"I know, you are seeing someone." I looked away from his captivating eyes and ran home.

"But when it doesn't work out i will always be here for you Aria!" HE shouted at my retreating form. Think of Ezra was my mantra. I couldn't think of how nice it felt kissing him. His warm lips against mine, it was the best kiss I have ever had. No Aria! Think of Ezra. I had to make this up to him. I shouldn't have feelings for another guy. That's it, tomorrow I will give him my virginity. I did not want to but i know if i wanted any leverage against him when he found out, it was essential.

It was 2 days later when me and Ezra were making out in his apartment. I reached to take off his business jacket when something fell out. I picked it up, hoping it was a condom. I was only half right. It was a condom wrapper. "What is this Ezra," I asked in a whisper. "C'mon Aria, Im a man and i have needs! And something has to keep Jackie from focusing on us!" i stared wide eyed at him. "You cheated on me with your ex fiance of all people!" He started shouting now. "C'mon relax do you know what i risked for you!" "And you blew it! Thats it were done, i never want to see you again." "Fine leave! You will be back in a few days! Begging for me!" He shouted as i ran out the door. I can't believe i almost gave my virginity to that jerk! I wonder were that attitude of that came from. Ha! It was all probably just an act to get in my pants. My brain was pre-occupied pining over my bad luck.

"Aria!" I heard the familiar voice of Jason cry out. I wiped the tears from my eyes and looked up. He had a concerned expression on his beautiful face. "Jason" I whispered as i ran into his open arms. It was late at night so no one saw. My parents thought i was spending the night at Spencers. He hugged my sobbing form tightly telling me that it was going to be okay. He didn't ask questions, or at least not yet anyway. He kissed my head until i stood up awkwardly. "I'm so sorry for ruining your shirt Jason its just that-" "Aria, it doesnt matter, come inside, you must be cold." I blushed and looked down at my black tank and shorts.

I nodded quietly and followed him inside his house. "Do you want a drink?" I shook my head no and kept walking towards the couch. We sat down next to each other. We were quiet for a while. "Tell me what happened Aria." So i did. I told him about our relationship from the day at the bar to what just happened. He just listened and hugged me. Except when I got to the part with Ezra cheating on me. He jumped up with a murderous look on his face. "How could he do that to you! I will kill him Aria! Where does he live! No wait I will just find him myself." He was pacing up and down the living room. "Please Jason, just leave him be for now, i really need you." I said in a small voice. When i finished speaking he immediately looked concerned again ad wrapped me in his arms. He rocked me gently in his arms. "Thank you, for being there for me." "Aria, you need someone to be there for you, you do so much on your own and you are really tiny," I giggled a little, everyone was always saying that about me. "And, i would like to be there for you, i understand that it may be to soon for you but i just want to," I kissed him.

It was just a peck really but i wanted him to know that his feeling were returned. He leaned in to kiss me again but we were interrupted with a knock on the door. I giggled, "You better go get that," I said happily. "I don't have to ya know." He leaned down to kiss me when the knock became more aggressive.

Grumbling a little he got up to answer the door. I look of pure disgust went on his face. "What are you doing here Ezra?" "Look I dont want to talk to you either, so just get Aria and we will be going." By this point i was walking over there to tell him to get lost. Jason looked shocked and hurt that i walked up. "Oh good there you are, lets go." I was flabbergasted. How DARE he think he can just waltz in here and take me back after what happened? "No, why would i go with you?" He looked shocked for a moment then responded, "Aria i am sorry about what happened I just have anger issues and... I love you, come back." "No! We are through, you lost your chance, and besides i'm with Jason now." He looked murderous. "You little slut!" He surprised all of us and punched me in the jaw. I fell down with the sheer force of it. Jason shouted,"NO ONE HURTS ARIA!" He punched Ezra in the face and kept pummeling him. When i finally got over my dizzyness i stood up and gasped at my bloodied and beaten ex boyfriend. "Jason you have to stop, you will kill him, please he's not worth it!" He looked into my eyes and stopped the barrage of attacks. He shouted at him to scram. Ezra quickly got up and left. Of course without declaring that I would be his.

Jason slammed the door once he was out of site. "You're hurt Jason." I said as I carefully grabbed his hand and look at his bruised and bloodied knuckles. "I've had worse." The way he said it so carelessly is what irked me. "Jason, C'mon let me clean this up, and thank you. No one has ever done that for me before." He smiled and said, "I would do that again without a thought if anyone ever harms you." I smiled as i was washing his knuckles. I kissed him lightly feeling i would ruin the moment with words. "You're hurt too, that bastard i can't believe he did that to you!" "Calm down it's done, i think you punished him enough. I will be fine." He got some ice and placed it carefully on my bruised jaw. He kissed my lips softly when I heard the buzz of my phone.

Aria get to my house STAT! tell loverboy you have to go your mom is coming ovr in 20 minutes! Apparently you forgot something...

"I'll drive you." He said after I explained to him my prediciment. I smiled and mumbled out thanks. The drive was short and silent, but surprisingly not awkward. When we reached Spencers house he said, "Call me later," I agreed and kissed him goodbye. It started out like a peck but was quickly turning into a makeout session. Not wanting Spencer to see before I explained everything i broke it off. "Bye Jason, i will call you later!" And then I walked away. Before I was at the door I got another text.

My brother really? I thought you could do so much better. Guess Mr. English Teacher isnt who you thought. But nothing is ever the way it seems! xoxo-A