A/N: Thanks for the review you really are amazing!

Notinyourlifetimehoney: Ella is more receptive to Aria in this fic, and I feel like she is on the show too, even if it's less than in this story! And there might be a long talk between the mother and daughter planned later in the fic... but don't tell anyone! :)

KatyForYou: You've had had some reading to do I see! Really glad you like the story and touch that you think it's the best continuation, I'll do my best to keep it that way ;)

Ok now i let you read, this chapter is a lot shorter than the last one but I'll write more on the next one ;)

Disclaimer: Nop, it hasn't change PLL still isn't mine!

Chapter 5: You've Got A Friend (part 1)

Aria's tears hadn't stopped since she had come up to her room. Her bed was wet because of her sobs but she didn't care. She couldn't get her father's words out of her head.

« It's wrong Aria! »

« You're just a kid you don't know anything about love! »

« You will never see this perv again! »

« He's lucky I haven't called the cop yet! »

Other tears came streaming down her face when she remembered the moment he had raised his hand on her. He would've without any doubt slap her if her mom hadn't stopped him. How can he do this to her, his daughter? Aria understood that he was disappointed by her, but she never would have thought that he would be that angry at her… at Ezra. Like she had told him, Aria thought he would have understood her better than anyone else. After all, Byron had also been involved in a student/teacher relationship no so long ago. He had gave in to his attraction for Meredith even if he was her teacher and was married, so why couldn't he understand what was happening between her and Ezra? It wasn't so different after all, especially as they weren't cheating on anyone! Her father had gotten involved with his student despite the proscription, just like her and Ezra, so WHY didn't he understand?

Aria sniffed loudly and decided to leave her bed to get a tissue on her desk. While she was wiping her face as best as she could, her eyes laid on the poetry book with Ezra's poem. She quickly turned the pages, stopping when 'B-26' appeared in front of her. She slowly ran her fingers along the printed paper, reading for the umpteenth times his loving words. Tears started to run down her face again when she thought that she might never see him again if her father carried out his threats. She would never be able to run her hands through his dark hair, get lost into his beautiful blue eyes, intertwine her fingers with his, lay her head on his chest to hear his heartbeats, kiss his soft lips… A knot formed in her stomach. She really needed Ezra in her life. Her parents couldn't prevent her from seeing him, it was impossible… She wouldn't survive without him…

Aria would have giving everything to be in his arms right now. She knew that he would have found the right words to reassure her, he always did. He had been so brave today in front of her parents. He had managed to keep calm even when the situation was close to get out of control… a dozen times. She admired him for that. Without him the discussion would have been way worse, there might not even have had a discussion! Oh how she needed him right now…

Aria headed towards her bed again, Ezra's poem against her to keep some kind of contact with him, when her cellphone started ringing. She first thought about letting it rang, she didn't want to talk to anybody at this moment, but then she realized that it might have been Ezra calling her and she practically threw herself on her phone which was on her desk.

Aria- "Ezra?"

Her voice was filled with hope, even if it remained tremulous because of her crying.

Spencer- No it's me, Spencer…

She had a lump in her throat when she realized it wasn't him.

Spencer- "Are you okay Aria?"

She could hear her concern in her voice.

Aria- "I… I…"

The words stayed block in the back of her throat, she couldn't talk.

Spencer- "Aria what's going on?… You know you can talk to me."

A tear rolled down Aria's cheek. She would have preferred to have Ezra on the other end of the line, but she was still grateful that it was Spencer. Her friends had now all accepted her relationship with Ezra, but Spencer had always been the most supportive of them. She could certainly reassure her if she told her what had happened.

Aria- "Ezra… Ezra and I… talked to my parents… We… told them about us…"

Spencer- "Oh my god!… What happened? What did your parents say?"

Aria could her that she really was worried about her and it somehow made her feel a little better. She knew she could talk to her friend.

Aria- "We… We tried as best as we could to explain to them how we really felt about each other… and how everything happened between us…. They listened to us, but then… my dad kicked Ezra out. He said that I will never see him again… that he will call the cops…"

Aria's sob started again.

Aria- "I can't lose him Spence…"

Spencer- "I know Aria… That won't happen… You just have to give some time to your parents. I'm sure they'll understand that you truly love each other."

Aria- "I don't know… They're pretty upset… especially my dad… he almost hit me."

Spencer- "He what?"

Aria- "We… we were arguing after Ezra left and… he raised his hand… but my mom stopped him."

Spenser- "Thank god."

Aria- "It's not all… Mike… Mike punched Ezra…"

Spencer- "Your brother?"

Aria- "Yes… I told him about me and Ezra and he… he just punched him in the face and stormed off…"

Spencer- "He probably did that on impulse. You should talk to him later, explain him the truth. He'll understand."

Aria- "Maybe, I don't know…"

She cried again thinking of her family's reaction towards her relationship.

Aria- "All my family hates me and Ezra… They will never let us be together…"

Spencer- "Hey don't say that Aria… They all love you, they will understand eventually. Give them time… And you know that no matter what, you have me and the girls. We'll always be there for you… and for Ezra."

Aria- "Thanks Spence."

Aria was truly touched by her friend's words. It was because they knew each other so well, that Spencer always found the right words to comfort her.

Spencer- Do you want me to come over?

Aria- "I… I don't think that's a good idea. My parents are still talking downstairs and Mike… I don't even know where he is… Plus I'm pretty sure they won't let you in if you come."

Spencer- "I could climb the tree in front of your room."

Aria giggled. It had been years since anyone had climbed that tree… since Alison's disappearance actually. Back then, the girls used to escape from the window during their 'sleepover' to go see concerts her parents had forbidden them to go, or else to spend the evening in bars. Ali often dragged them there at a certain period, telling them that it was the place to meet 'real' men. Aria had always doubted Alison's words, well until the day she had met Ezra…

Aria- "Thanks Spence but… I think I need to spend the night alone. I gotta sort my ideas out after today."

Spencer- "Okay… but if you change your mind, text me."

Aria- "Sure… thank you for talking to me. It really helped."

Spencer- "Anytime."

Aria- "I'll see tomorrow at school."

Spencer- "Yes, bye Aria."

Aria- "Bye."

A/N: As you might have understand I'm big fan of Sparia (as friends ofc) and there will be more of them in this fic!

I hope you enjoyed this little talk between friends, as usual let me know what you think :)

I had written a first version of this moment where Aria was completely freaking out but it wasn't too realistic for this fic. However I could post this AU version separately if you're interested?

I'll probably update thursday or friday, depending on how fast I'll write my one shot for 2x17 (BTW I don't remember who asked but yes I am doing a one shot for this ep and all the ones that will follow ;))

The title of this chapter is 'You've got a friend', song originally by Carole King and covered by almost everyone, the most famous being Michael Jackson!

Thanks again for reading my story and I'll see you soon

PS: If you're watching SAB tonight, there will be a song by Nick Howard called 'Falling For You' in it. So if you like it go buy his music on iTunes his songs are beautiful and tweet him, he's really the nicest guy in the world! Sorry Im just totally freaking out cause I love this man and this song and this show! This is just amazing!