So I've had this story racking my brain for months. I've put in on the back burner because I didn't really know how I wanted to it flow. I knew what I wanted to happen in the story I just didn't know how to type it out. So after months of begging and asking from a friend. I've decided to at least upload the first chapter and see how it goes.
Now if you don't like it I will take it down and that's that... But if you do, then I will post more chapters.
So this story is going to set six-seven years after Aria graduated from College...
Living life in a bubble is what she's done for years. But eventually that bubble tends to get thin and decides to pop. What happens when that so called bubble pops around the same time that a very special someone shows up from her past. Tensions will fly, words will be said, emotions will be unleashed. But will that be enough to bring them back to what they once had? Please Read and Review. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with Pretty Little Liars.
Sitting at her desk with a new screen up on her laptop, Aria wondered how she could be wording things. She wondered if she were to just start typing away making no sense what-so-ever. If eventually the words would just start to flow out and she'd be able to just edit it out later.
But as she let her fingers graze the keyboard nothing came out. Just a few words that didn't make any sense at all.
At the age of 24 Aria managed to land herself a hot boyfriend. He's three years older than her and also her best friend's from college brother. He's smart and loves the same things that she did, so finding some kind of common interest wasn't a problem for them.
At first when starting her first year she and her roommate had hit it off. Until her second year of college when she and said roommate's brother found some kind of common ground and started liking each other. Now don't get her wrong, Aria and Stacy, said roommate and sister, are still really good and best friends till this day. But there's always that moment when everything can come shattering down. Aria was always afraid of that.
When getting into this relationship, Aria thought about all the up's and down's and thought about what if's. Like what if they didn't work out, will Stacy hate her for it? Will their friendship suffer because Aria broke up with her brother?
Now, although Stacy said that would never happen. Aria was always afraid that it would. In fact, blood was always thicker than water!
Looking down at her fingers as she grazed the keyboards once again Aria started to type. First sentence and then the second and soon she came out with four paragraphs on something that didn't make any sense to her only for her to delete the whole thing and close out the program.
Taking in a huge sigh of epic failure Aria got off the chair and walked over to the kitchen and washed out her cup of cold coffee and placed it in the dish rack.
"Nothing?" asked Steven as he walked into the kitchen and looked at his frustrated girlfriend. Aria turned towards him with a fake smile plastered on her face and he nodded, "Why don't we go out tonight?" he gave her a hug, "You've been in this house all summer with nothing to show for it. Why not go out and see what comes to you? You might be inspired or something"
Aria shook her head, "it's a school night" she reminded him, "I have so much to do tomorrow. And I have been out of this house" she grumbled, "I simply can't do it"
Rolling his eyes in frustration Steven pulled away from Aria and walked around her to get to the fridge, "You've been doing this all summer Aria and I'm sick of it" he stated regretting what he just said. "I'm sorry, I just really wish my girlfriend gave me the time of day." He turned to face her and watched as her face expressions went from sincere to really angry in a blink of an eye, "I know you've been out of this house this summer. But it wasn't with me. You're either too busy to have a date night because of your theatre production, or fundraising. And when you're not doing any of that you're too tired to even cuddle. I want the woman that I have fallen deeply in love with back. Your mind is a million miles away and I just wish I had a rope to pull you in."
Aria looked down at her feet ashamed. She had an apartment but spent her time with her boyfriend at his house. She had the spare time to make but just choose to use it to get some rest or to try and start something new. Like the book she wanted to get out. "I'm sorry." She mustered up, "I know you feel abandon and I hope you can forgive me?"
Taking a step back from Aria when she took a step forward towards him Steven shook his head, "My mother is throwing this huge dinner with family and friends. She wanted to know if you were able to make it?" he questioned her, "You know if you can fit us into your life"
Feeling lost for words Aria just nodded and watched as Steven walked away. He turned towards her before opening up the front door and walking out. Aria stood there for a few minutes unable to think of anything other than just leaving, leaving this town the state. Just packing up her apartment that she's rarely at and leaving everything that meant the world to her behind. But decided against it. Steven was right, she's been distance and in her own world for months. Ever since wanting to do something big for the school production.
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Getting ready for school the next morning had been hard for the couple. Aria spent the night at her apartment while Steven stayed at his house. He really did have a beautiful house with walk in closets in every room and a hot tub out back. A swimming pool at the main house with maids to clean up after them.
Closing her eyes Aria took in a deep breath. She wondered if getting involved with someone like Steven was the wrong decision. She wondered what it would be like if she went out with someone of her standards. Someone who didn't come from money. Someone just like her.
When meeting Stacy for the first time Aria thought this was new. This is an adventure in the making and she was ready for it. During one spring break when Stacy invited Aria back to her home town in Ferndale California Aria thought why not? It's something new and she loved California so why not take in another adventure. But never would she thought when taking the drive that they would be pulling up to a ten achier lot with three separate houses. One main house and two additions. One was Stevens and the other was made just for Stacy.
The deal with her parents is, if she can make it out on her own. No money, no help from her parents what-so-ever! Stacy would get the house. Her parents wanted her to realize that nothing is as easy as it seems. Good life and good living comes from hard work. Stacy had gotten a job during her college years and ended up making her parents even more proud of her. Stacy got the house on the west side of the property with her own hot tub and private swimming pool with heated water.
Finally feeling like she was ready to take on the day Aria picked up her keys grabbed her things and headed out the door to her car. She placed everything in her trunk and looked around her seeing a few people doing the same thing as they headed off to work.
Ferndale is a small community; almost like Rosewood. She loved it there but sometimes things can be a little overwhelming for her. When she moved away from Rosewood she thought of living in a big city where no one knew her and where no one cared. But when deciding to move closer to Steven and in his home town it took her months to even consider it. She never wanted to live somewhere where she could actually count the people around her.
