Chapter 14

Wilden started up the car and turned to Aria. '' So have you given anymore thought to making a statement?'' he asked.

Aria squirmed a little and began to nibble her bottom lip in discomfort. That question had kept her up for nights and no matter how much she tried to elaborate the situation she always came back to one answer, Ezra was not a rapist. When she first met him he was this amazing, sensitive guy who wrote poetry and understood her when nobody else could, she really loved him. Sure she didn't feel that way anymore, but he still didn't do anything besides smash her heart into a billion little smithereens. Aria took in a deep breath ''No. I'm not going to make a statement. Look, whoever wrote that letter was just playing a joke. It wasn't me and Ezra didn't rape me. He really didn't do anything wrong.''

Wilden took his eyes off the road every few seconds to look at Aria. '' And you're sure about that?'' he asked, raising an eyebrow.

''Uh huh'' Aria nodded. She knew she was sealing her faith with her decision. A was going to do God knows what with that stupid tape and there was nothing she could do about it. She was the one stupid enough to go out, get drunk and have sex, and she had to responsibility for her actions now. But what about Jason? Aria hadn't even begun to think of how the tape getting out would affect him. This would be so humiliating for the both of them. Aria looked out the window they were back in town now, only a ten minute drive away from her house. '' Hey, could you drop me off here? I don't really want anybody seeing me being dropped off by a cop car''

Wilden pulled to a halt beside the fountain.'' Okay, well watch yourself walking home.''

'' I will. Bye''

Aria arrived home at around 6:30. Thankfully her dad wasn't up so that saved her for an argument. There was no point in sleeping, not that she could anyway, and she had to leave for school in an hour. Her eyes were heavy and her head was throbbing. She spent her time getting dressed for school.

Later that during lunchtime, Aria was sitting alone on the ground of the school library, finishing her history paper on her laptop. She'd completely forgotten about it up until now and history was her next class. The library was so silent, just the way she liked it, thankfully for her the rosewood student body weren't too interested in books. Mr Harris, the younger yet extremely grumpy librarian, and the school chess team were the only other people in the library.

Aria's computer chimed. Mr Harris shot her a scolding look over his thick black glasses. Aria whispered an apology, stoop up and walked to the back of the library. The shelves were pretty high and were packed with huge books and thick dictionaries, some of the cheerleaders would go there to make out with a school football player. Aria took a seat at one the tables and opened her email.

Awe, look who's the bigger person. Well having be good is going to get you anywhere. Big mistake sweetheart. Get ready for your big showcase _ A.

Aria swallowed had. This was bad this was so bad. This wasn't a threat anymore, A was actually going to show the tape. Sick bastard. Aria ran her hands through her hair and tried to calm herself down. She opened an old email, the one with the video of her and Jason. She decided to watch it again, maybe it wouldn't be as bad as she initially thought. Aria clicked on the video and let the video play at a really low volume.

On the screen Aria and Jason were making out. Aria was unbuttoning Jason's shirt and he was feeling his hands up her back and then they were in bed together. Jason was between Aria's legs, thrusting in and out as he hovered over her. Aria's bra was still on and she was gripping onto the bed pole with her left arm. But it wasn't so bad, the light was pretty dim and if you didn't focus you wouldn't even be able to tell it was her. Oh who was she kidding? This was bad. This was so bad. It was terrible. It was quiet obvious who the two people in the video were and if it ever got out Aria was sure she would die a slow and painful death of shame and embarrassment. Aria continued to watch in complete shame and horror when a familiar, girly voice spoke from behind her.

'' Oh my God what are you watching?'' Aria slammed the laptop shut and turned around, it was Hanna. Her face was a mixture of genuine shock and utter amusement. '' Are you watching porn? ''

Aria tutted in fake disgust. '' What? No of course not. Why would I be watching porn, I'm not some perve'' Aria choked on her words.

Hanna smirked. '' I could hear the moaning from the end if the room. For a second I thought that Noel Kahn was hooking up with the slutty school nurse. Why are you watching that''

Aria went bright red. '' Uh, I um, I, I'm it doesn't matter. What are you doing here anyways? I thought you were allergic to the library.''

'' I was looking for you. Spencer is going nuts over flower arrangements for the memorial and needs multiple opinions. I'm telling you that girl is always on the verge of a meltdown. So what were you watching? Dude come on it's nothing to be embarrassed about. What's up?''

Aria grinded her teeth, Hanna was not going to let this go. Oh what the hell, Hanna knew all her other secrets. '' I wasn't watching porn. The person in the video was me and Jason. A has a video of us and he's going to show it to everyone because I wouldn't give into blackmail.''

Hanna's eyes went wide and she sat down on the seat opposite Aria. '' What? That's so horrible.'' Hanna sat back in her seat, a slight smile spread across her face. '' I know this isn't the right moment but Jason must be pretty good in bed, because the way you were moaning, I could of sworn you…''

''HANNA! Please shut up. And the video was on low volume''

'' This place echoes''

'' This isn't funny. I don't know what to do''

'' Okay relax. I'm sure it's just an empty threat''

Aria sure hoped so.

Sorry about not updating sooner. I kind of forgot about the story for a while. What do you think?