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Chapter Four

Jason

I walked slowly to my house, only looking back when I had the door opened. Aria, beautiful, intoxicating Aria was coming to my house tomorrow. I caught her eye as she started her car and gave her a secretive smile.

The night passed slowly, and finally at ten o'clock I walked up the stairs, trying to ignore the blank walls, and walked to my room.

The house has changed a lot since my parents moved out of Rosewood. The walls, once filled with pictures of Allison and I, were now bare. The once cheery, decorative house seemed dead and dull. Haunted by my sisters ghost. Figuratively of course.

That's why I decided to completely redo the house. So far I had only managed to get my room, my parent's old room and one of the upstairs bathrooms done. I was in the process of working on the main level which consisted of the kitchen, living room, guestroom, one and a half bathrooms and the dining room. The basement I wasn't too worried about, it just held storage and the laundry, so I was going to leave it.

The only room I truly had no desire to touch was Alison's. The thought of opening the door scared me. I knew it was empty, all her stuff was gone, but that room was just…wrong. I wanted to lock it up and pretend it wasn't there, I knew I would never…could never make it into a guest bedroom or home office. Too many memories, both good and bad.

Sleep was hard to come by these days. I would lie awake in bed and reminisce in a time where life was easy. A time where all I had to worry about was whose party I was going to, or what I could do to piss of Alison, or how to get closer to Aria.

My interest in Aria is nothing new, I have been watching her for some time now. At first she was just Allie's friend, but the more she was over, the more I became fixated with her. She was like my own forbidden fruit. To young, Allie's friend. That made me want her all the more.

Now that she is older she is even more enticing. Her long brown hair, huge doe eyes, fantastic body. I wanted her. All of her. I wanted to be able to walk down the sidewalk holding her hand. I wanted to spend time with her family, help Mike to make her happy.

I wanted her to spend the night at my place then go to Ihop together the next morning. I wanted to be at her graduation, waiting for her to walk across the stage, into my arms. I wanted everything with her. But above all else I wanted her to want me.

I fell asleep with Aria on my mind, knowing that tomorrow she would still be there.

*Skip to next morning*

I woke up before my alarm went off. I checked the time to see that it was ten to eight. The nice thing about being graduated is that you don't have to get up early. I had taken over my father's business, but since it was only office work I could chose my hours, and mostly did it from home.

Volunteering at the high school was a great thing too, since the counselling offices didn't open until nine thirty. Only today I found myself wishing that I could be there early. I wanted to see Aria, even if it was just sitting in the cafeteria, or getting a book from her locker. I just wanted to see her.

I decided to text her; I had her number from a long time ago. I flipped my phone and typed quickly.

Can't wait to see those photos! See you soon.

It didn't take very long until my cell vibrated. I snapped it open, perhaps a little too quickly, and read her reply.

Me too, I wonder if they were Allies? Guess we'll find out later. Where do you normally park?

It made me happy that she texted properly. I hated when people shortened 'you', a three letter word, into 'u'. Shorthand texting infuriated me. It impersonalizes the messages. I replied quickly with a smile on my face.

Maybe. I usually park in the staff lot, I'll make it easy for you and park by the flag pole today. See you after school. Have a good day, Aria.

After I clicked send I tossed my phone onto the unmade bed and walked into my attached bathroom. I tossed my clothes into the laundry and started the shower. I took my time, enjoying the hot water running down my skin.

When I was done I wrapped a towel around my waist and flicked my wet hair out of my eyes as I walked to my closet. I grabbed a pair of light ripped jeans and a tight dark blue t-shirt. I was vain enough to know that I was hot, girls told me all the time in college. But that didn't matter to me. I wanted Aria to think I was hot.

After I was dressed I walked down to my destroyed kitchen to the fridge, the only thing, other than the microwave, that was working. I found that I had no food and sighed in annoyance. Mrs. Montgomery was spoiling me.

I decided to leave early and pick up some food on the way, and maybe grab a coffee or something for Aria.

I arrived at school just as the bell went for break. I stopped by Aria's locker and didn't have to wait long before she saw me and stopped. I smiled at her, handing her the coffee.

