Chapter 5:
"Ezra," Aria asked breathlessly in the doorway. "Aria," he said in a cute and I'm sorry smile. "What are you doing here? How did you find out where I lived," Aria asked curiously. "I kind of googled you," he said blushing. At that moment the conversation had become silent and awkward. Aria broke the silence, "You, uh, want to come in," she said, slapping herself mentally for inviting the man who broke her heart into her home. "Sure. I'd love to," he said nervously. Aria followed him into the kitchen and watched as Ezra sat down on one of the chairs. "Nice place," he said breaking yet another silence. Aria nodded in response. "So," they both said at the same time and giggled right afterwards. "You first," Ezra said gesturing his hand to her. "Okay," Aria said and made herself comfortable on the table top, "Well, how about we get something to drink and go sit in the living room where it's more comfy?" "Sure," Ezra said while looking down.
"Here you go," Aria said walking into the living room with two glasses of tea in her hands. As she gave him the glass, their hands brushed and Aria gasped. They still had the electricity with their touch. Ezra felt it too, because his eyes got huge and looked up at Aria's face. "Alright," she said, clearing her throat and walked over to the loveseat, "What did you want to ask or tell me in the kitchen?" Ezra kept staring at his drink, unable to come up with words. The tension in the room became unbearable. "I'm sorry," Ezra said whilst getting in front of Aria. She looked into his eyes and felt tears spring up to her own, "You never even told me why." "I know, and I'm sorry," Ezra said, lifting his hand up to caress her cheek. Aria wanted to stay in that moment forever, but she couldn't let him in that easy. Not after what he did, even though she wanted to forgive him at the door, she just couldn't. Aria pulled away from his touch, "You think sorry makes up for everything you put me through? I would've taken a sorry if you came back the next week. Or month. Or maybe even two months. But a year? No," she said getting up, "I spent the next week crying my eyes out over you. I didn't eat or sleep, all I did was sob on the floor. But it really hit me the month after you left. Byron cheated again and my family completely fell apart. Do you know what it felt like to have everything so perfect, and just go straight to hell? I had no one to lean on, no one to talk to, no shoulder to cry on. So I moved out and am now currently living here. I don't need an 'I'm sorry' from you, I want an explanation!" Ezra was crying along with her. He saw her drop to the floor and begin to completely break. Ezra moved carefully closer to Aria and embraced her. She leaned into his chest and soaked his shirt. After a while, she lifted her head and looked Ezra I the eyes, "Well?" "Aria, your parents made me leave. They told me that if I wouldn't, they would make you go. I thought it was the right thing to do. To let you think it was just me instead of your parents, because I didn't want to see your relationship with them fall apart. But in reality, I was a coward to leave you. I should have fought for you. I will be sorry for that mistake for the rest of my life, Aria. I am sorry for causing all the mess you have been through this past year. I regret not being there for you, either. I just had to let you know the real reason," he paused and lifted her face up, "And to tell you that I am still completely, and utterly in love with you." "Thank you, Ezra, for coming here tonight," she said getting up from the floor. Ezra followed her and pulled her hands into his, "And if it's not too much to ask, I would really like to be your friend." "Oh, there's no need," she said looking down at her feet, and then back up. Ezra felt disappointment overcome him, "Oh, well then I'll-," she cut him off by pressing her lips firmly against his. It was a hungry and longing kiss. After a while, they pulled apart panting heavily. Ezra placed his forehead to hers and looked into her eyes with seriousness, "So does that mean you forgive me?" She responded by placing a light kiss upon his lips. "Aria, I really thought that it was for your own good. I never meant to hurt you, I did it for you. I promise." Aria pressed her finger to his lips, "Shhhhh, I know, I know. You were only thinking of me and my feelings, but next time, can you please tell me the truth?" "If there would be a next time, then I would most certainly tell you the truth, but I am never leaving again unless you tell me to," Ezra said pulling her even closer. "I love you," Aria said softly into his ear while looking him straight in the eyes. "I love you, too," Ezra said with his face glowing from all of the passion. Ezra leaned in and kissed her, first lightly, but that kiss quickly got heated. Ezra lifted Aria up by her thighs, never breaking their kiss. She responded by wrapping her arms and legs around him. Ezra sat on the couch with Aria straddling him. He lay down with Aria on top, never leaving each other's mouths, just continuing to kiss. Aria pulled away smiling, "You don't know how long I have waited for this. I've missed you so much," she said stroking his cheek gently. "Oh, believe me, I do. I have waited way to long for this. For you," Ezra said kissing her nose lightly. Aria rested her head on Ezra's chest while he placed kisses down the back of her neck and shoulders. They both fell asleep in each other' arms, happy and peacefully in love.
Aria woke up smiling, for the first time in a long time. She thanked God right when her eyes opened for bringing Ezra back to her. She was still on the couch with Ezra's arms wrapped protectively around her from the back, his face buried deep in her hair. She somehow twisted her body and flipped over, and was now facing him. She started planting kisses from his shoulder, all the way up to his lips. She waited not even a second for him to wake up and kiss her back. "Well good morning to you, too," he said in a groggy voice and started kissing her repeatedly on her lips. "Can we just stay here, forever? Just us," Aria suggested burying her head into his chest. "As much as I would love to, we have to, we can't. Because we have to go shower and then I will take you somewhere to show you off," he said with a smile, picking her up bridal style and walking her to the bathroom. Aria giggled, "Wow, such a prince charming." "This is all you get, sorry," he said with a faux-offended face."Well you are all I want," she whispered in a sexy voice. Ezra put her on the sink and started to kiss her heavily, but he had to stop before they went too far. They had just gotten back together and he wasn't about to ruin it. He pulled out of the kiss, "Okay, you'll go first." "Fine, but you better be waiting for me when I get out," she said in a demanding tone. "Yes ma'am," he said back seductively. Aria turned on her heels and closed the door, smiling broadly to herself.
After about ten minutes, Aria exited the bathroom in only a towel, her wet hair falling down her back. "Ezra, where are you," Aria asked worriedly, thinking he had left her. All of a sudden she felt hands on her hips and kisses on her collarbone, ticking her. "I told you I'd be waiting," he said spinning her around into him. "Wow, you look great." Aria blushed and walked past him. "And where do you think you're going little miss," he asked teasingly. "I am going to get dressed, while you take your shower." "Alright then," he said walking into the bathroom. "Ezra, you take longer than me. Let me in," Aria banged on the door. The door swung open, revealing Ezra in his towel. Aria looked him up and down holding her breath. "Like what you see," he asked laughing. "Oh, yeah, actually. I am admiring the threading on this towel," she said snapping out of her daze. "Yeah, right," he said, then they both started laughing. After about forty-five minutes of fake fighting about who gets what side of the mirror, tickling wars, and make-out sessions, the two were ready to go. "Where are we going," Aria asked curiously. "I can't tell you. But I can say that we are starting at an airport," Ezra said with a smile. "An airport? Ezra are you crazy? We don't even have-," Ezra cut her off by pulling four suitcases out of the backseat. "It is amazing what you can do while you are in the shower, huh?" "Alright, big shot. Let's go," Aria said, punching him playfully in the arm.
Note: Thank you to my reviwers and readers. I would like to thank Notinyourlifetimehoney for your ideas and suggestions. I used one of them in this chapter:) But thank you to everyone. I love you reviewers and readers! Hope to update soon!
