Author's note: Hey y'all! It's us, your two very favorite authors, Carlet and MonkeyLovr. That's right! We love writing so very much that we've decided to combine our evil minds and use it for good. So we bring you our very first co written Pretty Little Liars fanfic!
Disclaimer: If you don't know that we don't own Pretty Little Liars, you should do everyone a favor and get your head checked. Seriously, what are you playing at? Everyone knows that we don't own anything. Well, except the lovely plot of this story.
Chapter 1
Winter break senior year
"C'mon!" Alison threw a pillow at Aria, who was curled up by the fire, reading a book, unaware of her surroundings "Get up!"
"Mmmm..." Aria said, not really listening as she turned a page.
"I'm serious." Ali reached over and snatched the book out of Aria's hands. "It's New Year's Eve, for heaven's sake. Get off your ass and put on some decent clothes. There's a party going on downstairs, and we're going." She said firmly.
"But…" Aria started to protest. She was in no mood for any more parties. That's all they did for the entire two weeks they were at the Treasure Lake Ski Lodge. She, Hanna, Emily, Spencer, and Ali had come here with Spencer and Ali's families. And since the day they'd arrived here, all they'd done was party or sit around at the spa. Not even ski, since Ali claimed ski jackets were unattractive. What was the point of going to a ski lodge if you didn't ski?
But no one argued with Ali. No one. After all, it had been her who'd plucked them out of obscurity freshmen year. Turned them from random loners into Rosewood's most fabulous clique. Aria owed Ali everything.
Ali sauntered towards the door. She paused, one hand on the doorframe. "Put on those skinny jeans we bought yesterday. They make you look less boyish."
"Ugh!" Aria groaned as the door was slammed. Another not so fun party, here I come.
~Never Speak~
"Hey!" Hanna said as she joined her friends on the couch in the teen lounge. As usual, Ali sat in what she called the Queen's chair, aka the comfiest armchair nearest to the fireplace. She claimed it had the best view of the hottest guys. Aria, Spencer, and Emily sat on the couch around the armchair.
"Hey." Aria waved morosely, looking up from her book and wishing she was back in her room. Not that she was an introvert or anything, but what she wouldn't give for some alone time.
"About time you decide to speak." Ali turned to Hanna "Can you believe her? We get off school for an entire two weeks, come to a ski lodge filled with hot ass guys and what does Aria do? She has her eyes glued to a stupid book." Ali said, rolling her eyes
"Aria come on! Ali is right. Enjoy the what's left of the break and forget about reading for a while" Emily added, always the first one to agree with their leader.
"Stop being such a bookworm and lighten up. Let's go dance!" Hanna stood up excitedly and started shaking her hips to the bouncy beat coming from the stereo in the corner of the room. She quickly sat down, though, when Ali shot her a disgusted glare.
"Don't look so overeager." Ali admonished. "And tuck in your shirt, Han. You look sloppier than Jason."
Aria sat there silently trying to ignore them. Ali quickly noticed Aria's eyes make their way back to the book.
"Oh come on." Ali snatched the book away from her. "Cheer up and party! How else are you gonna get a boyfriend?"
"Who says I want one?" Aria stated taking the book back from Ali.
"Oh sweetie, everybody wants a boyfriend, even Emily here."
Emily ducked her head shyly, but didn't object.
"Well I guess I'm the exception." Aria was now annoyed and just needed to be alone for a while. "I'll be right back. Bathroom."
"No Aria wait!" Spencer spoke up
"What?"
"I'll go with you." she turned to Ali. "We'll meet you by the DJ in 5 minutes."
"Ok, hopefully you can convince her to come out of that shell." Ali replied.
With that being said the girls, made their way to the dance floor leaving Aria and Spencer behind.
"Aria, can you at least pretend you're having fun" Spencer asked
"Spence, you know all this isn't my type of thing. I really thought we were gonna ski and all, I didn't come to just party"
"I know, but it's our last night here, can you at least try and have fun so Ali will stop being such a bitch?"
"I guess so." she sighed heavily.
"Come on then." Spencer led the way back to the girls.
"Good! You decided to join us." Emily smiled.
"Come on." Hanna said, taking Aria's hand "Let's dance!"
All 5 girls danced the night away, and for a while Aria was actually having fun.
Soon enough, they grew tired and walked over to the drinks. Just then, Ali turned her head towards the door, a mischievous smile creeping over her face as she noticed Noel and Eric Kahn were joining the party.
"Aria, look who just walked in." Ali motioned towards the door
"Yeah, what about him?" Aria shrugged.
"It's Noel Kahn, the hottest and most popular guy in our grade." Ali exclaimed.
"Yeah, and also the biggest asshole." Spencer added, rolling her eyes at the brothers, who were making their way over to the DJ.
"Oh Spencer, whatever. Aria why don't you ask him to dance?" Ali suggested.
"Um, how about no?"
"Oh come on! He's been your biggest crush since like forever" Hanna urged. "And he just broke up with that bitch Jenna. Now's your chance!"
"I don't know…" Aria said nervously. "I'm kinda tire-"
"I have an idea." Ali rudely interrupted, holding up her hand. "I'll be right back."
"Ali! Where are you going?" Aria called after her, but Ali just kept walking. About 5 minutes later, she came back, a gleeful look on her face.
"Come on Aria." she said pulling her away from the other girls
"Where are we going?"
