(A/N) I still don't own Pretty Little liars, sadly enough. I hope you'll like the chapter. Just to warn you there can be big spans of time between my updates. It depends on how boring my classes are. Lucky for you Economics has been a terrible bore and my table mate shares my slight obsession. Enjoy and leave a review.

Aria POV

Dinner was well on it's way when I could finally start to relax enough to wonder where Mike was. He hadn't come down for dinner and now that Jason was in between me and Mr. Fitz I could finally let my mind wander to where he could be. I hoped he hadn't gone to break into another house but knew there was a big chance that he had. I knew he had promised me but people broke promises on a daily basis.

I kept on trying to convince myself that Mike was up in his room, being a grouchy teenager. But I knew I could only fool myself for so long.

"Stop worrying so much, even if he is doing what you think he is doing. You can't stop him." I smiled at him in thanks for his honest words. Sure they were a bit harsh but it was the truth. I couldn't control Mike or his actions or lack there of. All I could do was be there for him when and if this would blow up in his face.

Just when I had settled back again, the doorbell rang. I stood up after glancing at my parents who were in deep conversation with each other. From the looks of it Dad was telling her about the conversation we had had earlier. And what Mr. Fitz had said, well more done when we got here. Judging from the looks she was sending him she wasn't very happy.

I opened the door and came face to face with a police officer. My mind started racing immediately, what if he was here for me? What if Jenna had decided the friendship wasn't worth it and had still pressed charges against us? Would I have to go to jail? Were one of those ugly jumpsuits?

I forced myself to calm down, reminding myself of the fact that Jenna and I had become good friends since the whole A thing. She wouldn't do something like that to us now.

"Excuse me miss, but are your parents home?" So he probably wasn't here for me, or at least not to arrest me. That could only mean one other thing, Mike had gotten caught.

"Yes of course. Mom? Dad? Could you come here for a second?" I heard them excuse themselves and make their way into the hall together with Jason who must have heard my tone of voice.

When they saw the officer dad looked at me questioningly but I just shook my head no, I didn't know why they were here either. Well I did but if I was wrong I didn't want to rat Mike out.

"Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery? I'm sorry but you will have to come down to the station. Your son has been arrested for breaking and entering." I felt Jason's arms around me, pulling me to his chest and kissing the top of my head. He must of seen my face, I was sure it read sadness and disappointment.

"He had to get caught some time powerpuff ." I couldn't help but laugh at the old nickname and tilted my face to his and gave him a quick kiss. My dad seemed to have recovered from his initial shock and my mom just looked sad.

"Of course. Aria could you send everybody home, Jason you can stay of course until we get back. Watch out for her will you?"

"Of course sir. Come on let's go explain." My father shot him a grateful smile and helped my mother into her coat. After a quick goodbye they were out the door.

"Okay people, I'm really sorry but this dinner party has to be cut short. Something has come up that must be attended to." I silently thanked Jason for taking the lead, I didn't tink I could just yet. My little brother had been arrested for breaking and entering. How was I supposed to react?

My dad's colleague and his wife left almost immediately, eager to get back to their young son. They were probably also eager to tell everyone about the cops that had been here. That was the bad thing about small towns, people blabbed and gossiped about everything and everyone.

Mr. Fitz however didn't leave. Trying to give me the impression of politeness and chivalry he stayed with the offer of helping me clear the table and do the dishes. Thank god we had a dishwasher. I knew I should have said no but I had been raised to be polite so I was forced to accept his offer. Jason helped as well of course so now we were left with just the three of us.

The silence was almost deafening with Jason glaring at Mr. Fitz and Mr. Fitz glaring back at Jason. I had moved into Jason's arms for comfort a while back so now Mr. Fitz was alternating glaring at Jason and Jason's arms.

" I'm going to get something to drink. Do either of you want something?" I asked, only wanting to get out of the tense situation.

"Yeah, just some coffee if there's any left, if not just some soda." I smiled at him and got up.

"And you Mr. Fitz?" Why was I raised to be polite again?

"No thanks, but please call me Ezra." He said with a smile that he probably considered charming but just creeped me out. You shouldn't smile at ex-students like that. Surpressing a shudder I walked to the kitchen to get the drinks.

I poured the last of the coffee for Jason and made a new pot, we were probably going to need it tonight. I grabbed a can of soda for myself and turned around when I heard footsteps behind me. Only to come face to face with Mr. Fitz.

I froze uo, not expecting him to be there but before I could say anything he crossed the distance and kissed me.