AN: Hello readers! I am back with a new Ezria story. This one was inspired by the episode of PLL "Picture This" and the promo for "Touched by an A-ngel". I don't know how long this story will be but I'm thinking at least 4 chapters. Enjoy!
Aria's point of view
When I got to school my head was in a total fog. People said hi to me in the hall but I was too dazed to notice. I couldn't stop thinking about that kiss with Jason. I love Ezra so much and the last thing I want to do is ruin that.
"Aria!" That was the first voice that brought me out of my thoughts.
"Oh hey Emily," I said as I closed my locker.
"I need to talk to you," She said in a panic. "Why didn't you answer your phone last night?"
"Sorry I had a lot on my mind." I said without thinking.
She raised her eyebrows at me in question so I decided to lie.
"Mike and family stuff," I explained.
"Ahh I see," She said then the first bell rang. "Ok but I need to talk to you at lunch. It's extremely important."
"Alright I'll meet you in the cafeteria first thing, I promise," I said wondering what could be so important. I hope –A didn't do anything drastic.
"Okay see ya then," She said then walked down to her class.
The rest of my classes went by in a blur. I had to wrap my head around what was attracting me to Jason. I mean he was creepy but he was always nice to me and he was sort of good looking. But none of that mattered, Ezra was the best guy for me. Yes we were having a hard time getting our relationship out there but it will happen soon enough. I was head over heels in love with Ezra, not even Jason can change that.
Soon enough the bell rang and I was off for my important meeting with Emily. I sat down at the table waiting for her to arrive. Within minutes Emily came rushing in looking around for me. I waved my hand in the air and she ran over.
"So what's this about?" I asked.
"I need to talk to you about Jason," She said with a worried look.
I got a lump in my throat instantly. Did Emily know about the kiss?
"What about Jason?"
"Spencer got suspicious of Jason's blacked out shed. So she made me go with her and we broke into it while he was gone." She started.
"Was there someone in there?" I asked shocked.
"No," She said with a slight smile then got serious again. "He made a black room in there. To develop his own photos."
"Oh," I said relieved. "Well that's not too weird."
"No Aria," She seemed hesitant to tell me the rest of the story.
"Come on Em," I said. "What else was there?"
"Jason had pictures of you," She said looking me straight in the eyes. "Creepy pictures!"
"What?" I said too shocked to even process what she was telling me.
"Every single picture in that shed was of you," She explained. "Close ups of your face, your eyes, your lips, all while you were asleep."
"How did he get pictures of me while I was sleeping?" I whisper-yelled.
"He had all this camera equipment," She said. "It's like he's been stalking you."
"Ok well I'm officially terrified." I said trying to take in all this new creepy info.
"What am I supposed to do?" I said freaking out.
"Stay away from him," She said. "At all costs, he's dangerous Aria."
"Hey guys," Spencer and Hanna said sitting with us. I look up at them with a look of panic then Spencer turned to Emily. "You told her?"
"Yup," Emily said taking a drink of her water.
"Good, she needs to know how much of a creep this guy is," Hanna said simply.
"What does he want? Why is he spying on me?" I said in one quick breath.
"Aria," Spencer said. "Breath."
"How I have a stalker!"
"Aria calm down," Emily said. "We don't know what he wants. Just stay away from him and you'll be fine."
"Yeah I guess you're right," I said wanting to change the subject. "So Hanna has Caleb called yet?"
"No but he texted me this morning," She said with a small smile. "He said everything is good."
"Don't worry Han," Spencer said patting Hanna on the back. "He will be back,"
"I know," She said. "This is good for him."
"How about a girl night tonight?" Emily suggested. "At our house?"
"That sounds great," Hanna said. "My mom's out on business tonight so it will be fun."
"Awesome," I smiled. "When do you want us to head over?"
"Whenever you feel like it," Hanna said. "After school if you like, or around dinner. We can order something."
"Cool I'll text you when I leave," I said getting up from my chair. "I gotta get my books then talk to Mrs. Ranson, I'll see you guys later."
"Alright bye" They all said as I headed back down the hall.
After I talked to Mrs. Ranson I went to get my books out of my locker. I turned the corner when I saw him. Jason was standing there talking to the history teacher.
I put my head down and walked as fast as I could past them. I was just putting my books in my bag when I heard his voice.
"Hey Aria," Jason said from behind me.
I didn't say anything and started to walk away. Then I felt him grab my arm.
"What's wrong?" He said looking worried.
"Just leave me alone, ok?" I said.
"Why? Aria I know you like me,"
"No I don't!" I said getting angry.
"Aria that kiss had a spark to it," He said still holding onto my arm.
