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Aria's POV
My body was still trembling from the night's events. I slowly make my way back up to the train and into the car where the girls were waiting for me. I walk right up to the girls and they all hug me and keep me close since they know I am still shaken up about all of this. Right when I look up I see Ezra walking through the door looking for me. Without hesitation I run over to him and he pulls me tight into his arms.
"You're okay. Oh baby you're okay now. I thought I was going to lose you." His voice was so raw with a mix of upset emotions.
"What are you doing here?" I ask astonished that he is actually here.
"My meeting ended early so I went to wait for you when you guys were supposed to get off the train but someone said something happened so the train was brought to a stop until the situation was resolved. I ran to my car and drove until I saw the train. God I was so worried." I look him in the eyes once we pull back from the hug; I notice his eyes were wet with tears.
"I'm fine now, the girls found me before… well you know." I drift off not really ready to talk about being locked in a small box with a deceased Garrett.
"What happened to your wrist?" He asks with worry when he sees my right wrist wrapped.
"Oh it's nothing, just sprained a little but nothing damaging." I still can't believe he came to surprise me then drove until he found the train.
Suddenly there is a loud crash behind me and I turn to see Toby and Noel fighting. Toby shoved Noel into the drink container causing the glass to break as it hit the ground. As the ice scatters across the floor and evens out causing a body bag is revealed. A body bag that currently contains a dead body. Everyone in the room quickly backs away from it and I feel Ezra wrap his arms around my waist to pull my back against his chest. Jason is frozen in place staring down at the bag as we all fear whose body it is. All eyes were on him as he slowly leans down to unzip the bag to see who it was. Tears filled my, Spencer, Emily and Hanna's eyes when our suspicions were confirmed. Lying in the bag on the ground was none other than Alison. I couldn't help but break down crying. Ezra snaps back into reality and turns me around so I wouldn't be able to look at her lifeless body anymore. I have seen and felt more than a lifetime worth of deceased people. I wrap my arms around his waist to hug him tightly again and snuggle my head into his chest as sobs rake through my body. Ezra doesn't hesitate to comfort me in every way I need. His right hand was wrapped tightly around my waist and his left was holding the base of my neck, preventing me from being able to see anything going on behind me.
"Hey sweetheart, we need to get off the train. They want everyone out of here so they can take care of the current situation." Ezra whispers in my ear softly.
"Okay." I mumble in his chest and let him direct me outside to where our parents were starting to show up.
Ezra pulls me away from the vast group of people who were talking about what was going on and trying to accuse people of putting the body in there. I gratefully snuggle back into his warm, safe, and very protective embrace. Ezra kisses my head while running his hands up and down my back. More tears threaten to run down my eyes from how overwhelmed I feel right now, but I do my best to hold them in. I shiver slightly when a strong cool breeze hits my body. Sensing my coldness, Ezra shrugs off his coat then holds it open for me to slide my arms into the sleeve.
"Everything will be okay baby, I promise. I'll do whatever you need in order to forget about everything that has happened tonight." Ezra reassures me.
"In order to move on I need to tell you what actually happened tonight. I know you are dying to know but you don't want to push me. I promise tomorrow I will tell you everything that happened and I won't leave anything out."
I look up at him and place a light 'thank you' kiss on his lips. It wasn't anything lustful, just a very soft delicate kiss that held so many emotions. Just as our lips separated and our eyes opened to look at each other deeply, I hear someone calling out my name. Ezra and I both turn to see Ella and Byron running over to us. I step out of Ezra's embrace when mom hurries over with open arms.
"My baby. Oh god I am so happy you are safe. They called your father and me and said something about you nearly being killed? They wouldn't give any details over the phone. All they would say was an issue occurred and they needed us to come meet the train right away." Ella squeezes me tight to her body.
"Aria what happened tonight?" Byron nearly demands. His somewhat harsh voice causes tears to arise in my eyes as everything from tonight flashes through my eyes again.
"I- uh, someone on the train…" My breath catches in my throat and my emotions get the best of me.
I turn to look at Ezra then back at my parents. Ezra could see how upset I was so he squeezes my left hand that was laced with his fingers. Rather than attempting to tell my parents what happened, I turn and wrap my arms around Ezra's waist. He snuggles me into his side so I am still facing my parents. Byron looks furious that I am wrapped up in my older boyfriend's comforting arms.
"Can we just go and I'll tell everyone what happened tomorrow? Please, I am exhausted and I really don't want to relive it right now?" I ask Ella and Byron.
They look back and forth between each other then nod their heads.
"Come on sweetie, let's go home and get to bed." Ella says as she tries to coax me out of Ezra's arms before Byron snaps. She has become very understanding of Ezra and my relationship unlike Byron.
"Actually I was hoping I could stay with Ezra tonight?" I ask hopeful.
"No." Byron says immediately.
"Please, after tonight I really need him. I don't feel save at all after what happened and Ezra is the only person who makes me feel save no matter what is going on around us." I beg desperately.
"I don't want you spending the night at his apartment and that is final." Byron says sternly.
"What if Ezra comes over to the house? We will sleep in my room then you and mom will know for a fact nothing happened. I don't want to be away from him right now." I try and make a deal with him. I squeeze my arms that were around Ezra's waist and snuggle closer.
"Yes that would be fine. Let's get going, it's late and the police said you are free to go." Ella says before Byron could get a word in.
"Thank you!" I smile at my mom then up at Ezra.
"Thank you Mrs. Montgomery. I feel much better knowing she'll be safe tonight." Ezra is very appreciative.
