Things are going as well as Jessie could hope for the first day of school, until Aria gets a text.

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Sixth period would be next but there's no lunch today due to that it's on the half day schedule. So that means seventh is next, we have art. Not much really happened. The teacher said a few things then had us draw whatever we felt like so she could get a glimpse of what we could and couldn't do. Then the bell rang and we head off to Gym.

I was feeling a bit exhausted by now so I was gratefully that we didn't do anything for gym today. Last year the first few days of school we didn't do anything. No one has their gym clothes, so what's the point of starting? Even if we were I can't play till this stupid cast is off. I mean it's fine. I don't have to worry about my grade for now, so it's all good.

"Hey Jessie." I look and see my Softball coach, Miss Marks. "Heard you're out of commission."

I nod. "Yea. No Gym for awhile."

"Well...don't get yourself all banged up before Softball."

I laugh. "No worries." She scratches her face and I see a ring. "Did you get engaged?"

She looks at it and her face turns red. "Yea."

"Who's the lucky man?" I say with a smile.

She takes a minute. "You know the Math teacher, Mr. Stuart?"

My mouth drops. "Jake? You're engaged to Jake Stuart?" I look at Aria who's face drops too.

Miss Marks gives me a look. "Is there a reason why you are on a first name basis with him?"

"Because I grew up with him. Our dad's worked together as Rosewood cops." I hesitate for a second. "And he worked at my dad's Sports Store during high school." I sneak a peek at Aria, who thankfully didn't notice my hesitation about mentioning my dad. "He also babysat me and my brother." I add quickly.

"Awww."

I start turning red. "Yea." I shy away a bit. "Well...congratulations."

She smiles. "Thanks Jessie." I nod. "So. You two with me?" We nod. "Okay. Everyone in my class are sitting up on the top left of the bleachers." She points over to our right and there are groups of kids from Freshmen to Seniors gathered on the benches.

We walk over and start climbing up. Hanna was hanging at the bottom benches for Miss Marks class with a few friends. I smiled at her and kept going. We planned to sit all the way at the top, because I saw Em. But before we got there I felt a hand grab mine. Took me by surprise and flinched a bit. I was on my guard from Amber so I was about ready to punch whoever it was.

"Chill babe. It's just me."

I look over and smile. "Andrew!" Before I could react more he pulls me down and I land on his legs.

Andrew Campbell. What can I say about him? Well, he is basically a guy version of Spencer. He's not as crazy about his grades though. But he is extremely smart. We met during school last year. I was having a hard time with Math and Spencer told me she had someone in mind who could help. Naturally, I asked why she couldn't do it herself. She told me that he was crushing on me. Of course my reaction was "How does he have a crush on me if I don't know who he is?" Apparently we had Gym together but he never came up to me because I was usually around Hanna and Mona. He would also see me when I was hanging with Spencer, but was always too shy to do anything.

Spencer said that I needed to start dating again, but I wasn't really up to it. Dating a brainiac? I didn't need the pressure of feeling like a dumbass around him. But once I saw him, forget it. The world had literally slowed down when I laid eyes on him. He's tall with dirty blonde hair, blue eyes and wears glasses (sometimes). He was one of the cutest guys I have ever set eyes on. Bonus? He's muscular. Like when does that happen? A nerdy guy being cute and buff? Like rarely ever! He asked me out a bit after school ended. We've been dating for almost three months. I owe Spencer for getting me back into dating. Because after my last boyfriend I thought I'd never do this again.

He kisses me and it feels like the world just melts away. Like it's just us two here. When I'm with him all my problems disappear. "Nice to know you remember who your boyfriend is." He says when we pull away.

I laugh. "I'm sorry. I've been busy."

"No apologies necessary. Just good to see you." He kisses me on the cheek then lets me go. "Sit here?" There were spots in front of him and next to him.

I smile. "This is Aria." I take the seat in front of him. There's space between the benches where there is the floor then another bench. So I sat back on the floor in between his legs and had my legs hanging from the bench. Aria sits next to my legs. "Hey Spence." Spencer was sitting on the same bench as Aria but a bit farther down from us. There was no one in between us though. "Come here!" I say in a whiny babyish voice. She just laughs and starts to scoot closer.

"What's going on?" She says.

At the same time Aria had said. "You didn't tell me you had a boyfriend."

I look at them, not understanding a word either them had said. "What?" I half laugh.

They both laugh. "Her first." Spencer says.

She smiles. "I said. You didn't tell me you had a boyfriend."

He looks down at me. "Nice conversation maker."

I laugh. "My bad. I was a bit overwhelmed with the fact that you're back in Rosewood."

She nods. "Understandable." Her phone rings and she looks at it.

Andrew kisses the top of my head and I smile up at him. He locks his fingers between mine. "How's your day?"

I shrug. "Not to bad. My Science teacher is a Potterhead."

Spencer looks at me. "Mr Brooks right?" I nod. "Did he walk in saying a line from the movie?"

I laugh. "Yea. We had a conversation in Harry Potter references."

She laughs. "We have him too." She gestures to her and Andrew. "It was funny."

I go to answer "Jessie?" Aria says.

I look at her. "Yea?" Her face seemed mixed between mad and teary.

"Look at this conversation I'm having with mom."

She hands me her phone. "Have you seen Jessie?" Her mom put.

"Yea. Why?" She answers.

"Has she mention anything about an accident?" My heart sank.

"Accident? What accident?" She wrote.

"Maybe you should talk to her about it."

"No. Mom, tell me."

"Your Aunt Stephanie, Uncle Joey and Jeff died in a car accident last school year."

"What..."

"Talk to Jessie okay? We don't know anymore details. And see where she is living, 'cause their house has new owners. That's how we found out."

My mouth was hanging open when I look up "Why didn't you tell me?" She says.

My eyes started to water. "Aria I..."

"Your family...MY family is dead and you didn't bother telling me?" She was trying her best not to raise her voice, but that didn't work out. People were starting to stare.

Spencer had stopped reading her book and looked up. "They weren't your family Aria." I say angrily. I felt Andrew squeeze my hand.

Her face goes a bit pale. "Maybe not blood but I've known them almost my whole life. They are as good as my family."

I get up. "I'm sorry okay?" Tears started to slide down my face. "I haven't been able to talk about it. How was I going to tell you?"

I grabbed my backpack and attempted to hop over her legs, but she grabs my arm. "Stop."

"Stop what?"

"Just...sit down. I'm sorry."

I shake my head. "I can't. I need to get out of here."

I look around. Emily caught my eyes and mouthed. "What's wrong?"

"I'll go with you." Aria says.

I shake my head. "No. Stay. I can't handle this right now." My chest was starting to hurt and my breathing was getting scarily shorter with every breath I took.

"Jessie?" She says.

Spencer sits me down. "Relax. Take deep breaths."

Andrew grabs my hand and Spencer rubs my back to help me calm down. Aria looked a bit worried and then Emily came into view. "What's going on?"

"She's having a panic attack." Spencer says.

"Jessie. I'm sorry." Aria says.

"No." I shake my head and take a breath. "I am."