Title: I never knew you could be my hero.
Characters: Aria M./Jason D.
Summary: It's Truth Up Day in Rosewood and Aria runs into Jason.
Author's Note: Hey there everyone, so I'd just like to say this is the first story I've written so I'd really appreciate some reviews and opinions on if I should keep this story going or start a new one. Tell me your honest opinions and I hope you enjoy!
Truth Up Day. All you had to do was say those three words and you had a whole school groaning in discomfort. It was supposed to be an overnight even sponsored by the school and chaperoned by local Rosewood parents and teachers. Unfortunately, there was no way of getting out of this school sponsored event, so Aria trudged forward to her assigned classroom. First she noticed blind Jenna sitting at the piano and she groaned involuntarily, luckily Hanna's boyfriend Caleb was in the room and she rushed up next to him. He seemed just as stunned that Jenna was in the room with them. They shared some chit-chat and that was when hazel eyes darted to the door and she noticed Mrs. Hastings rush in the room; strolling in casually right after though was the last person she expected to see. "You have got to be kidding me was all she could say." Quietly she answered Caleb's questions.
Jason DiLaurentis. What was he doing back in Rosewood? Why was he there? Did he hate her completely after their last encounter? A million questions swirled in her mind and for a moment their eyes locked. She was captivated by his intense green eyes and they finally broke their eye contact. What was it about him that always left her feeling so nervous and breathless? The night they had kissed still fresh in her mind. Aria began to stand slowly, quietly announcing to Caleb, "I-I can't do this." Caleb looked over at her intensely and shook his head disapprovingly, "I don't think you have a choice…besides if everybody's spilling their guts today some of us might have a lot to say. I know I do." Caleb sat back with determination in his eyes and she followed suit.
Aria stole one last look at Jason and sighed heavily. It was going to be a long night. With the A mystery on her mind, the tension with Ezra and her family, and now the confusion in her own heart when she saw Jason again. He was a troubled soul and Aria so badly wanted to reach out to him, but she had no idea how he felt now after all this time had passed. She exhaled silently and was startled when the bell rang to announce they had a break, everyone scattered out of the room, except for Jason. Could this be a chance to talk to clear the air?
Now that it was just them two left, Aria stood and walked up to him, tapping him on the shoulder since he had his back to her. When he swirled around and looked down to meet her curious gaze she paused. Those eyes of his they were hypnotizing. Aria tried to speak, but nothing came out and he beat her to the bunch with his low, deep, and seducing voice. "Hello Aria. Is there something I can help you with?" She shook her head and cleared her throat finally regaining her voice, "Hi Jason, I just..uh..um-er wanted to see how you were doing." She paused for a moment not realizing how close in proximity they were to each other and he stood towering over her completely. Jason looked down at her sympathetically knowing he couldn't be upset with her, "I'm doing just fine. I've got some loose ends to settle here in Rosewood, so I'll be seeing you around." Jason flashed her a smirky sort of smile and brushed past her to leave the classroom.
Once again she was left stunned by her former junior high crush as he walked away. Aria stood there her jaw slightly open and her thoughts multiplying by the second, she felt like he held all the power in what could happen between them. Not that anything could happen between them, she was with Ezra after all, well sort of. She shook her head and pushed a strand of her hair away from her face, trying to get rid of the ridiculous thought. As if there was a chance for them or was there?