Together at Last
Aria was never really one for secrets; but this was an exception, she had to keep it. If she didn't, she risked losing the love of her life, and all of her friends. She just couldn't keep it a secret! She had to tell someone! She couldn't tell Ezra, it would ruin their relationship. She couldn't tell the girls; she'd lose them for sure. She isolated herself in her room. This was the only way she was sure not to tell anyone. She didn't know exactly how she felt about what happened; but she was glad it did!
When they were together, Aria couldn't help but get butterflies in her stomach. She wasn't sure that he felt the same until he kissed her. She'd had a crush on him since she was 13, and she was extremely surprised when he told her he loved her. And when he crashed his lips on hers…she'd never felt such strong feelings for anyone before. She knew she was in love with him too, but could she really break Ezra's heart? For the one she'd wanted since she was 13? She had to. Aria couldn't stay with someone if she didn't love them. She loved the one whom kissed her just hours before. She loved Jason DiLaurentis.
The risk was huge. If she left Ezra and started seeing Jason in secret, her friends would know something was going on, she couldn't lie to them. They all thought Jason was dangerous. Should she follow her head; and stay with Ezra? Or follow her heart; and go with Jason? This was one of the hardest decisions she'd ever had to make. Aria didn't know what to do.
Whilst contemplating who to choose, there is a knock at the door. Aria walks towards it and opens it. She is surprised to see Ezra standing there, as if he knew that Aria needed to tell him something. He looked her in the eyes for what seemed like forever; then told her he knew about everything. He said he knew all about Alison and -A, and that he would save her, and find out who -A was, before they got hurt. Aria didn't know what to say to Ezra. Finally, she blurted out:
"I'm in love with someone else."
"WHAT?"
"Ezra", she spoke softly, but firmly, "I didn't ever think I'd be doing this, but I-I, think we should break up. I just don't love you anymore. The love I had for you is gone, it had been replaced with a newfound love for another man."
"WHO? I'LL KILL HIM I SWEAR!"
"It doesn't matter. Ezra I think you should leave now. It's over." she spoke in such a soft voice, she was almost whispering.
"Aria you can't do this! I love you!"
"Ezra, you need to leave. NOW." she was shouting now, she pushed him onto the porch and slammed the door.
Aria slowly turned, leaning on the door, her heart heavy and her lungs felt like they were full of poison. She hated herself for hurting Ezra but she knew it was the right thing to do. She ran up to her room and changed. Even though it was dark she wanted to look good for Jason. She didn't want him to have any doubts about her.
Finally, after changing into a new outfit, Aria walked downstairs and out of the door. She made her way over to the DiLaurentis house to tell Jason the news. When she got there, she knocked on the door hesitantly, her palms sweaty. After what seemed like forever, Jason opened the door.
"I broke up with Ezra", Aria said; holding the tears back.
"Why?" Jason replied.
"Because of you, Jason."
"Are you okay?" he asked gently.
"Not really."
He pulled Aria close to him, holding on like if he let go he would never hold her again. She cried into his chest and he pulled her into his house. When inside, he kicked the door shut, still holding on to Aria. She pulled away and leaned up to kiss Jason and he pulled her towards him and kissed him softly. When they broke apart she looked him in the eyes before kissing him again, this time with passion like the first, their lips crashing together, all the emotion held inside was finally let out, all into this one kiss.
Jason led Aria to the foot of the stairs, reached for her hand and led her up towards his bedroom. She followed but stopped at his bedroom door. He turned around.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. Um, I've, um, never done this before…"
"It's okay, Aria."
Jason walked over to where Aria was standing and lightly kissed her. He then led her to the bed and sat on the edge and pulled Aria closer until she was straddling him. He kissed her almost as passionately as before and picked he up. He layed he down on the bed and ran his hands over her body and up her top. She froze.
"Are you sure you wanna do this?" Jason questioned.
Aria nodded. Afterwards, they lay together, hands intertwined. Breathing heavily.
"I think I love you, Jason" Aria said between breaths.
"I think I love you too, Aria" Jason breathed.
Eventually, they fell asleep, Aria curled up on Jason. Happy to be with him after all those years.
