Same disclaimer as previous chapters.

I am so sorry for the delay to get this chapter up. School has picked up and become crazy. I hope everyone enjoys. Don't worry there will be more after this.

Aria stood outside out of The Brew and took a couple deep breaths. This was the first time in a long time she was going to sit down with her Dad. She had called him the night before and they had set up this meeting. She had also put her foot down on Meredith not coming with him, this didn't involve her, actually in Aria's opinion it didn't involve her Dad, but it was punishment. Gaining her courage she opened the door and walked inside and made her way through the maze of seats towards the table that her Dad was sitting at.

"Aria, I'm glad you called." Byron Montgomery told his oldest child. He knew she was still upset with him for the affair.
"Let's just get this over with. No small talk." Aria said as she pulled out her chair.
"Aria."
"No. I didn't come to catch up with you or ask how you and you're new family are doing." Aria told him crossing her arms and making sure emphasis was on new.
"Okay. Last night you said you wanted to explain."
"Yes."
"Okay."

Aria leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. She didn't want to share this with her Dad, but Ezra had forced her hand yesterday when he went to talk to him. "Ezra and I met at a bar the week before my sophomore year started."
"You were at a bar?" Byron seethed at his daughter who was just now 17.
"Yes. Alison had fake ids made for all of us. I have kept mine." Aria said trying to not smile.
"Go on." Byron said in a tight voice.
"He asked what I was studying and I said English. After that we made out in the bathroom." Aria said watching for a reaction. Her Dad just nodded for her to continue, "We didn't know any more about each other until I walked into my English class on the first day of school."
"Why didn't you end it?"
"He tried. I kept pursuing him. I wanted to get to know him more." Aria explained.
"You kept this going? What have you done with my daughter."
"I don't know Dad. Maybe I was looking for attention. I mean you moved on as soon as we got back to Rosewood. You stopped caring about me and Mike." Aria spat at him.
"I never stopped caring about you two. I just…"
"Had a new family to concentrate on." Aria snapped gathering her bag. "You know what. I told you now I'm done with you." She said standing up.
"Aria, we are not done discussing this."
"Actually we are." Aria said turning to face him once more, "You stopped having a say in my life the day you asked me to keep your affair from Mom and Mike." She told him before turning and walking away.

As Aria walked out of The Brew she ran into her Mom. "Mom." She said surprised.
"I see you 'talked' to your Dad." Ella stated looking back at The Brew.
"I tried. It didn't go to well." Aria explained.
"Did you tell him how you met Ezra and what happened?" Her Mom asked.
"I told him about meeting Ezra in a bar and how I kept the whole relationship going."
"Okay."
"That's it?" Aria questioned confused.
"Aria, I won't make you go back in there because I know if I do you will begin to hate me." Ella told her daughter.
"Thanks Mom."
"I'm proud of you."
"I haven't done anything to be proud of." Aria said looking at her feet.
"Yes you have." Her Mom told her putting her arm around her shoulders, "Aria you were honest with me last night. Called your Dad without me having to tell you to. You faced him and kept somewhat calm." Ella said leading them to her car, "That's something to be proud of. You are showing me how much you want me to trust you."
"I do Mom. I really do." Aria admitted.
"Is it just because you want to date Jason?"
"No, but that fact doesn't hurt." Aria giggled.

Ella just smiled at her daughter as she climbed into the car. She was happy that Aria was growing up. It was hard to swallow that she wasn't her two year old anymore wanting to play dress up. Now Aria was her 17 year old dying to date a 24 year old she had known for years. As she drove them home she wondered how long it would take for Aria and Jason to become a "we". She didn't figure it would be long when she saw Jason's Volvo sitting outside the house and him playing basketball with Mike.

Aria practically jumped out of her Mom's car when they got home. She was so excited to see Jason. Skipping towards him she saw him smile and pass the ball to Mike. Aria was so excited that she didn't care that Jason was sweaty. Wrapping her arms around his neck she pressed herself against him and kissed him deeply. When she felt his hands on her hips she put her hands into his hair and pulled herself closer to him.

Mike had called Jason to come over and play some basketball. Jason had been more than willing to get out of his house and away from the thoughts of Aria going to talk to her Dad. The two of them had been playing basketball for a good 45 minutes and were sweating profusely when Ella pulled up. Jason noticed Aria practically jump out of the car. He could tell she was excited to see him. When she had kissed him he was surprised especially since they were in front of her Mom and brother. He couldn't deny the fact that he had wanted to kiss her so he put his hands on her waist and pulled her close.

When they broke apart Jason just stared at Aria. "I'm guessing your talk with your Dad went well." He said smiling.
"Not really, but it's done now." Aria said kissing his cheek, "You're sweaty." She giggled.
"Yes I am." Jason agreed smirking, "Do you want away?" he asked with mischief in his eyes.
"What would you do if I said yes?" Aria asked curious.

Jason just pulled away from her and shook his head. She felt the pellets of sweat come off his hair and squealed. Ella and Mike just watched Aria with Jason. She was happy and couldn't even be mad at him for covering her in his sweat.

"Hey Jason do you want to stay for dinner?" Mike called as he headed inside.
"If it's okay with your Mom." Jason answered never taking his eyes off Aria.
"It's more than okay Jason." Ella said smiling.
"You have to shower first." Aria said pulling away holding her nose playfully.
"Yes ma'm." Jason said.

Aria smiled as she watched Jason head to his car. It was nice to be able to show off her affection for him. She knew that she was going to have to tell the girls that she was dating Jason but she was okay with that. As he drove away Aria couldn't wipe the smile off her face. She was beyond excited for this new adventure.