A. Queen

Nice To Know I'm Your Enjoying My Show.

After we dropped Emily off we headed to school. I hid behind James, making Justin laugh. We got to, homeroom with Ken, so I stayed with him, I had Ace glaring at me.

After three hours it was Lunch. So I stayed with Ken, James, Justin, and Thomas.

" Aria, are you okay? " James asked, I nodded causing James to sigh.

" So which one, you whoring around with? " Ace asked, I needed to throw up so I got up but Ace grabbed me. " Answer me, Aria. " Ace growled, I shook my head. Ace wouldn't let me go so I threw up on him. Ace then let me go and I ran to the Bathroom and threw up my Lunch. Then I heard the Bathroom Door open as I threw up some more. Someone grabbed my hair and put it in a ponytail. " Shh it just Ken. " Ken said, with a sigh of relief because I didn’t flinch. I carefully got up and flushed the toilet. Then I washed my hand then face then hands again. I looked at the area Ace grabbed, it wasn't red or purple so he didn't grab me hard enough to hurt me. Then I walked out of the Bathroom and James, Thomas and Justin asked " Are you okay? " I just nodded my head looking at the Lockers. Then someone's phone rang. I didn't get scared. J was calling me and I picked up.

" J? " I asked, quietly.

" I don't want you to freak out on me. Okay? " J said/asked. I swallowed the lump in my throat.

" J, what is it? " I was scared.

" A, I think I just saw Alex. " J said, once I heard that I dropped my phone, shattering it. And ending the call. I looked around me and saw Austin staring at me with conserened. I looked at Ken. " What's wrong, Aria? " Ken asked, shaking me. Alex can't be alive… I saw him die… I heard him flailing… No it's not real… That means Alex lied to J and I… Why would he lie? I shook my head if Alex left and faked his death, I don't want him in my life. Why show up now? After 2 bloody years. " I'm fine, I just heard news I don't think can ever be true. " I said, walking to the school office. I signed myself out and went to the Park. And looked at the sky, lost in thought. Alex… Why would he lie? Is J sure it was him? Would J drop that on me if it wasn't true? No, he wouldn't. J knows that I can't see him alive… without checking with him first. Then someone covered my eyes. I didn't react. " I really thought you would have kicked me. " Justin said, sitting beside me. I didn’t reply or react. I just sat there remembering Alex's death.

Flashback 

“ Hey A, look I know what I said pissed you off. And I’m really sorry. I’ll be at the base at midnight waiting for you. “ Alex said.

“ Al! They are here to grab a gun. “ J said.

“ Crap! “ Gunshot “ What about A!?! “ Al said. Gunshot!

“ Al! “ I yelled, running, to Al from bleeding out.

“ Sorry, A. “ Al whispered.

“ Al! If you die I will never forgive you! If you do I will kill everyone in that Mafia! “ I yelled to Al.

“ A, look we both know I’m not going to make it. Tell J, I love him. It was in honor to serve you Queen Aria Queen. “ Al said, taking his last breath.

“ Nooo! “ I screamed, getting up. All I saw was red.

Flashback Ends.

I didn't speak for weeks. I didn't eat for days on end. Why would he lie?

Flashback

“ Alex! Where are you? “ I yelled.

“ Yes? “ Alex asked.

“ Come on we gotta go! “ I yelled, we were 10 minutes later.

“ Come on Alex, you might not care but we do! “ J yelled. Then Alex came running down the stairs. I smiled as I kissed him on the cheek. “ Y’all act like Boyfriend and Girlfriend. “ J muttered. I sighed and kissed J on the cheek, too.

“ Happy? “ I asked, J.

“ Yes! “ J exclaimed, happly.

Flashback Ends.

" I can't believe he may be alive. " I said to myself.

" Who? " James asked.

" J's older Brother Alex died of a gunshot wound, trying to serve his Mafia. I heard him flat line. If he fake his death he knows I would never forgive him. " I muttered to James. Then I suddenly fell asleep on James.

