Disclaimer: I do not own Pretty Little Liars or these characters. Peyton is mine though. Not written for money, only enjoyment.

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Jason was leaving lunch with his sponsor when a small frame hit him and bounced back a little. Reaching out he grabbed the young woman's waist and straightened her up. Her sunglasses had fallen off when she stumbled backwards and when he bent down to pick them up he saw familiar eyes.

"Aria." He said surprised. He hadn't seen her in a year and she was holding a baby. When she looked up Jason felt like his heart had ripped from his chest. She had a horrible black eye and a bruised jaw line. "What happened to you?" he asked stepping closer to her. As if on instinct she looked down and backed away. "Aria please I won't hurt you."

Aria had been running as fast she could while carrying a baby, a diaper bag and a duffel bag. She needed to get away from Ezra. When she had left Rosewood with him six years ago she had thought they were in love until he started to beat her. Soon she figured out that Ezra didn't love her. He had affair after affair and would tell her in detail about them. A year ago she had gotten away from him and ran into the man standing in front of her. The man who was the father of the baby she was holding. The night they had shared had been beyond memorable for Aria, they had made love and she had felt every ounce of it, but when morning came she had felt guilty about and left without a word. Three months later she discovered she was pregnant with Jason DiLaruentis's baby, but had no way of telling him.

Looking up at him she felt the tears start to come, "She yours." she whispered shifting the baby girl in her arms.
"She's mine?" Jason asked in disbelief. He took the baby from Aria and when the little girl opened her eyes he knew it was true, he was staring at eyes that looked exactly like his. "Aria."
"I'm sorry. I had no way of telling you. Ezra has been monitoring everything I do since I found out I was pregnant with her." She mumbled shuffling her feet.
"He didn't hurt you while you were pregnant did he?" Jason asked angrily.
"No but he always threatened to have something happen to me. I got so scared that I never left our apartment."
"Come on." He said taking her by the hand and guiding her down the street.

Soon Jason had them checked into a swanky hotel in downtown Pittsburgh under a fake name that cost him $50. Walking into the room Aria almost instantly relaxed. She knew that she would safe for the time being and that Peyton would be okay. Sitting on the bed she watched Jason with Peyton. He was so enamored with his little girl and Peyton seemed to be the same way with her Dad.

"Her name is Peyton Alison DiLaurentis." Aria told him.
"You gave her my last name?"
"I wanted her to be able to find you in case I was never able to get her to you." She told him honestly.
Laying Peyton down between them, "Aria, how long has this been going on?"
"Years. It started right after I graduated from college. Ezra was so mad at the success I was having as a photographer that he started to only let me take certain jobs then when I still made money he forbid me from doing it at all."
"Why didn't you come home?"
"I couldn't. I couldn't face my parents saying I told you so. I couldn't face the girls knowing that they would pity me and I especially couldn't come home and run to you. I have hurt you so much and I knew you would want to protect me."
"I do want to protect you Aria. I have been in love with since I was 20 and we first kissed. Now that we have a daughter I'm going to do everything to keep you two safe. Ezra will not come near you or Peyton again."
"You can't promise that."
"I can and I will. Spencer is a great lawyer and I'll call her when we leave tomorrow and explain what is going on."
"Leave? Where are we going?" she asked hurriedly reaching for a fussing Peyton.
"We're going back to Rosewood. Your Mom and Zack are going to meet their grandbaby and her Aunts and Uncles are going to meet their niece."
"You want to show her off?" Aria asked starting to cry.
"Of course I do. Aria just because we aren't married doesn't mean I will love this little girl any less. She is my daughter."

Aria just choked back a sob and stared at Jason. Ezra had been livid when he found she was pregnant and that the baby was Jason's. She had never expected Jason to find out or that he would so happy to have a child especially with her.

"How is the marriage going? Besides Peyton not being Fitz's." Jason asked in a tense tone.
"Marriage? Ezra and I aren't married." Aria said quickly.
"Everyone you knew in Rosewood got an announcement that you two were getting married."
"He sent those out when I was eight months pregnant. I tried desperately to get ahold of the one coming to you but he always looked at them before he sent them. That's why I was never able to tell you I was pregnant." Aria explained.
Peyton started to fuss more and wasn't having Aria just rock her. "She's hungry. It's an hour past the time I usually feed her." Aria explained reaching for the blanket to cover herself up.
"You're breast feeding?" Jason asked
"Yes." She answered cautiously.

Jason just leaned over and kissed her on the head and went to the bathroom. A few seconds later Aria heard the shower start and her mind went back to the night she and Jason had made love. The night that ended with Peyton.


Flashback:

Aria ran as fast as she could. Ezra had done it again. She was in tears because he wouldn't let her go home. She missed her family. She needed her Mom and her girlfriends. Running she didn't really pay attention until she ran into a large frame. Hands reached out and steadied her and she looked up into the same green eyes she had been dreaming about for years.

