As the three of us stood there, Ezra and I looked into each others eyes. The way he held determination and wanting an answer. One I couldn't give him right now, was just breaking my heart. "Not now Ezra" I whispered and took my hand away from his. "There is just so much baggage between us right now."
"I didn't say we have to get married tomorrow Aria" Ezra stood up, and looked down at me. "Eventually, when you learn to trust me again. I want to be with you, and I know you want to be with me."
"We need to get to class" I said and walked to the door.
"Where does this leave us Aria?" Ezra spoke out "I want to know, if you truly just see me as a parent."
"No" I whispered loud enough for him to hear and walked out.
I walked out into a crowded hallway, full of students looking at me for answers as to what went down earlier. "BELL RANG!" I yelled out "GET TO CLASS!" I said and watched as everyone filed into their respectful class. Ezra came out shortly, and looked at me in shock. But I just turned on my heal and walked to my class.
When I opened and closed the door, my first lesson stopped talking. All their attention were on my now. "Did everyone turn in your book report?" I question and took a seat behind my desk.
"Ms. Montgomery?" I heard a voice say, and I looked up to noticed one of the guys that were down in the hallway.
"Yes, Peter?" I said and looked around for my lesson book.
"You rock" I looked up to see everyone smiling at me "I have never saw, a woman your size kick someone's butt the way you did"
I shook my head, and look down. "What I did, was uncalled for. And I don't wish that kind of drama on anyone."
"But Ms. Montgomery?" Another student called out.
"What is it Jennifer?" I put my chin in the palm of my hands and looked at her.
"I watched the replay, and I must say. You should really teach a self defense class"
"Replay?" I question "Who recorded it?"
"It's on you-tube and facebook!" Jennifer replied "I don't know who did it, but it's up there."
"Oh my god" I whispered "You know what? Free time, unless you didn't finish the book report, I want you working on it. But the noise has to stay in doors, I don't' want it to be heard out. UNDERSTAND?" I said and stood from my desk. I need to tell Ezra.
I walked out of my class, and brought out my phone. I looked at my facebook page. And saw the new updates, I had a few of the girls links so it was easy to find. I watched the video, over and over again. Then it dawn on me, I'm a bitch. And to have Ezra, by my side protecting me. Backing me up, after what I did to him. Is true love, he yelled at Simone for me. I let a few tears slid down my cheek before walking over to his class and knocking loudly on the door. I also heard a few voices, so I'm just assuming that Ezra couldn't get his class in order also.
"Ms. Montgomery?" Ezra question as he opened the door. "What's wrong?"
I said nothing, and just flung myself on him. I kissed him like there was no tomorrow. Ezra didn't waste anytime, before kissing me right back. He moved me out of the doorway and into the hall, lips still attached to each other.
A few claps from both my class and his, was echoing throughout the hall. We broke apart a few seconds later, panting and gasping for air "I'm so sorry Ezra, I didn't realize what I was doing to you" I told him, as I wrapped my arms around his neck. Ezra pulled me closer to him
"I'll always be here for you." He whispered into my ear "Do you forgive me?"
I nodded "Yes, I forgive you." I smiled before Ezra kissed me once more. "we better get our class in order" I told him before we both shared one last kiss.
"Why don't we just go out to the field, and combined free lesson?" Ezra asked me in a whisper.
"Sure, that sounds great." I replied and took hold of his hand "Class will be held on the field, everyone grab your stuff" I said as we turned our attention to the students.
Everyone cheered and a few of my nerd students groaned. I really felt happy with my choice of action. Not the one on facebook, but the one I just made right here and now. Everyone took about 5 minutes, and we all went out to the field. Ezra and I hand in hand.
"Mr.. Fitz?" Ezra's student spoke out
"What is it Riley?"
"Are you and Ms. Montgomery, going to you know..." He winked at me, and I looked at Ezra wide eyes.
"No, were not going to have Sex. And that was totally inappropriate" Ezra responded.
Ezra's POV:
"Okay, class settled down." I announced as we made it to the field.
There were a few other classes, and when they caught sight of mine and Aria's class they gotten a little out of hand. Full of gossips and whispers to each other. But we just ignored it.
