Aria Montgomery sat in history class bored to death. She hated history class since her 100 year old teacher didn't know how to teacher. Aria longed for something exciting to happen. However, as soon as it did, she regretted her wish.

Ten minutes before class ended, Aria received an incoming text from her boyfriend. She pulled her phone out of her pocket and read the message.

Ezra:Look, Aria, we need to talk. Your mom just asked me out.

Before she could believe her eyes, Aria had to read the text message ten times. She couldn't believe it. Her mother and her boyfriend? That couple would not work out.

Her parents had only separated one week ago, and her father had already moved on. However, Ella hadn't. Was she only doing this to make Byron jealous, or did Ella really like Ezra?

Quickly, Aria sent a simple text to her boyfriend:

Aria: WHAT? That's INSANE!

While she waited for Ezra to reply, Aria focused her attention back to her teacher. However, it was hard for Aria to concentrate. Finally, after what seemed forever, Aria felt her phone vibrate in her lap.

Ezra: She said she told her friends that she was seeing someone so they wouldn't give her a blind date. Now, they want her to bring her date to this diner Saturday. And since she doesn't have a date, she asked me to come with her.

Aria: What did you tell her?

Ezra: I told her I had to check my calendar and that I would tell her later.

Aria: Do you want to go?

After sending that last message, Aria waited for an answer. Whatever Ezra answered would change their relationship.

Ezra: Honestly, Aria, I would rather spend that dinner with you. But things can't be that way. If we don't want your mom to suspect anything about our relationship, then maybe I should go. I don't want to go, but I don't want to let your mom down.

Once she read the text, Aria released a deep breath she didn't know she had been holding. Ezra did care about her. Even though she didn't want Ezra and her mom going to a diner together, Ezra did have a point. If she didn't want Ella to suspect anything about her relationship, Aria would have to let Ezra go out with Ella. And besides, one night wasn't that bad.

Aria: Go. If it's just one night, it's okay. I mean, you do have a point. We don't want her to suspect anything our relationship. So go with her...but don't forget me ;)

Ezra: Are you sure babe?

Aria: Positive.

That last text was a lie. Aria was everything but sure about this dinner. She knew that her mom liked Ezra, so what if she tried to kiss him? Of course, Ezra would not allow this, nor would he?

Aria was confused. She didn't know what to expect of just one dinner. But she told herself to relax. She told herself that everything would be okay with her and Ezra. However, there was a part of her heart that didn't believe her.

. . .

Ezra read Aria's text three times before making sure he hadn't misread the message. Of course, it only said Positive, but Ezra was not sure if she was being sarcastic or not. Nevertheless, Ezra called Ella.

After the third ring, Ella replied.

"Hello," she called.

"Uh. Ella, hi," Ezra stated in monotone. He tried to cover up the fact that he was extremely nervous.

"Ezra," Ella replied. "Have you checked your calendar yet?"

"About that," Ezra answered. His left had raised and he began to scratch the back of his neck, like he always did when he was nervous. "I've checked my calendar. I'm free, so I can go to this dinner with you."

"Great!" Ella gleamed. He could feel her smile through the phone. "The restaurant is called Chez Mirabelle Vegan Bistro."

Ezra remembered that restaurant. He had almost taken Aria there one time. "It's the French restaurant in Philly, right?"

"Bingo," Ella laughed. "Anyways, the dinner starts at 7:30. Should I pick you up around 7:00?"

"Uh," Ezra whispered. This was way too awkward. He was going on a date with his girlfriend's mom to a restaurant he had almost taken his girlfriend to. "Sure, I guess. You know where I live, right?"

"Of course," Ella replied.

An awkward silence filed the phone line.

"So, see you Saturday," Ezra told Ella through the phone.

"Thank you, Ezra," Ella replied. "This really means a lot to me."

Ezra quickly hung up and took a seat on one of the couches in the teachers' lounge. He tried to think about what he had gotten himself into, but it was too much for his brain to handle. Besides, when he looked at his clock he realized that he was late for his English class.

He stood up, and then walked to his English room, where Aria sat in her normal seat. They both shared nervous glances, preparing themselves for the most awkward day to come.