Beauty From Above (Emison)

Chapter 17:What is wrong with you?

Emily

That time when i was hanging out with the girls and Ali,was the best night ever. The next day we decided to have a sleepover at Spencer's.The only place that smells much like a good feeling,but more like coffee. We're all in her bedroom,just talking together.But Ali and me weren't really talking,just flirting each other,smirking,and doing my pedicure.Me and Ali was on the floor,but i don't know why Hanna wanted to sleep together with Aria and Spencer on the bed. Is there enough space for three people for such a single bed?

The three of them are gossiping on the bed,Hanna laying on her stomach talking to Spencer,Aria sitting straight reading a magazine."Hey Emmy wanna join in?" I can't believe Spencer called me that in front of Ali.Disgustingly making a cute smirk."I would,but i have pedicures on."I said with a calm tone,and just look to Ali back.She raise her head to Spencer with a bright smile,"I'd rather not let her move. I'm quite enjoying touching her skin so no thank you she won't join you."

What Ali had said blowed everyone's mind,even Aria is shocked while still reading the magazine."Your mom is gonna be home tomorrow morning right,Emmy?" Spencer teases me again.That little witch. I just nod."I can't believe your mom still calls you that."

Well,Spence,My Dad used to call me that and i was fine with it until you spoke it out of your mouth.

I just told myself that and didn't say anything. But then,both Ali and Hanna asked me at the same time,"Your mom calls you that?"The others laugh,but i was quite.Quite rude to laugh at something long ago and something that i still keep.I just shrug and take the brush from Ali's hand,and do my pedicure myself.

Ali's smile fades,and she puts her hand to the back of my body."Sorry." She whispered,i just raise my eyebrows to show her that i'm fine. Not offended a single bit. My chin is on my knee so i don't move my head much.But she's staring at me sitting in the same way i am.

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The room becomes quite and everybody fell asleep. Accept for me.It's almost midnight but i couldn't sleep at all.I can't even close my eyes.No matter how hard i try,i can't seem to shut my eye. I keep glancing at Ali in my arms,burying her face to my body. She looks adorable,it made me smile.

I just had to move and thank god i didn't wake her up. I walk out of the bedroom and went downstairs.I've to get home.If i stay here,all i'll do is keep thinking about it. I can't let it shower to me again. The stairs creek,i have to stabilize my weight to make less sound.

I took my sweater,Mrs.Hastings is not on the couch sleeping or anything. This is my opportunity to go sneak out without anyone noticing.My house key is in the sweater,so i don't need to worry about walking home alone. It's gonna be cold outside,i'm only wearing shorts and a t shirt with flip flops.Just the not-cozy i need.

"Where do you think you're going?"I turn around right before i could make it to the door.Ali is looking awake,crossing her arms to me.Fantastic.The cat has caught the mouse."I'm leaving." I said trying not to be rushy.She doesn't seem to believe me."Why?"

"I have to get home.Mom will kill me if i'm not at home for tomorrow morning."Lies.Only to cover the ugliest secret.Ali only knew one secret of mine,i'm gonna let her dig the thousands secrets i've had in me.

"Why didn't you tell us earlier?" Dammit Ali is too clever.She's never going back up there unless she gets a true answer from me. I didn't say anything,and just let her stand there.She's really not going anywhere.But i finally choke out,just...a little bit hard.Maybe too hard."It's none of your business." 

I'm too strict! Ali will think something's wrong.Instead,she only give me a look of defeated and not care anymore. It's like she gave up on everything."Fine.Go.I won't tell the girls." She says,expecting for a feedback but i stayed quiet.After couple of seconds,i quickly walk out through the door.