Epilogue

Several Months Later

Emily walked down the crowded hallway of her dorm. Everyone was celebrating exams finally being over. The freshmen were especially ecstatic that they survived their first semester of college and Emily was no different. However, she didn't plan on getting drunk and waking up next to a stranger like some of her classmates. Emily had better ways to celebrate. She approached her door and slid the key into the lock. She let herself into the room, instantly being greeted by the most beautiful woman she would ever lay her eyes upon.

"Hey, Ali," Emily called out as she dropped her bag onto her rarely used bed before taking a seat on Alison's.

"Hello, my love," Alison said as she rolled her desk chair beside the bed to properly greet her roommate.

She pressed her lips to Emily's and smiled into the kiss when the swimmer pulled her closer just as she tried to lean back.

"It is getting wild out there," Emily commented as she removed her shoes and slid them under Alison's bed.

"So I've heard. No one is going to have a peaceful night tonight." Alison said with a laugh.

"Are you sure you don't want to join them?" Emily questioned as she stretched across the bed, resting her chin on the blonde's pillow, loving the way her girlfriend's scent wafted around her.

"We have been to many parties this semester. I don't think we will be missing much if we stay in this one night, but if you want to go then we definitely can. Whatever makes you happy." Alison said as she took the empty spot beside her girlfriend, stretching out and throwing an arm and a leg across the other woman's body.

"Honestly, I am exhausted from studying so much these past few weeks. A relaxing night with my girlfriend sounds incredible right now."

"Thank God. I really didn't want to go out tonight." Alison said with a relieved laugh. "It's just been a long week."

Emily rolled onto her side and pulled the shorter woman close to her body before rubbing their noses together. "I love you, Ali."

"I love you so much." The blonde replied with a wide grin.

"It's hard to believe that we have been together for over a year," Emily commented as she closed her eyes.

"It has been the best year of my life."

"Mine too." Emily agreed.

Just then Emily's phone rang in her back pocket. She pulled the device out and saw an incoming video call from Spencer. She swiped the screen and cuddled even closer to Alison so that they could both be on the camera.

"Hey, Spencer." Emily cheerfully called out.

"Hey, Em. Hi, Alison."

"Hello," Alison called out.

"I have a surprise for you," Spencer announced before two more familiar faces squeezed into the screen.

"What's up, bitches?" Hanna loudly asked while Aria just smiled and waved.

"Where are you guys?" Emily asked with a smile, always happy to hear from her friends.

"We're at Spencer's house in Rosewood. We all came home for winter break." Aria replied.

"Yeah, where your asses need to be." Hanna chimed in.

"How is UCLA?" Spencer asked, ignoring the blonde's comment.

Emily smiled and crawled over Alison's body before opening her door and holding her phone out into the hall for a brief moment before retracting her arm and closing the door once more.

"That is how UCLA is." Emily laughed as she reclaimed her place beside Alison. "It's great that Alison has some of her old high school friends here with her but I really miss you guys."

"So that is why you didn't come home. You're going to do body shots and keg stands all night." Hanna said with a mischievous smile.

"That is not why we stayed," Alison said with a fond eye roll, though body shots with Emily did sound like a great idea.

"Yeah, we really just wanted to spend the holiday together. Our first Christmas since we left home." Emily explained.

"That's sweet. We definitely miss you two but I hope you have a good time together." Aria stated.

"Yeah, we just wanted to call and say hi since the three of us were together but we won't keep you any longer," Spencer said.

"You guys have a Merry Christmas and feel free to call anytime. Ali and I don't have any major plans for the break. Just a lot of sleep, relaxing, and Netflix, so you wouldn't interrupt much." Emily called out.

The five said their goodbyes and ended the call. Emily placed her phone on the bedside table before wrapping her arms around her favorite blonde.

"I love living with you," Emily commented as nestled her head under Alison's chin.

"Why is that?" Alison questioned.

"I just love sharing a bed with you even though we don't have as much room as our beds back in Rosewood. I love waking up beside you. I love showering together every night. I love eating together. I love every single thing about being your roommate."

"You are pretty easy to live with. You aren't messy and you sure are nice to look at. Especially when you're changing clothes." Alison commented causing Emily to chuckle.

"Is it bad that I want to go to bed early tonight instead of partying with everyone else?" Emily questioned with a yawn.

"There is nothing wrong with that. I just wanted to put a movie on, though I will probably be asleep halfway through it."

"I'm glad we always seem to be on the same page," Emily commented as she sat up and began getting ready for bed, which consisted of absolutely no clothing, another perk of living alone with Alison. They never slept with clothes on. Emily covered herself with the comforter while Alison played a movie on her laptop. Soon Alison had also shed her clothing and was under the blanket being held by her lover. Usually, she was the big spoon but tonight that was Emily's place.

"Goodnight, my Ali," Emily said before releasing a deep yawn.

"Goodnight, my Emily," Alison replied with a fond smile.

This may very well be what the rest of her life would be like and as Alison halfway watched the movie, safely snuggled against Emily, she knew that she would be happy for a very long time.

I have been putting off updating this story for about two weeks because I didn't want it to end but it was time. I know this last update was short but I just wanted there to be a small time jump to show them moving on to college together and how happy they are. Thank you for sticking with this story. You guys are amazing!