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Aria awoke the next morning in complete and utter bliss. She was curled up in Ezras bed, with his arms wrapped around her small body. She couldn't believe how happy she was. How she had managed 6 months without Ezra, she would never know. She was facing away from Ezra, her back pressed against his chest. Both of his arms were wrapped protectively around her waist. Her fingers were entwined with his. She shifted slightly so she was able to look up at his face. He was still fast asleep. Aria picked up her phone off of the nightstand and sighed, she had to go.
Her parents had been away for the past two nights in Philadelphia with Mike, but they were coming back today at noon, and it was already 10.47am. Aria snuggled further into Ezra's arms for another few minutes before forcing herself to get up. She turned around and kissed Ezra on the lips. It didn't take him long to respond, and kiss her back. Aria pulled back and looked at Ezras face. He looked slightly startled. She saw the recognition appear in his eyes as he remembered the previous nights events. A smile broke out on his face, and Aria couldn't help but mirror it as he sat up and kissed her.
"I need to go" Aria sighed.
When Ezra ignored her, and carried on kissing her neck, she laughed and pushed him away playfully.
Ezra frowned at her, feigning hurt. "Why?" he said, drawing out the 'y'. Aria laughed at his childishness.
"Because, my parents will be home from their trip with Mike in about an hour and, obviously, they don't know about our making up yet. I figure I should at least tell them in person instead of a phone call from your apartment, don't you think?"
Ezra pouted, and then grinned Aria's favorite boyish grin. "Fine, but I have one request."
He stood and joined Aria beside his dresser.
"Oh yes? And what would that be-" Aria pulled herself against his body and wrapped her arms around his waist, looking up into Ezra's eyes. "-Mr Fitz?"
Aria giggled as Ezra nibbled her ear, and then whispered into it, "I get you for the whole night."
"Deal!" Aria kissed Ezra once more, and just before she untangled herself from his arms whispered, "I love you."
Ezra smiled, he felt like the happiest man on earth. "And I love you, my darling."
Aria was sitting on her couch at home reading "To Kill A Mockingbird" when her parents walked through the door. Aria was surprised that Ella had come all the way back to her old home; her apartment with Zack was on the other side of Rosewood. Although, Aria was still shocked that her parents had even gone together with Mike in the first place. He'd been at a Lacrosse tournament in Philly. He was asked to play at it a few weeks before Ella and Byron had split up, and they had booked their hotel there and then. During the first few months following the divorce, nothing about the tournament had been mentioned, but when the date was only a few weeks away, Ella and Byron had decided it was only fair to go and show their support for Mike.
While she was surprised at her Mums appearance at the house, Aria was glad for it. It meant that she didn't need to tell her parents separately about her and Ezra getting back together. She guessed that they would be less than happy about her news. While both her parents had been supportive through her break up with Ezra, Aria could see that they were clearly pleased about it, especially her Dad. Aria stood up to help her parents and brother with their bags.
"Hey guys, good trip?" She didn't wait for an answer. "Mom, what are you doing here?"
Ella laughed "What, so I can't come and see my daughter now?"
"No! No, its just, I didn't expect to see you today, that's all." Aria smiled.
Aria started fiddling with them hem of her dress, anxious to get this over with. Her Mother noticed almost instantly that something was bothering her daughter.
"Aria? What's wrong sweetie?"
"Oh- nothing's wrong.. But I do need to tell you and Dad something."
Both of her parents gave her a worried look before beckoning to the living room, where they went to sit down.
Aria took a deep breath. Why was she so nervous? Even if this didn't go down too well with her parents, it would definitely be better than last time.
"Me and Ezra are back together." She said, looking down and twiddling her thumbs.
Her father leaned back in his seat and sighed, while Ella, much to Aria's surprise, smiled.
Her Mom spoke first. "Well, it's about time!"
Aria was puzzled. "What?"
"Aria, you've been miserable ever since you broke up with Ezra 6 months ago!" Ella saw Aria start to protest and interrupted her. "Even if you think I don't see through your act, I do. I'm your Mother, Aria." She smiled and reached out to squeeze Arias hand. "I'm happy for you sweetie. While I think it was good for you and Ezra to spend some time apart, I truly believe you two are destined to be together."
Arias eyes filled with tears. "I love you so much, Mom."
"I love you too."
They both turned to Byron.
He looked extremely angry, not to mention betrayed.
It was a while before he spoke. "Are you sure about this Aria.. after everything he did to you.."
Aria cut him off. "He didn't do anything Dad. I broke up with him."
Byron sighed. "And what about Malcolm? Have you just forgotten why you broke up with Ezra in the first place?"
Ella turned to Aria. "That's actually a good point. Are you sure you can deal with Malcolm in the equation?"
Aria stayed silent, unsure of how to inform her parents what Ezra confided in her last night. She licked her lips. "Malcolm isn't Ezras. I've yet to find out the finer details of the situation, but as far as I know it turns out Maggie is a bit of a psycho. Ezra hasn't seen Malcolm in almost 3 months. Maggie also lied about telling Malcolm that Ezra was his Father. As far as Malcolm knew, Ezra was his Moms best friend."
Byron ran his hand down his face and stood up. He began walking away and then turned to Aria. "Aria, I'm sorry to do this, but I'm afraid that if you're going to continue this relationship with Ezra, I cannot have you living under my roof. Seeing all the heartbreak that he put you through before killed me, and I am not willing to put up with that again. You have the rest of the day to pack your stuff and move out."
And with that, he grabbed his car keys, walked out of the house and slammed the door behind him, leaving Aria, Ella and Mike sitting with their mouths hanging open ,speechless.
A/N; Hey! Thanks so much for the reviews so far, they make me so happy! I hope you guys like this chapter. I'm not that happy with it, as nothing really happens, but it was necessary. Anyway, feel free to leave any suggestions on what I can include in this story! And PLEASE REVIEW! :D xo