Chapter Nine

Jason was anxiously pacing his living room floor waiting for Aria to come over. He was so excited to see her again because they haven't seen each other since graduation night. As he was pacing he couldn't help but wonder what was going to happen and if they'd be friends again.

Knock Knock

"Hey, Aria come on in" Jason said as he opened the door for her. She looked at him and smiled as she walked in with a bag of groceries, junk food and some movies. "Here let me help you with this stuff" Jason said as he grabbed the bags from her arms and brought them to the kitchen. "Thanks Jase for grabbing the stuff" Aria replied. "So, you wanted to talk" Jason asked. "Yeah Jason I do, I am ready to talk about what happened graduation night and about us" Aria replied.

Aria said us, Jason thought in his head. Does that mean there is an us he couldn't help but wonder. "I brought some stuff to make shrimp pad thai" Aria said interuppting his thoughts. "Sounds good, would you like to talk now or after dinner" Jason asked. "How about after dinner if that is okay" Aria asked. "Sure, do you need any help" asked Jason. "No, but you can stay and keep me company if you want" Aria replied.

As Aria started preparing the food to be cooked she couldn't help but think about how happy she was to be here. She was happy to be in Jason's house, cooking for him and sharing a meal with him. She knew that he was anxious about the talk that they were about to have as she watched him fidget on the chair in front of her.

Jason couldn't help but think how beautiful Aria looked in his kitchen. Here she was standing at his island with a knife in her hands chopping away at some vegetables. He hair was up in a messy ponytail and he could see strands of her hair falling out of her ponytail. She wore little to no makeup with leggings and a tank top. Jason had to stop himself from going up to Aria and pushing her against the counter kissing her senseless.

"Food is ready" Aria said after thirty minutes. "Let's eat in the living room, I can put a blanket down and we can have like a picnic" Jason suggested. "Sounds good" Aria replied as she grabbed the bowls of food and made her way into the living room. Jason and Aria both sat on the floor eating their food silently not saying anything but looking up at each other every once in awhile. It was like a game of cat and mouse. Aria would look up to see Jason looking at her and her cheeks would get bright red that she'd have to look away. "This is amazing, Aria" Jason complimented her. She just smiled thanks in return.

They finished their food and found themselves in a content situation. Aria made her way into Jason's arms and gave him a big hug, taking in his smell. God, did she miss him she thought. Jason was startled by Aria's hug but soon enough hugged her back, boy did he miss having her in his arms.

"Jason, I want to apologize for hurting you at graduation" Aria started to say. "shh Aria, its okay. I am sorry that it was to soon for you" Jason started to say. "No, no let me speak, I want to say this" Aria replied as she cut Jason off. "I was confused by everything Jason. I wasn't thinking straight. Today my Mom and I had a mother daughter chat and she made me realize that I too have been falling for you. I just didn't see it. I didn't see what was in front of me because I was so blinded by the fact that I thought that I was still in love with Ezra. After, we talked I realized that Ezra wasn't the right guy for me Jason. He wanted me to be something that I am not. I always felt guilty whenever I was with him and I thought that it was love but it wasn't. I think in a way I did love him but only in the way of a student teacher crush. Over this last month and a half I realized that I miss you so much. I miss being around you, I miss your smell, the way we can easily talk to each other" Aria rambled. Jason couldn't help but be happier. Aria loved him, he couldn't stop himself as he grabbed her and kissed her hard. She grabbed his head and kissed back.

Slowly, removing his lips from hers, Jason looked down at Aria and smiled. "You have no idea how happy you just made me hearing you say that you love me" Jason started. "I think I've always loved you Jase, I just didn't know it, I am sorry for breaking your heart and not reciprociating then" Aria said. "I forgive you, if you would go out to dinner with me on Friday" Jason replied. "Like a date" Aria asked smiling. "Like a date" Jason replied. "Yes, Jase I'll go out with you on Friday night" Aria replied smiling.

"Oh I brought movies and junk food over for if things went well we could spend the night having a movie night" Aria said gleefully. "There isn't anything better that I would like to do with you" Jason replied.

As Jason and Aria laid there on the floor of the living room eating junk food and watching romantic comedies and action movies they both could not help but be happy. Jason in particular was happy because he got his Aria back. Aria was happy because this was a new beginning for her and Jason and she hoped that they would be happy and continue to be happy.

Author's note:

I just want to reassure you that this is not the end of the story. There will be more. Jaria is now together and we will get to see their relationship progress, along with college, and their life. There is going to be a couple time jumps coming up. I also want to thank everyone for the reviews and feedback I have received. I also want to thank my fellow followers and people that have made this story one of their favorites. Thank you, thank you, thank you!