My first Ezria story and I hope it'll be good.

Name: Home

The plot: Rosewood after -A is revealed. For the purposes of this story, Melissa is -A. Caleb is back in town and Aria's parents are back together. Aria and Ezra continue their hidden relationship. It is revealed that -A set him up in that place in Ravenswood. It wasn't his one. There's no more -A and the life in Rosewood is back to normal. Or maybe not. What is Rosewood without secrets?

Rate: T or PG-13, whatever goes.

Couple: Ezra/Aria

Writer's note: Enjoy reading. You can either leave or not reviews. It doesn't matter to me if you enjoy the story and I hope you will. :)

Chapter 10: Some quiet moments

The next month came surprisingly quick, so it was time for Aria's birthday. She had a pretty good idea of how she wanted to celebrate it, but she knew that she couldn't. She still had to maintain the lie of her being an ordinary teenager, who just turn eighteen and had no other problems in their life, except choosing the right University. The truth was that she could care less about choosing the right University. Her main problem was her wardrobe and the fact that nothing suited her as before. She had gained weight around her hips and her breasts were growing bigger every day. She had noticed the change in her appetite also. She ate a lot, four times a day. It wasn't surprising, giving her background at the moment. Aria was careful however, because she wasn't ready to tell the news to her parents. They would get furious and she was still not ready for that emotional outburst.

Hanna, Spencer and Emily had prepared a special birthday party in Hanna's house. Hanna loved to do such things. She had even ordered the cake and made sure that everything was ready for the party. The only thing Aria had to do was just to be there. She went shopping with Hanna and Emily. She really needed something that was not so tight around her waist. Finally, she picked a silky dark blue dress with a deep V-neck and no sleeves. It showed her smooth legs and it was loosen around the waist. This was the thing Aria needed, so she bought it.

It was around seven when they showed up at the party. It was full of people, so Aria gave Hanna a look, but he friend shrugged with a smile. So, Aria followed her example and put a fake smile on her face. She honestly couldn't wait to go back home and call Ezra. She hadn't heard from him the whole day and she missed him already. She managed to smile and shake hands the whole evening and even dance. The only thing she refused to do, was to drink. Her friends were giving her odd looks, but she just didn't care at the moment.

"Now," Hanna grabbed her hands and pulled her to the door. It was probably around nine o'clock and Aria felt already exhausted. "It's time for your main present."

"What?" Aria looked at her with confusion.

"Is he here?" Hanna looked at Spencer, who was waiting for them by the door.

"Yes," Spencer nodded. "Just arrived."

"Huh?" Aria looked between them and then looked at Emily, who was standing right next to Spencer. "Em?"

"I think you're gonna love that surprise, Aria!" Emily hugged her. "Happy birthday!" She said and opened the door. Hanna pushed Aria outside and closed the door behind of her back.

Aria was still confused, but then her look fell onto the man, standing not so far away. He was waiting for her, leaning on his car. Aria's face shone when she saw him. She started walking to him, but then she ran and practically threw herself into his open arms. Finally, her home.

"Happy birthday, babe!" She heard his soft whisper close to her ear. "Your friends thought that you're going to love the surprise."

"Oh yeah," she pulled back slightly and gave him a kiss. "I love it!"

Ezra smiled and opened the door of the car for her. Aria turned around for a moment to see her friends peeking through the window. They waved at her with grins on their faces and she chuckled. Then she walked into Ezra's car and put her seat belt on. Ezra did the same and started the engine. They traveled in silence to his apartment. Then he pulled over and helped her to get out of the car. They both walked to his apartment and he opened the door for her. The table was ready, full of all sorts of delicious vegan food. There was also a cake and two candles for romantic atmosphere.

"Did you do it?" She asked him, while he was helping her with her jacket.

"I've got a little help," he shrugged and took off his jacket as well. "Spencer stopped by this afternoon. She told me that you're busy buying something that fits your new... figure."

"So this is why she wasn't with us!" Aria shook her head and waited until Ezra pulled a chair for her. "Thanks," she smiled at him.

"You're welcome," he winked and took his place. "I'm glad that you're talking."

"Yeah," Aria took her fork. "I thought I should give it a try."

"It was long ago, Aria." He said carefully, but she shot him a look.

"Not so long ago to me."

"Okay," Ezra reached out over the small table and took her hand. "Let's talk about something better, okay? How about... you're getting older with another year?"

"I love it," she rubbed his thumb with her own. "It makes me closer to the age I don't have to answer to my parents."

"Aria," Ezra shook his head. "You know that..."

"Shh-hhh," she smiled. "I know and let's eat now."

And that was the end of the touchy subject for the night. They ate their dinner, enjoying at each other presence. He drank wine and she drank water. Then she blew the candles and they fed each other with the delicious cake. He gave her a small black box, wrapped in a red bow. It was her present from him and when she opened it, she saw a gorgeous engagement ring with a beautiful white stone, sparkling in the candlelight. Her eyes went teary when he pulled out a small silver chain and threaded the ring onto it. Then she turned around and let him put that improvised necklace to hang around her neck.

"Soon," he whispered close to her ear and kissed her bare shoulder.

"I can't wait," she leaned back on him and touched the ring with trembling fingers.

"Hey, are you okay?" He turned her around, so she could face him.

"Yeah, why?" Aria touched his face.

"We haven't exactly spoken today," Ezra shrugged. "I wanted to ask you about..."

"The thing we never talk about when we're alone?" She furrowed her brow.

"Yeah," he shrugged.

"We're fine," Aria smiled. "Everything is fine. I have to go and see Doctor Martin once again the next week."

"What? Why?"

"Don't be so jumpy!" She sighed and went to sit on the bed. "It's something normal. She has to check if everything runs smoothly."

"So you have no... problems so far?" Ezra started cleaning the table.

"Nope," Aria sighed and took off her shoes. "Except that annoying dizziness from time to time. Also, I gain weight every day."

"I can see that," he glanced her for a moment.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"I like some parts of you that... gained weight," he chuckled.

"Figured," she threw her hands up in the air. "And I thought you didn't notice."

"I always notice things when it comes to you, Aria." Ezra's voice went serious and she sighed.

Few minutes later, they were lying in the bed, snuggling. Her back was touching his chest and a smile was dancing around her lips. That was her favorite place and she loved every second of it. His hand fell on her stomach and rubbed it carefully. Aria wasn't sure that he even realized what he was doing right now, but she stood still.

"Hmm," she mumbled after awhile.

"What?" He stopped with his movements right away.

"That feels nice," she snuggled even more in him. "I have to say that."

"Oh?"

"Yeah and you know what? I don't want to think about tomorrow."

"Me too," he kissed the top of her head. "Me too."