"Alright I want my class to finish chapters 7- 10 and the rest is free lesson. No one is to leave the field, until the bell rings."
"And for those of you, who didn't finish the book report finish it now. It's due at the end of class, and for those of you who did finish it please don't interrupt the rest of those who didn't. Also if your willing too, you can work in groups." Aria looked at the students as they all brought out their materiel and went straight to work.
I pulled Aria a side, and gave her a hug "What made you change your mind?" I asked as I released her.
Aria Shrugged "I saw the footage, and I didn't want to be that person Ezra it scared the shit out of me."
I looked at her confused "What footage?"
"You didn't know?" She asked and took out her cell "My so call rampage is on facebook, and YouTube" She brought up the Video and I watched it. "It made be realize, that Simone it just a bigger Bitch then I am. But my actions, toward her were scary."
I laughed and handed the phone back "You really got her good though" I said and touched my eye "I'm so sorry, I-"
"I know Ezra" Aria cut me off "And so am I, I... There's just so much we have to work on, but I'm willing to put all the past behind us and start fresh. One step at a time, and I'll take you up on that offer"
I netted my eyebrows in confusion "Which one?"
"I'll Marry You"
I couldn't stop the grin from forming on my face "Are you sure?" I asked in excitement.
"Yes, but please note. That I would like a long engagement, just so we could work on going forward. I know Simone is going to cause drama, so we have to work on that first."
"Aria, that's fine by me. I've waited ten year's just to see you again. I can wait a year or two before we say I do" I said and pulled her into a kiss, which I made sure it lasted.
"Ms. Montgomery, Mr. Fitz is it alright if I use the bathroom? I didn't want to interrupt"
"It's fine Calvin." I looked at Aria and she started to giggle "I think were neglecting our class"
"It is free lesson Ezra." Aria rolled her eyes "So, Friday night after EJ's last game. Want to have dinner?"
"Really? I have the workshop, but I'll be there" I replied
Aria netted her eyebrows "Your not going to miss his game are you?"
I shook my head "No, the game is at 4 and the workshop is at 2:30. I'll be there in plenty of time."
"Okay, I hope your right" Aria looked at me once more before walking off and helping a few students with their assignments.
Aria's POV:
It's a Wednesday afternoon, school had let out early. Ezra had a meeting with one of his students parents. So I was in the blencher's watching Amber and EJ's practice. It was EJ's second to last practice, before the chapionship game. It's fast how time fly by. It's already coming to the middle of November, and thanksgiving is coming soon, just in a couple of weeks.
Amber is really taking a heavy liking to cheerleading, and her academics is really up there. She's accepting an award, for most outstanding student this Friday along with a few other students. And I can't be more than proud of her.
EJ on the other hand, is struggling with a few classes. Like Math, but is showing promising. His teacher said it's mostly in his long division, that he can't carry the number up. But with a little tutoring he'll be able to pull his grade up from a C. And here I thought it was still a passing grade.
Amber and EJ are still a little unsure, of Ezra and mine's relationship. EJ went back to talking to me, Amber on the other hand has not talk to be since. When I try and make attempt to talk to her. She just walks up to her room, or claims that she has extra credit home work or some other kind of excuse. Before Ezra, my kids and I were close as ever, and now it's like there taking his side over mines.
"Hey sweetie" Ezra walked up to the blencher's and took a seat next to me. "How is everything here."
I sighed and looked out to the field "It's good, Amber is accepting an award. And EJ has trouble in Math and needs a tutor."
"What? A tutor?" Ezra looked at me confused "I thought he was doing good?"
I shrugged and shook my head "His teacher, pulled me aside today. And he has trouble with long division. So I'm thinking, I'll just get one of my AP students and asked them to work with him."
"Are you sure about that?"
"Yeah, I mean. He needs the help and I know for a fact, you're no help to him in that department. So I'll just make a sign up sheet, and of course it's going to be a paying Job. So I'm sure they'll want it, for a few hours a week" I answered
"Aria, I'll pay for his extra studies. It's not a problem"
"Ezra, I know you're trying to help but-"
"But nothing Aria, in case you forgot those are my children also. I want to help in everyway that I can"
"Okay, then I'll set up the tutor's and you'll pay ten dollars an hour" I tilted my head.
