Chapter 1: Love From Day 1

Aria's POV:

I wake up to the sound of birds chirping and the sun shining. It was such a beautiful day. As I get up out of bed, I walk over towards my closet in search for the perfect outfit. Today was such a special day, that's why everything had to be so perfect. Ezra and I will be celebrating our 6 month anniversary. 6 months ago from today is when I met the love of my life. When I finished getting ready I walked over towards my calendar ad check off one more day. The day was finally here, valentines day that is. As I walk down the stairs towards the door my phone started to beep. It was a message from Ezra that read: "6 months ago, when I met you in that Hollis bar, I knew that you would be the one I would be spending the rest of my life with. Can't wait to see you tonight. I have a big surprise for you and I think you'll love it. Love you xoxo, Ezra"

I looked up and smiled. Then I decided to skip school for the day to go surprise Ezra. At least it's a lot more fun then sitting in a desk for 8 hours. When I arrived at Ezra's apartment which is only like 5 minutes away, I knock on the door. Ezra opens the door and is standing there in his striped cotton boxers with a newspaper in his hand. He has this look on his face like he doesn't want me there. "what are you doing here?" he said. "I thought I would bail on school for the day to spend time with you…." I replied.

Ezra's POV:

I woke up this morning and was getting ready to go out to get the stuff for the surprise I had been planning for Aria for valentines day. While I was getting ready, Aria showed up at my door. When I saw her I didn't know what to say other then "what are you doing here?". I couldn't just tell her to leave because I didn't want to hurt her feelings or her to get upset over something so stupid.

Aria: "If you don't want me here you can just tell me that you don't want me here, instead of making up some excuse"

Ezra: "No, it's not that. I want you here, It's just that I-I just needed the day to get your surprise ready. It wouldn't be much of a good surprise if you knew about it".

Aria: "Ok, I understand now. Thanks for being honest with me" (she goes on her tippy toes and kisses him)

Ezra: "I promise I will call you when I'm finished getting the surprise ready"

Aria: "ok." (smiles)

Ezra: "Can I call you around 5:00pm?"

Aria: "Yeah, that sounds good!"

Ezra: (Takes her hand and leads her towards the door) "I'll see you later".

Aria: "Bye" (blows him a kiss with her hands)

Aria's POV:

As I leave Ezra's apartment I wonder what I'm going to do until 5pm. I couldn't go back to school because I have already missed the first period 1/2 . I mean it's only 10:30am, I guess I could go to the spa and get my nails done, and then pick up Ezra's present.

Ezra's POV:

As Aria leaves, I go and finish getting ready. This is our first valentines day together, It has to be perfect! I say to myself. I should probably wrap up the plane tickets for our Europe trip getaway so if she comes back she won't find them. I still have to pick up the roses I ordered for her and order some Chinese food from our favourite Chinese place.

Aria's POV:

I just walked out of the spa and was now headed to pick up Ezra's present. I had got him a journal and a pen that had his name engraved in them. Inside the journal I placed this years school picture of me. Once I got his presents, I went to wrap them. Then I headed over to my house to pick up my red strapless dress and black heels.

Ezra's POV:

I just finished getting everything for Aria's surprise. Once I got back to the apartment I put the Chinese food on some fancy plates, poured some wine into some glasses, put the roses in a vase and lit candles all around the room. Once I was finished I called Aria.

Ezra: "Hey babe, you can come over now if you want, your surprise is ready."

Aria: "ok, I'll see you in 5. I'm just leaving my house now, bye."

Ezra: "Bye"

Aria's POV:

I wonder what the surprise is? He's been acting strange for the past 2 days. When I arrive at Ezra's, he is setting up candles on the balcony. I walk over to him and give him a soft kiss on the lips. Dinner was all set up on a table on the balcony with our favourite song "B-26" playing. As I walk to my chair Ezra pulls it out, waits until I sit down and then pushes the chair towards the table. Then he sits down on his chair next to me. He tells me to shut my eyes and hands me a small box covered in red wrapping paper, with a note that says "Aria, what you and I have is the most real and honest thing in my life, I have never felt this way about anyone before. Happy 6 months and happy valentines day. Love always, Ezra xoxo". After I read the note I started to tear up a little. Luckily I wiped the tears away before Ezra noticed. When I opened the box there were 2 plane tickets to Europe. "this must have cost a fortune" I said. "anything for you" Ezra replied.

Aria: "aww, thank you so much" (kisses him)

Ezra: "Aria, I love you SO much"

Aria: "I love you too Ezra"

Aria: " When do we leave and for how long?"

Ezra: "we leave in 4 days, and we will be gone for 2 ½ weeks"

Aria: " now I just have to make up a lie telling my parents why I will be gone for over 2 weeks"

Ezra: "you could just tell them that your going on vacation with one of your friends and their family?"

Aria: "that's a brilliant idea, thanks!"

Ezra: (smiles) "your welcome"

Aria: " you're the best boyfriend anyone could ask for"

(Aria and Ezra kiss on the balcony beneath the stars)