Insert the array of excuses as to why I haven't updated...YA I know it has been quite awhile... way too long in my book, and I would hope so in yours too.

But in all honesty I have actually been really busy, senior year is beginning to kick my ass. But all college apps are finally submitted and now it's just a waiting game. Exciting stuff.

So sit back and enjoy this chapter, because at this rate it might be awhile before I update again, haha. But I will try my best for sure!

xoxo Morgan

What Happens in Rosewood, Stays in Rosewood

Chapter 2: Just Tired

(Aria's POV)

Sitting in the car outside school we both sipped our coffee at a new record pace, a sure sign that we both needed that energy more then we thought. An everyday occurance in our now crazy lives.

He switched his coffee cup to his other hand, slowly scooting his free hand down my thigh to my knee, creating small circles. We remained silent, enjoying the quietness. Leaning over he brushed my hair behind my ear, gently placing tender kisses down the trail of my neck. "You're so gorgeous." He whispered continuing to kiss me softly.

As much as I didn't want to I pushed him away and sipped at the last drop of my coffee before dramatically throwing it down on the floor, "We have to go." He still lingered over me, looking incredibly handsome, "Mmm..." His lips smacked mine again. I pulled back, playing with his tie, "Really babe." For a second his eyes flashed a sign of hurt, but he quickly dismissed it, playfully mocking, "Really babe."

Fumbling around I grabbed my backpack in the backseat swinging open the door, stepping out.

Even though people at school knew we were dating and everyone knew about Hayden, things were still slightly awkward. I knew they always would be, and it was just something we'd both have to deal with.

"Ezra!" He was five steps ahead of me, already walking in to school. Holding the door open until I got there, he leaned in to give me a quick kiss, collecting the stares of the body of students walking past us, "I'll miss you." I shoved him playfully, walking past him into school.

"Aria Montgomery." Hannah snuck up behind me, smacking my butt. I closed my locker, leaning back against it letting out a heavy sigh. She patted my shoulder, "How ya doing babes?"

I rolled my eyes, "I'm tired."

She laughed, "What else is new?"

"Yea, because I'm pretty sure you've been tired for the past four months." Spencer stopped in front of us.

"Thanks for the support guys."

"Honey, honey, we always support you!" Hannah told me.

I smiled, thinking back to all the times they'd helped me survive the last four months of my new life.

"Oh my god, I do not think I've ever seen such a beautiful child." Hannah cooed.

"Yea, considering you always complain about how babies are ugly."

"Shut up Em!"

She took a big bite out of the bagel sitting in front of her, "She is really so gorgeous Aria." I grabbed a bagel off of the table, walking over to the drawer to get a knife, "Aw thanks guys."

Spencer stood beside me, "I can't believe she's actually here."

Buttering my bagel I replied, "You're telling me."

"You're a mom."

"Just please, whatever you do, please don't wear Mom jeans."

"Mom jeans?" Ezra walked into the kitchen, quickly pecking me on the lips.

"Ewww PDA." Hannah made a fake puking sound in her mouth. Ezra again asked, "Mom jeans?"

"Apparently Aria is going to start wearing them now that she's a mom." Spencer informed him. Ezra pointed at Spencer, a spoonful of peanut butter filling his mouth, laughing,"That, that's a... good one."

"Earth to Aria." Spencer was snapping in front of my face.

"Hmm."

"You need to stop zoning out on us here hun." Hannah told me, shifting her purse from one side to the other.

"A little..." I started but she finished for me, "...tired. I know Aria. We all know."

He seemed to be handing back our papers in a lazy order, shuffling from one row to the next. When he was finished he pulled out a copy of the book we'd been reading poems out of in class, and announced, "I think we'll all read some more out loud again today and then tomorrow take a shot at writing out own. Anyone want to start? Turn to page 312..."

I got my book out of my bag and flipped to the same page along with everyone else. A new girl raised her hand in the back of the class, trying way to hard to be flirtatious with Ezra as she volunteered to read. Obviously she was the one person in the entire school who didn't have a clue what was going on and hadn't gotten the memo that he was mine. Well except for Mona, but she's a whole other story.

When she was done he asked her to pick someone else to read the next poem. It took me a minute or two to realize she was calling my name. It was only after Spencer gave me a shove that I realized. Rubbing my eyes to bring me back into focus I stated, "Oh, sorry." "Wait, what page?"

A snicker of laughs erupted, Ezra smiling up front, "314, I'll start while you turn to it." He cleared his throat, beginning.

"When I gaze in rapturous admiration
At your perfection and beauty
And stare in wonder and longing
At your swaying, feline grace,
Oh, how it is better to remain silent
Than attempt in total futility
To describe the awe I feel..."

He paused and I was about pick up were he left off, but instead he continued to read on, oblivious to the fact that I was supposed to.

"...About matters that speech is incompetent to express
Or strive to convey in vain my wondrous elation,
As I immerse myself in your cerulean eyes
And with utmost joy, tell you,
Just how much I love you."

I closed my eyes as he said those last three words because I and everyone in that classroom knew he wasn't just reading a poem anymore, he was speaking his heart out. It had happened a few time in class already this year, and each time my heart melted and I once again remembered how lucky I was, and how very lucky Hayden was to have him as a dad.

A minute later the bell rang, everyone rushing to get to lunch and out of class. I gathered my things and stood with Hannah to walk out. On the way past his desk he took my hand, stopping me. Hannah turned, gave me a quick nod and walked out along with everybody else.

"I love you."

"Mhmm, I know." I whispered.

His hand protectively wrapped around my waist, bringing me closer to him, "Hey..." he said, lifting my chin with his two fingers, "You okay?"

I took a deep breath, nodding a little, running my hand through my hair stressfully, "...yaa."

His eyes were deep with concern and sweetness, "You sure?" I scrunched my nose up, a nervous habit I'd picked up on recently, "Just tired." His thumb was rubbing gentle circles around my hip as he kissed my forehead, "Remember, you can always wake me up, right?" I nodded, "It's not just you babe..." he kissed me again softly, lingering there for a minute, .."And it never will be..." He took my face in his hands, pausing again, "..Ever."

I seriously wish an adorable scene like that would actually happen on the show. An Ezria baby would make for quite possibly the cutest scenes? Dontcha think? Anyway remember to REVIEW! You might just inspire me to update sooner... never know.

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