Been a while hasn't it? Sorry about that. I know everybody has been asking me to update but I actually had no idea where to take the story but thanks to Catherine ( .Forever) for helping me with it. Now I will begin! Enjoy xx
Previously on Princess and the Geek
"Aria..." I began. "I have a confession." She just looked at me with her big hazel eyes. God, they were gorgeous. I felt like I was about to break her heart or something.
"What is it Ezra?" She asked
"I know who the father of your baby is." I told her. She just looked at me.
"I am."
Chapter 9
EZRA'S POV
We both sat there in shock for a few minutes. For me, it was the actual shock of what I had just admitted to Aria. For her, it was the shock of what she had just heard. After what felt like an eternity, she spoke up.
"Ezra." Just a single word. Then more silence. At least I knew she hadn't gone into a complete state of shock.
"That's... that's impossible. I mean, we hadn't even spoken till our brief conversation at Noel's. How in the world could we have slept together?" She started. "I mean, thank you for sticking by me and everything but seriously Ezra. It's impossible."
"Not as impossible as you may think." I started.
"There's obviously things that you don't remember about that night. Yeah, we talked. Then you went off with Hanna and Noel. It was pretty late into the party. I was about to leave but you came towards me. You looked pretty angry. I asked if you were okay and you kissed me. I kissed you back 'cause... like every other guy in the school I like you. But I really like you. Anyway, so you came up to me, kissed me then said we should take it somewhere more private. Now before you say I took advantage of you or something 'cause you were drunk, I asked you several times. I wanted to make sure that you knew what you were doing, even if you may not remember in the next day. We did it. Several times too. And then I woke up the next morning before you. I figured you'd hate it if you found out we'd done it so I made sure you were okay then left."
Aria just stared at me.
ARIA'S POV
Was this really happening? Had Ezra just filled in my memory of the party, concluding with the two of us have sex multiple times and he's the father of my baby? I had to go home. I had to think about everything. The baby, my reputation, my future and the fact that the father of my baby is actually Ezra.
"I have to go." I told him "Thank you for telling me Ezra, it's just I need to think about all of... this."
"I understand. Can I at least walk you to your car?" I had to think about this. But I realised it wouldn't do any harm so we got up and walked back to the front of the school.
"Look who it is!" I heard off in the distance.
"Ignore them." Ezra said to me, directing me in the direction of the car park.
"Keep moving you slut. Your not wanted here."
"Who really knocked you up Aria?"
"Was it him?"
"Yeah, go home Aria. No one wants you"
I had no idea who was saying all these things to me. But I knew I didn't want to be there. I could feel I was starting to break down and cry. But if whoever was yelling at saw I was crying, they'd know they were getting to me. And I didn't want that. I think I could hear Ezra defending me but that was only met with more insults. Until one Noel Kahn stopped us in our tracks.
"So you lied about me being the father. It's him?" I just looked down, not saying a word.
"You a lying slut y'know that?" And before I could do anything, Ezra had punched him. I looked up for the first time to see Noel coming to boiling point. Not wanting to start a fight I dragged Ezra away to my car. But instead of me driving, he opened the passenger door and told me to get in. I was in no state to argue, and not really in one to drive too. So I did what Ezra said before he got in the drivers side and we were off to a destination I was yet to find out.
I looked up to watch Ezra driving and started looking at his profile. If he really was the baby's father, I hope it had a face like Ezra's. God it was perfect. In fact, the more I thought about it, he was perfect. I hope he is the father. I mean, he wants to stand by me. And he told me the truth. Even though I wish he told me as soon as he could have and not have waited until I was pregnant, I understand why he did it. And that's more than I can say for Noel. This morning, if I had thought about this child's life. It was going to be growing up with no father. I think that this child might have a father now. And all I want is for this baby to be in a loving and caring environment.
"Everything okay Aria?" Crap. He's seen me staring. "It's okay Aria." Ezra said to me.
I just sat there in silence. Not really sure what to say.
"Thank you for before. You know, with Noel." I speak up.
"It's fine Aria." Then he paused. "You do know I meant what I said before. I'm the father."
Not quiet sure what to say to this. We sat there in silence. Until I spoke up.
"Where are we going Ezra?"
"Here." He said. Then pulled into a driveway. "I wasn't sure if you wanted to go home right now and I thought you wouldn't mind if we came to my house. No one is home so you'll be all by yourself. But if you prefer, I can take you home."
"No. Here's fine for now." I said getting out of the car and making the way to the door for Ezra to open.
EZRA'S POV
I had caught Aria staring at me on the way home. I wish it was because she was admiring me... because she had feelings for me. But I doubt that was the reason for her staring. I had just dropped a huge bombshell on her, she had a lot to think about. I had decided to bring her to my house because I even though she probably wants to be just left alone to think, I don't think she really wants to go to he house right now. After unlocking the door for the both of us, I realised I should ask her where she wanted to go. I didn't want her to be forced to go anywhere.
"Do you want to go to the bedroom and have a lie down? Or you can just sit on the couch."
I could see her thinking about this for a minute before answering.
"Is it okay if I lie down?" I asked him.
"Of course. You can use my room." I said as I led her up the stairs to my room.
"Make yourself at home. I'm going to get a drink. Do you want anything?" I asked once she got settled. She shook her head.
After sitting in silence for a minute or two, I decided to speak up.
"Do you want me to go get your car from school?"
"Umm... yeah. Here." She rummaged through her bag which before finding her keys and giving them to me.
As I was about to walk out the door, she finally spoke up.
"Ezra." She began. I turned around to look at her.
"I know you want to know how I feel about you being the father and all. But the last 48 hours or so have been mayhem. I will let you know eventually. I just need time to think now. Thank you for looking after me though. For everything you've done today."
"It's fine Aria. Now go get some rest." I said before walking out the door.
ARIA'S POV
Ezra had been so nice to me today. As he walked out the door to get my car from school I realised something... I wanted Ezra to be the father. We may face many hurtles ahead, but it's for the best. And I want what's best for the baby. I want Ezra.
But I don't just want him as the father.
I might maybe, just maybe be developing feelings for him.
Of the romantic type.
I may want Ezra Fitz romantically too. But does he really want me in return?
Sorry guys, this chapter is a bit shorter and isn't proofed but I wanted to get something up for everybody. Sorry it's been a while coming. Hope to get the next chapter up quicker. I go back to school on Friday so trying to get as much done before then. But I hope you enjoyed!
