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"Aria Montgomery." My name ringed on the loudspeaker in the gym. I felt like I was flying as I made my way towards the stage. All eyes were on me for my 10 seconds of fame as I shook hands with the principal and received my diploma. I continued across the stage to shake hands with my other teachers as the loudspeaker announced the next name and Shane Moris approached the stage. As each teacher gave me their congratulations, I couldn't help but lock my eyes on the last teacher. My hand reached out and was meted by his. A shock was sent up my spine as always.

"Congratulations," Ezra said in his sweet silky voice. I returned a gracious smile and it felt as if time were frozen. I finally tore my eyes away and continued off the stage and back to my seat.

The time dragged on as I anxiously waited for the ceremony to end. I gazed at Ezra as he congratulated the rest of my class, his break taking smile. Once every few students he would steal a look at me. I returned a subtle smile. Finally, the principal announced the,

"Class of 2012," and the crowd went wild. I found Spencer, Emily, and Hanna and we all threw up our hats and hugged. We couldn't believe that we made it through together. Allie's murderer was never found, but A disappeared a year ago and we haven't heard anything since. It seemed to all just fade away.

We all took pictures and laughed and our parents cried, especially mine since I am their first child to leave them. I felt sad about the whole thing, but I couldn't help but feel happy since Ezra and I are now officially legal. Holing up in his apartment for 3 years was enough time and I am more than anxious to tell people about him. Not at first, of course.

"Aria, you're coming to my graduation party tonight right?" She asked enthusiastically, although hinting at if I was going to be with Ezra tonight.

"Yeah, I'll be there Han, maybe a little late." I responded, trying not to sound too excited. She smiled back and gave a little wink as she ran off to hug Caleb.

After an hour of plenty more hugs and pictures people departed the school, going off to graduation parties and celebrating. After sneaking away from my parents explaining that I was going to help Hanna set up, I drove as fast as I could to Ezra's.

I pulled over to park. Eying his car on the street, my heart pounded. I raced up the stairs, figuring it would be faster than waiting for the elevator. At last I made it to his door, trying to hold my composure and knocking calmly. Eagerness coursed through my veins as I heard his hurried footsteps coming to the door. It swung open with a blast of air.

With seeing his face, I automatically broke down and jumped into his arms. He held me up as I took his face in my hands and passionately kissed him. He then twirled me around and we both exploded into laughter of pure happiness. The second he put me down he both looked into each other's eyes. His expression was blank. There were no words to explain the moment; everything was how it was supposed to be. He started to smile which grew into a wide grin that was contagious. I let out a quiet squeal as we hugged again. He tore away and held my face in his hands. His familiar scent entranced my nose.

"I love you so much." His eyes smiled as he spoke.

"I love you more," I routinely replied. His face glowed his happiness. He abruptly grabbed my face and kissed me hard on the lips. He pulled away,

"Is that okay, that I did that?" He asked. All I did was smile and kiss him back with greater intensity than he has kissed me.