So…I deleted my other story because I came up with a better one and that caused me to lose interest. And it was kind of typical. This story will be in Aria's POV, if I do one of Ezra's POV then I'll say so. Italics are flashbacks. This one how ever isn't. Review, enjoy! Thanks!
Not much had changed over the years. I had matured a little more. I wasn't thirteen and Ezra wasn't eighteen. I got rid of that hot pink stirpe that I had decided would be cute to accessorize my hair with. I'm four years older and in high school. So, a little has changed since Ezra Fitz left for college, but not much. He's officially a man now, but I'm officially a young woman.
I haven't seen him since August of 2010.
"Can't you just stay here?" I smirked as we sat on his childhood bed.
He looked up at me with his beaming blue eyes, shaking his head as a grin crept up to the corner of his mouth, "Or better yet, I could just pick up Columbia and drag it over here. Right on your lawn. You know, Todd's rent-a-truck is right don't the street. I'm sure I could squeeze it into a truck somehow."
"Ezra, seriously. Who am I going to read books with? Does Mike look like a Hemingway guy to you?"
"Ha…maybe if you threw some Call of Duty in there."
We both let out small giggles as he began to speak.
"Listen, Aria last night was-"
"If you're going to say it was a mistake then please just don't say it at all-"
"No, no never. Aria, I've never felt something like that before. It was- uh- well…do you remember that time when our families took us to the Jersey Shore like two years ago and we went on the Astro Shooter at that amusement park?"
I nodded my head after thinking back to that day.
"Well" he continued, "Remember those butterflies we got when we dropped? That's what I felt…minus the puking part."
I laughed and turned toward him, "Well, that's good to know I don't make you want to puke."
"Now that I think of it, I think I did feel my dinner coming up during that make out session." he joked.
When I turned to reply he cut me off by whispering my name in a light, hushed tone.
"Aria" he whispered as he inched closer, "Damn, you're so beautiful."
As we stared into each other's eyes, our eyes darted to each other lips. His lips were centimeters away from mine when my breath hitched in my throat. He looked me in the eyes once more before clashing his lips into mine.
As I felt his tongue trace my bottom lip, I opened my mouth for him. As our tongues were entwined, the door to his bedroom slowly opened. We broke apart faster than lightening and sat awkwardly as our set of eyes met those of Mr, Fitz, Ezra's dad.
After curiously examining both of our faces, he spoke, "I hate to break it to you guys, but it's time for Ezra to start heading to New York. Everything is packed and loaded."
A look of sadness washed over both of our faces as we hugged each other at the door of Ezra's car.
"I'll call you when I get there, okay?"
"Okay, hey Ezra, have fun."
Then he was off.
We called each other everyday for the first year, then it turned into a few times a week, then a few times a month, then as my new found high school life and his college life consumed us, our communication stopped. Of course we talked a few times over the years, but we actually both transferred phone carriers over the years, both receiving new numbers. I had decided not to get Ezra's new number. I had decided to move on.
About a month after Ezra left, the Fitz's moved to New York. They're last kid had gone off to college, so they picked up and moved.
When they announced they were moving. Ellie and Jack, Ezra's parents, looked at me in a knowing way. Them moving, meant I wouldn't see Ezra anymore. He would spend his holiday's visiting family and going on trips.
Ellie and Jack invited me up to New York when Ezra was there a few times, but I had convinced myself that Ezra had a new life. He had new, older friends.
I've been up there twice. Both times he was on trips. The first time was two Summer's ago. He had gone hiking with some friends up in Maine. The second time was actually a few weeks ago. He had gone to Florida with his girlfriend for their graduation gift.
His girlfriend of two years. I remember finding out he had a girlfriend. I had found out about a month after they were 'official.' I was scrolling through my mom's Facebook page and saw a picture of 'Ezra and Jackie.'
My world turned upside down just a few minutes ago when I received a friend request and a message.
I've only had my Facebook page for a few weeks. I never really got into social media except twitter, which Ezra didn't have.
A few moments ago as I opened my computer and signed into my Facebook page, I saw something that I had to do a double-take on.
"Ezra Fitz has sent you a friend request."
As I popped back into reality, I clicked accept without hesitation.
As soon as I clicked accept, I plopped onto my bed and my head hit my soft, white pillow. After about ten minutes of pondering my thoughts, I sat up and noticed I had received a message. My heart started beating faster as I realized who it could be. My thoughts were confirmed when I opened my inbox and up popped.
Ezra Fitz: Hey
Do I reply? Do I ignore it? What do I say? My thoughts were everywhere
"Just reply Aria"
"Just say hi"
Aria Montgomery: Long time, no talk
Was that stupid to say?
Ezra Fitz: Yea, I know. What the hell is our problem? Why is that? Lol
Aria Montgomery: New phone numbers?
Obviously Aria
Ezra Fitz: You could've just asked my parents for my number, you know?
Aria Montgomery: Oh…
What was I supposed to say? "Oh yea, I know. I just figured you had moved on with your life.
Ezra Fitz: What your number? I want to call you. I need to tell you something important.
Aria Montgomery: Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't give my number to mysterious old guys online ;)
Ezra Fitz: OLD?! Not even close! Aria, please. Seriously I need to tell you something, because I know you hate surprises.
What does that have to do with anything?
Aria Montgomery: Alright, Alright.
As I typed in my number and hit send I couldn't help but wonder what could be a surprise. I was pulled out of my thoughts when a shrill ring rang through my room. Looking down, I picked up my white iPhone 4s.
"H-hello? Ezra?"
"Aria!"
And just like that my whole day changed…my whole life changed.
"Alright, so Aria I have some news to tell you. I hope you'll take it as happy news."
What in the world?
"Uh, okay? Continue…"
"I'm moving back to Rosewood! I- we get there tomorrow. Jackie and I are actually moving into my old house. The people who own it are moving and I saw that it was for sale again online, so I thought why not?"
"Wait, you're moving back here? Why?"
He couldn't be moving back here. Not now. Not when I was about to turn eighteen and finally accepting that everything we had was gone. Not after he just abandoned me!
"You don't sound so excited…"
"Uh-uh it was just a surprise that's all."
"Okay, well this next part is kind of awkward…Uh- I- I'm teaching AP English this coming year…senior AP English which I assume you'll be in"
My whole world just stopped. He was moving back here. He was moving back here with Jackie and he was going to teach my class. The man I've kissed, laughed, hugged, cozied up to is going to be my teacher. My best- ex best friend is going to be standing up teaching me lessons on Hemingway and Fitzgerald. I have to pretend to be okay with that.
I have to call him Mr. Fitz.
"Aria? Look I know it's not ideal-"
"Uh- hmm- I- I have to go actually. My mom needs me to help her wit dinner. Sorry, bye.
"No, wait! Aria-"
"Bye!"
Before he could say anymore I cut him off by ending the call.
This has to be a nightmare. This can't be happening. It's like all these locked up feelings I had for him are coming back. Our conversations, our two make out sessions, the first time we met, the cat we fostered, the books we read, the movies we watched.
I guess I have to admit it to myself.
I am still completely and utterly in love with Ezra Fitz.
Okay, so the dialogue will be a lot better. It's just because it was a phone conversation, so I couldn't really show both emotions. 15 reviews and I'll update! I'm sticking to 15! Review! Thanks!
