Okay, this is my first Pretty Little Liars fanfiction, so I hope you like it. The pairing is Jason/Aria, and this story is not for Ezra lovers. Don't get me wrong, I love the guy, but Jason…is just Jason. I love him! This chapter takes place in Episode 9, Season 2, just so you know!

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, I am just playing with them.

Chapter One

Emily and I were walking down the hall of Rosewood high talking about my brother, and why he may have broken into her garage. We stopped walking to talk better when someone caught my eye. Jason Dilaurentis was walking in our direction talking animatedly to a student. "What's he doing here?" Emily whispered when she saw Jason round the corner and head towards us. He caught my eye and gave me a secretive smile and waved when he brushed past. I gave him a small smile in return.

"Um, he councils kids on substance abuse." I reply after he had passed, hoping desperately that my flustered state did not show on my face.

"Why is he waving at you?" She asked suspiciously. I should have known that she would comment on that.

"'Cuz he had dinner at my house the other night?" It came out as a question. She gave me a long hard look as she thought of what to say next.

"Did something happen at this dinner you didn't tell us about?"

"No…" Shit, shit, shit! The dream I had had about him last night rushed into my mind. Us together in bed, his blonde hair flopping into his captivating green eyes…

"Then why are you blushing?" She shot at me, not missing a beat. I decided to be honest with her.

"Because I had a dream about him last night. Now stop asking questions." Of course she didn't stop.

"What kind of a dream?" She asked as we resumed walking out to the courtyard.

"We were in bed, naked, and he tried to kiss me, then I woke up." I said it all in a rush, wanting this conversation to end. I could feel the heat radiating off my cheeks.

"Oh my god, how could you?" She sounded shocked and a little disgusted.

"I can't control what my brain does when I'm sleeping, Em!" I cry, my voice going slightly higher than usual.

"Aria, he might be a killer!" I felt my brows knit together as I thought of a defence for Jason. I had learned not to be so quick to judge.

"Jason is no more dangerous than we thought Toby was a few months ago." I say seriously, meeting her eyes.

"Toby was never linked to a weapon that could have been used to dent Allie's skull." She sounded frustrated, but I couldn't bring myself to care all that much as I defended him again.

"Could have doesn't mean he did!" She seemed to have caught my tone, but she decided to push it a little bit more.

"Look, I can see why you're attracted to him, okay? He's mysterious, and wounded, and we all know you like to fix things, but you're playing with fire. And besides why are you dreaming about Jason when you already have Ezra?" Guilt flooded through me at the thought of Ezra.

"Because I don't…have Ezra. I just thought it would be so much easier when he went to Hollis, but it seems like every time we take a step forward something or someone gets in our way." It was true, but also a lie. I was getting between us. The more I thought about or 'epic love story' the more I came to despise the plot. I hated the secrecy, the lying. I have enough of that in my life as it is.

"You guys love each other, you just need to find a way to connect again." Did we love each other? Or did we just love the idea, the scenario. Doubts were swirling around in my head as I turned my focus back to Emily.

"Can we keep this conversation between us?" I pleaded.

"If you promise to stay away from Jason." I didn't respond, only forcing a smile. She gave me another long look before she turned and headed towards her class.

..AJ..

After school I headed to Hollis to meet up with Ezra. I was determined to sort out my feelings for him. I wanted to know if this was really love, or if it was something else. When I got to the campus I quickly walked to his office and slipped inside. He was standing in the middle in his usual semi-formal dress pants, button down shirt and tie.

"Why's it so hot in here?" I ask with a small smile, taking off my sweater. "Aren't you hot?"

"I am now." He said, looking my body up and down, his addams apple bobbing nervously.

I give him a sultry look before speaking. "I've been think that we need to spend some alone time." I put my sweater down and move to the door. "How do you lock this thing?"

"It doesn't lock." I looked around before taking a chair and jamming it under the doorknob. I walk over and kiss his, running my fingers through his hair. It's not like how it used to be, completely electric. It seemed generic now. Flat. Unexceptional. I kissed harder trying to force myself to react.