"Jason! Leave me alone!" I said just wanting him to shut up.
"Give me one good reason?" He said getting frustrated.
"I'm not available," I said simply.
"That's not good enough," He smiled.
"Fine how about this!" I said letting my anger get the best of me. "I know about your creepy little photo collection."
He didn't say anything, he let go of my arm and just stared at me. I gave him one last cold look and ran down the hall.
_Later that night_
It was around midnight now. We were having an awesome time, forgetting all the issues and just having fun. I was able to forget about my conversation with Jason. I decided not to tell the girls just because I didn't want to get them worried over nothing. Instead of worrying more we did our nails and watched the Katy Perry concert on TV.
"Well I hate to say it but I gotta go." I said getting up.
"Aw Aria are you sure you can't stay the night with us?" Emily asked.
"No unfortunately not," I said getting my bag. "My mom's dragging me to see an art friend of hers tomorrow morning."
"Alright have fun!" Spencer said.
"I'll try," I smiled. "Have a fun night ladies."
I walked down the stairs and headed outside. I got to my car and stopped to look for my keys.
Suddenly I felt someone grab me around the waist and put something over my mouth and nose. I tried to scream but I started to feel extremely tired and couldn't get any sound out. Next thing I know, everything went black.
Hanna's point of view
I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I opened my eyes and wondered who would be calling me at 9am on a Saturday morning.
Before I could wonder any further I felt a pillow hit me.
"Hannnnnnnaa," Spencer whined. "Answer your phone!"
"I was going to," I said picking it up. "Until you hit me with a pillow!"
"Whatever," She grumbled. She was not a morning person. No wonder she drank so much coffee.
"Hello?" I said into the phone.
"Oh Hanna its Ella Montgomery," Mrs. Montgomery said. "Is Aria there?"
"Hey Mrs. M," I said while Spencer and Emily listened. "No Aria isn't here why?"
"She never came home last night," She said getting very worried.
"What? Oh Mrs. M she left here at 11:30," I explained. "She said she was going home,"
"What's wrong?" Emily asked in a panic.
"Aria never went home, no one knows where she is," I explained to the others.
"Would you girls mind coming over?" Mrs. Montgomery asked. "The police are on there way and they might want to get your story."
"Of course we will be there soon," I said hanging up quickly.
"Guys what happened to her?" Spencer asked.
"I don't know," I said. "Do you think –A had something to do with this?"
"Maybe," Emily said. She had such a scared look on her face I thought she might puke.
"Her car!" Spencer suddenly yelled.
"What?" I asked.
"Aria's car!" She said and started to run down the stairs and we all followed her. "Is it still there?"
We looked out the front window and there was Aria's car still parked out front.
"Guys she never even made it to her car," Emily said almost in tears. "I don't want this to be Ali all over again."
"It won't," I said. "We need to get dressed Aria's mom called the police and they want to talk to us."
"Alright let's go," Spencer said heading back upstairs.
After we got dressed in a panic we headed outside to go to Aria's house.
"Wait," Spencer said stopping us in my driveway. "I want to check if someone's home."
"What?" I asked. "Who?"
"Jason," She said. "I have a feeling he had something to do with this."
We walked up to Jason's house and saw his car was gone. We knocked on the door five times but there was no answer.
"It had to be him," Spencer said. "We've got to tell the cops about those pictures."
"Yes tell them we broke into Jason's shed," Emily said.
"I don't care if I get in trouble for that," Spencer said. "I just want Aria back."
"Your right," Emily said. "We better get going,"
Ezra's point of view
I got into my car and headed to Aria's house. Unfortunately it wasn't going to see Aria. Since Ella and Aria would be out for most of the day Byron invited me to spend the day with him. We were just going to hang out and maybe go over some work.
I got really nervous as soon as I pulled onto the street. Sitting in front of Aria's house was a police car. My thoughts immediately went to Mike. It was the dinner party all over again. What's with that kid? Can't he go a day without steeling?
I parked on the side of the road and headed towards the door. I rang the door bell and was surprised that the police officer was the one who answered.
"Um I'm here to see Byron," I said.
"Sure," He said. "He's right here."
I followed him to the living room where I saw a terrible sight.
Ella, Byron, Mike, Spencer, Emily and Hanna were all sitting there. They all had tears in there eyes and worried looks on there faces. I had no idea what situation I just stepped into but I knew it wasn't good.
"What happened?" I asked.
Little did I know the answer to that question would shatter my heart.
AN: Soooo? What do you guys think? I'm in love with this story and I'm so excited to write more. PLEASE review! I love hearing what you guys have to say about it :D