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ARIA'S POV

I felt like I couldn't breath. Ezra was the only man that I could open up with and let him in, only for him to exit, taking my heart with him. I needed air. The walls around me suddenly seemed to be closing in, squeezing all the air from my lungs.

I pulled myself up from the floor and ran out the double doors. The tears cascading down my face, suddenly felt ice cold against the crisp morning air. I walked slowly down to the dock, my chest still contracting with sobs. I walked across the damp, wooden planks, my bare feet fighting against the tiny splinters of wood. I reached the end of the dock and sat down, resting my back against a wooden pillar. I hugged my legs into my chest, and rested my forehead on my knees.

Fresh tears began to form in my eyes, when I realised I would never feel Ezra's arms around me again. I would never feel the warmth of his body against mine, and never be able to taste his lips one last time. The last time he had kissed me was when he silenced me in his car. I wished that I had savoured that moment alot more than I did. I brushed my finger tips against my lips, trying to savour the feeling of his upon them.

The tears began falling down my cold cheeks once again, as I hugged my knees impossibly close to my chest. I just sat there in a pool of emotions, completely oblivious to the presence of another beside me.

"Aria." said his smooth tone. I didn't want to look at him. He probably just wanted me to start packing, so he could get rid of me faster. I heard him sit down infront of me, placing his hands upon me. One on my shoulder, and the other on my knee.

I jerked away from his touch, emotions of heartbreak and anger coarsing though me. Part of me wanted to jump into his arms and kiss him, while the other wanted to slap him. How dare he even try to comfort me, when he knew that he would still leave me. I opened my heart to him, and he threw it back in my face.

"Aria, please." he said, only this time he kept his hands by his side. I put my guard up, faster than ever and brought myself to my feet, muttering the words, "I'll go pack." with that I turned around, and began walking back up the deck.

Suddenly I felt a hand grab mine, turning my body around with it, only to have a pair of lips crash down onto mine. Having his lips upon mine, once again was indescribable. I began to savour the feeling of the moment, until reality set in. I pulled away and glared at him.

"How dare you! What, you think a goodbye kiss will make everything okay? I opened up to you, more than I have ever opened up to anyone, and you shot me down. You know what. I'm glad I came here with you. It helped me realise what a dick you really are!" I said with so much anger and frustration. My hands were shaking and my breathing was ragged. I was always a very confident person, but I'd never had enough courage to speak like that to anyone.

"Your're right." he said, staring me straight in the eye. He didn't look scared or beat down, instead he looked amused.

"I am?" I asked, completely confused by his sudden agreement.

"Yeah. I walked away from you back there because I was scared. Scared of the consequences and fighting. Scared of fighting for you, which makes me the stupidest dick on this planet. Because any guy, who has even an ounce of knowledge, would know to take you in his arms, and never let you go, not for anything. You are the most amazing person on this planet Aria Montgomery. All it took was a little push from someone, to make me realise that walking away from you, was the biggest mistake I've ever made. I don't want to look back on my life, and realise that I had the chance to be with you and let it go, simply because I cared to much about what people may do, because no one else matters. I love you, and I know you probably feel the opposite of love for me right now, but I just wanted you to know that." he said with so much passion in his voice. He began walking towards me, whilst I remained still. He took my hands in his, and raised them up to his chest before saying, "I love you with every ounce of what's in here."

I just stood there speechless and motionless. He loved me. He truly loved me. For the past few days, I've wanted nothing more than to hear him say those words, but my guard was still up, and it was going to take alot to bring it back down. I didn't want him to think that he could hurt me and then speak sweet words, and I would come running back to him.

On the other hand, he confessed that he loved me. I knew Ezra was a good guy. He was a jerk when he left, but he truly did think that it was the best decision for both of us. I understood now. I was scared too. Scared of the looks people would place upon is. Scared of hearing the spiteful words of my sister and neighbours, but most of all, scared of what my parents would think. For years I felt that they loved Jackie more than me, even though I see that they care equally for both of us now, I was scared that they would disapprove of my decision, but honestly, I didn't care anymore.

I wanted to be with Ezra. The man standing infront of me now, was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. I knew that now. If I could choose any moment in my life to let my guard down, now would be it, but I was scared. Petrified even, to let him in once again.

His eyes were boring into mine. He seemed to be searching for a reaction. I could feel those three words fighting against my lips for a chance to escape. I glanced down at our entwined hands against his chest. They seems to fit so perfectly together, in a way they seemed as one. One with eachother.

"I..."

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