A/N Hi everyone. So, this is my first Ezria fanfic and I hope I do them justice. This was originally a one-shot and it may stay that way. But I just kept writing and really enjoyed it. So if enough people seem to like this and want more than I may continue. Oh and when they call their baby "Char," it's pronounced Shar, like the Char in Charlotte. Also, I'm not quite sure how people feel about M rated stuff, so if people want it I'll definitely write it in…but I don't want to put people off from this story because it's too racy for their taste. So rating may be changed to M. I would appreciate input. Thanks!
Chapter 1: Stay Forever
The tiny girl stood in the crowd of people all waiting for their loved ones and family. She stood on her tiptoes looking for a specific brown curly haired man, clutching their baby girl close to her chest.
The tall man quickly pulled his luggage off the carousal, eager to find his hazel-eyed beauties.
The crowd slowly dispersed and he spotted them. He spotted his girls.
Then Aria spotted him and time froze. She handed their baby to Spencer in what seemed like slow motion. He blinked and she was bolting towards him. Before he could take in what was happening she was in his arms. Her arms wrapped around his neck and her legs clung to his waist.
"Aria," he cooed, gripping her thighs and kissing her neck.
"E-ezra," she got out between sobs into his shoulder.
"Shh. I know, I know sweetheart," he soothed. "I will never be apart from you ever again, those two months were hell."
"I-I missed you so much," she sobbed.
"Oh baby, it was a one time thing. The school promises I'll be stationed here from now on," he whispered, stroking her hair.
Ezra began to gently sway Aria, who was attached to his body, whispering sweet nothings into her ear. After she calmed down, Aria lifted her head from his shoulder and planted her lips firmly against his.
She pulled away gasping. "Please stay with me, forever," she begged quietly.
"Oh honey, as if forever is long enough." Ezra countered.
He grabbed the handles of his suitcases and dragged them over to Spencer and Toby, still holding a shaky Aria.
Once they got to Spencer and Toby, he gently set her down.
"Dada," Charlotte babbled from Spencer's arms.
"Hello my beautiful baby girl," Ezra said reaching for his eight month old. Once she was snuggled into her daddy's chest, Charlotte let out a content sigh and fisted his shirt in her tiny hands.
"She missed you so much," Aria whispered, snuggling into Ezra as he wrapped an arm around her, still securely holding Charlotte.
"Okay, we're going to head out now," Spencer said reaching for Toby, who was holding their three-month-old son, Ben. Spencer, Toby and Ben had been kind enough to stay with Aria and Charlotte while they waited for Ezra.
Aria detached herself from Ezra to give Spencer and Toby a group hug. "Thank you," she said to both, then kissed Ben on the head. "Bye Benny Boo," she cooed at the baby, who gurgled in response.
Goodbyes were exchanged then Spencer, Toby and baby Ben left.
Aria turned around to see Ezra playing with Charlotte. Every time Charlotte reached for Ezra's hair he would clasp her hands in his, making her squeal and giggle. Aria smiled affectionately at her family.
"You ready to head out?" Ezra asked.
"Yeah. I got your bags, you get Charlotte." Aria told him.
"I got her and I'm never letting go," Ezra whispered. "Isn't that right baby girl?" In reply, Charlotte stuck his finger in her mouth causing Ezra to chuckle.
Once home, Charlotte was fast asleep in her car seat. Aria gently scooped her up while Ezra got his bags.
"God I missed home," Ezra exclaimed when he set foot in their house.
"Shh! Don't wake Charlotte," Aria warned. Ezra looked at the sleeping baby and put a hand to his mouth, widening his eyes apologetically. Aria pointed her eyes upstairs towards the nursery and began to climb the steps, Ezra trailing behind.
Aria set Charlotte in the crib, brushing her brown curls out of her eyes. "I can't believe we made something so beautiful. How'd we get so lucky?" Ezra asked, wrapping his arms around his wife.
"Yeah. We're pretty god damn lucky," Aria agreed leaning back into his chest.
"Hey, young ears," Ezra teased, peppering her neck with kisses.
Aria giggled and led him down the hall to their room.
And that night, as they lay cuddled together under their warm sheets sans clothes, they both couldn't help but smile at their amazing luck.
Later that week, Aria decided to have a little get-together barbecue to welcome Ezra home.
Ezra, Toby and Caleb were grilling while Aria, Spencer and Hanna sat around the table with the kids. Charlotte was sitting in her high chair, squealing at everyone and everything. While Ben was cradled in Spencer's arms.
"Aria, I've must say, it's fantastic seeing you genuinely happy again," Spencer said, truly happy to see her best friend happy.
"Thanks Spence. It's just so nice to be a family again. Two months felt like forever," Aria sighed reliving the lonely time.
"Well he's back! So now you can get laid again and stop being depressed," Hanna exclaimed cheerfully.
"Geez Han, be more straight forward why don't you," Aria joked sarcastically.
"I mean we're all thinking it. I'm the only one ballsy enough to say it," Hanna smiled.
"Oh I wasn't only thinking it Han. I was way ahead of you, don't worry," Aria winked. The girl erupted in laughter causing the men to come over.
"What's so funny ladies?" Ezra asked crouching down to peck Aria's lips and ruffle Charlotte's curls.
"Oh nothing, just girl stuff," Aria waved her hands dismissively.
"Oh, then we don't wanna know," Toby joked, sitting next to Spencer and taking a squirmy Ben into his lap.
Caleb and Ezra agreed, sitting next to their significant others as well.
"Actually, we were talking about how much our group missed you Ezra," Spencer told him.
"Well I missed you guys too," Ezra said, pulling Aria's legs into his lap.
Suddenly Charlotte started feeling left out and let out her attention cry.
"Aww Char, come here sweetheart," Ezra cooed, scooping his daughter out of her high chair. She stopped crying immediately and reached for Ezra's watch. "Sure, choose the shiny thing over your dad. Whatever," Ezra sighed teasingly. Everyone chuckled and soon the food was ready.
"Hey Ez, can you come here for a second and help me?" Aria called from their laundry room later that night. They'd both put Charlotte down for bed two hours ago and Ezra was reading by the fire.
"Sure sweetheart," Ezra said making his way over to her. Upon entering the laundry room Ezra's jaw went slack.
Aria was perched on the dryer in one of Ezra's blue button up work shirts… and nothing else. She winked and crooked her left pointer finger towards herself in a come hither motion.
Always one to turn to putty in Aria's hands, Ezra was in front of her within seconds.
"Hmm," Aria moaned into his ear as she licked and nibbled on it. "You know, I've always wanted to try out washer-dryer sex," she whispered huskily into his ear, wrapping her legs around his waist to draw him closer to her. Aria moaned as Ezra's hands slowly traveled up her thighs.
"Hmm I like the sound-" Ezra's sentence was cut short as the baby monitor alerted them Charlotte was up.
"It's like she doesn't want mommy to ever get laid," Aria moaned exasperated. Ezra chuckled and turned to go check on Charlotte. "I'm gonna put on some clothes, I'll be there in a few," Aria called as Ezra made his way up the stairs.
"Hey little bug, what's wrong sweetie?" Ezra whispered rocking Charlotte as her cries turned to whimpers.
"How's my baby?" Aria asked reaching for her once she entered the pale pink nursery.
"Just fussy," Ezra replied, carefully handing Charlotte to her mommy.
Ezra sat in the rocking chair in the corner of the room and beckoned for Aria to come over. She sat in his lap, still cradling Charlotte close to her chest.
And as Ezra sat there rocking the two most precious people in his life, he couldn't help but think of how god damn lucky he was right in that moment.