"Oh…thanks." She seemed surprised and I smiled wider.

"No problem. So what class do you have after this?" I asked, trying to keeps my hands from pulling her to me.

"Spanish." She said, rolling her eyes. I laughed, knowing why she was exasperated.

"Mr. Nevilles still teaching?" I asked humorously, knowing he was.

"Yes." She huffed, shifting her books from one arm to the next, taking a sip of her coffee. She looked up and smile at me. "This is really good. Thanks again, you really didn't have to do that."

"Of course I didn't, but I wanted to." She smiled again, her perfect teeth gleaming, her eyes lighting up spectacularly. I wanted nothing more than to take her into my arms and kiss her, claiming her for my own.

I absently took her books and let myself take a moment to take her in completely. She wore a pair of dark wash jeans that clung to her attractively, a white t-shirt, and a cream colored blazer. Around her neck she wore layer silver and brown necklaces, with simple small diamond stud earrings. She looked ravishing.

I decided to act on my impulsive thought and grabbed her hand and led her to the science wing. I knew that during this block the last classroom was empty, so I brought her there. She seemed confused as I closed the door behind us.

"Jason?" She asked in a weary voice. I put her books down on the closest desk and walked towards her. She held her ground, staring at me as she bit her lip nervously. It was all I could do not to groan in pleasure at the sight.

"Yes?" I murmured lowly once I was standing almost chest to chest with her. I saw her eyes dart to the door before she looked back at me.

"What are you doing?"

"What I should have done a long time ago." Before she could speak I place a hand on her waist and drew her body into me. She was so small compared to me, but she fit against me perfectly. I ducked my head and quickly stole her lips with mine, my free hand gently cupping her cheek.

At first she didn't respond, her body rigid, but after a moment or two she recovered. She kissed me back, hesitantly. Her lips, impossibly smooth, felt amazing against mine. I never wanted to stop, but I didn't want to go to fast, so I broke the kiss and let my nose skim along the column of her graceful neck before I placed one gentle kill behind her ear.

Her smell overwhelmed me. She smelt like cherry blossoms and vanilla. I put some distance between us, but did not drop my hand from her waist; I couldn't bear the thought of not touching her.

"Jason…" She looked so surprised and obviously didn't know what to say. The bell rung and I cursed under my breath.

"You should get to Spanish, Aria. I'll see you after school." I gave her a quick kiss, obviously surprising her again and winked at her as I walked through the door and headed down the hall. I had to force myself to keep looking ahead and not glance back at the girl who held my heart.

The day drug by slowly, and I was frustrated. I wanted to see my girl again. I was hoping that by the end of the day she would really be my girl. And if she agreed everyone would know. I looked at the clock and sighed happily. Only ten more minutes until school was over.

I finished up the paper work I had to do after I had a counselling session with a student and stood up. I said goodbye to Mrs. Wellston, the councillor's secretary, and walked out to the teacher's lot. I leaned against the hood of my car and waited.

It didn't take long for the bell to ring and students to start filtering out. I spotted Aria walking briskly, her face a mask of worry. It didn't take long for me to figure out why. Spencer was trying to catch up, looking upset, and calling Aria's name. She saw me and spoke quietly.

"Please get in the car, I want to leave. Now." I nodded and got in the driver's seat while she got in the passenger's. She folder her hand on top of her books that she had placed on her lap and looked out the window. I could see Spencer's furious face watching us as I backed out and left the school.

"Do you think you could park in the garage? Spencer will lose it if she knows I am at your house." Aria pleaded with me, not meeting my eye.

"Sure." I said easily as I pulled into my drive way. I got the clicker for the garage and opened it and parked inside. I was slightly disappointed that she didn't want people to know she was here, but I let it go. For now.

I got out of the car and mover to the passenger's side, opening the door and helping Aria out. "You can leave your school stuff in here; your mom invited me over again so I'll drive you home." She nodded, still not looking at me. I sighed disappointedly and led her into the house.

Okay, chapter four! I hope you liked Jason's POV, it was fun to try! Please, please, please review! Let me know if you like the direction, or if you have any ideas you may want me to think about! Feedback is very welcome!