Hello guys! Thanks for the reviews. I know that the last chapter wasn't very good, but I'll try and make this one just a tad better and longer! Please review! Xoxo Courtney

P.S. Look closely Aria, and take him all in, because this is probably the last time you'll get to see him. -A

I clasped my hand of my mouth. "What have I done?" I whispered. I changed my mind. I wasn't angry, nor upset anymore; but desperate. I jumped up from the bed, grabbed my coat, and sprinted out the door.

Aria POV:

I closed the door gently but quickly as I headed for my car. I needed to get to him before A did. I was just about to open my door when I saw a familiar face standing by their car. "Spencer?" I asked, confused. "What are you doing here?"

She wore a worried look on her face. "You haven't been answering any of my texts, and I worried that something might've happened to you," she said as she began to step closer.

Her mouth dropped at the site of me. Yeah, I guess I should've fixed myself up a little before I ran out of the house so quickly. My hair was messed up, my boots were on the wrong feet (How did I not notice that?), my mascara had made it way down my cheeks, running in a swaying line, and there were still tears shedding from my hazel eyes.

"What happened, sweetie?" she asked, trying to wipe away my running mascara and never-ending tears. Should I tell her, about everything? Should I lie? What should I do?

The only word I could make out was, "A".

Her reaction to that one line, one word, one letter said it all. She obviously knew it had to do with me and Ezra. She immediately swung her arm around to my back and started t pat it, trying to comfort me. I didn't really work, but it was a nice gesture. "What did he…she….shim, do this time?"

"This is probably the worst thing they ever did," I replied, as I took out my phone and showed her the text along with the attachment.

"Wait, why is Ezra crying?" she asked me. Time for explaining. I couldn't lie to her now..

"Okay," I said, as another tear shed from my eye. "So, after I went to visit Ezra at his office, I had suggested that we get some frozen yogurt. Besides that point, when we got there, there was a huge line, so I sat at a random table while he waited in line," I began to explain.

Spencer nodded her head, as if to say I should continue. "I didn't see who was sitting there until they said my name," I continued.

Spencer's eyes grew wide. "Don't tell me it's Jack-" she said, in disbelief.

I cut her off. "Uh huh," I nodded.

She shook her head. "Do I want to hear the rest ?"

"Well, you want to know why he's crying, right? I'm far from talking about that right now," I exclaimed.

"Okay. Go on," she claimed.

"She was all nicey-nicey with me until she started to talk about how she wanted Ezra to give her another chance; and that she was married. As much as I wanted to choke her and rip her hair out, I acted dumb," I stated. "But I didn't have to, because she said that she saw me and him kiss outside of Hollis. Then, she flat out threatened to out us if I didn't leave him," I mumbled, getting angrier as I spoke.

"And… all this happened while Ezra was on line? He wasn't even there?"

"Yep, he was waiting on the line the entire time, until he got the food, and ran outside to find me crouched on the sidewalk, crying. I told him that she was in there and threatened to tell people about our relationship if I didn't leave him," I whispered, stopping to let another tear escape. "And he didn't believe me. Not a word of it," I croaked.

Spence's mouth dropped. It was exactly what I thought her reaction would be. "Are you serious?" she yelled.

"He called my childish and immature," I stated. "And then I screamed at him saying that I WAS a child, because, well, I am, I slapped him and then ran away."

Spencer had already pulled me into a hug, murmuring, "I can't believe this. I'm in shock."

I gave her a little smile, and continued, "So, I guess he's crying because he feels bad. He's never hurt me like that before. So, when I came home, I got that from you know who," I pointed to my phone that she was holding. I feel bad too, to be honest, and I don't want A to hurt Ezra. It's the one thing I won't let them do," I claimed. "So, I was just going to drive over there and apologize before A could get to him," I said, as I started to walk over to my car again; but Spence grabbed my arm, and took my keys from my grasp.

"No way. You're not driving, you're a mess. I'll drive you, no complaining," she demanded.

Spencer was such a good friend. And she came at the perfect time when I needed her. "Thanks," I whispered. Spencer smiled and lead the way to her car.

