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Chapter 11

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ARIA'S POV

I had just got out of school and was on my way home with Max. He was driving since Ezra and I still only have one car, we didn't want to spend all of our money at first so we just got one and share. I know Ezra said he was fine with Max coming over but he seemed a little unsure and jealous. But honestly there is nothing to be jealous about, sure Max is a nice good looking guy but no one could ever beat Ezra. Max is about 5' 8" black hair with green eyes. We had just walked into the door and sat our stuff down in the living room.

"Wow nice place, you live here by yourself?" Max asked while looking around.

"No I live with my boyfriend." I replied while getting everything we needed out and laying it on the coffee table.

"Boyfriend huh? I never see you around school with anyone."

"Yeah he's older, actually."

"And he doesn't mind me being here, alone with his girlfriend?" He asked curiously.

"No of course not, he trusts me. I would never cheat on him; I love him." This conversation has taken a weird turn. Max hasn't really ever tried to pry into my personal life before.

"Mm that's interesting..." He states while looking around some more.

I look at him questionably. "Why is it interesting exactly?"

"I'm just saying if I had a girlfriend as beautiful as you I would be extremely jealous of her having guys over while I was at school or work." He said suggestively.

"Well he's not. We should start working we have a lot to get done." I said quickly wanting to change the subject.

It was around 10:30pm, Max and I are almost done with the project but I highly doubt we can finish it tonight. I told Max it was time for us to call it quits for the night so we started putting everything away. Before I knew it I heard Ezra unlocking the front door. Shit! I was hoping to have Max out before Ezra got home because of that weird conversation earlier with Max. Plus I know how Ezra feels about me having guy friends. Great this is going to be awkward to say the least. When Ezra walked in he walked toward the living room and froze once he saw Max and I. I notice his face hardened and he squared his shoulders.

"Ezra hi, I wasn't expecting you for another hour!" I said nervously hoping Max would hurry up and leave.

"The meeting ended earlier than planned." He said with a tight voice.

"Oh that's good. Um well Ezra this is Max a friend from school." I said while gesturing to Max who was watching us closely. "Max this is my boyfriend Ezra."

"Oh, so this is the lucky guy? Hey." Max said somewhat suggestively while packing up the rest of his stuff. "Ok Aria, I had a great time thanks. I'll see you tomorrow. Want to continue this tomorrow after school?" He asked while I walked him toward the door.

"Ya that sounds good, see you tomorrow." I said then Max suddenly pulled me into a hug, I can feel Ezra's eyes burning into the back of me.

"Bye Aria." Max said cheerfully then left, I just murmured bye and shut the door.

"Aria what the hell was that?" Ezra asked furiously once I walked back into the living room toward him.

Great he's jealous and pissed, not a good combination.

"What?" I asked innocently.

"You know what! What the hell did he mean by 'lucky guy' and why did he hug you?" Ezra started pacing back and forth in front of the couch after I sat down.

"It was nothing; he was just kidding when he said that it doesn't mean anything. As for the hug, I don't know why he did it but once again, it didn't mean anything!" I stated calmly.

"Really because it doesn't seem like nothing. He has a thing for you, how do I know nothing's going on?"

Now that just pissed me off, screw staying calm. I stood up and turned to face him.

"What the hell is that suppose to mean? I would NEVER cheat on you and you know that! I asked you if you had a problem with him coming over and you said no, so why are you acting so surprised?" I'm too tired and not in the mood for this argument.

"Because when you said you were having someone over I wasn't expecting that! The way he hugged you seemed way more than a friendly hug, I'm surprised he didn't kiss you too. Or did that happen when you knew I wouldn't be home for awhile? Is that why you were so shocked to see me an hour early? That would explain why he said he had a great time, no one ever 'had a great time'while working on a project unless they are doing something other than school!" He was full out yelling now.

I reached up and slapped him with a great deal of velocity across the face. "I would never cheat on you, and you should know that. If you actually believe in all the things you just accused me of then you are not the man I fell in love with! You better get comfortable on the couch because you sure as hell are NOT sleeping in bed with me, jackass!"

With that I ran to our room, slammed the door shut and locked it. I crawled into bed not caring that I was still in my clothes and make up on then started crying endlessly.

EZRA'S POV

I keep replaying everything that happened in the past 30 minutes over and over again in my head. I'm lying on the couch trying to get comfortable but honestly I can't sleeping knowing I said and accused Aria of those harsh things. My cheek is still stinging from her hitting me. For a small girl she is VERY strong but I deserved it. I could tell she was trying not to cry in front of me but it broke my heart when I saw her eyes fill with tears and knowing I'm the one who caused them. I know I shouldn't have said those things but can you blame me? I come home at 10:30 at night and there is a good looking guy with my girlfriend, who obviously has feelings for her! I have always feared the day when she would realize she could do better and find a guy her own age, who wouldn't take away her teen years. When I saw them together they looked like a couple and the way he was looking at her, I just snapped and let the jealousy take over. Oh and don't even get me started on that damn hug!

