Friendly Dinner.

In this story Aria and Ezra have never met each other and are closer in age (Aria around 17/18 and Ezra around 20/21) he's also not her teacher he is a college student and has just got a job as Byron's intern. I hope you enjoy, it was just an idea that came to me while I was waiting for my dinner. Reviews are more than welcome :) I also have a multi chapter story coming up soon so keep an eye out for it. I'll shut up now and let you read, bye.

Ezra apprehensively took his hand out of his pants pocket and knocked on the mahogany door. In less than 10 seconds the door opened revealing a gorgeous petite brunette teenager. The pair stared at one another before Ezra gathered his thoughts and spoke.
"I'm sorry I think I'm at the wrong house I'm looking for the Montgomery household"

"you've found it. I'm Aria; Byron's daughter" She said holding out her hand which he took and shook.

"Sorry" he told her

"why are you apologising?" she asked as confusion covered her features.

"I have no idea" he said with a small laugh not taking his eyes off her majestic hazel ones. Ezra was about to tell her how beautiful her eyes were when Byron entered the room almost ruining the moment.

"Aria do you know where..." he started but cut himself short when he noticed Ezra was stood in the doorway."Is it 7 already?" he asked not believing how quick the time had flown.

"A little after actually; I got lost" Ezra shamelessly admitted causing Aria to laugh.

"Happens to the best of us, why don't you come in, it looks terrible out there" Byron said motioning to the rain that had substantially picked up from barely spitting when he exited his car to now bouncing off the floor.

"Thanks" Ezra said as he entered the warm house, shaking off the slight chill the weather had caused. He was stuck in his own thoughts whilst his eyes scanned the quaint house when the sound of Aria's sweet angelic voice pulled him from his thoughts.

"What's in the bag?" she asked motioning toward the brown paper bag his left hand was clutching.

"Oh, I got your dad some scotch as a thank you for inviting me to dinner." at his explanation Aria stayed silent, causing him to panic. "please tell me he drinks scotch, I knew I should have gone with the wine, or the chocolates or even..." he continued rambling, not taking a breath and letting Aria reply to his question.

"whoa, whoa slow down, you did good, he loves scotch" At her words Ezra let out a breath.

"Good"

"why don't I go give it to him while you try and relax on the couch."

"that's a good idea, thanks" he said handing her the bag.

"you're welcome now go relax, dinners not ready yet so you have a few minutes." she said motioning him toward the living room whilst she walked into the kitchen and gave her dad the scotch before she walked back to the living room and sat on the chair to the left of Ezra.

"Why are you so nervous" she asked curiosity getting the better of her yet again.

"My friend told me your dad's a temperamental guy, and I really need this job, I can't afford him hating me."

"You're friends an ass" she replied without thinking but meaning every word she had said.

"Excuse me?" Ezra asked slightly shocked she had called Hardy an Ass.

"You're friend is an ass. My dad's the nicest guy ever. I mean yeah he has his dick moments, we all do, but I promise you as long as you are yourself he'll like you."

"Really?"

"Really, so stop worrying and never listen to your friend again"

"Thank you" he told her showing her his pearly whites in the form of a smile, in return she mirrored his actions.

"Dinners ready" Byron called from the kitchen and both Aria and Ezra stood up. As Ezra began to walk into the kitchen Aria started ascending the stairs on her way to her room.

"Where are you going? Aren't you having dinner too?" he asked not wanting her to leave, he loved talking to her, and it was so easy and smooth.

"No, this dinner is for you to get to know my dad, talk schedules, I don't want to interrupt that" she said as she turned to carry on walking.

"Stay" he simply said and she halted her movements. "Dinner smells lovely and I'm sure they'll be enough for three."

"Are you sure, I don't want to intrude"

"I insist" he told her sincerely and she began descending the stairs and walked into the dining room with him.

"Aria, what are you doing here, I thought you were doing your homework" Byron asked as he placed the vegetables on the table.

"I'm here because I live here too remember" she told him.

"Of course I mean..." before he could finish Ezra interrupted.

"I invited her to eat with us. I felt bad having her leave."

"oh well I guess, but you'll probably be bored sweetie and we're having chicken"

"That's okay I'll just eat vegetables" she said walking past him and sitting down at the table. Ezra was confused as to why she would only be eating the vegetables before he had a chance to ask Byron answered his question.