"Ten dollars? Okay" Ezra joked and gave me a kiss "I'll do anything I can."
"I know, can you also do me a favor?" I smiled and gave him a puppy dog look
He started laughing "Amber makes that same face, now I know where she got it from"
I playfully slapped him in the arm "I'm serious"
"Okay, my love what can I do for you?"
"Talk to Amber" I said and looked over in her direction "She hates me, refuses to talk to me. Let alone be in the same room" I finished with tears treating to escape my ears
"Aria, Amber doesn't hate you" Ezra tried to comfort me
I looked at Ezra "If I leave, I'll let them stay with you. But please just get Amber to talk to me"
"I'll talk to her, I'm sure it's nothing." Ezra smiled, and then looked at me confused after a few seconds "You said IF?"
I nodded "I have to give my answer, at the end of the week." I sighed "But I'm not sure if I want to go"
"Aria, I know I haven't been supportive of you. But I think you should do it."
"You're plenty supportive Ezra." I told him
He shook his head "I'm not. From the time you've gotten back, all I did was try and get you to stay. And that was selfish on my part. I've always been supportive of you in the past"
"Ezra-" I tried to cut him off
"let me finish" He smiled and turned his body so he was facing me "I've been Jealous, you're this amazing author. And your still going strong, while I only published a few online stories and only prayed that my name would one day be on those shelf at the book stores. And for that I'm sorry. I want you to go out, and make a great name for yourself. To meet your fan's and travel the world, not some teacher who only stays from one place to the other for a limited of time."
"Ezra you are an amazing author, don't cut yourself short. And you want to know a little secret?" I smiled
"What's that?" He gave me a defeated look
I dug into my bag and handed him a few paper work "I did this a few weeks back, EJ said you were working hard on it. And thought I could do something to help"
Ezra's POV:
Aria handed me a stack of papers, and I opened it up. It's the book I've been working on. I looked at her confused but then she went on, and told me how she received them. I smiled and looked at my son out on the field, now I know what he was doing. When I caught him snooping through my stash of books.
"Did you read it?" I asked
"I did and so did my editor. She said, if you wanted to pursue your writing career to let me know or give her a call."
I looked at her in shock and disbelief "You did that for me? But why?"
She shrugged "It's the least I could do. I at least owe you that"
"Aria you don't owe me anything, Just being here is all I ever wanted" I pulled Aria onto my lap and gave her a kiss, making it heated real quick
"Eww, get a room" EJ exclaimed, and Aria pulled away
"You son, have some explaining to do" I told him with a serious face
"But I didn't do nothing, I swear" He protested
"Come here"
"Ezra, be nice" Aria whispered in my ear, and moved my hair out of my face.
"Dad, I promise. The boys pants that boy first, I just watched"
"What?" Aria stood from my lap "What is wrong with you?"
"Mom, I told them not to do it. But they didn't listen to me" EJ, was on the verge of a break down. "I promise please don't ground me again."
"I'm not going to ground you, if what you say it true." Aria shook her head
"EJ, that's not what I was going to tell you." I told him "I was just going to say, how dare you go behind my back. And give your mom the book I was writing." I laughed "You just got in trouble for something, you may or may not have been in part with"
"Man dad, why did you have to make that face and make me think I was in trouble? Thanks a lot" He pouted.
"Don't blame your father EJ. You should have said something when it happen, think about what the boy has felt for days." Aria hissed
"But mom, I didn't do anything. I promise, you know me better then that"
"Okay, but I want to know names of these boys" Aria looked at Amber "Amber, did you know about this?" Amber just shrugged.
"Why don't you take EJ home, and I'll take Amber with me?" I whispered into Aria's ear
"Are you sure?"
I nodded "Yeah, I'll pick up some dinner" I told her and watched as she walked off with EJ
This it is... Sorry about mistakes, and the words being close together sometimes. I don't know why that is? But I hope your liking the story. Please leave a Review I love hearing from you guys. It makes me want to go on.