10/13/2011

Hey y'all! So I have the biggest, goofiest smile on my face right now because of your wonderful reviews haha. I appreciate them all, especially those of you who reviewed all three chapters! Your questions will be answered in the coming chapters so hold tight .

I have this thing where I need a certain atmospheric ambience to get my creative juices flowing. Is it like that for all of you? Usually I write in a coffee shop or a secluded area on campus (my campus is a writer's dream you guys, I love it) cause I'm stereotypical hah. But today I come to you from my sister's place and I'm just not feeling it. She lives across my old high school, and they're filming Degrassi here today so it gets loud at times.

Anyway, here is chapter four for my lovely readers. Reviews are lovely too.

PS did I mention I like reviews?

"Attention passengers embarking on Flight B26. We will be boarding in ten minutes."

Aria stood up after hearing the announcement, surrounded by her luggage and Ezra.

"Well, I guess this is it." She said, giving Ezra a sad smile.

The awkwardness that had enveloped them in the train still lingered.

"I'm glad we exchanged numbers. Keep in touch okay? And make sure you visit a therapist. Promise me, Aria."

"Yeah, I'll do that," she gave a little laugh, "Make sure I'm not completely gone."

"Aria," Ezra reprimanded.

"Alright, alright. I promise."

"And you'll call me? Let me know how you're doing?"

"Yes mom." Aria smiled.

"That's a good girl." Ezra beamed back. "Let me get one last good look at you."

Holding her shoulders, he took in every part of her before landing on her eyes. Her deep hazel eyes.

Say it. Just say it. Ezra thought to himself. You may never see her again, idiot. JUST SAY IT.

"Passengers, you may now board flight B26."

"Goodbye Ezra." Aria got on her tiptoes and kissed him on the cheek.

Ezra's heart nearly pounded out of his chest as she started walked away. He couldn't just let it end like this.

Grabbing hold of her arm, he pulled her to him and kissed her passionately.As they reluctantly pulled away, breathing heavily, Ezra spoke.

"Aria, I…I want to see where this goes." He said in a rush, motioning with his hands. "I know that we probably live states apart and we'll have to rely on Skype dates and phone calls but-"

"Okay." Aria said, cutting him off.

"Okay?"

"Okay." She replied, her smile growing by the second. "I'd like to see where this goes too."

Ezra tried wiping the ridiculous smile off his face and failed miserably.

"I'll call you when things get settled and we can talk."

"Sounds good." After a tight hug and a final snog, Aria walked off to board the plane.

You still didn't say it you fool.

Shut up. She'll think I'm an idiot.

Look, if you don't say it now, you'll miss the chance.

Before Ezra could argue some more with his head, he blurted it out, "And just to set the record straight Aria, I would've slept with you if we were really about to die!"

The whole airport turned to stare. One woman gave him a dirty look, covering her son's ears. The flight attendant giggled as Aria handed her the boarding pass, her cheeks turning a rosy pink.

"Hold on to that one." The fight attendant told her as she walked by. Aria smiled and turned to wave at Ezra before boarding.

Watching out the window as the plane flew over the Atlantic, Aria held her breath in marveling at the beauty. She hated planes but this view made it worth it. Now if only Ezra was beside her instead of these annoying thirteen year old girls. And to think that she was only a couple years older than them.

"Oh my God Sally, this plane is missing the left falangee!" One of them exclaimed in a dramatic voice, her face a mask of mock horror.

The other one gave an exaggerated gasp, mirroring her friend's face. The elderly woman across Aria turned to face them upon hearing this, looking worried, as did the flight attendant who was passing by.

"What?" The attendant asked.

Oh good Lord, thought Aria. Sighing, she realized she would have to be the one to put an end to the brouhaha.

"Don't pay them any mind. There is no falangee." She told them, shaking her head.

"There's NO falangee?" The girl named Sally shrieked, desperately trying to hold her laughter in.

The elderly woman looked like she was about to have a heart attack. "You need to inform the pilot!" She told the attendant.

"I mean, there's no such thing as a falangee." Aria quickly added. "They're just kidding around. The whole falangee thing is from a TV show," She explained.

The flight attendant gave her a look, as if to say, I think I would know a little bit more about planes and falangees than you.

"I'm sure you know what you're talking about, ma'am." She said, turning her nose up. "But I think I'll inform the pilot anyhow."

"Okay, guys. Give it up." Aria said, facing the girls. "This really isn't funny. You could get into a lot of shi-trouble for this."

They grudgingly obliged, sending the flight attendant off in a huff.

"Who spit in her bean curd?" Sally mumbled to her friend, nodding towards Aria. (Mulan ref!)

Brats, Aria thought.

"Did someone deprive you of a childhood or something?" The nameless brat had the nerve to ask, "'Cause you're no fun."

Aria ignored them and closed her eyes. You have no idea. Her thoughts now turned to Ezra, who had probably boarded his plane by now. I wonder what he's doing. She chuckled lightly thinking, probably listening to Taylor Swift. She got out her iPod and put on a song from Speak Now, taking comfort in the knowledge that somewhere in the sky, her beautiful stranger was doing the same.

When Ezra arrived at his apartment late that night, he came home to a billion messages on his ancient answering machine. Most of them were from his mom and Hardy. And the very last one was from Jackie. Ezra's ex.

"Hey Z, it's me. Just thought I'd congratulate you on Rosewood, which by the way, I can't believe your mother had to tell me about! Anyway, you're forgiven. It'll be fun working with a hot English teacher next door. Call me and maybe we can plan a coffee date before school tomorrow." She ended the message with her signature sickly sweet giggle (dat hoe).

Ezra hit the delete button on instinct and looked over his shoulders, as if expecting Aria there with her hands on hips, demanding an explanation. He let out a sigh of relief and sank down on his weathered couch. A "coffee date" with Jackie was the last thing he needed. The last thing he wanted. He had no interest in Jackie anymore; having broke up with her over a year ago. But if they were going to work together, he had to stay on her good side. Because he'd seen evil Jackie and he certainly didn't a comeback.

He called her back, and much to his relief, it went straight to her answering machine. "Hey Jackie, it's Ezra. Coffee sounds great, but I'm really tied down at the moment preparing lessons and whatnot. Maybe once school starts up and things get a bit more settled. Anyway, see you tomorrow."

And with that, Ezra was out.

First one to guess what TV show I paid homage to with that falangee thing gets a shout out! I know I'm going slow, I mean they just got off the plane but you'll enjoy the next one. Bet you can guess what it is. No? I'll tell you: classroom scene, whatwhat! I will be making the scene my own though so hold on to your socks, and don't think you know how it'll go down! :p

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