Second Chance

Chapter Eight

Alison's POV

My eyes slowly open due to the sunlight making its way through the light lime green curtain. My body freezes when I feel someone wrap their arm around my waist, pulling me closer to their body. Every ounce of my body is screaming at me to move away from the brunette that is laying next to me but I refuse. I get a warm feeling in my stomach when I feel her breath on my neck. I've never had this feeling before. It's hard to describe it. My stomach feels like it's swarming with butterflies and a part of me feels safe more than ever.

Could Emily be the one? The one person that I have dreamed having for the rest of my life? The one I want a family with and to marry? I know she barley knows me but I know everything about her. I'm a little embarassed to admit it but I used to study her. I always found her interesting. She didn't even notice me staring at her in Chemistry and English throughout the entire school last year. Although I think Spencer noticed, but she would never question me on it. Probably because she didn't have to. 

The only sad part is, is that she doesn't know me. She probably doesn't even like me in that way. I've tried to read signals that might show she is interested in me but so far I haven't seen any. Then again why would she want to be with someone that is damaged.

Damaged.

I never wanted to admit that I am, but I know it's true. 

Why would she want to date a girl who might flinch every time she tries to touch them in any kind of way. Someone who might wake up in the middle of the night screaming. 

She wouldn't.

I'm never going to have a chance with her. Not after what Rollins did to me. Even if she would give me a chance, it wouldn't be fair to her. She deserves someone who is normal and not damaged like me. 

I feel a tear roll down my cheek when the thought of Emily not wanting me because of what has happened to me comes to my mind. Rollins did this to me. He's the reason why I can't be happy. I hate him. I hate everything he has done to me. He ruined everything for me. 

"Ali? Are you okay?" Emily's soft voice asks, her thumb running under my eye to keep from the tear falling down my cheek. I didn't even know she had woken from her sleep. My eyes meet hers to see that she is concerned about me. Normally I would say I'm fine but I can't keep lying to myself and others. So instead of lying to the beautiful brunette in front of me, I only shake my head before more tears start falling down my cheeks. Emily pulls me into a hug, before telling me everything will be okay.

A part of me believes her but what happens if Rollins finds me? I can't let Em get hurt over something that isn't even her problem. 

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"So I'm thinking we should go and watch a movie together?" Emily suggests even though it sounds more like a question. She looks over at me to see my reaction. I was currently reading a book but I put it down on the table in front of us when she says that. "I'm sorry. That's a bad idea." She looks down, feeling embarrassed.

"No." I put my hand over hers, feeling an electric shock run through my veins. "It's a great idea. I would love to go to the movies with you." I smile at her to reassure her. Not wasting time, she smiles back, looking down at our hands. 

"W-what movie d-do you want to watch?" Her voice stutters a little which I find cute as hell. 

"Surprise me." I wink at her causing her to blush. Where is this confidence coming from? And did I just flirt with Emily? Is that considered flirting? Why did it make her blush? Does she like me? I doubt it so don't even give your hopes up Alison. 

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While Emily is picking a movie for us to watch, I walk to the bathroom to look at myself in the mirror. The makeup on my face still covers the bruise that is around my eye. Luckily it hasn't been noticable to Emily. I'm scared she is going to ask me how it happened and I don't want to relive the memory. And I don't want to feel pity from her. I hate that. I don't want her to treat me like a piece of glass that's going to shatter at any moment. Or a bomb that's ticking, just waiting to go off. 

Once I straighten my floral dress out, that luckily Emily had in the very back of her closet, I make my way out of the bathroom only to bump into someone. 

Paige.

"Watch where you're going bitch!" She yells into my face, making the skin rise on the back of my neck. I really can't stand this girl. She doesn't even know me! 

"Maybe you should watch where you are going." I grit, crossing my arms over my chest, standing my ground.

"What was that?" She steps closer to me, making me take a step back. Just being that close to her makes me sick. She could have STD's or something for all I know. Instead of answering, I just glare at her. "What's a matter, Alison? Cat got your tongue." She taunts with a sick smirk on her face. Her and Rollins would be perfect for each other.

"No, but if I wanted to listen to a bitch, I would have bought a dog." Paige's expression goes from smirking to pissed off. "Now if you would excuse me, I have better things to do with my life than to waste my breath on someone who's an insult to stupid people." Not waiting for her to respond, I bump my shoulder into's her, making my way to Emily who is putting nacho cheddar into the popcorn. My eyes roam the back of her. She's wearing a white tank top, blue jean shorts that show off her tanned legs, and a pair of black boots. Smirking, I walk up behind her, trapping her body between the table with all the popcorn stuff, and me. "Why do you get to look this hot?" I question, my breath fanning her ear. I hear her try to clear her voice, but she doesn't answer. Her arms have goosebumps on them. Good to know that affected her. 

I pull my body away from hers so she can turn around. She tries to meet my eyes but everytime she does, she looks back down. I love it when she does that.

"H-h-here's your d-drink." She hands it to me before grabbing her bottle of tea and the popcorn. She's so cute. Who knew I could make her act this way. I don't think anyone has seen her act this way before. She has always been the type to always have a serious face.

"Thank you." I smile at her, reaching out for my drink. I intentionally let my hand touch hers when grabbing my drink. She only smiles a little, her cheeks blushing, as she looks back down at the ground.

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"I can't believe you picked that movie, Emily!" I exclaimed, slapping her slightly on the arm as we walk back to her car. 

"How was I supposed to know you don't like horror movies!" She laughs, making me smile. I love her laugh. It's like music to my ears.

"Well next time, I am picking the movie!"

I really enjoyed being at the movies with Emily tonight. I can't remember the last time I actually enjoyed doing something with someone. I found it cute that when we would reach for the popcorn our hands would touch, and she would smile a little. I don't think she knew I saw her doing it in the corner of my eye. To be honest I wasn't really paying attention to the movie. My focus was on the brunette that was sitting beside me. I couldn't focus on the movie even if I wanted to. How can I? I mean have you seen her? She's out of this world. Crazy beautiful.

Maybe Emily does like me in that way. I just don't want to give my hopes up for something that seems impossible. 

That's it for this chapter! Let me know what you think!:D Is there anything you want to see happen within the next few chapters?? Let me know!!