Chapter 4

4 FEW WEEKS LATER…

Since the traumatic "A" chapter was over Aria and her friends couldn't be happier. Since Mona Vanderwall was discovered as "A" both her social and professional lives were over. And she was put behind bars for life. Now Aria could concentrate on the road ahead. Aria's parents were now civil with each other, her friends' love lives were finally in order and doing pretty well in the wake of graduation. Luckily Aria and Spencer made Saledictorian and valedictorian. She was quite surprised to get it. She was expecting Emily to get it but no; Aria made saledictorian, and voted the Class of 2009's most unique student. As the 2009 graduation progressed Aria had a strange sense of closure and happiness. She eyed Ezra in the crowd laughing to herself. She heard Spencer's name being called for her speech, she knew she would be going up once Spencer's speech was done. Aria couldn't be more proud of herself, her 3 best friends, her family, and her boyfriend (Ezra) because of what they went through and how they were able to overcome it. As soon as she heard Spencer begin her speech she started to pay attention:

"Thank you to everyone for coming to the graduation of 2009. As the last four years have passed we all had aspirations such as "A-list" starlet, president, firefighter, and carpenter. But as high school has progressed our dreams and desires changed to careers such as teacher, magazine editor, lawyer, and doctor. But all in all our dreams and desires still have opportunity to change even now. But we'll never forget the education, the lessons learned here. But mostly we'll never forget the friends we made will last a lifetime. My biggest wish is that the class of 2009 will leave their mark on society. I'd like to wish this graduating class the best of luck on their future endeavors. Congratulations class of 2009 we are on our way. And lastly I'd like to thank my family, and 3 best friends Aria, Hanna, and Emily, no girl could ask for better friends. And now a moment of silence for Alison Delaurentis. Good luck class of 2009 and best wishes." Spencer finished her speech and winked at Aria as she came to the podium.

"It's been a hell of a year. I'd like read a poem a certain teacher," Aria winked at Ezra, "had inspired me to write titled "Senior Year"

"It's the last year of high school

A year to prepare

For good Byes

For heartbreaks

And the time of your life

You're feeling ready to take flight

Never forgetting those who helped you

Taught you lessons you never thought you'd learn

On graduation day

You'll go up on that stage

As high flashes before your eyes

As you prepare for what's ahead

You'll look back time and time again

Remembering all those crazy fun times you had

Thinking to yourself the entire time

I made it thru the drama, the heartbreaks, and the goodbyes,

I have learned high school is what you make it to be so make it count above all.

I'd like to recite a few quotes that I felt described this class as whole:

"I know we all can't stay here forever , so I want to write my own words on the face of today"-Shannon Hoon

"I'll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee."- Muhammad Ali

And to quote Avril Lavinge:

"I can't stop it now, you can't stop me now. I'll get by I'll survive, when the world is crashing down, when I fall and hit the ground, I'll turn myself around. Don't you try and stop it, I won't cry, I found myself in wonderland, I'll get back on my feet again. Is this real? Is this pretend? I'll take a stand until the end."

Yes, I used quotes and a poem but that's how I express myself here. As a final thought I wish the class of 2009 the best of luck. Thank you." Aria went back to her seat and heard the same applause Spencer got. She smile to herself.

When Aria heard her name called she shot a glance at Ezra, her 3 best friends smiling at them those 4 were the best things to happen to her. She got her diploma and shouted

"WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO"

Everyone laughed and applauded Ezra wolf whistled for Aria. Once everyone was the girls counted to 3 and they all threw up their caps in excitement. Aria, Spencer , Hanna and Emily gave each other hugs.

Its so cute because everyone's boyfriends and girlfriend scared the girls from behind.

"WHAT'S Your Deal guys." Said Hanna and Emily laughing.

"What's wrong with you guys?" said Aria and Spencer smacking their boyfriends playfully.

Ezra picked up Aria and spun her around. He hugged her and kissed her cheek. Maya gave Em a Sweet kiss. Caleb kissed Hanna's head and embraced her. Toby gave Spencer a quick peck. Aria was filled with happiness and joy seeing that she and her friends lives were now their own NO A, NO worries.

"You guys better come to my grad party, or you all are in for it." Aria laughed.

"Yes of course," Hanna said, "I've got to go though Caleb and I got dinner with my mom so I'll text you all. We gotta meet up before the party love ya girls." She blew a kiss to the girls as Caleb waved , shook hands with the guys and walked off with Hanna at his side.

"Maya and I will be there count on it. We've got to go ourselves my parents and Maya's are waiting on us so we'll see you." Em said grabbing Maya as she said good bye and blew kisses to everyone .

"Don't worry I'll be there Aria, wouldn't miss it. Wish me luck Toby here is taking me to officially meet his parents." Spencer hugged Aria, shook Ezra's hand as Toby did the same and walked off.

"Wow. I didn't think your friends would almost completely ignore me." Ezra pointed out putting an arm around Aria, "How does it feel to be a graduate?"

"It's Amazing. BUT… Babe my parents and brother are headed our way."

"Oh Right."

"Hello Mr. Fitz, how nice to see you again." Ella Montgomery said shaking Ezra's hand.

"Hello again, Mike, Ella, Mr. Montgomery good to see you guys to."

"Please call me Byron." Mr. Montgomery said.

"Hey Fitz." Mike murmured.

"Aria, honey are you read to go to dinner?"

"Yea Sure."

"Oh how rude of me, did you want to come Mr. Fitz?" Ella said.

"MOM!" Aria blushed.

"What Hon, do you not want him to come?"

"I meant cut the formalities." Aria couldn't believe this, her mom inviting Ezra to dinner with them, she was almost sure Mike would be snickering if he was in the Ezra/Aria secret relationship protection squad. But ultimately she didn't complain.

"Oh, Sorry, Ezra."

"It's fine I wouldn't her calling me by my first name. No biggie." Ezra said shooting Aria a "this will be awkward" look, as he and the Montgomery's walked off to dinner.

A/N: Just to let you guys know chapter 5 is very short but chapter 6 and 8 will be a bit longer. I plan on making this fanfiction a 10+ chapter story so please bear with me when it comes to updates but at least when the story ends you will get a treat and to make up for chapter 5 being a short one I will add in 2 of the couple playlists as chapters. Please review I love you my readers 3