Ezra Fitz couldn't believe that he was taking a cab to the airport, to take a plane that would take him to Thailand, where he was going to help some people by building wood houses for an entire summer.
He was looking forward to leave Rosewood since two years ago, but not that way. Not without Aria. Not leaving to another country, another continent, to be specific. But Aria, free of all the –A stuff, was going to leave Rosewood on her own. Heading to Los Angeles for a photography internship, then heading to Savannah, for starting college in September.
The suitcases were unnecessary, he was only taking a backpack filled with some clothes, a notebook and a pen. He was a writer after all. But what he hoarded the most was a picture inside the notebook. A picture of her, one of the few he kept from the most important relationship he ever had.
With Aria Montgomery and her perfection on his mind, he got into the cab.
Spencer opened her door one minute after the bell rang, just to find Aria standing on her doorstep.
-He's leaving today.-The Hastings girl figured out that the tiny brunet meant Ezra was leaving. Aria's face wasn't exactly happy for that.
-So what? Do I have to remind you that you were the one that didn't want him back? - Aria looked at Spencer with her "Seriously?" face, and Spencer only rolled her eyes. – What? You know it's true.
-Spence, I only did that 'cause I thought that was the right thing to do.
-But you missed him the whole month we were in the Dollhouse. I heard you whispering his name when you needed hope. He was the one you were thinking about when we were planning to scape. He was what kept you from going crazy. C'mon, you ran straight to his arms when we got out.
-Spencer…
-No, Aria, he was brokenhearted when you left him. I went to The Brew some days after you guys broke-up and he didn't smile in the whole afternoon. He was devastated because of you. And after all, I understand why. Aria, he loves you like no one else has ever did. He took a bullet for you. He even agreed to go to prom with you, even when if there were going to be a lot of his former students. Who does that but Ezra?
-I know, okay! He's so freaking perfect sometimes that I just want to make everyone knows that he's mine, but he is not. Not anymore, and I can't ask for that, I can't make him go with me to college. I won't.
-Aria, you need him in your life as you need to breath. God, I can't believe I'm saying this, because Hanna and Emily are the ones who usually say this kind of things, but go get that Fitz, girl, before he leaves.-Spencer looked at Aria with seriousness.
-I hate that you're always right, but I love you. You know that, right?
-Of course. We're the Sparia Team. I'll call the girls, run for my car, it is in the garage. Here are the keys.-Spencer throw the keys at Aria, who caught them and started running to the Hastings garage.
In 5 minutes, Hanna, Emily and Alison were in Spencer's garden. Aria started the car and the five girls got in, on their way to Philadelphia's airport.
-Passengers for the plane to Thailand, stopover in Los Angeles, please, you can register your ticket planes here. The flight leaves in one hour and a half.- Said one woman in a desk.
Ezra walked there and the sixty years old woman smiled at him. For some reason, it reminded him of his grandmother.
-Good morning, sir. Are you travelling to Thailand?
-Yes, I'm actually going to help and organization there, Habitats for Humanity.
-That's very kind of you. May I see your plane ticket?
-Of course.-He gave her the ticket.
-So, it's none of my business, but, there's nothing here to say goodbye to you, sir? A handsome young boy like you must have a girlfriend.-The woman gave him back the plane ticket.
-No, there's no one. Not anymore, she broke up with me.-He said, saving the ticket on his backpack.
-That's why you're running away? You don't want to see her around?-The woman said carefully.
-I'm not running away. We just needed a time apart from each other.-The sadness took over Ezra's blue eyes while he stared at the air hostess.
-Do you love her?
-Yes, I do. I love Aria.
-It's a beautiful name. And the girl is lucky that have someone like you loving her, Mr Fitz.
-She's going to college this year, we separated because of that.
-She didn't want you to go with her?
Ezra looked at the plate with her name that the woman had hanging of her jacket.
- Mary, I'm almost 7 years older than her. I don't want her to miss every normal college experience because she has to be tied to me. I'm setting her free. This summer I'll be in Thailand, and when I come back, I'll move to New York. We're over, that's what she wants, and I'm not going to do anything. Precisely because I love her. I'm being selfless this time. I'll let her chase her dreams.
Mary agreed and smiled at Ezra.
-Good luck, there are not many people like you, you deserve to be truly alright, Mr Fitz.
-Thanks, it was good talking to you.
Ezra went away from the desk and headed to the terminal of his plane to wait there until the calling for his flight. He sat on a chair and watched the flights arrive and leave, thinking how much of a coward he was, not fighting for what he had with Aria.
But then again, Ezra remembered her with Andrew. He watched them at The Brew every morning. Ezra was confused that she left him for another guy, but he thought that she had a thing for blondes. First Jason, then Jake and finally Andrew.
