no. 29

teammates. rivals. friends. lovers. destined.

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 seemed like it was so easy for her. The other girl, Paige McCullers, was the swim team's captain. Insecure and uncertain, Paige wanted nothing more than to just be normal. Despite being teammates, their worlds never converged ... until fate intervened and brought them together. Paige envied Emily's seemingly perfect life, while Emily was certain that Paige had things much easier than her. Their competitive natures drew them together and 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. A complimentary match, 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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h o n o r a r y ;
Emily Fields
Paige McCullers
Aria Montgomery
Spencer Hastings
Hanna Marin
Mona Vanderwaal
Pam Fields
Mr. & Mrs. McCullers
Samara Cook
Nathan St. Germain
Linden James
Toby Cavanaugh
Caleb Rivers
CeCe Drake
Alison DiLaurentis
A
Sean Ackard
Coach Fulton
Rosewood Swim Team
Shay Mitchell
Lindsey Shaw
Lucy Hale
Keegan Allen
Tyler Blackburn
Ian Harding
Chad Lowe
Marlene King
Joseph Dougherty
Oliver Goldstick
Bryan Holdman
Lijah Barasz
Jonell Lennon
Maya Goldsmith
Mandi Line
Twitter
AfterEllen
AutoStraddle
BEAUTIFUL TOYOTA

Lindsey Shaw

r e a s o n s ;
001 - 110
111. Because "they look like a wedding cake from outer space."
112. Because the other Liars accept them as a couple.
113. Because "travel is so romantic."
114. Because Emily wants to spend forever with Paige.
115. Because sometimes things actually work out.
116. Because they're completely in awe of each other.
117. Because "tell me about love on your planet."
118. Because Paige protects Emily. And Emily's friends.
119. Because Paige is just one of the "boys" now.
120. Because they are in love.

“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

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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 vol. 1







i know you've been hurt by someone else
i can tell by the way you carry yourself
if you l e t me, here's what i'll d o
i'll take care of you

we found love ღ the EPic soundtrack vol. 2

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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 differences 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







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