"Ella! No he cannot stay in her room!" Byron shouts and acts as if Ezra isn't even standing here.
"Byron, they won't do anything with us down the hall. Get over it and let's go. All I care about is having Aria safe and that she feels safe. As much as you don't want to face reality, Ezra is what makes her feel save."
I silently thank my mom as I look her in the eyes after she finishes speaking to Byron. Ezra kisses my head and thanks Ella as well. Byron just huffs and storms off back to the car.
"Why don't you ride with Ezra on the way to the house? It's a good 30 minute drive back to the house and I don't want you to have to endure your father."
"Sounds good." Ezra laces his fingers with mine and walks me to where he parked. We walk so close to one another our arms brush against each other the whole time.
Ezra's POV
Tonight literally gave me a heart attack. I honestly don't even know how I managed to drive here safely because I was so terrified something horrible had happened to Aria. I don't think I could go on if I ever lost her. I can't believe after whatever tragic thing she went through, she also had to see Alison's dead body. I know she is an emotional wreck right now and she has every right to be. Aria has gone through more things in the past two year than she should ever have to deal with. I can't believe someone would actually try and kill them. Was someone after all the young girls in Rosewood? I mean really, first Alison, then Maya and now they tried to kill Aria. Oh not to mention when I heard about Hanna getting hit by a car and the whole bell tower situation with Spencer and some guy named Ian I think? I'm sure anyone could see the relief that ran through my body the second I climbed on the train and held my girlfriend in my arms.
I was thrilled when Ella said I could stay over so I could be there for Aria. The thought of her having to be alone tonight without me there to wrap my arms around her to keep her close frightened me. By the time we arrive at Aria's house she has fallen asleep in the passenger seat. I pull into the driveway, shut off the engine then walk around to Aria's side of the car. I gently scoop her up in my arms then proceed to carry her into the house. Ella greats me at the front door as well as walking upstairs with me to open Aria's bedroom door.
"You don't need to have the door open or anything like that. I trust you with my baby and I know you will always keep her safe. Don't worry about Byron either; I'll take care of him."
"Thank you again for this Mrs. Montgomery, you really don't know how much I appreciate it." I thank her for like the fifth time of the night.
"Call me Ella. Aria has helped me view your relationship for how it actually is so I am becoming more okay with this. I'll make breakfast in the morning for everyone then we'll sit down and have Aria tell us what the hell went on tonight. You are welcome to stay as long as you'd like tomorrow." Ella says before turning to walk out of the room and shuts the door behind her.
I delicately lie Aria down on the bed then remove her heels. I hesitate for a moment; unsure what to do. On one hand she shouldn't sleep in her costume but on the other I don't feel right undressing her. Yes we have made love countless of times in the past several months but I wouldn't feel right if I undress her without her knowledge.
"I know how much you love undressing me when we are at your apartment so what are you waiting on?" Aria asks as her eyes slowly open and she looks up at me.
"I thought you were sleeping?" I furrow my eyebrows.
"It wasn't a deep sleep or anything like that. So what are you waiting for, babe?" She gestures to her dress.
"I don't feel right undressing you while you are asleep so I was trying to choose the best option. But now that you are awake…" I smile at her while leaning down to slip off the dress and hang it over her desk chair.
"I have one of your shirts in my dresser that I love to wear when I'm missing you, or I just feel like wearing it." She points over to her top dresser drawer.
I walk over to it and search through the drawer which is somewhat difficult seeing how the only light in here is from the moon shining through her front window. Finally I pull out my maroon red t-shirt that I have been trying to find for a while now.
"So that's where it went. I'm assuming you have more of mine that I haven't been able to find lately?" I grin at her as I remove her bra then pull the shirt on and am careful of her sprained wrist.
"Just a few. Usually when you aren't home I'll slip into the apartment and switch out the shirts for new ones once your smell wares off the one's I wear here." She explains with a smile. The first real smile I have seen on her face tonight other than when she first saw me on the train.
"Well now every night before I fall asleep I'll be thinking of which shirt of mine you are wearing." I say playfully while I strip down to my boxers.
Once I am undressed I lift up the warm and welcoming covers Aria is currently snuggled in and slide into the bed next to her. Aria turns on her side so she can curl into my side with her head resting on my chest. I run my fingers through her hair repeatedly as well as kissing her forehead.
"I was on the verge of dying today. I thought I would never get to do this again; lay cuddled in your arms and kiss you." Her voice is soft and I hear her let out a little sniffle.
"I don't know what I would do without you. I will wholeheartedly beat the ass of whoever tries to harm you."
I tilt her head up to look her in the eyes. When I notice the tear streaks down her cheeks I wipe them away and kiss her nose.
"I love you so much baby. Why don't you get some sleep because tomorrow will be a very long day for you?" I whisper on her lips before kissing her softly.
"I love you too, thank you for coming tonight." She nods her head and pecks my lips again then snuggles as close as possible into my chest and goes right to sleep.
I lay awake for awhile just enjoying the feeling of my wonderful girlfriend in my arms and think about how thankful I am she wasn't murdered. Tonight's scare just made everything more realistic on how I want to spend the rest of my life with her and I will do whatever it takes to keep her happy in my arms. I let out a sigh before allowing myself to be consumed by my exhaustion of the night.
Okay so I hope you guys enjoyed this! I might make this a two-shot if you guys want to see Aria telling everyone but I'm not sure yet. I uploaded a new story yesterday so I hope you guys like that as well as how Forever Loved is doing so far. I am going out of town all weekend so I won't be able to work on the next chapter of FL for a while.