He pulled away suddenly. "I have class in fifteen minutes." I tried to kiss him again but he pushed me away. I sighed, not knowing why this hurt me. I should be used to it, he usually pushes me away. (A/N: This is where it goes away from the series!)

"Aria, you should probably go." I kept my eyes away from him and nodded my head, moving to get my discarded jacket. I moved the chair back to its original position to the left of the door and opened it, looking back at him.

"Bye."

"Bye, I'll call you later." I nodded and left the room, seeing Jackie further down the hall. She gave me a superior look before brushing past me into Ezra's office. I could hear laughter erupt moments later. I gave a frustrated sigh and walked towards my car.

..AJ..

The next morning I walked distractedly down stairs, my mind on my latest Jason-dream. I rounded the corner and almost ran into…Jason?

"Hey, your dad let me in. Said you'd be down in a minute." I was stunned into momentary silence before I was able to speak.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, my eyes tracing his handsome face.

"Ah, I wanted to give you this," He held out a business card to me. I took it and read the name.

"Eco Stamos," I looked back to his face, "Crammer Hill Youth Center?"

"Yeah, I met him at a youth counselling seminar. I figured if Mike was open to it he might be able to help him."

"Wait, what did you tell him about Mike?" I asked, worried that the truth had gotten out about Mike.

"Not much, why?" He seemed to be studying me intently, catching my every movement.

"I'm just not sure my parents want the whole world knowi-" He cut me off quickly.

"I didn't tell him about the police, I figured-" It was my turn to cut him off.

"Thanks."

After a short pause he said, "I did tell him you were worried about him though."

"Worried was last week." He looked into my eyes before his hand came to rest on my bare shoulder. Shivers ran through my spine at the contact and his touch seamed to scorch my skin. He maintained eye contact as he brought his hand back down by his side.

"You know what," I said hurriedly, walking around him into the dining room where my school stuff was piled on the table, "I have this huge history test tomorrow and I-"

"Tomorrows Sunday." He said, looking at me strangely.

"Right, I meant Monday," I laughed nervously, looking down at the large textbook I had in my hands. "Yeah, I'm really behind and Mr. Banks really piled it on this week."

"Doesn't Mr. Banks teach biology?" He asked, scrutinising my panicky expression.

"He does," I try to cover, "That's right, I have a test in biology too. It's a big day on Monday so thanks for stopping by." I grab his arm, trying to ignore how hard and big it was, how his muscles bunched under my touch. I was about to say 'bye' when he took the books out of my hand and tossed them on the couch.

"What's wrong, Aria?" He murmured, his voice like a soft, seductive melody. He moved closer to me, so to compensate for the lack of space I stepped back, into the door. He moved forward again, boxing me in with his large frame. His eyes, so intently locked on mine, held amusement.

"N-nothing." I stutter, my heart beating way to fast to be healthy. He chuckled, a sound that had a huge effect on me and leaned in closer still, his nose so close to mine.

"Nothing? Are you sure?" One of his large hands rested lightly on my neck, my pulse pint. "Your hearts flying, like a hummingbirds wing." I swallowed thickly, trying to figure out what to do.

"Umm," Was all that I managed. I saw a smile grace his flawless face. He swept some hair out of my eyes and gently tucked it behind my ear before he cupped my face. If my heart was beating fast before, it was nothing like how it was going now. My breath hitched as I saw his face descended towards mine.

At first I barely felt it. So softly his lips brushed against mine, like a butterfly's wing. Once, twice, three times he kissed me softly before he came down a fourth time. This was different, he kissed me harder, like he was trying to extract a response with me, and he did. My arms circled his neck at their own accord and my lips moved with his.

His tongue traced my bottom lip lightly before I heard a cough. My dad was standing by the couch with a highly amused, yet slightly stern look on his face. "What's all this?" He asked rhetorically. I bit my lip, which still tasted like Jason, and looked at the floor.

Reviews would be greatly appreciated. Let me know what you thought of it! I will be keep 'A' in the story, but she will not be the main focus. Ezra and Aria will not be together for much longer since I don't want Aria to be a cheater! Now REVIEW!