I can hear Aria's muffled cries coming from our room and it broke my heart all the more knowing I made her cry. I came to the conclusion that I was being a total asshole and deserved getting hit, and that I would try to make it up to her tomorrow. I don't have as many classes to teach tomorrow so I'm going to pick Aria up from school and go from there; hopefully she'll talk to me. Exhaustion finally took over me and I fell asleep.

The next morning when I woke up I went to go check on Aria. To my surprise the bedroom door was unlocked and pushed to. So I slowly walked into the room, however the bed was made so I check the bathroom; she wasn't in there either. I checked the office because there is nowhere else for her to go, unfortunately she wasn't there. She had left before I got up, guess she's still pissed.

ARIA'S POV

I woke up early today to make sure I would be out of the apartment before Ezra woke up, after last night I have nothing to say to him. So once I was ready I gathered all of my stuff then slipped out the front door quietly. Unfortunately school seemed like it was dragging on for hours. It was finally the end if the school day after what felt like forever so I went to find Max.

"Hey Aria, so you ready to go work on the project?" Max asked strangely cheerfully.

"Yeah of course. Hey I was wondering can we work on it at your place or the library today?"

He nodded then gave me a curious look. "Let me guess the boyfriend doesn't want me over? Because you would think he would be more pissed about you coming over to my house, he can't check up on you there."

Ok well that was... Strange. "No it's not that, I just don't want to work on it at my place today." I said causally hoping he would just drop this.

"Sure, well let's go." He smiled and lightly put his hand on my lower back and led me to his car.

I tensed at first, a bit unsure about his hand on my back but soon relaxed because it felt comforting.

It was around 7:30pm by the time Max and I finally finished the project. Max offered for me to eat dinner with them normally I would have said no so I could go see Ezra, but since I really don't want to see him right now I said yes. I still have no idea exactly what it was I ate because I have never seen or heard of it before but it was really good! Max offered to take me home too, so I ended up at the apartment around 8:30. However I didn't go inside, I just sat out front enjoying the weather and putting off having to confront Ezra. I had been sitting there for about 15 minutes when the door man Harry came over to me. Most people would think this was weird but Harry and I are actually good friends, he's mid - late 60's but he's really nice and great to talk to. He can always cheer me up when I'm in a bad mood. He talked to me for a good hour when I got locked out one time and had to wait for Ezra to come home from his meeting and let me in.

"Are you ok Aria?" Harry asked pulling me out of my thoughts.

"Huh? Oh yeah I'm fine, just a lot on my mind." I said trying not to seem sad or upset.

"Let me guess you got locked out again, because Ezra isn't here?" He chuckled and sat down next to me.

I smiled. "No I didn't, just thinking I guess."

"Well anything I can help with? I'm a great listener."

I sighed and looked down. "No not really, just relationship problems."

Harry smiled sympathetically. "I'm probably not the best person to give advice in that department. Don't worry everything will work out soon kiddo." He said softly.

"Thank you, I'm sure it will in time. I'm just worried about how to fix all of this. I wish life had a rewind and delete button."

"Well I know it's not my place to say but I know Ezra is crazy in love with you. Whatever stupid thing he did just remember he's a guy, and we mess up a lot! But you'll get past whatever happened soon sweety." Harry said softly, see this is why I love talking to him; he's also great at comforting.

"Thank you, Harry. You always know what to say. Hey earlier you said Ezra wasn't here?"

"He ame home around 3:30ish and seemed pretty mad. Then he left around 7, is there anything I can do for you?"

So Ezra wasn't home, meaning I can go on up and drop all my stuff off. "Um nope I'm good. Thank you for the talk, I really appreciate it." I smiled kissed him on the cheek and went on upstairs.

Once I got to the apartment I went straight to the bedroom put all my stuff away then pulled out some shorts, tank top and tennis shoes. I pulled my hair up into a ponytail then grabbed a hoodie because it can get kind of cold and breezy at night. Once I was dressed I headed for the door with just my keys and a water bottle, and then began my run to the beach.

EZRA'S POV

After I finished my classes for the day I went to my office to grade papers for a couple hours. Not too long after I checked the time and realized it was almost time for me to go pick up Aria. So I started packing up all of my things, until a student walked in.

