A/N: Takes place soon after Halloween... and yet the weather is hot, sunny pool party type weather. A slight suspension of disbelief in the weather area would be appreciated. Not super sure where this is going, but it'll be fluffy.

"You don't have to do this, you know…"

Emily paced around Paige's bedroom, wringing her hands together. Paige lay upside down on her bed, head hanging over the side, an amused smile on her lips.

"Em, stop, you're making me dizzy."

Emily playfully scowled at her girlfriend.

"How are you so fine with this?"

"How come you're not? They're your friends remember."

Emily sighed before kneeling down in front of Paige and kissing her firmly on the lips. When Emily pulled back, Paige giggled, a goofy smile on her lips. Emily would never get enough of that smile.

"Mmm… upside down kisses are even better than regular kisses."

"Like Spiderman."

"I'm more of a Batman girl myself, but I may change my mind if those kisses are what Spiderman has to offer."

Emily couldn't help but laugh at her girlfriend's ridiculousness. Her energy was definitely contagious.

"Seriously though, I just want them to love you like I do."

Emily was full on pouting now and Paige took that as her cue to sit up and be serious, helpful, girlfriend Paige. Not the Paige who could no longer feel below her waist because all the blood had rushed to her head. It took some effort, but eventually Paige managed to twist herself so she was sitting up. She reached over and grabbed Emily's hand, pulling her onto the bed beside her. Emily wrapped her arms around the other girl and rested her head on her shoulder. Paige fingers automatically found their way into Emily's hair, playing with the loose strands around her face.

"Em, it's just a pool party. They'll come, they'll swim, they'll eat some food and then they'll leave. No big. Besides, I thought they seemed happy for us as Halloween?"

"I know, but they were so awful to you before. You shouldn't have to forgive them."

Paige turned so she could look Emily in the eyes, her heart warmed by the love and concern that she found there. She took Emily's hands in her own, rubbing circles with her thumb.

"I already forgave them. They were just trying to protect you Em, and I really can't argue with that. They love you. We all have that in common actually."

Paige's goofy smile was back full force and Emily grinned, giving her girlfriend a quick peck on the lips.

"And with something that incredible in common, we'll either end up best friends or mortal enemies. I just don't know which yet."

Emily playfully swatted Paige in the stomach.

"Oof! I'm kidding, jeez. I'll charm their pants off, you'll see."

"Those better be metaphorical pants, McCullers."

Paige laughed at her girlfriend's completely unwarranted jealousy.

"Oh please, you know you're the only one for me."

"Aren't I lucky?"

Emily wrapped her arms behind Paige's neck, pulling her in closer until their lips were touching. Paige melted into the kiss; she couldn't believe how perfect life was in moments like this. They were lucky, and they both knew it. The kidnapping could have so easily torn them apart. Couples fall apart every day over far less. Instead, Paige felt like they were stronger than ever. She felt invincible and she felt safe, possibly for the first time in her life.

When they finally pulled back, both girls were laughing breathlessly.

"You sure you don't want to change your mind? Tell everyone it's cancelled and have our own private party instead?"

Paige dropped her head to Emily's shoulder with a groan.

"You have no idea how tempting that sounds, but we really can't."

"Why the hell not?"

"It's a little late; they'll be here any minute."

Just as Emily opened her mouth to protest, a knocking sound could be heard from the door downstairs. Paige gave Emily one last quick kiss, before jumping up and running out the bedroom door, laughing as she went. Emily was left alone on the bed, pouting slightly. She said a few last prayers, to whoever was listening, that her friends would be on their best behaviour. Then, hearing talking downstairs, she sighed and made her way out the door to meet her friends.