Hey everyone! So I'm not sure when I'll be able to update next because I could lose power (hurricane) and my school starts on Wednesday (UGH). I'll try to finish my homework in study halls, but I can't make any promises. I'll try to update soon though and please review!

Aria looked around the room the only light coming from the crescent moon outside. Ezra still form quietly slept next to her his breath tickling the top of her head. Suddenly she heard footsteps and a figure appeared in her door frame. She suspected it was just another nurse checking up on her until she looked closer. She would recognize that face anywhere. It held a heart shape and was framed by curly blonde locks…Alison.

She stepped into the quiet room and strolled over to Aria's bedside. She gave one of her sickly sweet smiles and stood there for a moment. Alison then sat herself on the bed and put a white envelope into Aria's hand. Aria looked up at her confused before staring down at the smooth rectangle in her palm. Alison grinned placing her hand reassuringly on Aria's arm.

"What is this?" Aria whispered.

Alison responded with a soft laugh slowly making her way back out the door. She flipped her hair over her shoulder glancing back one last time at Aria. She chuckled before walking into the dark abyss that was the hallway.

Aria gazed down at the small package she had received turning it over and over again in her hands. She ran a finger along the edge toying with envelopes flap. She finally decided to open it and gently tugged on the triangular seal. When it didn't budge she pulled harder but was still to no avail. With all the strength she could muster she tried to rip it open but it still remained shut. She was furiously trying to claw it open when she faintly heard her name. She felt something shaking her arm and could distinguish a faded rustling.

Suddenly Aria opened her eyes and saw a concerned Ezra looking her over. Her eyes immediately flew to her hands which lay empty, balled up at her sides.

"Are you okay?" Ezra asked comfortingly running his hand up and down her arm.

"W-What happened," Aria stammered, frantically looking around the room.

"Well you were tossing and shaking in your sleep. I figured you were having a bad dream so I woke you up," Ezra explained.

"Oh," Aria breathed. She couldn't believe she had dreamt all of that up and none of it had actually happened. It had felt so real and she remembered every single detail. From the frustration of the envelope to the sound of Alison's laughter filling the room. Before she knew it she felt tears escaping her eyes for her deceased best friend. She had never really cried for Alison before but something in her dream had pulled a trigger in her. Ezra enclosed her into his larger frame as she buried her face in his chest .He let her cry it out before asking her if she wanted to talk about it.

"I-I just, I can't believe she's really gone," Aria whimpered.

Ezra pressed a kiss to her forehead and gently rocked her in his arms. Her sobs soon subsided as she fell asleep in the comfort of Ezra's grasp.

PLLPLLPLLPLLPLLPLLPLLPLL

"Honey, wake up," Ella softly cooed.

Aria stretched her arms out slightly flinching as her ribs expanded.

"You get to go home today," Ella said excitedly.

Ezra smiled down at her and gave her a quick kiss on the lips before hopping out of Aria's hospital bed.

The doctor came in a few minutes later and checked Aria one last time before discharging her.

PLLPLLPLLPLL

"Ezra why don't you stay for dinner tonight," Ella smiled as her, Ezra, and Aria all stepped into the Montgomery household.

"I'd love to," Ezra replied.

"I'll be down in a little while," Aria informed them. She trudged up the stairs, thoughts of Alison still swarming her mind. It had really hit her hard last night and she couldn't shake the feeling of loss that overwhelmed her. She collapsed onto her bed burying her face in her pillow. Her body filled with pain from the action causing her breath to catch. She slowly sat up and closed her eyes waiting for the discomfort to pass.

After less than a minute she opened her eyes again and glanced around her room. Everything reminded her of Alison. She scanned the numerous pictures of the 5 of them and the countless things Ali had given her. Her eyes landed on one of her favorite pillows that Alison had given her for her 13th birthday. At the time she had thought it was a strange gift and had always wondered her thinking behind it. Aria grabbed it and pulled close to her chest, memories flooding into her head.

FLASHBACK:

The five girls huddled around Aria in her bedroom each of them watching intently as she opened each of the girls presents.

"Here's mine," Alison smiled handing Aria a perfectly wrapped square.

Aria happily tore away the wrapping paper to reveal an intricately beaded pillow.

"This is so pretty. Thanks," Aria said.

"You got her a pillow?" Spencer laughed.

"It may seem like a weird gift now, but when the time is right you'll understand why it's so important," Alison smirked.

END OF FLASHBACK

Aria traced over the beads lightly with her fingertip smiling at the memory. Alison always made these fortune-cookie statements that none of them understood. Her finger stopped its trailing as she saw a zipper hidden in the complex pattern of jewels. She had never seen it before until now even though she had had it for more than 3 years.

Aria started to pull the fastener across its small teeth when a knock at her door interrupted her.

"Aria?" she heard Ezra say. "Can I come in?"

Aria threw the pillow behind and called out sure.

"Are you okay, you kind of ran up here," he asked going to sit next to her on her bed.

"Yeah I'm just kind of tired and overwhelmed with this whole Ali/A thing," Aria admitted.

"Ok well I better let you rest," he smiled kissing her softly on her forehead. "Oh and the girls are coming over in an hour," he told her. "And I'll be downstairs if you need me," he said brushing his fingers along Aria's cheek.

"I love you so much," Aria confessed kissing his stubbly cheek.

"I love you too," Ezra laughed shutting the door behind me as he left.

As soon as she heard Ezra's feet reach the bottom of the stairs she seized the pillow from behind her back. She unzipped it and flipped it over a small white envelope tumbling out.

So I was wondering what you guys think should be in the envelope. I will credit you if I use your idea.

And please review, it means so much to me. I will update as soon as possible and I'm crossing my fingers I won't lose power for too long.