AN: So after waiting a few months for my dad to exchange files from my old laptop I decided enough was enough. I'm extremely sorry you guys had to wait this long but after the wait I decided to just re-write the chapter, which annoyed me to no end. So without further wait...here ya go!

Aria's point of view

I finally felt slightly calm while sitting in the police car with Ezra. I fell asleep without realizing it and before long we were at the hospital.

"I hate to wake you but it's important that we make sure your okay," Ezra whispered in my ear.

"I'm fine," I said as he helped me out of the car.

"Just to be sure," He said kissing my temple. We walked into the hospital where we were greeted by a doctor and a few nurses.

"Miss Montgomery?" The doctor asked.

"Yes," I said leaning against Ezra.

"We are just going to check your injuries," The doctor explained. "Right this way."

I looked at back at Ezra hesitantly; I didn't want to leave him.

"I'll be right into see you once they're done," He said.

"Ok," I said quietly and followed the nurses.

"Is that your boyfriend?" One of the nurses asked as we walked down the hall.

"Yeah," I said with a small smile.

"We will be sure to let him in first," She said leading me into the examination room. "Well after your parents."

"Thanks."

Ezra's point of view

I sat in the hallway waiting for the doctor to tell me how Aria was doing. The girls were here but they decided to go home to touch base with their parents. They reminded me to call them with a report and let Aria know they would be back in the morning before school.

I was lost in my thoughts until I heard someone call my name. I looked up to see Byron, Ella and Mike all rushing down the hall towards me.

"Ezra!" Ella said sobbing.

"It's okay Ella she's safe now," Byron said to her as they all sat down with me.

"Is she really?" She asked me. "I mean she said on the phone she was okay but I just want to be sure."

"The doctor is looking at her now," I explained. "She doesn't seem to have any life changing injuries."

"Oh thank god," Byron said. "I'm just so glad she's back home."

"How much longer do you think they will be Ezra?" Ella asked.

"Oh I'm not sure," I said thinking. "I'd say probably at least another 15 minutes."

"Ok well Byron we should run down and get a coffee from the cafeteria." Ella said.

"Good idea," Byron said following her. "Do you want anything Ezra?"

"Oh no I'm fine thanks," I said. He nodded and continued to walk down the hall.

"Ezra?" Mike asked suddenly.

"Yeah Mike?" I asked looking over to him.

"Did you make that jerk pay for what he did to my sister?"

"Yes Mike," I said laughing lightly. "I made sure of it."

Aria's point of view

After the doctors did multiple tests and x-rays on me they finally settled me into a room.

"Alright Aria the last few results will be back shortly," The nurse whose name was Karen explained. "Then we will bring your parent in to talk."

"Okay, Thanks Karen."

"How's the arm?" She asked referring to my arm with IV. "You did pretty well for it being your first."

"Thanks," I laughed. They had to give me an IV since I hadn't been eating or drinking much the last few days. They also said I would be staying overnight just to keep an eye on things.

After about a half an hour Doctor Roberts came in with my results. He bought my family in to let them know what would be going on tonight.

"Aria!" My mom cried as she came into the room. I got hugs from my parents and Mike and then they sat down while the doctor talked.

"Well thankfully there isn't anything seriously wrong here," He said looking over the results. "We were concerned about internal injuries when she first came in."

"That's great news," My dad said in relief.

"It is, but there are still a few things," Doctor Robertson explained. "This is why we are going to keep Aria here tonight."

"Well what's wrong?" Mom asked.

"Aria has a slight concussion," He explained. "Not too bad but I would like to keep her here just in case."

"She also has a broken rib and a few bruised ones," He continued. "Other than that it's just cuts and bruises."

"Well thank you very much doctor," Dad said shaking his hand.

"No problem," He smiled. "I'll be back later to check up on you Aria."

"Alright," I smiled as he left the room.

"Oh sweetie I'm so glad you're alright," My mom said kissing my forehead.

"Me too," I said relaxing a bit. "I'm so happy to be back with you guys."

"At least that creep is locked up for good now," Mike said as he held my hand.

"If you don't mind my asking," Dad hesitated. "How did Jason give you a concussion?"

"He was trying to carry me to the car," I explained. "I panicked and kneed him in the nose and he dropped me, that's when my head smacked the ground."

"Oh my poor daughter," Mom said starting to cry again.

"It's ok mom," I said. "I'm safe now."

"Yes you are," Dad smiled.

"It's getting late, don't you guys all have school in the morning?" I asked.

"Oh shoot Byron that's right," Mom said worried. "I can call in tomorrow and say I need to stay home."

