"The truth is, I do care about your brother...but I also care about you. I wanted to tell you in the off chance that you might feel the same way..." Jason rushed to get his words out. He had never felt more vulnerable than he did at this moment, standing in front of Aria, revealing himself to her.
Aria's mouth dropped ever-so-slightly. What did he mean? Does he want to be friends? Before she could ask him anything, he gently pressed his lips against hers. At first, she fought against it but soon found her body going limp in Jason's arms as she thought back to old 7th grade memories, running into his at the basketball courts and him telling her "I liked that pink hair," and him not turning Mike in when he broke into Jason's house. She started to kiss him back. There was only one problem...Ezra. Aria stiffened. What would Ezra say if he were here right now? Would he break up with her?
Aria pulled away abruptly. "I can't do this..." she stuttered.
"Why not?" Jason asked.
"I'm not...available." Aria gulped. "I'm s-sorry."
And with that, she took off running.
Jason looked after her as she took off. "Aria, wait! Please!" he called.
She didn't turn around. Tears were streaming down her face. Since when did her life become so confusing?