Aria's POV:

Our main goal for college was living together. Hanna, Emily, and I had found a good size apartment close to Hollis that we could all share.

Today we were moving in. Ezra and my dad had agreed to help along with Emily and Hanna's mom. Ezra and my dad starting moving boxes into my room. I had the largest room since I paid for a majority of the rent with the money I won from a writing contest.

The apartment came with beds and desk for each room so we didn't have to move any large items. When the last of the boxes were brought in my dad, Ashley and Pam all left so we could get settled in. Ezra stayed to help me organize my things.

"You have your own place finally!"

"Well I share with Emily and Hanna, but I have my own room." I finish unpacking and grab Ezra's hand. We walk into the family room that connects to the kitchen. Hanna and Emily are sitting on the couch.

"I can't believe we have our place."

"I can't believe I have a job." We were all surprised that Hanna had broken down and gotten a job. Her mom refused to pay the rent so Hanna was forced to get a job.

"We can't believe it either." Ezra sits down and pulls me onto his lap.

"Well not all of us can win a national writing award."

"How did you get the money for the rent Em?"

"My mom dipped into my college fund. Going to Hollis saved a lot of money and since I got in on a part scholarship it saved even more. Plus she really wanted me out of the house so she could join my dad in Texas."

"Well aren't you two cute. Fitzy and Aria together at last."

"Guess who I saw yesterday." Hanna and Emily went blank. "I saw Jason moving back into his house."

"Wait what? He's back."

"Yeah he said he is fixing up the house before putting it up for sale."

"I can't believe he's back I thought that after what happened between him and you…" Hanna stops talking as I glare at her. I never told Ezra about the kisses Jason and I had shared.

"What happened with you two?" Ezra looks confused.

"He liked me, but I told him I was unavailable. He left shortly after that."

"He left town because of you. And now he's back."

"And I'm still unavailable." I kiss Ezra, but it still feels tense. He's hurt I didn't tell him about me and Jason, but what would he do if he knew the whole truth?

"I should probably get going. School starts up soon and I still have some planning to do. I'll see you later." He kisses me.

"Ezra." I follow him, but he shuts the door in my face. "Hanna?"

"How was I supposed to know you didn't tell him Jason kissed you and had photos of you all over the place?"
"You should have assumed that. Why would I tell Ezra about the photos and that Jason kissed me when he had already left? It seemed pointless."