Not many see him as attractive. Tall and skinny with curly dark brown hair. His backpack matches his radiant blue eyes. He is the guitarist in a band that plays small gigs around town. He is awkward around most people other than his friends, never is the first to make a move, and has a problem with personal space. Who would like a guy so awkward and scrawny such like himself? Aria did.
She always looked for him in the hallways on the way to her next class. She always knows when they would pass by each other, going to third, fourth, and seventh block. She always makes sure to pass by his car as he drove away after school. She can't help having this little crush that she wouldn't admit to any of her friends- not even Spencer, Hanna, or Emily- the kind of just knew.
His name is Ezra Fitz, and he was the biggest interest to Aria of the senior class at Rosewood High School.
Seventh block is Aria's favorite class. She has French II, which not only is it the last class of the day, it just so happens Ezra is in her class. Her being a sophomore, it is normal for her to be in French II, but Ezra didn't take a language until his junior year.
At the bell, Aria made her way down to French class. She walked in and saw Ezra talking to a few friends and laughing, which made her smile to herself seeing him flash his cute well known boyish smile. The French teacher, Mrs. Morris began her daily lesson as soon as the bell rang.
"Good afternoon class. I would like to begin with a little exercise today. I will give you a partner and you will tell them your name and that it is a pleasure to meet them. Now, partners." Mrs. Morris began to line up partners when she called on Aria.
"Aria, you will be partners with Ezra." Aria nodded like no big deal, but she was filled with excitement and fear. She has only talked to him a few times, like to ask for a pencil, and she always gets really insecure about her voice every time they spoke. Her voice is never normal when they speak, always a trail of nervousness in it.
She was too busy clearing her throat so she wouldn't crack when they spoke that she didn't notice Ezra walk up to her desk.
He took a seat across from her and began, "Uh hi- er I mean Salut, je m'appelle Ezra. De vous plaisir battre." Aria began to burst out laughing. "What? What did I do?" Ezra shrieked as he began to check his face, making sure he had nothing on it.
"Oh no there's nothing on you," Aria explained. "You said nice to beat you. Meet you would be plaisir de vous rencontrer."
"Oh, now I see. You think this is funny? Who is the senior here?" Ezra said jokingly.
"Hey now, I may just be a sophomore, but I rule when it comes to French. And we are in the same level class smarty," Aria sounded slightly offended at Ezra's comment.
"Oh really now," Ezra began sounding almost flirty; "I might have to challenge you on that."
Aria chuckled, "Pick your time and place." She smiled at him and he smiled back about to say something when Mike Montgomery, one of his best buds and Aria's older brother walked over and grabbed Ezra and dragged him out of class.
"Let's go bud. I finally got you away from my sister; such a torture to watch."
"I really didn't mind. Aria's actually pretty cool and really smart."
Mike just stood there with an emotionless expression on his face, "Ok, let me know when you start making sense again. I'll be here."
Aria, still in the classroom thought to herself, remind me to kill him later.
The last bell of the day rang and Aria began up the court yard to meet up with Spencer when she accidentally ran into someone.
"Oops, Sorry!" she squealed as she began to pick up her books. She watched the guy grab his books, stare at her, and continue to walk out of the school. Aria was disturbed by his dark deathly looking eyes and his outfit choice of black jeans, black vans, a t-shirt of enormous size with a skull dead center, and black jacket over it. His hair was black as well and slightly above his shoulders, unbrushed, and tucked away under his hood. His eyes were bloodshot red as if he was still recovering from a hangover.
She continued to walk to the court yard and eventually met up with Spencer. Spencer greeted her with a hug and said, "Hey, you're late." Of course, Spencer who notices every single detail would point that out.
"Sorry," Aria began, "I ran into some creepy dude and I dropped all my books."
"Was it that one who is always stoned and wears all black?"
"Yep, that's the one."
"Ugh, try not to ever go into contact with him. I hear some messed up stories about him," Spencer warned.
"Thanks for the head's up," Aria replied.
Later at the grill, Hanna, Emily, Aria, and Spencer all met up for some coffee. The girls were talking about the Winter Dance that was coming soon.
"I wonder who will ask me?" asked the currently single Hanna. She has always had a small crush on Mike Montgomery and was secretly wondering if he would ask her. She has never dared to mention it to Aria, scared that it could ruin her friendship.
"Same here," Aria responded also hoping to herself she would have a chance of going with Ezra. She knew it was virtually impossible seeing that they've never carried on a real conversation besides the one in French earlier that day.
Spencer is still currently dating Toby and Emily with Paige so they don't have to worry about finding dates.
"Don't worry," Emily said hoping to cheer up Aria and Hanna, "You two are both beautiful girls who probably have a hundred boys already lined up to ask you."
They all laughed and got up to say goodbye. They walked outside of the grill and began to walk their separate ways. They made plans to hangout tomorrow night after school since it would be Friday and the weekend.
Spencer and Emily both got in their cars and drove home, while Aria hopped in the passenger seat of Hanna's small dark blue convertible. Aria's car is currently in the shop due to Mike running his motorcycle into the front bumper. The girls were singing loudly and probably off tune when they pulled up to Aria's driveway. Mike's motorcycle was pulled in the driveway along with someone's grey mustang.
"I wonder whose Mustang that is." Aria thought out loud. She turned to Hanna who was smiling very wide. "What?" Aria asked.
"That's Ezra's car!" Hanna screamed.
Aria tried to control her excitement but she began to turn really red. "Why should I care?" she asked seeming uninterested.
"Oh come one Aria, it is so obvious that you like him."
Aria sighed and said, "Yeah, you're right. Just promise not to tell anyone!"
"Haha, I knew it!" Hanna laughed.
"Promise!" Aria urged.
"Ok ok, I promise. Now get out and go mingle."