Aria's P.O.V.
Why weren't things between Ezra and me different? We were doomed in all senses from the moment we laid eyes on each other, but yet neither of us could stay away. Each class I had with him was a torment, teasing me as I sat gawking at him for the entire class. The way he interacted with us, spoke about his work with so much enthusiasm. It was the reason I was so drawn to him, his voice captivated my mind.
"She worries too much, I always tell her that" I spoke softly as I came up behind him, waiting until he had finished speaking with Spencer until I handed up my work from the day, our hands touching slightly as the familiar surge ran through my body.
"Her work is always of high standards, along with yours" Ezra spoke as he sauntered around towards his chair, avoiding eye contact with me the whole time until he finally sets himself down.
"Compliments from you, Mr. Fitz? I am a lucky girl" I couldn't help but tease him, locking my lower lip between my teeth as all sense of self-control started to drift from my body.
I hated that we weren't together, that we couldn't even try. I didn't care that he was older, that it was the moral thing to do. We had common interests, shared the same taste in music and even shared the same failure when it came to cooking food, but yet our love could never happen. I couldn't put his job at risk though, I just wouldn't. I never wanted to do anything that could hurt him.
"Are you being coy, Miss Montgomery? You know I have the authority to give you detention, we wouldn't want that to go on your record, would we?" I raised a brow as he spoke, surprised that he was teasing back. It wasn't like him.
"And pray what have I done to deserve such cruel threats?" I spoke innocently, acting as if I hadn't got a clue in the matter her was discussing.
"You're deliberately trying to turn me on Aria, that's what you're doing" Ezra spoke in an almost growl, both our eyes glued on each other the atmosphere between us changed. You could feel the intense pulling towards each other; we were like magnates couldn't up in our own little world. It was then Mrs. Welch joined us, and all too soon I was sent from the room, already missing the possibilities for what could have happened.
An hour had past and I still couldn't make my mind up on what I wanted to do. Of course I wanted to see him, wanted to be in his embrace, but it was difficult. Our situation surely wasn't great but I needed to be alone with him, figure out how to deal with this longing, together. With a quick text I informed him I was on my way over, grabbing my jacket and keys before leaving my house without any hesitation.
Ezra's P.O.V.
I quickly gave the apartment a swift tidy-up; I didn't want Aria coming into the mess I had created, I wouldn't allow it. I made sure there was a fresh jug of coffee waiting for her, patiently sitting as I awaited her arrival. The excitement I felt in my body was unexplainable, the whole forbidden thing being more alluring than it should. She was my student, and I didn't want to cross that line, I had sworn I wouldn't. I'd admit that I wanted too, part of me hoping that's what'd happen the moment Aria walked through the door, but it couldn't. I wouldn't push it. Fifteen minutes had passed until I finally heard the knock on the door, shooting from my seat in order to open the door for it. I open the door and immediately my mood had gone from good to amazing, which was just the effect she had on me.
"Hello Aria, come in" My tone was gentle, holding the door open for her as my eyes took in her body.
She was wearing the same clothes she had been wearing earlier, the tight, denim jeans and free falling blue blouse heightening each of her features. I was only now taking in how each piece fitted her body perfectly, revealing each of the curves that she had. She was a goddess; and I was lucky enough to be in her presence.
"Thank you, Ezra. We really need to talk" She spoke in a quick pace, shutting the door behind me before turning to face her fully. She looked worried, panicked even? I wasn't sure what was gone on.
"What is it, Aria? Is everything okay?" I questioned her, stepping forward to scan over her body in great detail. Had she been hurt? Had someone figured out she was coming over and informed the police? My imagination ran wild, many possibilities running through my mind as she stayed silent. It was unsettling.
"Aria..?" I pleaded, needing to know what was eating away at her. I didn't like to see her looking so distressed.
Within a moment her lips pressed against mine, taking me by complete surprise. I didn't fight it though, grasping her hips to pull her towards me as the kiss became more intense, each moment building in passion. God, I had missed her, missed how her lips tasted and the sweet sting of her grasp as she pulled the ends of my hair. I was lost in pure bliss. In what only felt like seconds her lips pulled away from mine, both of us panting softly as our gaze shifted between one another.
"That's what's wrong, I can't help wanting you" Her voice was pained, pulling away from me completely as my hands reached out for her, I didn't want her to move.
"Come back here" It wasn't a demand, more a hopeful plea as I watched her body move to the furthest side of the room, a childish pout forming on my brims as I take note of the distance she's put between us.
"Ezra, we can't do this. I can't put your job at risk, and I know that you wouldn't ever cross that line with me" She spoke in a whisper, mumbling on as my eyes never left hers.
"Though I can't sit in the same room as you and pretend that I've no feelings for you, that you're nothing to me but my teacher. It's too hard; it hurts to be there every day, knowing that I can't have you" I didn't want to hear these words coming from her lips, especially since I didn't know what it meant for us.
"Aria, we can work through this. You don't need to anything drastic, we can still speak to each other" I offered, frowning as she shook her head and I knew I wouldn't like what she had to say next, I could see it in her eyes.
"We need to cut all contact, Ezra. I'm switching English classes, and putting the distance we need between us. I won't let my feelings for you get in the way of your career, it would be too selfish" She began moving towards the door, my head scrambling as I desperately tried to search for the words that I needed to use.
I didn't want her to leave, didn't want any distance. What she wanted wasn't selfish; it was what I wanted too. The only reason I had agreed to sticking to a professional relationship was because of her, I didn't want her to be tainted with me. I wanted her to be happy with someone of her own age, live a life without any unnecessary drama that would accompany her if she chose a life with me.
"Aria please, just listen to what I've got to say" My words finally came out, my whole world crumbling around me as I realize she's already left. No goodbye, no nothing. She wanted distance; she didn't want the torment I gave her each day. I had to understand that, no matter how much it hurt my heart.
I updated this second chapter because I will be busy for a while, so I wanted to give you guys something for whilst I am gone. I appreciate the reviews I have got, and have taken them into account. Reviews are more than welcome, encouraged even. Thank you for reading.