Pretty Little Heartbreaker

Summary: Jason smiled, "I'd rather have you in my life as a friend then nothing at all." - What if Aria called Jason instead of Ezra at the police station? What if Aria regretted choosing Ezra? What if being friends was not enough? How many hearts will Aria break? And how will 'A' react to Aria's love life?

Pairings: Aria/Jason, Aria/Ezra (for a while), Spencer/Toby/Wren, Emily/Maya/Samara, Jenna/Garrett and any other pairings that may come up.

A/N: Hey it's been a while ain't it guys lol. For any old readers who watch the show, I am back and for any new readers, I hope you enjoy this story. Let me know by reviewing guys! Oh and Chapters will be longer after the first one!

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Chapter 1: Just Friends

"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 spoke softly with pure vulnerability in his voice. He was putting himself out there, something Alison always berated him for not doing.

Aria's eyes widened. Surely he didn't mean what she thought he meant?

It was in that moment, in his eyes Aria saw Jason wasn't lying. He cared about her? He leaned in slowly, almost tentatively, gently his lips pressed against hers. Aria did not react at first, but soon she melted into the kiss. She thought about all the times she saw him when he was younger, the time at the basketball court, the lift he gave her after the fashion show, how he helped Mike…Jason. Ezra…

Aria suddenly pulled away, "I can't do this," she managed.

"Why not?" Jason asked softly, causing Aria to want to kiss him again.

"I'm not…available," Aria answered slowly, "I'm sorry." And she genuinely was, for the first time she actually regretted having a boyfriend. She regretted having Ezra.

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Why was she thinking about that? Why was Aria Montgomery thinking about kissing Jason while she was stuck in a police questioning room on a suspected homicide charge? Wasn't she meant to be replaying all the events that had led her to this moment? Wasn't that what normal people who got arrested did? Didn't people replay past events and go through every 'what if'? So why on Earth was she thinking about Jason DiLaurentis? Come on Detective Wilden was back and all she was thinking about was Jason…Jason. Jason who would never do this? Small tears escaped Aria's eyes. Jason wasn't the one. Spencer was wrong. Emily was wrong. Hanna was wrong.

"I need to make a phone call," Aria said to the officer, "I never made one before…I want to make one now." Her body was shaking as she spoke quickly.

Garrett dragged her by the arm to the phone. She was tentative. She should call Ezra, Ezra who was her boyfriend. It should be Ezra. Yet her fingers called another number.

"I need you," she whispered into the phone when she heard a faint hello, "I need you." She was crying softly now, "I was wrong. I made a mistake and now…at the police station…" she sniffed, "I'm so sorry." Tears ran down Aria's cheeks as she cried on the phone, no longer able to hear Jason on the other end. Garrett pulled the phone away after her time was up and took her back.

"Did you call…" Spencer asked knowing that they were being watched from the glass window.

"No," Aria shook her head, "I just…it doesn't matter. Is anyone here yet?"

"One of the officers said Spencer's mum is coming in to see us. Officially," Hanna whispered.

Emily sighed, "I can't believe this."

"Be careful Em," Spencer warned and nodded to the glass mirror in front of her. She almost felt Detective Wilden smirk.

"We didn't do anything," Hanna whispered. "We didn't."

'A' had set them up again and all four girls knew it. Within half an hour Spencer's mum had come in to see them. She had explained that Detective Wilden's suspension had been lifted because he had evidence to prove that they were guilty.

"What evidence?" Hanna demanded as silent tears ran down her cheeks.

"The murder weapon was found on you," Veronica Hastings repeated her earlier statement.

"But we found that!" Hanna argued.

"That story might not stand up in court," Veronica sighed.

"Mum…we didn't…" Spencer stuttered.

"I know Spencer," Veronica said strictly and firmly. She closed her eyes breathing slowly as all four eyes were on her, "But we have been here before girls." Veronica opened her eyes and stared at the four shocked faces looking at her. Four young, scared faces. "Is there anything you girls would like to tell me?"

Spencer, Hanna, Emily and Aria all exchanged looks. The last time they told someone their secret, the girls had ended up in jail. On a homicide charge.

"Someone is set-" Spencer started.

"Setting you up?" Veronica snapped. She sighed and more gently said, "But Ian is dead."

Aria nodded, "Do you think we did this?" She had to ask she had to know.

Veronica hesitated and the girls got their answer. "No I don't." She might as well have asked them to plead guilty.

"What happens now?" Emily asked tentatively.

"You will be released on bail," Veronica said softly. "Pending an investigation and a trial."

"We're being charged," Spencer deducted.

Veronica sighed, "You were found with the murder weapon. You were found using said murder weapon. Detective Wilden was not letting this one go. Be grateful you aren't remanded in custody until a bail hearing."

All four girls nodded. Thank goodness for the Hasting connections.

"Do the standard bail restrictions apply?" Spencer asked.

Veronica nodded, "No leaving the city, your passports are surrendered and you have to report to the police station once every day. Those are your conditions. If you break any of the conditions you will be remanded in custody till your trial date."

The girls could not believe this was happening. This was more serious than last time. Last time they were number one suspects, this time they were waiting on a trial.

