Pregnant Little Liars

The Ugly Truth

Three days later
*Aria's POV*

I haven't told anyone I'm pregnant yet. I stayed home the rest of the week, partially because I haven't been myself, and partially because I'm trying to avoid Ezra and the girls. Of course, they have texted me more than a few times, but I've just been telling them that I am sick. Which isn't technically a lie, because I have been throwing up multiple times nearly every day due to morning sickness!

To be honest, as much as I don't want to come to terms with reality, I don't know how much longer I can put off telling my friends and family that I'm pregnant. I have to tell them soon, I just don't know how. They're never going to look at me the same ever again once I do, and I'm not ready to give up my relationships with them quite yet.

My phone buzzes. One new message. To my relief. it's only from Hanna.

Hey Aria! Mike told me you've been feeling a lot better lately! I'm so glad! I've missed you this week! Can't wait to see you today! <3

URGHH. I completely forgot! I'm supposed to go shopping with the girls today! As much as I don't feel like interacting with people and trying to get my bloated-self out the door, I know I can't disappoint my friends. Especially if I want to make them believe that everything is perfectly fine, even though the fact that I'm carrying a mini human inside of me is definitely not fine.

I quickly get dressed, throw my hair up, swipe on some makeup, and rush downstairs to the kitchen in a matter of minutes. Although as soon as I reach the kitchen, I immediately regret it. My stomach lurches when I first make eye contact with food, and for the sake of my digestive system, I decide to skip breakfast for today. I'd rather starve myself than puke my guts out, yet another time.

I quickly grab my keys and purse, and race out the door before I have another chance to second guess myself.

*Hanna's POV*

"Where is Aria?" Spencer whines. "I thought she would be here today!"

"I don't know" I say frowning. "I texted her a while ago, and I thought she said she was coming!" As if on cue, Aria comes running towards us.

"I'm so sorry you guys." she says panting.

"Are you sure you're feeling okay?" Emily asks looking worried. Aria looks down.

"yeah. I'm. fine." she says, still unusually out of breath. For some reason, I don't believe her.

"So where should we go?" I ask changing the subject before I have time to overthink it. "Because if you're looking for suggestions, I'm dying to hit the sales!"

"Then let's go!" Spencer says leading the way.

*Emily's POV*

"OMG!" Hanna squeals. "You are rocking that top, Em!" All five of us are crammed into a dressing room fit for one, drowning in piles of clothes.

"Thanks Han!" I exclaim, admiring myself in the mirror.

While Hanna, Spencer, and I are comparing skinny jeans, I can't help but notice that Aria is usually quiet. She's usually engaged in all of our conversations, but today she's barley said one word this entire time! Something is definitely wrong. I only wish she would tell me what it is that's bothering her.

"Lets get food you guys, I'm starved!" Hanna begs, holding her stomach.

"I agree" Spencer says following suit. "I barely ate a thing for breakfast." I just shrug and follow the rest of the group. Aria doesn't say anything and walks silently behind us. Does Aria's unusual behavior have anything to do with A? I wonder to myself.

After we order and recieve our food, we all sit down together at the food court. Spencer ordered a hotdog, I got a burger, Hanna ordered pizza, and Aria got a vegetarian tofu salad. I decide that this is a perfect opportunity to try and make Aria talk.

"So you guys, have any of you heard from A recently?" I ask casually. Spencer and Hanna shake their heads, and Aria looks down at her plate silently.

"How about you Aria?" I ask, mentally crossing my fingers that she will clue us in as to what's been oak her mind lately. To my dismay, she does nothing more than shake her head. This is so unlike her! She usually always tells us if something is wrong. I watch her closely as she pokes at her salad, not eating a single bite. Spencer finally speaks.

"What's up with you lately Aria?" she asks crossing her arms. "Clearly something's wrong because you never act like this!"

"Yeah Aria, we've all sensed it. If something's wrong just tell us!" I encourage sympatheticly.

Suddenly, all the color drains from her face. Tears well in her eyes, and she dashes towards the bathroom before any of us has the chance to stop her.

"Nice going you guys. You scared her off!" Hanna says sarcasticly.

"Let's go after her" Spencer directs, standing up. "Something is not right." The rest of us get up and follow Spencer and Aria to the bathroom.

*Aria's POV*

I vomit forcefully into the public toilet. I tried so hard to hold it in, but I just couldn't. My friends are getting really suspicious, and I don't know how much longer I can keep my pregnancy a secret from them! I can hear footsteps coming down the hall, and the bathroom door creaks open moments later.

"Aria?" Spencer calls. I sit up, wipe my mouth, and reluctantly open the stall door. My friends are all waiting on the other side with worried expressions.

"Aria, are you okay?" Emily asks. Before I can answer, my phone buzzes with one new text notification.

Either you tell them, or I will. It's your choice. -A

After reading the text, I burst into tears, and crumple into a ball on the floor. The stress of keeping this secret from my friends has finally taken its toll on me and there's no way I can go another second without telling them. I need my friends' support now more than ever.

I'm p-p-pregnant!" I sob, too ashamed to look up into their eyes. My friends just stand there in shock, unsure of how to react to this unexpected news.

"Oh Aria." Spencer says finally, wrapping her arms around me. "Why didn't you tell us sooner?"

I sniffle. "I was afraid you would hate me if I did."

"Aria, we could never hate you!" Emily reassures me.
My friends wrap around me tightly in a group hug.

"You have our full support, Aria. We will help you through this every step of the way, I promise." Hanna agrees.

"I love you guys" I say leaning my head against them. I don't know why I was so worried to tell them my dirty secret. I should have known they would support me even still. There's not a doubt in my mind that I have the greatest friends in the whole wide world.