Emison: Promises

Chapter 43: Roses

*Saturday evening*

Alison's POV

We're all on my couch watching '' The Notebook''. I haven't seen it in ages... I forgot how sad it was, I try to stifle a snob as Allie's mum wipes her tears away after seeing her own summer love.

'' Awww... Ali's crying!'' Jason laughs.

Right, yeah... Jason is here because Aria is. He's the only guy here, cause this was meant to be a girls day but then Aria insisted that her boyfriend stay after all '' It's as much his house as yours'' she'd said and I'd conceded

'' Shut up! It's sad! She gave up her true love!'' Aria slaps his chest repeatedly

'' OK! OK!'' he protests putting his hands up '' I'm sorry, baby'' she stops and they look into each others eyes. I look away, I already know what's gonna happen. I don't want to see it.

'' Babe... You've seen this film so many times before why are you crying you know it has a happy ending'' Emily rubs my arm in comfort

'' I know but still... Imagine giving up the person you love to make others happy, because they don't approve'' I sniff a little

'' Unfortunately, babe, people all across the world have to suffer that. Even in our own country.''

'' I know but-''

'' Can you guys shut up? We're trying to watch the movie here!'' Hanna says her voice cracking as Noah And Allie argue.

'' Sorry'' Emily apologises before whispering to me and pulling me closer to her side '' I won't ever give you up'' she kisses the top of my head, I slightly turn and offer her a small smile

About 15 minutes later, we watched in tears as the end credits rolled on screen. I turn to see my brother trying to hold back his tears

'' Awwwww... Jay's crying'' I mock him

'' What?! No, I'm not! You're crying!'' he says dragging his sleeve across his eyes to try and get rid of any evidence.

'' I know I am... I'm not trying to deny it'' I answer

'' Hey! Leave him alone!'' Aria tells me '' I think it's cute that he's such a romantic'' she turns in his arm and gives a small peck on his lips

'' Ugh! This is exactly why we didn't want any couple stuff tonight!'' Spencer protests '' Sorry, Jason but as much as you may be my half-brother I am not cool with you crashing girls night!''

'' Agreed!'' Hanna exclaims

'' Yeah sorry... Our sister's got a point. Scoot'' I shoo him with my hands

'' But Em's dating Ali too so she should leave too?'' Aria protest and at the scowl we give her she realises what she's just said '' Right. Never mind. Bye sweetheart. Love you''

I choke on the water I had just started sipping on. WHAAATTT LOVE????

'' Love you too baby.'' He kisses her and goes upstairs

We stare at her incredulously

'' Love?'' Emily is the first to ask

'' What? Oh my god... I forgot you guys were here!'' she blushes

'' That's not what matters! You guys love each other and you didn't tell us!'' Hanna throws a cushion at Aria

'' Since when?'' I manage to ask

I see her swallow before answering shyly, her hands wrung together '' New Years party at Noels...''

'' So you've kept this from us for over a month???'' Spencer gasps incredulous