Aria's POV

I hadn't thought about telling my parents, brother, or friends about this, I just assumed that they would all forget about me and move on with their lives. The only person I want and need in my life right now is Ezra, but he insists on us going home. I just want to rewind 6 months and redo everything.

*Ring Ring* I hear my phone ring and I look over and see that my brother is calling. I contemplate answering it, but decide to so that he won't think that something is wrong.

"Hello?" I say acting like it's no big deal.

"Hey Aria, I just wanted to call and see how you were doing. I know why you left, I mean mom and dad didn't like you with Mr. Fitz and all but why did you run away from me, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily?" Mike asked with a hurt in his voice.

"Mike I just had to get away from everything and I didn't run away from you guys I just needed a new start, which didn't turn out well at all."

"What are you talking about, Aria?"

"Mike, I can't tell you right this second, but I can and I will soon just be patient."

"Aria, please promise me that you will be okay."

"Mike I promise I will be okay and that soon enough you will know everything. I have to go now but I love you and please don't tell anyone you talked to me."

"I love you too and I won't say anything, for now."

"Thanks, bye." And with that I hung up the phone.

After I got off the phone with Mike I decided that I should probably pack some stuff for this weekend. I wasn't really sure what to pack because some things were starting not to fit the best. I just packed some nice dresses and some sweatpants and t-shirts and hoped that no one would notice anything till I was able to tell them everything. I decided that I should probably go and work on my homework now and get it out of the way before Friday.

*The Next Morning*

I guess I fell asleep doing my homework last night. I woke up to my phone going crazy from my alarm. I saw the time and realized that if I didn't get going I would be late for my only class on Thursdays. I quickly got up and put on a lose, flowing dress and got ready to leave. I heard my phone go off and saw a text from Ezra wanting to meet for lunch I quickly replied and ran to my class, making it just in the nick of time.

After class I started for the nice coffee shop that had been mine and Ezra's new meeting place. He was waiting for me when I walked in.

"How are you today?" Ezra asked as I sat down.

"Same old, same old. Tired, moody, and now scared to go back home."

"I promise it will be okay, you know your parents will support as will your friends."

"Mike called me last night." I blurted out.

"What did he have to say."

"You know the brotherly stuff like we miss you and care about you."

"And what did you tell him?"

"That he would find out everything soon enough."

"Aria, now you know why we have to go home this weekend."

"I know, I know look I got to go I have to meet with my group for my Literature class I'll talk to you later. What time are we leaving tomorrow?"

"I'll be by your dorm room about 2ish if that is good for you."

"It's great I'll see you tomorrow." I said and left.

I was on my way back to the college when I suddenly felt like someone was watching me. I felt this way a lot lately and I guessed it was because what had happened. I felt scared all the time, it was just a thing that happened to me and I tried to ignore it, but I knew that it would never really go away. I finally got back to school and tried to push the fear out of my mind.

*The next day*

It was 1:45 and Ezra texted me to tell me that he was getting ready to leave. I gathered all of my stuff and waited for him to arrive. I heard a knock at the door and of course I automatically jumped that is pretty much what I did every time someone knocked on the door.

"You ready?" Ezra said as I opened the door.

"No, but I'm pretty sure you never really gave me a choice in the matter." I said grabbing my stuff.

A few hours later we arrived in Rosewood. I knew that I had to contact Mike first and let him know we were here and meet up with him first because he was the one I was least scared to see. We decided to meet up at Hollis Bar because we are pretty sure my parents won't be there.

"Mike, how are you?" I ask while running and giving him the biggest hug I have ever given him.

"I'm great how about?"

"Okay, I guess." I said fighting back tears.

"Aria, what's wrong?" he asks while we sit down.

"About 3 months after I moved to New York I was attacked and raped and now I am pregnant." I said not looking up. I then felt someone take my hand and look over to see Ezra sitting beside me; I had completely forgot he was there.

"Aria, I'm so sorry." Was all that Mike could say before he got out of his seat to hug me. I could see the look of sadness and anger in his eyes.

"It's okay there is nothing that anyone can do about it. I thought that you and mom and dad and my friends needed to know, well actually Ezra thought that, so we came here to tell you guys." I said.

"I'm glad you came we are all here to help you, you know that right?"

"I know and so is Ezra, I never meant to shut any of you out I just didn't know what to do so I ran away after high school, because I felt I had nowhere to go and now I need all of you more than ever."

"We will be here for you no matter what you do or go through." Ezra piped in putting his arm around me and bringing me into a reassuring hug.

Later that night we arrived at my parent's house. I was scared as to what they were going to say especially since Ezra was with me. Mike, Ezra, and I all walked up to the door where Mike let himself in. As soon as my parents walked in they walked over and hugged me. I actually thought they might cry. Soon after though they asked about a million questions. I soon told them the whole story about moving to New York, getting raped, and finding out I was pregnant. They weren't mad at all, furious at the guy but not at me. Dad just sat there running his hands through is hair and mom cried a bit.

"Mom, Dad I'm really tired can I just go to bed now?" I asked a few minutes later after we had gotten all caught up.

"Sure honey, and Ezra you can have the couch."

"Night mom, dad, Mike, and Ezra. I'll see all of you in the morning." I said before going upstairs. When I got upstairs I texted Ezra to tell him that I loved him and that until we told my parents we were together I couldn't kiss him in front of them, which he completely understood.

*downstairs*

"Ezra?"

"Yes ?"

"Please call me Ella and I wanted to thank you for how you have been treating Aria. I'm still not pleased with what happened when she was in high school but that is water under the bridge, the main thing is that she is safe when she is New York."

"Ella it's the least I can do, I really am in love with your daughter. I'm just going to take things slow I know she has been hurt and I want her to feel safe, so I am going to do whatever she wants me to as long as it makes her feel safe. "

"I know you love her and I thank you for all you are doing. Well I'm going to bed now I'll see you in the morning good night."

_Well I hoped you liked it, I know it is kind of boring now but I promise you it will get better. Please continue to review and if any of you like 7th heaven I have a great Marthie centered fanfic that I have also written. Thanks guys. xoxo