Emison: Where We Stand

Date Night

Paige's POV

As soon as I heard the final bell of the day sound, I raced out of my seat with excitement. Today was the day I was going to win over Emily's heart, again.

"Em! We're still on for tonight, right?"

"Yeah, definitely," she said, trying to hide her shy smirk.

"Sounds good." I leaned in and gave her a quick peck on the cheek, I couldn't help but blush.

"Alright, see you there." and she was off.

Emily's POV

When I walked into the brew, Paige was sitting on the couch, waiting patiently for me. I was excited about tonight. I thought her telling the police about Alison being alive was a reason to not trust her. I was wrong. If anything, it just proved how much she actually cared for me. That's what I loved about Paige. She'd do anything to protect me, even if she knew it meant sacrificing her own happiness.

"Paige!"

"Emily! What are you doing just standing there? Come on, sit down." she called, gesturing to the empty spot beside her.

I sat down. "Hey, I'm sorry about snapping at you for telling the police, I know you were just trying to protect me, it's just-"

She stopped me.

"Em, it's okay, there's no need to apologize," she began. She took my hand, looked straight into my eyes, and smiled. "There's nothing you could ever do or say to me that would make me stop loving you. The way I feel about you is unavoidable."

With that, I slowly leaned in. Before our lips could meet, my phone chimed. It was Alison.

Hey Em! We need to talk, meet me at my place in ten? Thanks, see you soon. :)

"Who was it?" Paige asked with concern.

"Nobody important," I blurt.

I texted back-

Can't. I'm with Paige. Another time?

I turn to Paige and apologize for the disruption. She gives me a look of forgiveness and leans in to finish what we started.

When we broke, I couldn't help but gag.

"Did I do something wrong?" I could hear the worry in her voice.

I didn't say anything. I was shocked myself, I thought this was what I wanted. This, as in Paige and I. But the kiss didn't feel right, and I couldn't figure out why.

"Emily?"

"I'm sorry, I just remembered that I have this huge history test tomorrow that I need to study for. I'm worried sick, it's like seventy percent of my grade. I need to go, see you tomorrow?"

"Uh yeah, I understand. See you tomorrow." she said while faking a smile.

I came in for a hug, then left.

Alison's POV

She was with Paige? Paige as in Pigskin? You've got to be kidding me. Em would rather be with Paige than me? I couldn't believe it.

I replied with a simple "sure" and decided to head off to bed early. I laid in bed for about an hour, unsure of why I was so upset. It's not like I was jealous, I guess I just missed Emily wanting me, that grasp of power I once had over her. It's probably better this way though, I didn't want to hurt her ever again.

Paige's POV

I couldn't understand why Emily gagged, I didn't think I did anything wrong. When asked, she made up some lame history test excuse. I could see right through her lie, but I could tell she was shaken, so I let it slide. Maybe it was the text she got, maybe A was back.