"She'll be fine at college, she'll be over me and on with her life soon, just as I'll be."
He was wishing very hard that he could be over her soon, even if it was almost impossible.
Aria parked at the airport turning the steering wheel and putting her foot down on the brake, jumped out of Spencer's car and closed the door, right before starting to run to the entrance.
The girls followed her, until they all were in front of Ezra's flight travel company's desk.
Aria gave a step towards ahead.
-The flight to Thailand with stopover in Los Angeles, I need to talk with a man that has to fly on it.
Mary looked at the girl and had a hunch.-Mr Fitz, right?-
Aria smiled. –How did you know?-
-He might have mentioned a girl. You must dash, the plane arrives in half an hour.-Mary allowed the girls to pass the desk and head to the plane's terminal.
They ran until Hanna saw Ezra's head in the chairs zone, watching planes trough the large window.
-There's Fitzy!-She gave a nudge to Aria in the arm.
Aria saw him and started walking towards him.
-Are you thinking of going anywhere without saying goodbye, Fitz?-She whispered on his ear.
He turned around to see Aria standing in front of his eyes.
-Aria? What are you doing here? How did you even get this far on the airport?-He said quickly, with his voice shivering.
-Oh, I speak with this woman named Mary, and she knew I was coming for you. Very nice woman.-Aria smiled.
-What do you want? - Ezra stood up.
- Before you go. I know I've made a lot of mistakes. We both have. But I don't want to remember this day as the day I left you go without knowing everything.-Aria looked at him,
Ezra sighed, crossing his arms. –I know pretty much everything about you Aria.
-Maybe, but you need to know why I didn't want you to come to college with me.-She put her hand on his arm.
-Aria, don't. You crossed me out of the list of things you're taking to college. You're not gonna need me when you are in Savannah, having fun, going to parties, getting wasted, meeting new people and being young. I'm 26 and I want to settle down. I can't ask you to sacrifice your youth with me. And I don't need more explanation. I love you, but we both need time for ourselves.-He took her hand out of his arm.
- You can't just runaway!-Aria yelled, angrily. –You can't just catch that flight and pretend everything will be okay. That I'll be okay.
-I'm not running away! You're safe now, there's no –A. Go find someone that is your age and right for you. I should've never fell in love with you. You're better off without me anyway.
-Now you're telling me that what we have it's not right?- The tiny girl was about to cry.
-You know what? I'm done with what's wrong and right. I'll do whatever I want. And what we used to have has been the most right thing in my life.-Ezra was frustrated. He knew that Aria was about to cry when she put that face.
-I love you. You're the one. Get in that fucking plane and I hope you are very happy for the next 4 years.-Aria, turned around and started walking back to the girls, who were looking at them sat on four of the chairs.
Ezra watched her.-Aria!-He ran after her and touched her arm.-Look at me.- She stood there, without looking at him. She was crying, staring at the floor.-Damn it, Montgomery. Look at me! I want to see those beautiful eyes.-He used his hand to lift up her face.
-Just go! I hate you!-She shouted at him.
Ezra smiled.-Well, I could never hate you. All I hate is seeing those tears across your face, knowing that is my fault.
-Fuck! Why the heck are you so fucking perfect?-She finally stared at him.
-Wow, too much swearing for such a sweet mouth.-He joked.
She smiled.- I've got a dirty mouth and you love it.
-Of course. Now come here.-Ezra embraced Aria tightly, very close to his chest. She put her arms around his body, and they held each other for what seemed to be the last time.
-Ezzy Boo?
-Yes, Pookie Bear?
-Promise me this isn't the last time we hug.-She spoke on his chest.
-I promise. I love you.-Ezra gave a step backwards and then Aria kissed him. He put his arms on her waist and she put her arms around his neck.
They both moved away from each other when they heard the calling trough the speakers.-Passengers of the flight to Thailand, stopover on Los Angeles.-
-I'll miss you, Fitz.
-Me too. I have to go, but I'll be here before you¡ go to college to say goodbye to you in the same way you're doing it.- They both embraced one last time and Ezra walked to the door.
Aria walked to the girls. Hanna, Emily, Alison and Spencer held her when she started crying.
Ezra sat on his seat, next to the window, and as the plane took off, he reached for his backpack and took the notebook and the ring cage out of it. He wrote something and put the notebook back on the bag. Then he stared at the ring and at her photograph until he fell asleep.
"I'm coming back for you when I'm sure you've lived enough memories in college and you less expect me, Aria Montgomery. This time I'm not making the same mistakes. Be ready to a real compromise, I already have got the ring."-Always yours, Ezra Christopher Fitzgerald.
And he dreamed about his Aria.
Hey, guys! After the -A revelation this week, I just had this on my mind, so I hope you like it.
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