Ezra POV:

"Jackie? What are you doing here?" I asked, opening the door slightly, as I wiped my tears away from my face. She pushed her way through the door.

"Oh! Z, I just wanted to discuss something with you," she asked politely.

I rubbed my eyes and groaned. "What do you want to say to me?" I asked. There were too many questions right now.

"I wanted to talk about us. I realized that I'm ready now, for marriage and children, and to grow old with somebody; and I wanted that person to be you. I know I called the wedding off, but c'mon Ezra, we were in college. I'm ready. Will you give me another chance?" she asked, while batting her eyes at me.

I, on the other hand, just stood there, completely shocked. Aria had told me that Jackie said she wanted me back. So, she was truthful about that part… "First, I'd like to ask you something. Were you at the yogurt place today?" I finally spoke up.

She smiled. "Yes! I was actually. I was there, sitting at a table alone, and then Aria, your old student, just came out if nowhere, and sat at my table. I don't think she knew that I was there; until I started to talk to her. We had a really nice conversation!" she said happily.

I frowned. "May I ask why your bringing in my former student?"

She stepped a little closer. "Look, Ezra, I'm going to be honest with you. I saw you two kissing outside the college the other day. You must be a couple right?" she asked, smirking. "I promise, I won't tell anybody. I understood it; but then I saw you two fighting, and then she slapped you. How dare she?" she spoke, a little louder.

I could see she was trying to get on my good side. "If you knew we were a couple, why are you asking me to take you back? I can't cheat on her," I exclaimed.

Jackie raised her eyebrows. "She's not coming back Ezra, she left you. You need somebody to fall back on; and I'd be the perfect person for you," she said putting her hand on my chest. I stood still. She leaned in, her lips getting closer, and closer, and closer….

I realized what was just about to happen, and forcefully shoved her off of me.

"What was that for?" she yelled, straightening her shirt and pulled it lower down her waist. She sat down on the couch.

I backed away from her. "Aria was right all along. Everything she said to me was true, wasn't it?" I screamed. Jackie stood up again, walking over to me.

"No, you get the hell away from me. I didn't believe her," I whispered. "This is all my fault," I mumbled. I looked back at Jackie. "And you almost kissed me!" I said louder.

I walked the other direction. "Get out," I growled.

"But Ezra—" Jackie pleaded.

I cut her off. "GET OUT!" I screamed. I basically walked over to her, quickly, holding my hands in fists. She quickly got scared and ran for the door, but not before saying one last thing before she fled.

"Okay. Fine. I'll go. But, it's really too bad that even after all this, you won't see Aria again," she smiled. "Gotta go. My ride is waiting for me." And with that she strolled out the door.

I grabbed my phone. I have to warn Aria, even if she was still mad at me. Crap! My phone died.

Aria POV:

"Thanks again for driving me Spencer," I said.

"Anytime. I hope you two work it out," she began. "You really are soulmates," she continued. "Should I wait outside, or..?"

I smiled. "No, we'll work it out, he can probably drive me home," she exclaimed.

She grinned, started her car again, waved, and slowly drove away, into the darkness. It had been getting dark much earlier since it was wintertime.

I re-fixed my bag that had slipped off my shoulder, and crossed the sidewalk. I usually came from the other way to his apartment, but that didn't really matter, until I heard a too-familiar voice.

A sly woman, with frizzy hair, and an evil smile, possessed that voice. I continued to walk, finally coming to the stairs.

I heard the voice again. "Hey, Aria."

I turned around, ready to tell her off, but there was nobody there. I didn't notice anybody on the streets, actually. There were usually many kids riding their bikes or walking their dogs on Ezra's block. I stood, confused, for a moment, then turned around to continue up the stairs; but before I could even reach the first step, a figure came into view dressed in all black and wore a ski mask, stood 5 inches from my face.

I froze. Was A standing before me? Before I could process what was happening, the figure threw me onto the ground. I screamed in pain as my head hit the hard cement sidewalk. I tried to look around me, but my eyes drooped, and everything faded to black…

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