"Good morning Aria." The guidance consular greeted as she walked up to her mailbox and placed something in it. "Are you ready to tackle on this year's production?"
Aria nodded, "So ready. The students and I have been working really hard to bring in the right amount of financial that we really needed and beyond." She stated so proudly
Nodding her head Karol Cane smiled, "You should have. You and the whole theatre production have only been trying to get that money for two years now. Do you know what production you're doing?"
Aria nodded her head as the thought bounced around in her head, "Of course I do. But it's for the student's ears only. Right now we're just trying to do something new."
Karol laughed, "You know secrets don't stay secrets to long in this town. Eventually someone will find out and everyone will know. Why don't just broadcast it now?"
Aria shrugged, "I like the mystery." And with that being said she smirked and headed out of the office and to her classroom where students had already taken their seats. With a few minutes left before bell Aria walked around the classroom and distribute sheets of paper. Where the class would get an input to this year's production.
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After school those that had tried out for the school production last year went straight to Aria's classroom. That's where they would go over lines and plots. As excited as they were Aria still left out the part of the production of what they would be doing this year. It was hard for her as she had been working on it for most of last year and throughout the summer.
Steven walked into Aria's classroom having not said a word to her during lunch. He looked around the classroom and noticed Aria talking to one of the student and took a seat in her chair. He felt bad for what he told her yesterday but not bad enough to take it back. All he wanted right now was to spend time with her and if joining her little production was the point; so be it.
He grabbed her notes that were in a folder, one that he recognized right off the back and opened it up. He smirked when he saw the title and the choice of music that she wanted to do.
Turning the page over a few he found how she wanted to do the layout of the stage and all of its work. He looked up at Aria and smiled feeling even more proud of her then he already was. Placing the booklet back down he greeted the few that nodded and said hello to him as they walked into the classroom.
"Alright kids, settle down please" Aria announced from the back turning around to face the man that sat at her desk, "What are you doing here?" she asked him confused, "Don't you have somewhere to be?"
Shrugging his shoulder he shook his head at the same time, "Not really," He smirked, "Thought I could be your production manager or something?"
Daniel Ross laughed, "Sorry man. That's my job." He told Steven, "Maybe you can be in costumes?"
Steven laughed, "Sorry Mr. Ross." He stood up from behind the desk and placed his palms on it, "I don't do dress up's."
Everyone in the room laughed as Steven stared him down, "Okay," Aria clapped her hands and looked around the room. "Right now I can't distribute any of the script to anyone. I have just posted the sign-up sheets for this year and I want to be able to let the freshman's have their chance." The room groaned seeing as it was mostly Senior's and Junior's "I know, I know." Aria laughed, "I will give it a week and by then we will be having our auditions for parts."
"Can we at least know what the production is this year? I think you owe us that much considering all the fundraising we did over the summer!" Jackie Downy asked, "I could have gone to Spain with my brother if it wasn't for my passion." She grumbled
Aria had let out a breath before looking at a shrugging Steven, "Okay, fine." She nodded, "This year's production is about friendship, heartbreak, Drama, and music. I want to incorrupt those four factors into on huge production. I am going to need those of you who can sing to please bear with me."
As the group of kids looked at Aria confused as to why she would pick something like that. One of the students asked, "Like High School Musical?"
Aria nodded, "I guess you can say that. Although we will be putting a few of the song into the production we also won't be using it all. I am going to pull songs from the 90's as well."
As Aria talked more and more in depth of what she expected out of them Steven kept looking at his watch. He had promised a dinner with his parents and he also promised to have Aria there. When the next five minutes passed by and the bell rung to signal it was 5:00 Steven told Aria she should save the rest for later. That way she wouldn't have to explain much later when those newbies come in. she agreed and dismissed the students after making them promise to keep it under wraps until the posters come out.
During the drive home Steven followed Aria as she pulled up to his parents' house. He pulled on the side of her and looked to his left to see Aria looking right at him. Nothing was said as Aria turned away and rolled up her passenger window then got out. Steven did the same and walked up to her, "You know I'm sorry right?" he asked her referring to their conversation the day before, "I was a jerk. I knew it would get to you and I kind of hoped it did."
Aria titled her head, "You think I'm selfish?"
"What?" he arched her eyebrow, "No," he let out a breath, "I just wish you would spend a lot more time with the person you're sleeping with" he blurted, "I didn't mean for it to sound like that."
Aria scoffed, "I'm going to have dinner with your parent's and pretend that I don't want to slap your face right now. Because-"she smirked with a smile, "I can't handle looking at you for another second." She turned to walk away when Steven grabbed her elbow and turned her around, "Let me go!" she hissed
"No," Steven wanted her attention and he was going to get it. "We're going to talk about this. I want to make things right."
Aria bit her lip as tears were about to fall, "I know I've been distant. But I also thought you were on my side? I thought you understood?"
Steven nodded, "I understand everything Aria. But I just don't understand how you can so freely just push me on the side." He pushed, "I love you. I thought you loved me enough to put me in the picture."
"I do love you." Aria cried, "And I'm sorry. But not all of us come from money. We do have to work for what we want and I'm just trying to show my students the value of it. They've been working hard all summer and yes, I've been right there beside them. But not once have I thought of you as a second string. I love you so much and—"Aria turned her head, "I'm sorry!"
Steven smiled, "I'm sorry too. I know that things for me come so easy and that's why I want you here. I want to be able to share everything I have with you. But you won't let me. I know working hard is what and how my parents came to having everything they have. Everything that family has. And I'm sorry that I thought so little of you."
Aria nodded, "Thank you!" Steven wiped her tears, "Can we just go in now?"
He nodded his head, "Can I have a kiss first? I missed a few today" he laughed, "And last night"
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