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Chapter Seven
"Urgh these outfits are hideous!"
Aria laughed as she sat in the bedroom of one of her best friend Hanna's as they began to get ready for that afternoon's graduation ceremony. It was going to be taking place on the football pitch at Rosewood Day as the weather was great. Just a few weeks before Charles and his/her story was revealed, they had been barred from the ceremony so it was wonderful that had been lifted. But she'd be lying to herself if she wasn't nervous about the whole graduation thing even though she had so much to look forward to; Logan and a new life with Ezra.
"You've only got to wear it until the end of the ceremony and the photographs, Hanna," Spencer said as she pulled her own gown on. "Plus you've got that gorgeous dress on underneath."
"Well your right about that," Hanna laughed as Aria grinned. "So is your dad still barred from commencement?"
Sighing Aria turned on her heel and looked at her three best friends; "Yes I don't want him attending and hopefully he will accept that. I don't want any drama at the last two senior events. I want to enjoy graduation and my prom without the drama."
"Well there be some with Fitzy turning up as your date," giggled Hanna as the three other girls rolled their eyes.
"Hey Em you okay?" Aria asked noticing that Emily was quiet.
"Yeah I just thought that maybe Paige would turn up to graduation but I guess I was wrong."
"Did you try to contact her?"
"Yes but she didn't reply and I get why she didn't want to come back, Rosewood maybe safe now but I guess she wants to stay there," Emily replied quietly.
Ever since they had learned Sara had been part of Charles/A plan they had allowed Emily the space and time she needed to come to terms with everything but now it seemed harder and it was like there was a elephant in the room. Hearing her phone bleeping with B26, Aria swiped her phone as a smile appeared on her face as she saw the text from Ezra.
"Guys my crazy boyfriend wants us to go downstairs," she said as she reread the text.
Today, angel, marks the first day of the rest our lives. Prom and graduation are just the start of surprises that may come your way! E x
Ezra loved surprising her like their little three day vacation to Philadelphia where they had spent time doing the tourist things and catching the Philadelphia Eagles game. It had been a perfect get away after they had learned who had been making their lives hell for the last two years. Aria couldn't help but wonder if this was one of those times. Gripping her purse and dropping her mobile into it, she and the girls headed out of the bedroom and downstairs. Their parents bar Byron had already left for the ceremony.
"Caleb?" Hanna said as they reached downstairs and saw their men stood waiting for them,
"Did you honestly think we wouldn't be escorting you to the ceremony?" Ezra asked to all the girls, as he walked toward Aria. She felt her heart skip a beat as her boyfriend looked gorgeous dressed in a black shirt, black pants and a black tie. He had lost the jacket but she guessed he had it in the car.
"No," the four females giggled.
Aria eyes locked on Ezra and she felt her heart skip a beat; "You, Mr, look...very handsome," she whispered. Watching that heart melting smile appear on his face just brought another smile to her own face.
"Glad you approve but we need to go," Ezra told her. "And you look beautiful."
"Ugh not in this ugly gown but maybe what I've got on underneath," she told him seductively.
Ezra just gripped her hand not wanting to think whatever hot creation she had on underneath. No doubt she had chosen it to drive him crazy. A smirk crossed his face as he thought about the previous night. Aria could be such a little minx sometimes but he wouldn't have changed her for the world. Slipping his hand into hers, he pulled her close as they walked down the path and out onto the street. Out the corner of his eye he watched as she froze as she spotted the gorgeous white limousine that was parked out of the front.
"Is that for us?" squealed Hanna as she spun around to look at Caleb.
"Is it?" Aria whispered as she turned to look at the man who was her world.
"Yes. Do you think you wouldn't be arriving at graduation in style?" questioned Ezra as he flashed that adorable boyish smile.
"You're amazing. How did I get so lucky?" she whispered against his lips.
"I'm the lucky one," Ezra whispered as he claimed her lips.
"Congratulations class of 2012!"
Aria's heart soared as she and everyone around her cheered before they threw their caps up into the air. It had finally happened, she and Ezra were finally legal and they didn't have to hide anymore. Looking down at certificate, she smiled.
"We actually did it, we graduated!" Hanna squealed. Aria turned and smiled at her friend but there was only one person she wanted to be with right now.
Feeling the sun on her back, Aria walked over to where the parents stands were and she spotted Ezra straight away. He had the biggest grin on his face as he walked towards her, she could feel people watching them but right at that moment in time she didn't care. Reaching him, he took her hand and pulled her into him. Feeling her breathing hitch, Aria looked into those blue eyes and she felt the world melting away. He was her everything and she was so excited about waking up every day in his arms and going to sleep in them, too. They had been through so much, fought so much for this moment. The moment they finally became legal and could stop hiding.
"You did it, you've graduated," Ezra told her as he pulled her into his arms.
"Yes I did and it's the most amazing feeling in the world."
Ezra grinned as he ran a hand down her cheek as Ella walked over to join them. She had heard about the huge fight between Aria and Byron; she didn't disapprove, she was on the fence but since she had learnt of their plans for Logan she had come to the conclusions that nothing would stop whatever was going to happen from happening.
"Aria," she said as her daughter turned to look at her mother.
"Mam," Aria said softly.
"Congratulations, sweetie, I know how hard you worked for today."
"Thank you," she replied as she felt Ezra squeeze her hand.
"Ladies and gentleman, can I have your attention. Can everyone please make their way to the gymnasium for the graduation luncheon?"
Hearing the vice-principal request the group of three headed off into the direction of the gymnasium. Ezra had slipped his arm around her as they walked headed to the room.
The gymnasium of Rosewood High had been transformed. On each of the four walls there were congratulations banners hanging on the walls while tables which sat about six people were set up around the room with stations for food and drink. Music was playing softly as Aria wrapped her arms around Ezra as they sat on one of the gym stands. Although they had been fighting A, she and her friends had made time to catch some of the senior basketball games.
"What's that smile about?" Ezra asked.
"Just thinking. It's going to be weird not coming here next year. So much had happened here and I guess I never thought today would come. That I would graduate and we will be finally legal."
"You know let's go for a walk," he said softly.
"What?" Ezra smiled as he saw the look of confuse written on her face.
"Let's go for a walk. Maybe one last walk around this place will do you good," he told her as he had that sparkle in his eye.
"You're up to something, Ezra Fitz."
"No I'm not."
Aria just smiled but she had the feeling he was up to something. First the limousine, then B-26 had been playing when they walked into the gymnasium. Something was different about him and she had sense her mother looking at him, god her friends were too. It was like they were in on something she didn't know about. Trusting him she rose as he took her hand and led her out of the gym.
"Where we going?" Aria asked, as she bit her lip.
"We have so many memories connected in this place. The music room, my former classroom. Everywhere around us there are memories of our times together and it will always be special to us."
"Yes I guess it will be but today is about new beginnings. About our future starting and the life we are going to be living in Logan."
Ezra stopped and pulled her into his arms, kissing her softly as he felt his mobile vibrate in his pant pocket. He knew it was the signal that everything had been set up.
"You know I love you, right?"
"Yes of course I do, Ezra."
"Come with me, trust me."
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