"You're gonna dance with Noel, while I dance with Eric." Ali grabbed her hand and they started making their way across the room, where the Kahn brothers stood, holding red plastic cups that were probably spiked.
"What the hell Ali." she screamed, trying to drag her hand away, but Ali's grip was firm. "I told you I didn't want to dance with him!"
Ali turned and gave Aria the "Ali glare" as they all called it. "Do you wanna end up an old maid?" Ali snapped. "Now do what I say." She pushed Aria towards Noel.
"Hey Aria." Noel said, giving her an appreciate once over. "You look HOTT." He licked his lips suggestively.
"Thanks...I guess." Aria looked around awkwardly.
"Well enjoy yourselves." Ali said before walking off hand in hand with Eric.
"So, you wanna dance?" Noel asked.
"Sure. I guess." Aria said, kneading her hands nervously.
They spent the rest of the night dancing and as much as Aria hated to admit it, dancing with Noel was fun and for once in his like he wasn't being the jerk he always was. It was soon almost midnight and it was time for the girls to head back to their rooms.
"It was nice dancing with you." Noel said with a flirty smile. They slipped out of the overheated lounge and into the fresh snowy air. "Gotta say, I never thought you could move like that. You were always just Ali's pink haired friend."
"Thanks." Aria blushed. "Nice dancing with you too." she replied.
They looked around awkwardly for something to say. Just then, a loud chorus of "NINE! EIGHT! SEVEN!" came from inside the lounge.
"HAPPY NEW YEAR!" Came the many voices of drunken teenagers.
"Happy New Year!" Noel said, pulling her in for a hug. Aria stood there, not really sure what to do. On one hand, her crush of 3+ years was hugging her, but she wasn't entirely sure she liked him all that much.
She pulled away abruptly. "Well it's almost past our curfew so I better get going. Goodnight. See you on Monday." She said quickly, wanting nothing more than to slip into bed.
"Goodnight." Noel said leaning in. Before Aria knew it his lips were on hers. She was surprised by this, and honestly wanted this to happen since freshmen year, but now that it did, she had mixed feelings.
"Bye Noel." Aria said pulling away from the kiss, her face flaming.
Aria made her way back to her friends, who had obviously seen the kiss, judging by the looks on their faces.
"OH MY GOD!" Hanna squealed "How was it?"
Aria rolled her eyes. "It was just a kiss. Nothing special"
"Oh come on." Ali rolled her eyes and shoved Aria playfully. "It's Noel Kahn."
"Aria, just remember how big of a jerk he is." Spencer added.
"Ar, don't listen to Spencer here. You and Noel would be perfect together!" Ali said. "I mean, you'd be the new It couple of Rosewood. Except for me and Eric, of course."
"Who said you were dating Eric?" Hanna asked. They all turned to Ali. Aria was glad for the subject change.
"Well, not yet. But I will. Mark my words, girls." Ali smiled mysteriously. She turned back to Aria. "So tell us everything." She commanded.
"I don't know. Can we talk about this later? I'm tired." Aria said as she yawned.
"Fine, but don't think you'll get off the hook with this." Ali said firmly.
They made their way back to the room, and they soon fell into a deep slumber.
~Never Speak~
"Mom I'm home!" Aria said as she entered the Montgomery house.
"Hey sweetie." Ella pulled her into a hug "How was it?"
"Fun. I'm exhausted though. I'm gonna go shower and take a nap."
"Ok honey, I forget to tell you. We're having guests over in a couple of hours"
"Who?"
"A new Professor at Hollis, just moved in over the break, and your Dad invited him over. You know, to get to know all the neighbors."
"But why today?"
"Well, honey, it's the weekend. And no one should have to spend New Year's Day friendless. It's just for a couple hours. Go put on something nice."
Ugh! You've got to be kidding me! Like hell I'm staying. Aria thought, annoyed. The last thing she wanted was another party. "Oh ok. Well I'll be down in a bit"
Aria took a warm shower and soon fell asleep. When she woke up, it was already starting to get dark. She looked at her alarm clock that read 5:30pm. Shit. The professor and his family should be here in a half hour. I have to get out of here. Aria thought. She quickly texted Ali.
Aria: Hey can I come over? My family is having a boring dinner party.
It didn't take long before she got a reply.
Ali: Sure. I'll text the girls to come over too
Aria: Thanks!
Aria got up and grabbed her bag before sneaking downstairs.
"Mom going over to Ali's be back later." She said as she snatched her keys.
"Aria..." Ella called.
But Aria was already halfway out the door. She took her phone out and texted Ali, letting her know she was on her way over. But before she could send the text, she bumped into something that felt like a solid brick wall, sending both of them sprawling straight to the ground. A thick book came flying at her head, bouncing off her forehead.
"Hey watch where you're going you, dork." Aria snapped, dusting herself off. Normally the bitch factor was saved for Ali and Hanna, but today she was in no mood to deal with freaks.
"I'm sorry. I was distracted. I'm so sorry." A low, admittedly sexy baritone voice said.
"Here, take your book." She caught a glimpse of the cover as she held it out. War and Peace. Huh. Who the hell brought books to a party? She thought, temporarily forgetting that she'd done the exact same thing yesterday.
A large hand grabbed the book. "Thanks. I'm so sorry." He reached out a hand to help her up, and she gratefully grabbed it, noting how sturdy it was. As she got to her feet, her heart skipped a beat or two, for standing in front of her were the most beautiful and mesmerizing blue eyes she'd ever seen in her entire life.
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