"Professor Fitz, can I come in?" Jessica, one of my students asked.

"Uh yes come on in, I have a few minutes to spare." I sat my stuff down to give her my full attention.

"I was wondering if you wanted to get a cup of coffee with me?" She said flirtatiously.

"I'm sorry I'm kind of in a hurry to get somewhere."

"That's ok we can go to dinner instead that would give us more time to get to know one another. Unless you want to skip dinner all together and just get to the after events." Jessica said while walking over to me and placing her hand on my bicep.

I shook her arm off. "I have a girlfriend, I'm sorry. I have to go though, I'm running late." I said trying to get her to leave.

"I won't tell her if you don't, what can she offer you that I can't? Besides the whole Student/Teacher thing is really hot, don't you think?" She asked seductively while playing with my tie.

Before I knew what was happening she kissed me. As soon as I realized what just happened I quickly pushed her away from me.

"Jessica no! I have a girlfriend who I am very happy with and love completely. And I don't date students. I think it's time you leave." I said sternly.

"But-"

"No now!" I said trying to stay calm and pushing her out the door. Well if things weren't messed up enough with Aria, now I have to explain this to her!

When I got to the high school I parked out front where I usually do and waited for Aria. After about 15 minutes I saw Aria walking out with Max, I watched them closely. Then Max put his hand on her lower back I looked at Aria and saw she smiled; she looked happy and comfortable like she did -does- with me. I tightened my grip on the steering wheel while jealousy quickly washed over me. I watched her get in his car and drive away. I went back to the apartment thinking they might go back there. 3 hours later and she still hadn't come home. I have called and texted her multiple times but she won't respond. Finally I couldn't take it anymore, so I grabbed my keys and drove to the local bar to drink my problems away. I didn't want to get drunk because I knew if I was drunk during my next encounter with Aria it wouldn't end well so I just drank two scotches, ate a cheeseburger and sat there for a couple hours then went home.

When I got home I went to sit on the couch and think of everything that has happened in the past 24 hours. Got in a fight with Aria, accused her of being unfaithful, I'm driving her into the arms of freaking Max, a student came on to me, and to top it all off I haven't spoken to or seen Aria since last night. Things are just so screwed up right now. It's almost 10:30 Aria should be home by now, she's probably still at Max's house or somewhere off with him. Just the thought of that pisses me off even more.

I decide to call Aria again, hoping she will actually answer this time but I highly doubt it. Suddenly I hear her phone ringing in our bedroom, I jump up and run to the room thinking she is home I just never heard her. But once again the room is empty; her purse is sitting on her nightstand with phone inside of it. Ok so she has been home recently and she doesn't have her purse so she's probably not with Max, well that eases some of my worry but not a lot. Because now I have no clue as to where she is or who she's with? I figured I might as well go downstairs and ask Harry if he has an idea where she went. I know they have a good friendship plus he's the doorman so maybe he saw who she left with. I quickly run downstairs to see Harry.

"Hey Harry, have you seen Aria?" I ask hopefully.

"She came home earlier than left right after. Why?"

" Because I haven't seen or talked to her since last night and I'm worried. I screwed up big time and now she's not answering me. I have no idea where she is and she left her phone and purse at home. Do you know where she might have gone?" I asked nervously.

"I'm pretty sure she went for a run."

"Really, do you remember how long ago that was?" God I'm so worried, yes I'm glad I know what she's doing but it's almost 11pm, she's out running and its pitch black out.

"Oh I'd say around 8 maybe 9ish. She was upset when she came home. I know it's not my place but can I offer some advice?"

"Yeah, of course."

"Just give her some time. She was pretty upset when she came home; I could tell she was debating whether or not to go upstairs. Whatever happened between you two, just apologize and slowly talk through it. I would hate for something to happen to either of you guys." He looked at my sympathetically and put a hand on my shoulder. "She probably just needs to clear her head and think about things on her end. I'm sure she'll be back before you know it."

"Thank you Harry I really appreciate it." I hesitated before asking something I probably shouldn't. "Um did you, did you notice if she seemed more upset when she left or anything?"

He signed and looked at me; hopefully he didn't know what I was getting at. "She seemed a little relieved, but I could be wrong."

Great. She was relieved when she found out I wasn't in the apartment, I really screwed up this time. I just hope we can get through all this and she's ok right now. All I can do is wait. I tell Harry thank you again then head to the apartment and wait for Aria to finally come home.

So there's trouble in paradise for the two. How do you think Aria will react if and when Ezra tells her about the student? Any thoughts on Max, think he's just a friend or up to no good? Please review and let me know how I can improve :)