"She's a vegetarian" He told him clearing up his confusion.

"Oh right" He replied as the two men walked towards the table and sat down. Byron sat at the head of the table, and Ezra sat down next to Aria with Byron to the right of him.

The next hour was spent with the three of them talking and eating dinner, well, Ezra and Byron spoke mostly during dinner leaving Aria mostly silent for the meal.

Once all three plates were polished off and Aria had stolen Ezra's last piece of broccoli the three retreated into the living room with a bowl of ice cream each. Aria and Ezra both had large scoops of rum and raisin whilst Byron went with mint chocolate chip.

Byron was now sat in the chair next to the couch instead of Aria; she was instead sat next to Ezra on the couch with their knees brushing. Ezra tried to ignore how close she was to him but couldn't keep the boyish smile off his face.

They were lost deep in conversation when Ezra suddenly looked at the clock above the fireplace, not understanding how it had gotten so late so quickly. It was already 10.30pm.

"Thank you for tonight Byron, but I really should get going its getting late" he said motioning to the clock.

"Wow that went quick, are you sure I can't persuade you with a night cap and a cab home to stay another hour? We've only really started on the lesson plan for this semester."

"sorry I really must get going" Ezra said as he stood from the couch.

"I don't think you're going anywhere" Aria said as she entered the room. Neither Byron nor Ezra for that matter noticed she had got up and left the room only moments before.

"What do you mean?" Ezra asked half of him not sure if this was her weird way of flirting with him; surely she wouldn't, especially with her dad in the room.

"Look out the window, the streets are flooded. There's a warning on the news, no one is to leave there house. Looks like you're stuck with us" Aria told both men who as soon as she had finished talking turned to look out the window, both holding in gasps at how bad the weather had gotten in only a few small hours.

"Good thing our couch pulls out" Byron said with a chuckle at his attempt at humor.

"I think I'll take that night cap now" Ezra said as he sat back down on the couch.

"I'll go get the scotch you bought with you, Aria why don't you go get the sheets from the cupboard and you and Ezra can make a start on making the couch a make shift bed for the night?" Byron suggested, walking to get the scotch.

"You don't have to go that I'll be fine" Ezra told Aria but it was too late she was already walking to the closet and pulling out covers and pillows for him.

"I don't mind but you're gonna have to stand up. And help me, it's heavy and as you can see I'm not built to lift heavy things" She said as she motioned to her small body, as the pair of them laughed lightly.

" I can see" Ezra said as he rose from the couch, helped Aria move away the small table in front of the couch, move the cushions off the couch and pull it out. They then helped one another put a sheet on the thin mattress as well as a duvet and a couple of pillows to keep Ezra comfortable.

"All done" Aria said as she clapped her against one another like one would if the was trying to get rid of dust from their hands. Before Ezra had a chance to thank Aria her father entered the room. He really had a knack for interrupting them.
"I'm gonna go to bed now. Night dad" she said as she gave him a hug goodnight. "Goodnight Ezra, it wad nice to meet you" she said truthfully as she began to walk up the stairs. Just as she hit half way Ezra realized he hadn't replied and didn't want to come off rude so he quickly opened his mouth and spoke.

"Goodnight Aria. It was nice meeting you too" he told her with his signature smile. Aria said nothing in return as she carried on walking up the stair and entering her bedroom.

"If I'm not mistaken I'd say someone has a crush on my daughter." Byron said trying to keep the smile off his face.

Ezra's heart stopped at his words and his eyes became wide. "I...I...I" was all Ezra could stutter out.

"You can stop panicking. I'm nit gonna kill you" Byron said allowing Ezra's heart to begin pumping blood around his body again. "I'll only do that if you hurt her." Byron said meaning every word of his seemingly harmless threat.

"I'd never hurt her" Ezra said without even processing the words that were coming from his mouth.

"Good. Now how about we start on this scotch and finish this semester's lesson plan before turning in for the night?" Byron suggested opening the bottle before Ezra had even replied.

"Sounds good to me" Ezra replied sitting on the edge of the make shift bed and taking a glass from Byron. Neither man could keep the smiles from their face.

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p.s sorry for any mistakes.