When I opened my eyes, I was in an unfamiliar room. I looked around then I was Alex. But it can't be. I shook my head, and looked again, he was still there. I felt my heart racing, he was dead, I was him, bleed out. " No, no, no. " I said, out loud.

" Aria. " Alex said, softly.

" No, you're dead. Your heart stopped Alex. " I whispered to myself under my breath.

Then I woke up panting, I was in Bed with James. I was breathing heavily. James wrapped his arms around me protectively again. And said " You fell asleep after you threw up on Ace. " I just nodded my head, trying to even my breathing.

" I don't want anymore nightmares James, not like that one. " I said, quietly.

" It's okay. You're safe here with me, Justin, Ken, and Thomas. " James said, tightening his hold on me. I let out a shaky breath. Then I got out of James hold and went to the Bathroom and splashed cold water on my face. It wasn't real, a nightmare not a memory. Then I splashed my face with cold water and dried my face before heading to the Kitchen. 

Once in the Kitchen I grabbed a bottle of water and drank it all before throwing it away and sitting down. Why did I dream of Alex, James, Ken, Justin, and Thomas? I get Alex but I usually dream of the dead. I thought as Justin and James entered the Kitchen. Justin looked at me, concerned. James looked at me, worried. I'm tired, I want to sleep. I place my head on the counter, closing my eyes.

" James, she doesn't look too good. " Justin said. 

" I know, but J said not to worry about her sleep schedule. " Once James said that I went to sleep with Emily like last night.

I slept in Emily's Room peacefully. But I got up early, feeling the need to play music. So I walked around till I found a piano then I played random notes until I felt satisfied with myself. I felt someone watching me so I turned around. " I'm sorry but who's mom are you? " I asked, with a polite smile.

" Emily and James. You know James always talks about you. And please call me Elizabeth, Aria. " She said.

" It's wonderful to meet you,  Elizabeth. And you have a wonderful home. " I said, with a smile.

" You've been through so much yet remain polite. I like you. " Elizabeth said, I chuckled.

" I've been through much but it's a learning experience. " I said with a smile.

" What to help with Breakfast? " Elizabeth asks.

" Of course. " I said, following her to the Kitchen.

" What are we making? " I asked.

" I heard you make the best Pancakes, so Pancakes and Eggs. You can make the Pancakes I alway burn them. " Elizabeth said, as I laughed. I grabbed the stuff and made tons of pancakes mix.

After we finished, I offered to clean up after everyone ate. Then everyone walked in.

" Thank you Aria for offering but I like doing them their calming. " Elizabeth said, with a smile.

" Okay. " I said, returning the smile. Before walking out of the Kitchen. After a few minutes my phone rang, I looked at the Caller I.D it was Austin, I picked up.

" Hello? " I asked, quietly.

" Hello Aria, I miss you. " Austin said, happy that I picked up.

" Why'd you call me? " I asked Austin, quietly.

" We want you to come home. " Austin said. " We can discuss what we all did wrong. " Austin said, as I sighed.

" I'll come home at 12:00pm and we'll all talk. " I said, quietly, hanging up the phone. I then took a deep breath. I looked up and saw Jame beginning to sit down next to me.

" Hi,  James. " I said, softly.

" Are you okay? " James asked, worried. I blinked then looked him in the eyes.

" Yeah. " I said, quietly. James nodded.

" Aria, I have something to ask you. " James said, nervously, avoiding my gaze. I didn't look away from him, I wanted to know his question.

" What's your question? " I asked, quietly. James stiffened.

" Aria, I would like to know if you would go on a date with me? " James asked, nervously, looking me in the eye for a second. I looked at James looking him in the eyes for any lies. I didn't then I read his movements. He was telling the truth. " You don't have to. I don't want to force you into anything. " James added, quickly.

" James, I would like to go out with you. " I said, quietly to James. James brightly smiled, as I got up. I put on my shoes, James did the same.

