Title: I don't have a choice, but I still choose you

Pairing: Ezria (Ezra/Aria); Spoby (Spencer/Toby); Haleb (Hanna/Caleb); Bemily (Ben/Emily)

Rated T: mild language and thematic elements

Summary: The PLLs struggle to navigate through life and love, all while dealing with -A. Set during various seasons /FOUR-SHOT;; IN PROGRESS

A/N: Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well. I realize this is a week late, but this little four-shot is to celebrate our PLL fam's big win at the TCA's. I hope you like it :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Pretty Little Liars or Poison & Wine by The Civil Wars.

I apologize in advance if there are any spelling/grammar errors I might not have caught.

It wasn't until after Aria met Mrs. Fitzgerald that she realized why Ezra had been hesitant to introduce the pair in the first place. A wealthy New York socialite, she held near unattainable standards for those she kept company with, and even more particularly for the women who dated her sons. She was also a stickler when it came to tradition, a very meticulous party planner, and a snobbish braggart. She had everything a rich woman could ever want, so of course, she'd go to great lengths to flaunt it.

Like at the benefit party at the Osgood. Or more appropriately noted, the night she first got to know Aria.

Right away she surmised there was something different about her. And not just the fact that she came from a "middle class family" (Ezra had told his mother that both of Aria's parents were teachers), but more. Aria appeared more youthful than the majority of Ezra's previous dates—she was extremely petite and baby faced and her painful awkwardness around the plethora of other socialites couldn't be more obvious. Dianne would be shocked if she was old enough to drive.

She'd be even more shocked to learn how she and her son had met.

Not that Ezra ever mentioned to Aria if he'd told his mother this. Or that he planned to tell her. He merely spent the evening trying to hide away from both women as much as possible. And it worked for a while. But the next day when Aria came over to hang out and talk before she left for work (she'd stuck with Laurel Tuckman and now her job was going a lot better), he'd found himself like a deer in the headlights—completely trapped with nowhere to go.

-::-

"Did you have fun last night?" Aria asked, scooping some coffee grounds into a filter and filling the percolator. She set the pot on the stove and turned on the gas before joining Ezra on the couch.

"Yeah, I guess." He shrugged. "It's just that the whole rich people socializing together isn't my thing."

"Is that why you didn't want to go?"

"Partially…"

"So, what's the other part…?"

"Aria…"

"Ezra…"

He sighed. "Fine. I was nervous about bringing you because I know how judgmental my mother can be. I can't tell you how many occasions she's sent one of my dates home crying."

"Oh." Aria nodded distancing herself from Ezra and running a hand through her curly raven-haired locks, biting her lip.

"Aria, I know that look." Ezra crept closer to her and pulled her legs onto his lap. "Talk to me. Tell me what's on your mind."

"Are you embarrassed of me? Of us?"

"No, of course not. How could you even think that?"

"I guess I just assumed you were, since…we're not exactly a normal couple."

"I don't care. And I never will, because I love you and you love me. You're my Aria."

"You really mean that?"

"Absolutely."

Satisfied with the answer she got, Aria rested her head against Ezra's chest and cuddled into his side. He pressed his lips to the back of her neck, then reached for her hand.

"I love you." He said.

Aria smiled. "I know, I love you too."

Fin.

So that's all for Ezria. I should have the Spoby one up soon, followed by Haleb, and then Bemily. I'd love to hear your thoughts/criticisms and what you're looking forward to. Thanks!