"Are you okay?" Jason asked sweetly.
"I need to get away." Aria said clinging to him.
"Come on. I know the perfect place."

Jason took Aria to a beautiful restaurant and then they checked into a five star hotel. He had done well for himself and didn't mind splurging on the fine things once and a while. As soon as they got into the room Aria's lips were on his. The passion that passed between the two had Aria's back against the wall by the bathroom and Jason pressing harder and harder into her making her moan his name.

Pushing them off the way Jason carried Aria to the bed and laid her down. "Make love to me Jason." Aria said unzipping her dress.
"Aria."
"I want to feel you inside me. Make love to me." She said again.
Jason couldn't say no when saw Aria's developed body. She had grown up since she was 16 and they shared their first kiss.

Aria laid with her head on the pillows hair covering them watching Jason strip his clothes away. As soon as he was naked, he was between her legs and kissing her. She never felt him thrust into her, but she did feel when he started with his slow and soft rhythm. Moaning Aria had never had someone be so gentle with her or show her how much they loved her. Her nails scratched down Jason's back as they continued their rhythm. Aria's hips came off the bed when her orgasm hit and Jason's soon followed.

Laying down beside her he just looked over the glistening body and couldn't help but kiss her all over. Aria put her hands into his hair as Jason's mouth worked its way over body bringing her pleasure in a completely new sense. Soon Aria couldn't handle it anymore and straddled Jason. This time she was going to be in control. Jason let her have her way with him and she sent them both to the moon and back.

The next morning Aria woke up in Jason's arms and remembered exactly what they had done the night before. She had loved every minute of Jason being inside her and the love they had made love, but she was in a relationship with Ezra. Quietly she got up and got dressed and left. She never looked back at Jason fearing if she did she wouldn't be able to leave.


Leaving Aria to feed Peyton, Jason stepped into the bathroom and started the shower. He hoped with all of his heart that they would still be there when he got out. The night he and Aria had made love had been one of the best of his life. Finding her gone the next morning had broken his heart. He had almost gone back to drinking to dull the pain, but Ella Montgomery had convinced him to stay sober. She told him that Ezra had Aria scared of something that was why she hadn't returned home. Now he knew what it was, it was Ezra himself. He was beating her for the pleasure of it.

Letting the hot water run over him he let his mind and body relax. Something told him that Aria and Peyton would be waiting for him when he got out and that they needed him. Finding out that little girl that had been in Aria's arms was his had changed his life. He had always wanted to be a Dad and now he was one. Stepping out of the shower he was determined to be in Peyton and Aria's life. He was not about to let the two most important women in his life get away.

Peyton was just about done eating when Jason came back into the room. He stood by the wall and watched as Aria finished and burped their daughter. She was such a loving Mom. She seemed to know exactly what Peyton needed at all times. Walking further into the room he sat down on the bed and looked his daughter and her mother.

Aria watched Jason sit on the bed. She could see the love in his eyes and she desperately wanted to tell she regretted leaving him in the hotel room, but she didn't know how. Looking at the man before her realized that she had found her prince charming a long time ago. Jason had always had her heart even when she tried to ignore it. Laying Peyton down she shifted off the bed and walked to stand in front of Jason.

"I'm sorry for hurting you. I never wanted to. That morning I was so scared that Ezra would do something to you if he found out that I ran back. I wanted to stay with you. No one has ever made me feel as loved as you do." She said putting her hands on his damp shoulders.
"I love you Aria Montgomery." He told her bringing her down to his lap.

Jason's mouth was soft as he kissed her. She deepened the kiss by putting her hands in his hair and pressing herself against him. She wanted to feel him again. Jason responded by moving them to the other bed so they didn't disturb Peyton. Laying her down Jason gently kissed her neck and massaged her hips. Aria moaned at the feeling of his hands on her body. When he pressed down she squeaked and not the comfortable kind.

"Did I hurt you?" he asked quickly rolling off her.
"Not intentionally. My breast are tender from breast feeding." She told him placing her hand on his cheek, "Maybe I should be on top." She suggested moving to straddle him.
Jason happily agreed and let Aria have the top. The two made out like teenagers. Their hands exploring the other, making each other moan, but most of all were showing how much they loved each other.

Jason gently pulled away when he heard Peyton fussing, "You truly are her Dad." Aria said with a smile on her face. Picking her up, he brought her back to the bed that they had just been kissing on. The rest of the night was spent with him kissing Peyton's head and showing Aria how much he loved her and their daughter.

Aria fell asleep for the first time in a long time feeling safe. She knew that Jason would be there the next morning and that he was going to do everything with in his power to keep her and Peyton safe. Soon she felt something little snuggling into her and realized it was Peyton. Jason had gently laid her down in front of Aria and his arms were now wrapped around her cradling her.