"This is not a love story,

It's a story about love."

Ezra's POV:

You know what they say about guys and girls being just friends, but they'll eventually fall for each other or something along those lines? Well, I always thought that was nonsense until I thought of someone, someone special. Someone who can change my mood instantly. Someone who's always there for me. Someone who've seen me at my worst. Someone who I can fight with, but know that I can never lose them. Someone who tells me that everything will be okay in the end. Also, someone who enjoys my company like I enjoy theirs. That someone is my best friend. The story goes a little something like this;

It was back when I was 8, and she was 6. My mother brought me to the park down the street from our house. I was just looking to get some fresh air, maybe play on the swings or on the monkey bars. But I didn't know that I would meet the most wonderful girl in the world that day. She was wearing a white and pink dress that fell a little past her knees. Her long, beautiful soft brown curls covered her shoulders. Her big brown eyes were so innocent and her wide smile took away my breathe. She was playing by herself in the sand box. She tried building a big sand castle, but some immature boys kept kicking it down every time. Her deep brown eyes welled with tears as the boys teased her. One boy even pulled on her hair, ripping a few strands out, making her cry even harder. I strode over towards them, grabbing her tiny hand, leading her over to a small hill. I informed her that those boys were idiots; she smiled softly and nodded in agreement. Her dark chocolate eyes looked at me, sweetly. "My name is Aria Montgomery. What's yours?" She spoke. Her voice was quiet and gentle. "My name is Ezra Fitz. Would you like to play on the swings with me?" From that day on, Aria and I have been best friends since.

Author's POV:

It was a Friday evening in the middle of June, Aria Montgomery sprung up from her bed, wiping tears off of her right cheek, and speed dialed her best friend. "Hello?" Ezra's voice rang through his phone, while he scratched the back of his head, adjusting his position to a more comfortable one. "E-Ezra," Aria's voice cracked, "Noel and I broke up," she told him as an aching pain went through her chest. Ezra sighed into his phone. "Open your window," He told her as he put his sneakers on, "I'll be there in five." A smile broke through as she sniffed, "Thanks. You're the best." Aria hung up the phone, opened her window and plopped down on her bed.

Ezra climbed a big oak tree just outside Aria's bedroom. He tapped on her window as he climbed through. He fixed his messy hair before he sat down onto her bed. "Are you okay?" Aria sniffed, putting her hand onto the top of Ezra's, squeezing his hand softly. "Now that you're here, I'm alright." She spoke as a small smile sprung across her face. Aria laid back down, putting her head on Ezra's thigh as he stroked her soft curls. "I'm glad you're not like most guys." Ezra rolled his eyes, thinking about his ex-girlfriend and how she told everyone that he was gay after they broke up. When Ezra didn't respond, everyone assumed she was right. But he didn't mind, even though it wasn't true. He got more attention from girls, especially Aria. She sat back up, causing Ezra to end his thought. "Alright, so I bought two new shirts at the mall with Hanna the other day, and you totally have to check them out." Aria's bright smile that Ezra adored came across her flawless face as she stood up and made her way to her closet. He watched her take out the shirts. She threw off the top she was wearing, revealing her black laced bra and her flat stomach. Ezra put his hands behind his head and smiled. This was what he was talking about. Aria twirled around, showing him every angle and every inch of her tanned, curvy body. "What do you think?" She asked him, while her eyes said something different. He bit down on her lower lip, checking her out. "You look beautiful." Ezra told her, resisting the fact that he wanted to take her right then and there. Aria giggled, she kissed his cheek tenderly and then put her arms above her head. "Could you pull this off for me?" She asked, pouting innocently. Ezra didn't hesitate one bit.