phone to give her a call. It didn't take long for Emily to pick up the call, because I assume she knew who the caller was.

"Hello". Emily spoke with excitement to her voice.

"Hey, you're up early". I said as I remembered how long ago Emily sent her text.

"I am. I had to be up early to go for a run. I've just got out the shower now".

"Oh my god you still do that". I tried to joke, remembering her routine before school when we were younger. "I thought by now as we're older you would have stopped".

"I like going for a run in the morning. It clears my head".

"Okay, well if it helps you so much then maybe I should run with you. We both know my head could use a detox".

"Don't put yourself down, running is good for everyone. But, I would like it if you came with me". My mind went places at her last comment, but I knew what she meant and had to keep my thoughts together.

"Anyway, I was calling to ask when can I see you again, because I know that you're back to work today".

"Sadly, yes. But you can come and see me whenever you like. You never have to ask".

"That sounds lovely and everything. Only, I don't think you're boss would be too happy if I just turned up at your work".

"Probably not. But, I would be happy if that counts for something".

"It does. I just wouldn't want to get you into trouble".

"Okay, well how about we meet up later today?" Emily asked with added enthusiasm to her voice from talking about dates. "I'll take you out somewhere after I've finished work".

"I thought we agreed that I would pay for the next date".

"Taking you out doesn't mean I have to pay for things". Emily replied cheekily. "You don't even know where we'll be going yet".

"No and by the sound of things, you're not going to tell me either. Is that because you don't know where you're going to take me?". I tried to challenge Emily's cheekiness.

"Don't worry. I have it all covered". Emily replied confidently.

"Okay then. Well, if you've got everything covered then I'll just look forward to seeing you tonight".

"I'll see you tonight". Emily replied, and then we said our goodbyes. Afterwards, I decided to get up to see if Eliza was awake for school. So I walked towards her room to knock on her door.