" Where are we going? " James asked, halfway to my 'Brothers' house. I didn't answer, because we walked up to the doorway. Then I knocked like the polite person I am. Will answered the door and let us in.

" Aria, how are you? " Will asked not really caring how I felt.

" I'm fine. " As I said that James elbowed me. I just glared at him.

" Good God she said she was going to show! I believe she's going to show! " I heard Austin yelled, before entering the Room. Then he looked over and noticed me.

" Come on we gotta go to Allen's Office. " Will said, as I looked over at James, before we followed them.

Once we arrived the drama started.

" Where were you? " Ace growled. I took a deep breath.

" At a friend's. " I said, normally.

" Which friends? " Ace growled, as I took a step back.

" A friend whom I don't want to die. " I said, looking at Ace.  Trying not to give James away.

" Why? " Allen asked, annoyed at my responses.

" You want your friends to die? " I asked, sarcastically. James chuckled quietly.

" Are you feeling okay? " Austin asked me, concerned. I took a deep breath.

" Good. " Was all I said, James knowing that I can't tell them.

" Aria, we love and miss you, we want you to come home. " Austin said, I looked in his eyes and knew he was telling the truth but what does he know about me?

" Just give me a reason to stay other than we will miss you or you love me. Go ahead I know you have none. " I said, giving them a minute. None of my 'Brothers' answered. " So I'm guess I'm right cause y'all really don't know me. " I said, looking at all my 'Brothers'.

" Why do you fight us? " Lucas asked, pouring Whiskey into a glass and drinking it.

" I have always fought people. I'm so tired of you asking that question. I'm done with all of you right now. " I said, walking out of the Room to exit the house.

After I left the house, I went to the Local Library. I walked around to find a good book to read. I looked at Romance books first. Then I found Twilight, it's such an under series. I mean the movie's suck. But I continued looking for a book. I couldn't find a good Romance book. So I just grabbed A Perfect Life By Eileen Pollack.

After an hour I finished the book so I put the book back. Then I sighed, happy and calm. I love reading, it's so calming. Then I felt someone poke me so I kicked them and flipped them on the floor. Then I saw it was Justin. I didn't say anything to Justin, I just helped him up. Justin didn't either. After I helped him up, I walked out of the Library. Then I decided to go, James house.

Once I got to his house I saw Emily and Elizabeth. I softly smiled, I can't wait to become a Mother. Hopefully better then mine. " Aria! Your back! " Emily screamed, so loud I covered my ears. I looked over and saw Elizabeth laughing her ass off.

" Nice to know I'm you enjoying my show. " I said, sarcastically to Elizabeth. Then suddenly, someone touched me, I looked down, it was not Emily. I turned around and saw Ken. I could kill him yet he doesn't stop. Then it was Emily's bedtime and Elizabeth turned in too. 

" You know you touching me without me knowing will get you killed. " I said, covering Emily's ears. Ken just waved me off. I rolled my eyes, as I walked out deciding to eat McDonald's.

I'm in McDonald's eating Chicken Nuggets and Fries with Lemon Aid. When I'm done, I decide what I should do about my 'Brothers' when I already know the answer. I'm legally in Allen’s custody until New Years Eve aka My Birthday. Which is in less than a mouth. But then what, do I go back home to J? Or stay here with James, Ken, Justin, and Thomas? I could move my base up here. I don't know. I looked up and saw the Russian Mafia King sitting next to me.

" Yes? " I asked him. I know he knows who I am, we've met before. It's Max, my dad's old friend.

" You're Brothers truly do miss you Aria, they haven't been the same. " Max said.

" Why? Why do they miss a girl they don't even know? But if it makes you feel better I'm going back to them tomorrow. " I said, with a sigh.

" Aria, before you go back you Father is staying there to get to know you. " Max said, carefully.

" Bloody brilliant. " I muttered under my breath, clearly not happy. Then I got up. " Explain to J, later about the French. " I said, before walking off.