Chapter 1

Aria's POV

I woke up to the sound of Mike pounding on my door. I just had the CRAZIEST dream. We went to this creepy Halloween party, and then actually saw Ali, alive. We actually spoke to her. To top it all off, Ezra kept on mysteriously showing up. I knew he loved me, but not on a stalkerish level. I was curious to see how my friends would react, and if they had a similar dream. It felt pathetic I still missed Ali enough to dream about her showing up again. I decided I would call Spence, all of my friends were good options to comfort and calm me, but I needed her caffeinated coffee and her to tell me to get hold of myself.

"Hey, Spence,"

"Aria? You're up! How are you feeling? We've been so worried!" she sounded relieved.

"What are you talking about," I said, confused.

"Well, you know, two nights ago when A hit you on the head with the trunk pretty hard, you were out yesterday, so I was beginning to think you wouldn't wake up, that's all,"

"Two nights ago, where,"

"At the Halloween party, remember?"

"That…that wasn't a dream?"

"Course not, I think you need to come over and tell me everything,"

"I had a dream about Ali, we saw her and she asked if we missed her, she said it wasn't safe,"

"Uhh, I know, I was there,"

"Oh, I guess I didn't believe we could've really saw Ali, I thought it was a dream. Oh my god! We saw Ali!"

"I know, I'm so happy, just knowing there's still hope"

"Yeah. Spence?"

"Yes Aria"

"We're going to hunt A down. And find Ali. And help her. We will. We can do it"

"Yeah! No one can stop us!"

BEEP! BEEP!

"One sec, I just got a text, call you back"

"Yeah, I just got a text too, you don't think its…"

"It might be"

"Okay, bye"

I reluctantly looked at my phone screen and saw the familiar Kisses-A at the end of the text. It said: No one can stop you bitches, except one person, me. I wouldn't bother trying. Did you like my costume by the way? Kisses – A.

I knew the classic sassy threat from A should've worried me, but knowing that we were SO close, I decided to keep trying. Knowing that Alison is alive would motivate us. Especially Emily.

Chapter 2

Aria's POV

Knock! Knock!

I yelled got it, assuming it was Hannah, Emily, or Spencer but the person at the door was the one I least expected. Luckily, I was prepared for the even, because I had showered, curled my hair, done my makeup, and chosen a lace ¾ sleeve emerald dress with tights, high grey boots, and a fall stylish trench coat. It felt great to be dressed up, and I was ready for a night out with friends. I had invited the girls over before so we could go together but it wasn't them. It was Jason. The first thing I noticed was his blonde hair golden and glinting in the sunlight. Then his eyes piercing into me, every time I look at them I get caught up in them. It's his trap; they're so deep and soulful. Before I could say anything, he pushed me against the wall, and his lips crushed into mine. I expected him to continue, because I wouldn't stop him this time, but to my surprise he did.

"Sorry, I've been wanting to do that for a long time," he whispered. Thoughts ran through my head 'anytime'.

"Okay," that was all I could manage.

He turned to the door, but the fear of him leaving was too great inside me, so I grabbed his wrist, and felt a shock of electricity bolt through me. I never felt this with Ezra. And he turned around. He gently kissed my forehead, shoved a note in my hand, and left.

Chapter 3

As soon as Jason left, Hannah walked in and grinned. "Ooooh" she smirked. "I don't want to know, but I'm sure it was great" she teased, and I felt myself blushing. She proceeded to pour herself a drink and sit down on my couch and watch Mean Girls. I don't know what really happened that, but all I remember is that Hannah spilt her water over herself, and while I did the dishes we got into a big water fight. I threw a flying sponge at Emily, and she ducked then giggled. Hannah was too drunk to do anything but sit on the floor in a puddle of water laughing. Spence was having fun until she fell asleep on my chair. Em and I were left awake, and we decided to draw mustaches on their faces. As we were doing that, I heard footsteps and I turned around.

"Hey, mind if I draw that one," came Ali's charming voice.

"Yeah, no problem, here," I said and handed it to her, scared to touch her. When I felt her skin, I leapt into her arms and hugged her. Em saw Ali too, and dropped her marker on Hannah's stomach in surprise. Ali glanced over and looked impressed at Hannah's weight. Spencer and Hannah awoke, and just stared at Ali, smiling. Emily, in so much shock, took Ali to the side, and pulled her into a gentle warm kiss. It was quick but heated. I don't think I was supposed to see, but I was really happy for both of them. I think we all knew because of the looks on their faces for the rest of the night.

Chapter 4

I yawned, and looked at my three friends spread out on my couches. Of course, Ali left, and I knew this would happen, but was still disappointed. This time, I couldn't blame Ali for leaving, and wished I had been a little more serious so I could question her on whom she was afraid of and what we could do.