Aria's P.O.V:

I woke up slowly and found that I was lying quite awkwardly. I was laid at an angle and on top of something by the feels of it. I brought myself up and collected my bearings. I was in Emilie's room, and that thing that I was lain on, would be Emilie herself, we had obviously crashed as soon as we had got in, quite literally. Luckily, she was still asleep, so I hadn't bothered her. I checked my phone and it was already half nine in the morning. I also had... wow... 78 missed calls, all from either Ginny, Josh or anyone else in the cast and even a few from Hannah. I quickly called Ginny back to see what was up.

"Aria, where are you?" She sounded frantic down the phone.

"I stayed with Emilie last night, I did text you to let you know, she saw that I was falling asleep so she took me with her and I slept in her hotel room last night. We both text you to let you know." I explained calmly down the phone.

"Oh thank god. Hold on." She told me. "Josh, call everyone back, tell them she's okay, she's with Emilie. It was my bad. I didn't read my texts, either that or it just didn't come through." I heard her shout to him. "So what time you coming back then?" She asked sounding anxious.

"Urm, I honestly don't know, whenever Emilie wakes up I guess. If that's okay with you two." I replied which she laughed at.

"Sorry, of course that's okay, so she's still asleep huh?" She chuckled. "She sure does love her sleep that one. Okay well text me when she's awake. Bye."

"See ya." I replied.

It wasn't until half ten that Emilie woke up. I was sat on the arm chair next to the sofa when she woke up slowly, rubbing her eyes and spreading her arms out in a stretch.

"Morning, Sleeping Beauty." I greeted sarcastically.

"Actually, the names Belle." She winked at me. So she sleeps late, but she's herself pretty quick in the mornings and she doesn't require coffee, unlike Ginny.

"Sorry I'm up so late, I don't really like to get up in the morning." She explained with a little laugh.

"Well I'm going to get changed." I announced. I picked up my bag and dragged it into the bathroom with me. I looked into it and try and dig around inside for a new outfit, but I'm out. Wow, this is so embarrassing. I am going have to wear something I have already worn without washing it. I have done it before, but subtly. There is no working around it.

I changed into my already worn clothes quickly and brushed through my hair and walked out. Emilie was stood in front of the full length mirror and fixing her hair.

She wore a black skater skirt, a red and black plaid shirt tucked in, black peep toe wedges with a cropped blazer jacket over the top. She looked stunning as always. She smiled at me through the mirror.

"You ready to go?" She asked me as she turned.

"Yeah, I think so." I answered.

We arrived and knocked, within a moment, Ginny opened the door and flung her arms around me with Josh following suit.

"Okay guys, your suffocating her." Emilie Joked. "Sorry, we didn't tell you she was with me. She just looked so tired and like she needed to sleep."

"Em, It's okay. Thank you for doing that. It's my fault, I didn't check my texts." Ginny said. "How about we get some of the girlies together and go shopping for the day."

"Girls day out? I'm in!" Emilie replied excitedly. "Aria?"

"Urm, I guess." I replied unsure.

"Cool, I will ask Lana, Jen, Jamie and Meghan." Ginny skipped off and we both laughed.

Within ten minutes, Lana, Jen and Meghan came in.

"So I heard someone wanted to go shopping." Meghan squealed " Jamie couldn't come. They said to say sorry."

"It's okay, shall we get going? Ginny asked, us all nodding in affirmation. She turned kissed Josh on the cheek and walked out the door, us all following.

It didn't take long to get to the mall from the hotel, about a fifteen minute drive. I climbed out the back door after Emilie and Jen.

"Okay, Aria. Where do you want to start?" Ginny asked me.

"Urm, I don't really shop that often, unless I have to. I have no clue where all your guys favourite clothes would be. Why don't you guys choose?" I replied as politely as I could.

"But this isn't about us. This is about you." Lana blurted out.

"Urm, I'm not really comfortable spending my money on clothes, I might need it later on, in an emergency." 'Like getting chucked out and having no where to go.' I added in my head.

"Don't be silly, every girl needs some new clothes every once in a while. We pay, our treat." Emilie explained to me. Well they have obviously noticed that I wear the same thing all the time. At least they have the decency to not say it so bluntly. I just feel like a charity case around them. I hate feeling so dependant on someone else. But at the same time, it is nice to have someone that I can rely on. Or some people to rely on. With Ginny and everyone, I feel safer then I ever have before.

"Let's get with the shopping!" Meghan squealed happily. Okay, I can pick out who really loves shopping. Meghan, Ginny and Emilie, mainly, maybe Lana. So I have some back up with Jen, if they try to put me in a really cutsie dress or something. I like dresses, but they have to have some edge to the outfit. That is my only rule. Oh and never wear socks with sandals! That is never okay! But I guess that's everyone's rule.

We went into many shops, both high street and designer, and got a few bits from a couple, but it got to 12 and I was starving.

"As much as I love getting prodded and poked, can we please eat now. I am starved." I smiled at them, so they knew I was joking.

"Yeah sure, after that we will go to Hollister, Chanel, Urban Outfitters, Dolce and Gabbana and Top Shop." Meghan promised.

"Joy." Jen yelled sarcastically.

So far, we had been able to keep low profile. All of the girls had sunnies on, so that might help, but I just don't think that it will keep them disguised all day. If a super fan notices them, then it's game over for all of us. I honestly don't know how they deal with all of this all the time, it must get exhausting. I mean some of these fans are bat shit crazy! I have seen it. I know that Hannah likes the show, but she doesn't go to the extent of stalking where they are staying. But, I did tell her where we were staying, so I suppose that she doesn't need to, but I trust her, she wouldn't tell anyone. I hope.

