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appreciation thread
no. 18

Once upon a time, there were two girls: the first, Emily Fields, was the star and anchor of Rosewood's swim team. Openly gay and beautiful, everything just seemed so like it was easy for her. The other, Paige McCullers, was the swim team's captain. Insecure and uncertain, Paige wanted nothing more than to be normal. Even though they were teammates, they hardly knew each other. But fate intervened and brought them together. Paige envied Emily's seemingly perfect life, though Emily was certain that Paige's life was much easier than her own. Their competative nature drew them together and then pushed them apart, but everything changed when one day, Paige kissed Emily.

Paige is the girl that Emily a l w a y s wanted. Emily is the girl who makes Paige brave. They are a complimentary match; two sides of the same coin. It isn't until they open up to each other that they realize just how alike they really are -- and how much they need each other.

And their story is still being told ...

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02. Kiss of Death
03. Emily_Jawbreaker
04. beth bluth
05. Andra
06. zazie87
07. Strawberries-
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13. Zefiro
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21. AmericanDirrty
22. Chrissalaugha
23. buffysmgfan26
24. Appleish
25. *Lethe's Bramble*
26. Youmademeseeit
27. Catatonic
28. prettylittlesoul
29. Unsure
30. marins
31. coric88
32. mytubablows
33. xlennie
34. paramuse
35. Stay to the Lights
36. theaugustrain
37. SeriesFan
38. hot_vanilla
39. arakha
40. murphyboy11
41. MisterSir
42. Srta_Parker
43. b.g.
44. aguadosor
45. carol14
46. Paige Shaw
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49. ShortyK125
50. MaxiLuca518
51. MaybeSomeday
52. chairdelenaradrian
53. NBalways
54. chordstruck
55. NJHForeverandAlways
56. SRBleyton4ever
57. littlefishie


h o n o r a r y ;
Emily Fields
Paige McCullers
Aria Montgomery
Spencer Hastings
Hanna Marin
Mr. & Mrs. McCullers
Samara Cook
A
Sean Ackard
Coach Fulton
Rosewood Swim Team
Shay Mitchell
Lindsey Shaw
Lucy Hale
Marlene King
Joseph Dougherty
Bryan Holdman
BEAUTIFUL TOYOTA

Lindsey Shaw

r e a s o n s ;
01. Because Paige was glad Emily came back to swimming.
02. Because Emily didn't want to get Paige in trouble.
03. Because Paige biked to Emily's house in the rain to apologize.
04. Because "I don't hate you." "I would. I do." "Don't say that."
05. Because Paige came to watch Emily swim.
06. Because Emily taught Paige how to love swimming again.
07. Because Paige kissed Emily.
08. Because Emily kept Paige's secret.
09. Because "come on Emily, take a walk on the wild side."
10. Because Emily kissed Paige.
11. Because when Paige saw Emily, she just knew she was like her.
12. Because Emily was jealous when Paige flirted with Sean.
13. Because Paige knew she only wanted Emily.
14. Because Paige was the only kind of girl Emily ever wanted.
15. Because they could never be "just friends."
16. Because Paige was always on Emily's mind.
17. Because "why would anyone possibly turn you down?"
18. Because they make a good team.
19. Because Emily helped Paige to come out.
20. Because "I just wish I'd done it sooner."
21. Because Paige listens to Emily.
22. Because Emily needs someone she can count on.
23. Because Paige wore a suit for Emily.
24. Because "we have a connection, you can't deny that."
25. Because "that makes me happy."
26. Because "fresh start, right?"
27. Because Emily asked Paige out on a movie date.
28. Because Paige tried to teach Emily how to put on a clip-on tie.
29. Because "this is harder than it looks."
30. Because Emily felt bad about canceling their date.
31. Because "I'm glad you're here."
32. Because Paige was jealous of Nate.
33. Because Paige wanted to dance with Emily.
34. Because Emily looked after Paige when she got hurt.
35. Because even Nate could see Emily has feelings for Paige.
36. Because Emily waited for Paige to make sure she was okay.
37. Because they had crazy sexual tension in the tie scene.
38. Because they have so many scene parallels.
39. Because they will never be just friends.
40. Because "You didn't have to stay." "I wanted to."
41. Because Emily wanted to explain the flask to Paige.
42. Because they went running together.
43. Because Emily went to Paige when she was drunk and sad.
44. Because Emily kissed Paige on "that night".
45. Because "it was like a dream."
46. Because Paige couldn't believe that Emily would kiss her.
47. Because Paige knew it was wrong, and stopped.
48. Because Paige told Emily about what happened.
49. Because Paige felt terrible about kissing Emily.
50. Because Paige gave Emily time and space to figure it out.
51. Because Nate helped Emily see that she wanted Paige.
52. Because Emily came to see Paige.
53. Because Paige said she would hurt whoever hurt Emily.
54. Because Emily told Paige how she really felt.
55. Because Paige couldn't believe she was so lucky.
56. Because "I was looking for somebody. And I came here."
57. Because "Don't look away."
58. Because after all this time, they only ever wanted each other.
59. Because they kissed each other by the pool in the moonlight.
60. Because they swam naked together in Paige's pool.

“We were playing something very intimate.”

Lindsey Shaw

“You're going to feel how deep the emotion
is and how much they grow to care for each other.”