"Can…will…the trial…" Aria stammered.

"There is evidence to take you all to trial. If something changes from this moment to the trial date then the charges will be dropped but the chances of that are slim to none. The trial date will be in a few weeks time. This is serious girls, very serious."

They all knew that.

"Can we leave…" Hanna said slowly, "Like now?"

Veronica stood up, "Yes we are all leaving now. Tomorrow afternoon I will be speaking to all of you. Be at my house at three. No later, we have to discuss our options. I have informed your parents."

They all nodded and slowly they exited the room. Hanna walked straight over to her mother who was talking to Aria's parents. Before Aria could reach them, Jason stood in front of her.

"Aria…" he whispered knowing that her parents were behind him and that Peter Hasting was watching him.

"Jason…" Aria found herself saying and behind him her parents were heading over to her.

"Aria," Ella said softly, tears in her eyes.

"Mum," Aria muttered as Ella hugged her.

"We will sort this out Aria," Byron said as he stood beside Jason. Byron seemed to have aged over night.

Aria nodded into her mum's shoulder. Her eyes locked with Jason's. His eyes were warm and she wanted to hug him next but she knew that was not possible. Not here, not now.

"Come on," Byron said. "Let's go." He turned to Jason and carefully shook his head at him. Byron knew Jason was here because this was his sister's murder case but he had no idea whether Jason thought the girls were guilty or not. He would shake his hand usually but today Byron nodded, just incase Jason thought…

"Dad," Aria said, shaking Byron out of his thoughts.

The Montgomery's headed off behind the Hastings and followed by Emily and Hanna's family.

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After a long discussion, Aria headed to her bedroom. Her parents believed that she was innocent and that was one thing. It seemed Ella and Ashley had already deducted that someone was targeting the girls. There was no need for Aria to mention 'A' because Ella already knew there was someone after the girls. Someone who had caused chaos at the fashion show. Someone who was probably hurting the girls and the girls were not saying anything. Ella was a cleaver woman.

Aria heard her parents' door shut. She heard them whispering and after an hour she heard their light switch off. It was three in the morning when she heard her dad snore. Aria, however, could not sleep.

Aria grabbed her phone, surprised that 'A' was not rubbing her face in the arrest. Aria sighed. She grabbed a jacket and headed down the stairs. This was probably a bad idea but Aria needed some air. Sneaking out of the house was second nature to her. Her parents trusted her not to do anything stupid. They believed her when she said she did not kill Alison. Aria was lucky.

Closing the front door behind her, Aria stepped out into the fresh air. She still had her phone in her hand and she was genuinely tempted to call Ezra, regardless of Jackie's threats but something held her back. It wasn't Ezra that Aria wanted to see. Walking onto the front porch she sighed. 'A' was becoming more serious. This wasn't a game anymore, there were no threats about small petty things, this was a homicide charge. This was worse. 'A' had tried to kill Hanna and Emily and now she wanted to send all of them to jail. Worse then death.

A silver convertible drove past and slowly it pulled up in front of her house.

Aria's heart skipped a beat. She knew that car. When the figure walked out of the car Aria found herself smiling, regardless of the situation.

Jason, looking tired was walking up the front lawn.

"What are you doing here?" Aria spoke quietly as Jason stood in front of her on the porch. His hair was ruffled, his eyes were bloodshot and he was still wearing the same outfit that he had on at the police station.

"I was worried about you," Jason admitted, "I was hoping you'd be awake."

Aria nodded, "Because of the phone call?"

"Yes," Jason answered, running a hand through his hair.

Aria gulped, "Jason…"

"Aria," Jason interrupted, "Before you say anything, I need you to know something."

Aria nodded.

"I remembered what happened that night," Jason said slowly.

Aria did not need to be told what 'that' night meant, "You do?"

"There was a party, I was drunk. I was with a girl that night Aria. I remember everything from that night. I was no where near Ally," Jason smiled.

"That's brilliant news!" Aria said sarcastically "Now we just have to find out where Ally was and I'll be free too."

Jason sighed.

"I'm sorry Jason," Aria said softly, a tear sliding down her cheek, "I am happy. I am really happy that you remember, it means everyone will be off your back and … it's brilliant news, it really is."

"Aria about –" Jason started.

"I called you because I did need you Jason," Aria admitted, knowing where Jason was heading.

"But that teacher," Jason said confused.

"I need you Jason," Aria sighed, "Tonight I was scared. I was scared and I called you. Ezra, I am in love with Ezra but Jason against all odds you do make me feel safe. When I say I need you, I need you as a friend. I don't want to lose that friendship that we have." Am I lying to myself?

Jason took a few steps backwards and then walked back to Aria slowly. He nodded, "Just friends?"

"Just friends," Aria repeated.

Jason smiled, "I'd rather have you in my life as a friend then nothing at all."

Jason moved in slightly closer and gently leaned in for a hug. Aria reached around his neck and hugged him back.

"Just friends," Jason whispered in Aria's ear.

Aria felt the hairs rise on her neck, and a small blush creep up on her neck, "Yeah, just friends."