When we got to the food court, it was hectic, it being twelve and all. It was always going to be busy, especially on a Saturday. I followed Ginny towards a food chain. I think that they wanted to get McDonalds or something. I glanced around to see what there was and I spotted at least 5 girls that I knew from school stood by McDonalds, where we are heading. These girls are the kinds of people you don't want to mess with, under ANY circumstances. They could make your school life a living hell. I don't care much about social circles at school, but I knew they were at the top of the food chain. I chanced another glance at them and they were staring right back. Except, one of the girls whispered something in the others ear, whilst staring at Ginny. SHIT!
"Guys, we need to get out of here. I think someone has spotted you guys." I said as subtly as I could still allowing them all to hear me.

"Shit!" Emilie exclaimed.

"Yeah. That's what I thought. I know these girls, we need to get going. NOW." I told them looking back at the girls whilst walking briskly with the others. The One who noticed Ginny was on her phone. Oh great who is she calling?

"Run! She's on the phone and my guess is that she is spilling the beans that you guys are here. Yeah, she's a bitch!" I shout and they start sprinting. Well as much as they could considering some were in heels or carrying bags and bags of shopping.

We managed to get to the ladies bathroom that was no where near the food court.

"FUCK!" Jen shouted. "What do we do now?"

"Calm down, we are just going to have to deal with the paps and everyone. It's no biggie, Ginny can you text one of the security guards and tell them we need help." Emilie took charge. She turned to me. "Now Aria, have you have ever dealt with this before?"

"No I haven't." I squeaked, terrified now.

"Honestly, it's not that bad. This lot make it sound like the worst possible thing that could happen. It's really not. No. What you've got to do is duck and try to squeeze through the crowd that will surround you. It is worse if your claustrophobic." She paused. "Your not are you." I nodded my head in confirmation. "Well, you'll be fine. I think they will mainly be concentrating on Ginny, Meghan, Lana or Jen. So me and you don't have to worry as much. The security guards will be here soon, so they will make this all so much easier." Well that made me feel slightly better. I know the paps won't care about me, but I still hate with a burning passion small or cramped spaces.

I look around and see that Lana has her head in her lap on the toilet, Meghan pacing, Ginny closing her phone from talking with security and Jen just sat there. Emilie gave me a hug, which did make me feel a little better, she gives the best hugs ever, well maybe second to Ginny.

"The security will be here in two minutes, luckily they were just across the street. We'll be fine, hopefully no-one knows where we are right now, so that should make it easier to get out of here. I am really sorry Aria, we didn't get to finish shopping or eat." She wore a sad smile on her face and walked over to see how Lana was taking this. She seemed to be taking it the worst.

"We'll be fine Lana! We have done this plenty of times before. I know your claustrophobic, but we will be fine." Ginny comforted her friend.

There was a knock at the door and I ran to the door and opened it. HUGE MISTAKE! I screamed and quickly closed it.

"Yeah, so they know where we are." I announced.

"What?" Lana asked panicky. She must be really bad with small spaces. She looked up at me with watery eyes and tears streaming down her eyes, smudging her mascara slightly. I offered her a weak smile in attempt to offer some comfort. I don't think it did much though.

Another knock came at the door, this time we all froze, being more careful now, I shouted "who is it?"

"Security." A deep voice came. "Anytime now sweetheart. It's not like we have forever." I pulled the door handle enough so the guys could let themselves in.

"Mrs. Dallas, did you call us?" He spoke formally.

"Yes, I did. Aria said that there is a high chance that there are paps out there. Is that correct? And what do you plan to do?" Ginny replied equally as formally.

"There are paparazzi out there and I would say more than I have ever dealt with before. I have five of my guys out there trying to control the situation. I also have another five on their way. I am afraid that the only way out is to push through. We will make a shell around you and then push past." He finished. By this point, Lana was in hysterics and she couldn't calm herself down. I'm almost there. I start to shake with sobs. 'Pull yourself together!' I thought to myself.

"First, we will take Miss. Parilla, then Mrs Ory, then you Mrs. Dallas, then Miss Morisson, then lastly Miss De Ravin and then the girl." He finished.

"Urm, the order is fine with me, apart from 'the girl' will be coming with me. And by the way, her name is Aria." Ginny stated calmly.

"I'm afraid I can not do that. My responsibility is to get you out, not her." He replied cooly, pointing at me.

"Okay, well then if your not going to help her then you don't help me." Ginny stood up for me.

"Me neither!" Emilie chimed in.

"Listen, he's right. You guys are more important to get out safely." I said, trying to convince her to just go.

"NO! No, I am no more important than you. We are both humans, so he will help you or I am staying in here!" Ginny protested.

"Okay, fine the girl... Aria I mean, can go with you." The security guard gave in.

The first to go out was Lana. She tried to sort herself out before she left, but failed. The door was shut on her way out. I could tell that she was absolutely terrified, but she had no choice in doing it. It was the only way out. Soon they came back for Meghan and then It was me and Ginny. Emilie and Jen hugged me before I went.

I was practically dragged out. The four guys around me were doing a poor job protecting me from sight.

"Ginny who's the girl?" Paps were shouting at her. "Ginny who's your friend? Over here Ginny please." The list goes on and on, but she ignored it all. It feels like I can't breath, like I am going to pass out. Like the air was just sucked out of the atmosphere. I can't handle it any more...