Lindsey Shaw

“She definitely brings out a different side in Emily.”

Shay Mitchell

• • •





s e a s o n 1 ;

In the first season, we're introduced to Paige when Emily returns to the swim team after a brief hiatus. Paige grows jealous of Emily for replacing her as the star swimmer, and the two clash, becoming rivals for the key position of relay anchor. However, Paige comes to visit Emily one night in the pouring rain to apologize, confessing that she hates herself for trying to hurt Emily. Emily is given the anchor position and Paige comes to cheer her on; seeing how unhappy Paige is, Emily offers to swim with her for fun, and the two slowly begin to bond. Paige's father becomes angered with Rosewood High, believing Emily was given preferential treatment on the swim team because of her homosexuality. Paige apologizes for her father's actions, but vents her frustration at how "easy" everything is for Emily, before finally outing herself by kissing Emily. After Paige invites Emily out on a date, the two begin a tentative romance, with Emily torn between not wanting to hide their relationship and her blossoming love for Paige, who loves and deeply admires her. Finally tired of all the drama, Emily once again breaks up with Paige.

“Emily and Paige are close to my heart.”
Joseph Dougherty

“I'm always happy when I get the chance to write Emily and Paige.”
Joseph Dougherty



• • •

like ships in the night, you keep passing me by
we're just wasting time trying to prove who's right
and if it all goes c r a s h i n g into the sea
if it's just you and me trying to find the light

like a love song ღ the EPic soundtrack

• • •






s e a s o n 2 ;

In the second season, Emily and Paige come back into each others' lives having changed and grown as individuals. After a brief relationship with Samara, Emily is once again dating Maya, though the difference between them are taking a toll on their relationship. Paige, for her part, has grown confident and secure with herself, thanks in large part to her finally coming out to her parents. Paige explains to Emily that it was Emily's bravery in dealing with her sexuality that gave Paige the courage to come out as well. Emily and Paige begin to bond as new friends, but they still find themselves drawn to each other. Paige comforts Emily over Maya, which ends in an awkward almost-kiss, leaving them both confused and upset. At their school's masquerade ball, Paige seeks Emily out, finding her in the crowd and wanting to talk. Paige explains that although she's sorry about almost kissing Emily, she doesn't want to forget it happened. Emily and Paige agree that they have an undeniable connection, but realize that the timing just isn't right for them. Paige promises to always be there for Emily, no matter what, even if it's only just as a friend.

“Emily and Paige equals sweet. Two friends
who helped each other through rough times.”
Marlene King

“For me, those two have chemistry ... I think if people give
Paige a chance, they'll see there's a spark between these two.”
Marlene King




• • •

“I am so in awe of how gorgeous Shay is on the outside, and how truthful and
good and pure she is on the inside. It was something I wasn't expecting, and
it was the most wonderful surprise in the world.”

Lindsey Shaw

“They called me back for a chemistry read with Shay Mitchell and it
was amazing. Sometimes chemistry reads can be — I don't know, just not as
good as you want them to be. But it was so much fun with Shay.”

Lindsey Shaw

“I love Lindsey Shaw more than anything ... When she came in and tapped
me on the shoulder, I loved that scene. Lindsey was super hot that day.”

Shay Mitchell

v i d e o s ;

feel so heavy, feel so low
how to tame a lion
fix you
quiet
consequence
i wish you were here
you're fearless
i don't know where i go
the whole world is going to change
and i don't want the world to see me
please don't leave me
missing your love
more . . .




f i c t i o n ;

what a shame we all became such fragile broken things
i've got enough hope for both of us in this heart of mine
in function of no logic

f u t u r e ;

Your kiss is cosmic, every move is magic.
You open my eyes and I'm ready to go, lead me into the light.
"I really care about you. So I'll be here for you. For whatever you need."
"What you really need is someone you can count on."
"I was looking for something. I was looking for somebody. And I came here."
"Don't look away."
"I love working with Lindsey. We're like best friends." - Shay Mitchell
"It's going to be interesting to see how [Paige] and Emily's relationship sort of pans out." - Shay Mitchell
"They've kind of developed this beautiful friendship." - Lindsey Shaw
"It gets hard between them to keep it a friendship." - Lindsey Shaw
"Let's just say the connection heats up." - Lindsey Shaw
"The intensity grows, and there's only one thing that can come of that." - Lindsey Shaw
"I like how Emily and Paige have the relationship of mistiming." - Lindsey Shaw
"Paige and Emily started spending more time together in the third season." - Lindsey Shaw
"You want them have their chance at some point." - Lindsey Shaw
"I just so enjoy PLL in large part because of Shay." - Lindsey Shaw
"The connection that was kind of instantaneous between the two of us." - Lindsey Shaw
"I feel like [Shay and I] probably see life in a lot of the same ways." - Lindsey Shaw
"Oh my Lord! I mean, [Shay] is just one of those stunning people." - Lindsey Shaw
"I'm so grateful this thing happened with Shay, it couldn't have happened with anybody better." - Lindsey Shaw
"I just feel like I really scored [with Shay], you know what I mean?" - Lindsey Shaw
"[Emily and Paige] is just such a sincere, deep connection." - Lindsey Shaw




p a s t ;