"Oh no Ella you have your class trip tomorrow and I have my conference all day." Dad remembered.

"Its fine guys the girls will be by tomorrow anyways I'm sure one won't mind taking me home." I smiled. "Besides I'll be really tired so I'll probably just sleep most of the day tomorrow."

"Actually I know someone who has the day off from the conference tomorrow that won't mind taking Aria home," Dad smiled. "Nothing to fear Ella."

It may have been the pain medication they were giving me but I couldn't figure out what that meant. Who would be taking me home? Personally I was so tired and loopy I didn't care at the moment.

"How are you feeling?" Dad asked.

"Alright," I yawned. "The pain is dulling but I'm starting to get tired."

"Well I'm going to take Mike and Dad home and then I'll be back." Mom said getting up from her chair.

"No no Mom go home and get some sleep I'll be fine."

"But Aria-" Mom started but I stopped her.

"Its fine, I'll probably fall asleep soon anyways," I explained.

"Okay darling," Mom said kissing my cheek. "Have someone call me if you want me here."

"Bye guys," I smiled as Mike and Dad hugged me.

"I hope you not too tired," My dad said as they were all leaving. "There is someone out there who really wants to see you."

I was about to ask who it was but they all left with a slight laugh. After a few minutes I heard the door open again and I saw my boyfriend walk in.

"Hey," He smiled.

"Hi," I said as he kissed me quickly and sat down. "You stayed."

"Of course I did." He said taking my hand. "And I will be staying here for awhile, if that's ok with you."

"Oh Ezra I'm fine you can go home," I laughed.

"No I just got you back I can't stand leaving you," He said. "Besides its better this way, because now I will know when I need to bring you home."

"You're taking me home?" I asked slightly shocked.

"I am," He smiled.

"I mean I know your friends with my parents but how did you get them to agree to that?" I questioned.

"Aria I have some news for you," He carefully.

"Is everything ok?" I asked getting worried.

"Everything is perfect," He said kissing my hand. "While you were missing your parents found out about our relationship."

"What!" I almost yelled. "Did they kill you? What happened?"

"Calm down Aria," He said trying to sooth me. "They were a bit unsure and angry at first but once I explained things and answered their questions they came around."

"Really?" I couldn't even believe this was happening.

"Yes really," He smiled. "They're okay with us being together."

"Oh my god," I laughed as tears started to form in my eyes.

"Are you okay?" He asked suddenly worried. "Is the pain coming back?"

"No, no," I said wiping the tears away. "I'm just so happy we can just be together now."

"Me too," He said giving me another kiss. "I just wish you could have been there with us when the truth came out."

For the next few hours Ezra answered all my questions. He explained how my parents caught onto our relationship and how their conversation went. He also told me how he, the girls and the police found me. I was amazed that through the very brief phone call Ezra and I had they were able to find me.

"Alright honey you should get some sleep," Ezra said smoothing my hair.

"I know," I said feeling my eyes starting to close. "Will you come lay next to me?"

"I don't know Aria," He said hesitantly. "I don't want to hurt you or anything."

Before I could answer Karen walked back in.

"Hello everyone," She said as she wrote down a few things on my chart. She looked over at Ezra and smiled. "Hi I'm Karen Aria's nurse."

"Hi I'm Ezra," He smiled while shaking her hand. "Nice to meet you."

"You too," She then turned back to me. "You should get to sleep now sweetie."

"Alright," I sighed.

"I have to come back and wake you every few hours because of your concussion I'm afraid," Karen explained.

"That's okay Karen it's your job," I laughed.

"Indeed," Karen said looking over my paperwork. "And Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery signed off on Ezra taking you home tomorrow once you're released."

"Wonderful," Ezra smiled and kissed my hand.

"Well I'll let you go to sleep," Karen said.

"Wait!" I called and she turned around. "Is it alright if Ezra lays here with me?"

"Of course," Karen smiled. "Just lay on the opposite side of her IV and her ribs are bandaged so being next to her won't hurt her."

"Thank you," I smiled as she left then I turned back to Ezra. "You heard her, get over here."

"Alright," He smiled getting up next to me.

"This is better," I sighed as I laid my head on his chest. "I miss you so much."

"I missed you too Aria," He kissed my forehead and smiled. "Now it's time for you to sleep beautiful."

"Alright," I said closing my eyes. "Goodnight."

The next day

After finishing all my tests for the day the doctor said I was able to go home at 1 o'clock. Ezra was kind enough to run home and get me some clothes, so I wouldn't have to wear the clothes I was wearing while in the woods.

"Alright Aria here are you pills for pain and ones for your concussion," Doctor Robertson explained. "If your head starts to hurt or if vomiting occurs come back, alright?"

