The only exception

Chapter Nine

(Ali's POV)

I woke up the next morning, and looked over at Emily to see she was still asleep.

I slowly got up out of my bed and went downstairs. I spotted my mom sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast.

I walked In not saying a word to my mom and went to pour myself some cereal.

"Hello Alison." My mom spoke up.

I looked in her direction and flashed her a fake smile.

"Anything you have to say for yourself?" She questioned.

I looked at her with a blank expression. "I-I don't know what you're tal-"

"Save it Alison, I know you know what I'm talking about." She spoke with annoyance in her voice.

Was this about Emily spending the night?

"Care to tell me who's in your bedroom?"

"Mom don't."

"Ali answer me." She demanded.

"That's Emily, she's a" I paused. "A friend from school."

"And what was she doing here?" My mom asked crossing her arms over her chest.

"She's going through a lot, I told her she could come over and talk it out with me because she needs someone, it was never intended for her to spend the night." I slowly explained to my mom.

"Was it ever intended for you two to snuggle up to each other?" She asked looking at me with cold eyes.

"Mom," I began.

"Alison, we have a reputation to keep in this neighborhood, you can't go off doing things with.....her..." she trailed off.

"She means nothing to me." I said immediately regretting it.

My mom nodded. "I've heard things about her and her family."

"Wh-what kind of things?" I softly asked.

"I don't want you spending too much time with her Alison."

"Is this about her being..."I trailed off.

My mother nodded.

I went to sit down at the table next to my mom, when I heard the front door slam. I quickly set my bowl of cereal down and ran towards the door. I knew it was Emily.

I opened the door and saw her still in my pajamas. The ground was wet from it raining, the sky still dark.

"Emily!" I shouted causing her to pause.

"Where are you going?" I asked stepping out of my house.

"I mean nothing to you remember?" She sadly spoke.

"Emily, you know that's not true, I really care about you." I said inching closer to her.

"You only care about yourself." Emily harshly spoke. "You made me fall for you."

She sounded broken. What have I done?

"And you don't even care?" I couldn't tell if she was asking or making a statement.

I stayed silent.

She scoffed. "I can't believe you." She began to walk away.
I grabbed her shoulder and turned her around to face me.

"You only did this for yourself, to save yourself from looking bad. I hope it was worth it because you lost me doing it." Emily spoke. "Were you just playing with me this whole time? Did you even care about me?"

She stopped talking and looked at me one last time.

"You know what? I think I know the answer."

I looked deeply into her eyes. Begging her for another chance. Everything we had I messed up with one stupid mistake.

"I'm sorry." I whispered as a tear slowly fell from my eye.

"That's not going to fix it Alison." She said as she walked away with a fast pace.

"Alison? Come back in here it's going to rain." My mom spoke as she stood at the door.

I turned around with my head to the ground and walked into the house.

(Emily's Pov)

I was running. I don't know where, but I ran. I needed to get away from everyone for a while.

I can't believe I actually fell for her. I was so stupid....So stupid to actually think she truly liked me back.

I stopped running to catch my breath. I continued to walk as I felt a small raindrop hit my nose. Then another, followed by another. The drops then started to fall more frequently.

Soon enough, it was poring rain. Just my luck. As I was walking I saw an all too familiar silver car.

Was that spencer? She's the only one I know with a car like that. The car pulled to the side of the road next to me and stopped, causing me to stop.

I couldn't see who it was because the rain was falling so hard and the windows in the car were tinted.

The person who was driving opened the car door and stepped out, immediately getting completely soaked.

I saw those familiar blonde curls and knew it was Ali.

She moved closer to me, until she was right in front of me.

Nothing was said. We both just stood there getting more and more soaked by the minute.

I knew why she was here, she was trying to get me back, but that's not going to happen. I'm not going to fall for her again.

She looked up at me making me melt. Damn it no.

"Emily," she began.

I stood there just looking at her.

She leaned in to kiss me. I immediately backed away.

"No Ali. Stop. I won't let you get close to me again. I can't. If you really care about me you'll give me time." I spoke in a loud tone so she could hear me over the loud rain drops falling.

She looked at me pain evident in her eyes. Then suddenly, something changed. "Fine, go." She simply said.

But that's not what I wanted. I know what I said, but I only said it because deep down I knew she would keep trying. But she didn't.

"Damn it Alison." I began. "I hate you for making me feel this way. For making me-" I stopped before I said anything else.

I looked at her. Anger now taking over me. I inched closer and closer with every sharp breath I took.

I kept moving closer to her until I could feel our bodies touch. I looked into her eyes as I could feel her warm breath against my face.

"I hate you for making me love you." I whispered to her.

Her breathing sped up as I leaned in and forcefully kissed her, the rain hitting our faces hard.

Our kiss got more heated by the minute.
She slid her tongue over my bottom lip asking for permission which I gladly granted.

I was so in the moment that I didn't care who saw I didn't care what had previously happened I only cared about right now. She has me wrapped around her finger.

I love Alison Dilaurentis.