Sorry for the delay. This is short, but that's only because I haven't had much time to write this story and also because I haven't really had inspiration. The next chapter will focus more on Ezra and Aria reconnecting and it will be longer.
Aria's POV:
I woke up the next morning and showered. I applied make-up to cover up the bruise around my eyes. I put on a long sleeved blue shirt and jeans. It was almost 80 degrees today, but I couldn't show my bruises to the world. I loved Jason and that's all that mattered. I grabbed my keys and went to the coffee shop.
"Aria?" I turn around and see Ezra. He looks so perfect in his shorts and t-shirt.
"Ezra."
"It was good to see you last night." I nod. It was great to see him, but I shouldn't have told Jason. I knew he was going to overreact.
"It was great to see you last night."
"We should get some coffee and meet up sometime." I wanted to say yes so badly. Ezra was my first love, but I knew Jason would freak and I would add bruises to my collection.
"I can't." I grab my coffee and walk to the door.
"Is there something wrong with your eye. It's kinda black."
"What?" Was my make-up fading? Could he see the bruise?
"Aria is there something wrong. You're acting kinda jumpy."
"I have to go." I run out the door to my apartment. I go to the nearest mirror and see my black eye clear as day. That was close. Ezra almost noticed did that mean someone else would notice someday?
Jason's POV:
Aria walked through the door. I knew she had talked to that teacher.
"I love you." Aria walks over to me and kisses me before setting down her purse.
"Where were you?" She stops and stares probably thinking up a lie to tell me.
"I just went to get some coffee. I'm going to shower." I grab her arm and push her up against the wall. I don't want to hurt her, but I'm just so mad.
"Jas please!" But it's too late. My fist pushes her face and she slides to the ground. I want her to see how much I love. How much I need her in my life.
"Aria why must you make everything so completed?" I pick her up and throw her up against the wall.
"Jason…" I walk out of the apartment to clear my head. I leave Aria lying on the floor crying. She needs to see how perfect we are. How important she is to me. Why she should stay away from Ezra.