Lily got in the car, looking at her mum, who was glaring madly at her.
"I know, I know. Look- some crazy person pushed me over, so this boy helped me and took me for dinner and the time just got away from me mum, I swear!" lily said. Her mother sighed.
"One day, when you're a mother and it's dark outside and your daughter isn't answering her phone, you'll know exactly why I'm pissed. Honesty, Lily, you can't do things like that. After everything we've been through. Do you really think it's okay? You know you're supposed to check up with me every hour. The next time that happens, I'm bringing back your curfew"
"Oh don't" Lily said "Look, I won't do it again. I'm sorry. Does it help if I tell you I met a cute guy?"
"Depends on how cute" her mother winked, and the two laughed, walking into the house, unaware of being watched. Lily bit her lip. She felt guilty. She'd put her mother through a lot a year back, and Angelina had done everything to protect her little girl. It wasn't fair to make her worry like that. TO make up for it, Lily made her mother a lovely dinner, with a roast chicken, stuffing, carrots, cheesy broccoli, thick gravy and a nice chocolate cake for pudding. Lilys mother had taught her to cook from a young age, while her father taught her sports and fixing cars. She was the girliest tom boy ever. That night, Lily got out of the shower, clambering into her soft P-J's and texting the girls what happened.
Aria: OOOH! Cute! What does he look like?
Lily: hot. Tall, blonde, hunky. Model-material.
Spencer: We need to talk about who attacked you. Could be A?
Aria: Can't we focus on the hot guy?
Emily: where did you go to eat?
Lily: The Thai place near the grill. So delicious. Yeah, can we focus on him?
Spencer: Fine. What did he look like? But we're taking about it tomorrow!
Aria: Lily, tell us his name!
Lily: He's called Jason.
….
Lily: Guys? What's wrong?
Spencer: Jason…. As in Jason Dilaurentus?
Lily: I don't know. Wait- what?
Aria: Ali had a brother called Jason.
Emily: And he fits that description.
Lily: Oh, shit. Didn't mention it, I don't think thank god. Well what's wrong with him?
Aria: Nothing. We're just a bit suspicious of everybody.
Spencer: I didn't even know he was back in Rosewood.
Lily: he left?
Aria: Rehab, I think. Had an alcohol problem.
Lily: Brilliant. I know how to pick them.
Emily: We won't judge you. He could be a lovely guy.
Lily: Hopefully. Well, we'll talk about it tomorrow. See you guys at 8? x
Spencer: 8 sharp. x
Aria: see you tomorrow! x
Emily: Goodnight! X
The next day at school all the girls caught up. Jenna sat with them at lunch and things got really awkward. As ily tucked into her nachos, Jenna said "So, Lily, I hear you're the new queen bee. I wonder what Alison would've made of you"
Lily paused, and it went silent.
"Firstly, I'm not queen bee. I'm just nice to people. It's a shame you get so confused, it must be hard. Secondly, I don't know, because she's dead. And yes, while that's sad and a shame, I'm not going to live my life based on a girl that I didn't know. Seems to me you are" Lily said, continuing to munch into her nachos. Spencer snorted, while the other girls stared in shock.
"My, aren't you a feisty one" Jenna murmured. After lunch, the girls grabbed her.
"I can't believe you said that to Jenna!" Hanna said. Lily shrugged.
"I know it was harsh, but I'm not going to let her talk down to me like that and intimidate me"
"She intimidates me!" Aria said.
"She's blind. She can't do anything" Spencer said.
"She might know about what we did" Emily said nervously.
"Look, it was an accident. It was Alison's idea anyway, and you were young at the time. If it does get out, it won't be that bad. But don't worry about it" Lily comforted them, hugging Emily. The girls continued chatting and made their way to their next period. Afterwards, Lily started walking home, before she ended up in a bookstore. She felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around- seeing Jason.
"Hi there" he smiled. She nodded back.
"Browsing or buying?" she said. He held up a copy of a book.
"Lolita… bit dark?" Lily quizzed.
"You've read it?" Jason seemed surprised.
"Yeah. I thought it was interesting, in a creepy way, but the language he uses is o descriptive and the vocabulary is so intricate"
"Yeah, I thought I'd try it. For you- I'd suggest something a bit light-hearted to suit your sunny disposition" Jason grinned. He was wearing a bright white top and he brushed his hair back in one movement, making Lily want to swoon. She could seem his large biceps and could feel her hand itching to touch them. He handed her a copy of 'The great Gatsby' and they bought their books.
"Surprisingly, I haven't read it yet" Lily said "I love literature, but I haven't got round to it"
"Well, it's a tragic love story, set in 1920's America"
"During the prohibition?" Lily asked "Ah, the jazz age. I bet I'll love it"
"I think you will. Give me a text once you've finished it" he smiled, putting his number into her phone. "Hey, do you want to walk back together? It's a nice day"
"Sure" Lily said. He reached out, grabbing her school bag and slinging it over one shoulder.
"Tell me, how is it you've been in this school less two weeks and you've done more than half the students combined, in a year?"
Lily sighed. "I used to be really lazy. All I'd do is sit in my room all day eating pizza and watching Netflix. And one day, I realise I could be much more. I just like to throw myself into everything, all the experiences. If I don't like something, at least I've tried it. And if I find something I like, it's another passion I can perfect"
Jason stared at her with intense eyes. "Wow, you re full of surprises. I guess I've forgotten what it's like to talk to someone with passion. Things have been so messed up here for a while it's refreshing".
"I've been meaning to talk to you about that. I'm sorry about Alison. I don't know much about your family, but I know it's tough, loosing someone like that."
"Yeah it was. I didn't handle it brilliantly. I was useless. I'd drink, smoke weed all day. I wasn't good for anybody. I didn't do anything, no aspirations or achievements. After school I felt like I could do anything and it all just went downhill. Worse after her death. I could've been a better brother to her"
"I'm sure you were great" Lily said, placing a hand on his arm. "You know, you can talk to me about her any time. About anything. It might be nice to talk to someone who hasn't known you all your life" Lily stated, smiling. Jason gave a shy smile back.
"I'd like that. You intrigue me, lily. You really do"
"Well, ambiguous is my middle name" she laughed. They reached to her house, and she turned to say goodbye. Suddenly, around the corner, she saw a distinctly familiar car. She froze; it felt like ice in her veins. Her face must've had a shock of horror because Jason turned, placing his hands on her arms.
"Lily? What's wrong? Are you okay? What is it?"
"Oh, my god" she gasped, almost fainting. Jason held her up. "Jason- the car- the car!"
The car drove away and tears welled up in her eyes. Jason led her to her door, taking her keys and helping her inside. He put her in a chair, getting her water and kneeling in front of her, pushing a strand of hair back from her face behind her ear. He took one hand, and she couldn't even process this action, something which she'd normally be happy about, because she was so scared.
"God, you're shaking" he said. "Lily, who was that? Who was in the car?" Suddenly, Lily's mother came in.
"What's going on here?" Angelina demanded, checking on her daughter. "Sweetie, what's wrong? Has someone hurt you? What did you do?" she turned on Jason.
"Nothing- she was fine and then she saw something"
"It wasn't Jason, mum" Lily said. Her hands were shaking and the other two looked at her. She looked up at Angelina.
"He's found us."
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