"Ok I will," I smiled taking the small pill bottles. "Thanks doctor."

"Glad I could help," He smiled back at Ezra and I. "Take care of her."

"Oh I will, thanks again." Ezra laughed and took my hand, leading me outside.

Once we were outside Ezra led me over to his car. We started down the street towards my house before taking a sudden left turn.

"This isn't the way to my house," I said confused.

"That's because we're not going to your house," He said simply. "Were going to my apartment."

"Something else you and my parents agreed on?" I laughed.

"Pretty much," He said as we turned into his parking space. "I'm driving you home later once your parents are home."

We walked up to his apartment and I laid down on the couch.

"Still tired?" He asked moving me so my head was in his lap.

"Yeah," I sighed. "It's not fun being woken up every few hours."

"I know honey but it's for your own good," He said stroking my hair. "How about you have a nap for an hour or so?"

"But I feel like since I got back with you all I've done is sleep." I said feeling guilty.

"Aria you need to rest," He said kissing my neck. "You went through a lot and now we can spend all our time together."

"Your right and I can't wait," I laughed as my eyes closed. "But I still feel bad."

"Don't," He said getting up and pulling a blanket over me. "I still have some papers to grade."

I quickly fell asleep after he got up and started to dream.

I felt at peace sleeping next to Ezra, everything was alright. As I began to drift off to sleep I was startled by a loud bang.

"Ezra?" I said trying to shake him awake. "Did you hear that?"

He just lay there sleeping peacefully. I decided that I was imagining it so I tried to go back to sleep. My nerves where calming when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Miss me?" Jason's voice whispered in my ear.

"What are you doing?" I screamed. He put his hand over my mouth and grabbed me around the waist.

"Shhh don't want to wake lover boy," He said as he pulled me out of bed and carried me away.

I kicked, punched, screamed and cried but nothing would faze Jason. I looked back as I tried to call out for Ezra but he was still sleeping. I screamed as loud as I could when Jason carried me out of Ezra's apartment, it was as if he couldn't hear me.

"This time no one will find you," Jason laughed as he threw me into his car.

I closed my eyes and sobbed as Jason got into the car. I didn't want to look at him until I figured out what to do.

"Aria?" I heard him call out but it seemed like his voice was fading. "Aria!"

"Aria?" A different voice called.

I opened my eyes and saw Ezra sitting in front of me with a look of concern. I just stared at him, trying to catch my breath.

"Are you ok?" He asked. I was about to say yes but something came over me and I started to cry.

"Oh honey," Ezra said pulling me onto his lap.

"I'm sorry," I said trying to stop sobbing.

"It's alright," He said kissing my forehead. "Let it out."

"I keep seeing him," I said burying my face in his neck.

"It will take time to get over this Aria," He explained. "Until then I'm here to protect you."

"Thank you Ezra," I said taking a deep breath and kissing his lips lightly. "I love you."

"I love you too," He replied rubbing my back.

For the rest of the day we watched old movies and just talked about everything. Before Ezra was going to take me home we decided to go out and get some coffee. I felt nice to walk around Rosewood with Ezra without being terrified. We did get a few weird looks but other than that no one really noticed.

"You're coming in right?" I asked once Ezra parked in front of my house.

"Of course," He smiled. He ran around the other side of the car to help me out and grabbed my bag.

"Mom?" I called as I walked into the house.

"Hello," She said as she walked out of the kitchen to give me a hug. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm alright," I said reassuringly. "I'm a bit tired and the meds make me feel weird but it's nothing bad."

"That's good," She said turning to Ezra. "Thank you for picking her up today."

"My pleasure," Ezra smiled.

"Would you like to stay for dinner?" Mom asked.

"Sure that sounds great," He said as I smiled.

"Wonderful," Mom said as she strolled back into the kitchen. "Byron should be home with Mike in a half an hour. You two relax until then."

"You sure you don't need any help with anything?" Ezra asked politely.

"Just keep her company," Mom laughed from the kitchen.

"I can manage that," Ezra laughed as he led me over to the couch.

I sat next to him and closed my eyes. This couldn't be a more perfect moment. My parents now approved of my relationship and I was back where I belonged.

"What are you smiling about?" Ezra asked breaking my thought.

"Thinking about how much I love you," I smiled.

He said nothing; he just smiled and leaned over to kiss me.

Yup, I thought to myself, this is perfect.

The end! Kidding haha there is going to be a very short epilogue will be out soon! It will be set a month or two after this chapter. Thank you all once again for being soooo patient I love you all for it. I hope you've enjoyed this story. Xoxoxxoo