''See ya George'' Aria placed a cookie in her mouth and slid her jacket on.

''Night Evens'' the man said behind her and she waved as the door shut. Caroline was standing by the sidewalk, smiling at her phone. Aria rolled her eyes before she walked up to her friend while pulling her hair up into a ponytail and enjoying the cooling wind against her neck.

''Stop smiling like that, it makes me sick'' she said and Caroline peeked up from the phone, only to place a nudge on Aria's shoulder.

''Fuck off'' Caroline muttered and Aria grinned.

''What is he writing?'' Aria didn't really care, but the taxi hadn't arrived yet so she figured she would kill some time. They don't take the subway this late.

''Just about the rude man that yelled at me; he is so sweet! Look,'' Caroline turned the screen against Aria and Aria sighed.

''You do know that's your job, right? It's not even the first time like wh…'' she paused, scanning through their conversation.

''Babe?'' she frowned and looked at Caroline that lit a smile.

''Okayyy…'' Aria looked down the road in hope to see the taxi, but no.

''Where is it?'' they called fifteen minutes ago and usually it's waiting on them when they exit the restaurant.

''Should I call Roman?'' Caroline said and Aria turned to give her the killer gaze.

''Is that a yes?''

Ten more minutes went by and they pretty much accepted the fact that the taxi wouldn't come.

''Wonderful'' Aria groaned as they walk along the road.

''Why are you not complaining?'' Aria turned to Caroline that is usually the one that whines when something like this happens. Caroline peeked up from her phone when she realized Aria was talking to her.

''Huh?'' she said, making Aria freeze.

''You didn't'' Aria threw her head backwards and Caroline pouted.

''But he offered himself and; Where are you going?!'' Caroline threw her arms in the air as she followed a muttering Aria.

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''Hi'' Roman said, pulling up beside Caroline.

''You really didn't have to'' she smiled.

''Don't mention it'' he smiled back softly and they locked eyes.

''Where is Aria?'' Dean interrupted the moment and now Roman noticed it was only Caroline standing by the sidewalk.

''Uhmm…'' Caroline rubbed her neck uncomfortable.

''She kind of… found another driver'' she said and the boys frowned.

''What do you mean?'' Dean asked confused and she sighed.

''Jason called and,'' Caroline made circular movements with her hands and now Seth peeked out as well.

''Like in her ex?'' Caroline nodded.

''She always forgives him'' she sighed, climbing into the car.

After a quick fight, they drove to pick up Aria. Caroline didn't have much of a choice consider the fact that she was in their car.

''She's not gonna like it'' Caroline bit her bottom lip. Dean muttered something and Caroline sighed.

''Here'' the car didn't even have a chance to stop before Dean stumbled out and up to the door, banging on it.

''I swear I'm gonna regret this'' Caroline groaned, following him.

''What the hell?'' a guy; tall, brunette, toned and shirtless; opened the door.

''Aria?'' Dean stepped forward but was pushed back by the guy that protected his territory. He was about to snap when Caroline stepped forward.

''Jason! Long time, we were just wondering if Aria was here?'' she tried her best to smile, she couldn't stand him.

''Blondie? No, I dropped her off ten minutes ago…'' he turned his gaze back to Dean and then to the two other men behind him.

''Ohh, sorry for bothering you this late. We should…'' she gripped Dean's wrist and started to pull him away.

''C'mon!'' she sighed.

''Hey buddy'' Jason said and they turned to see a grin on his face. He was referring to Dean.

''Just a brotherly advice… she likes to be on top'' he smirked and Caroline released her grip around Dean's wrist.

The noise his fist gave away still echoed in Caroline's ears.

Dean breathed heavily, glaring down at Jason that had fallen to the ground by the hit. He was covering his cheek with his hand but sick as he was; he was grinning.

''Let's go'' Caroline pulled slightly Dean against her and he followed.

''Does it hurt?'' Caroline said concerned as she looked at Dean who was rubbing his fist with his other hand while he looked out through the window. He didn't answer but connecting to that noise again, she was pretty sure it hurt.

When Roman parked the car, Caroline considered telling them to go home. But she didn't have the heart to do so.

''Aria?'' Caroline opened the door.

''What took you so long? Did you have car-sex?'' Aria's voice came from the living room and Caroline froze as she was taking her shoes off. She blushed hearing how Seth chuckled and Roman slapping him.

''Hi Roman'' you could hear the grin behind Aria's greeting.

''Hi'' Roman shook his head and Caroline sighed before walking into the living room. Aria was lining on the couch, earphones in her ears. She took a big inhale.

''So we went to see Jason…'' Caroline said and Aria ripped the earphones off.

''You what?'' she sat and raised her eyebrows.

''Believe it or not, it wasn't my idea…'' she nodded back towards the boys.

''And?'' Aria knew something had happened.

''I'm pretty sure Dean broke his jaw'' Seth chuckled and Aria shook her head.

''You know what, I'm not even gonna ask why'' she knew Jason, he probably deserved it.

''I thought you were staying with him?'' Caroline continued.

''I was, but I didn't'' a smile crossed Caroline's face hearing Aria say that. She was proud. Suddenly Aria rose and went up to Dean. She took his fist between her hands and observed it. She had noticed he was rubbing it.

''I hope it was his left side because I placed a slap there before you'' she grinned and he chuckled.

''C'mon, let's get you some ice'' she said, dragging him into the kitchen.

''Well, looks like you're sleeping here'' Caroline was looking at the clock.

''I am not taking the couch'' Roman pointed a warningly finger at Seth and he sighed.

''Fine, I deserve that. But if I hear any noises… I swear I will sleep in the car'' he warned back and Roman chuckled while Caroline blushed.

''Aria, you won't mind if…'' Caroline walked into the kitchen but froze when she saw Aria and Dean making out. She turned around.

''Nope she won't'' she rubbed her neck uncomfortable as Seth and Roman frowned confused. Peeking behind her, they grinned.

''Dammit'' Seth said, still grinning.


So, so, SO sorry for the time it took to post this chapter but school has really, really, been hell the past two weeks. But now I'm back!