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Chapter 11:

A week had passed since the New Year, and Aria and Ezra were leaving the big cottage. They had decided to leave and move into Aria's apartment.

"Aria, come on, honey. We are going to be late for our plane," Ezra said calling to his fiancé while pulling his suitcases down the hallway.

Aria walked out their bedroom door and looked at him, "I'm here. I guess I'm sorry for making sure you didn't forget these," she said as she lifted two airline tickets and shoved them in his direction. "Now, someone needs to apologize."

Ezra looked apologetically at her and walked over to where she was standing, "I'm sorry, Aria," he said placing a light kiss on her lips.

"You need to chill out. Why are you in so much of a rush," she asked putting a hand on his cheek for a moment, then walking to help put the suitcases in the car.

"Because I am ready to start our lives together. This was like a fantasy getaway, but now we are going back to reality. I want you to feel happy and free, even when we get back to our real lives. I am rushing to make reality a fantasy land for you," he said taking her by the hand.

"That's what you're worried about? Ezra, everyday with you feels like a fantasy to me. You are my prince charming, my apartment will be our magic castle, and we could get a cat or something to be our steed," Aria said laughing, "But it is only because you are there that I am completely happy."

Ezra kissed her forehead and began to chuckle lightly. He lifted her up bridal style and carried her to the car, "Well, let's go, Cinderella."

Aria laughed whole-heartedly as Ezra closed the trunk and got into the driver's seat right beside her, "We are so cheesy."

"I know," Ezra said beginning to laugh along with her.

The couple got to the airport quickly, only to have their flight be delayed. "Excuse me, ma'am, but do you know how long the delay is," Aria asked.

"I think it will actually be rescheduled. There is supposed to be a massive thunderstorm here for a couple of days. Sorry if this is an inconvenience," the young lady said softly before running to alert the other passengers at the door.

Ezra looked at Aria, " Well, I guess we will stay here for a little longer."

"As long as you are with me, I'm fine with it. We should make these last days count," she said taking his hand and leading him back to the car with a smile on her face.

The couple got home just as fast as they got to the airport. It was raining softly as they walked up the steps. Ezra was leading Aria inside the house by her hand, when he felt her stop and let go. He turned around to face her, "Aria it's starting to pour. You're gonna get sick, love. Am I going to have to say beg?"

Aria turned her head with a mischievous grin, "No, but you are going to have to catch me, Fitz."

He watched in disbelief as she ran into the rain that now began to pelt the ground harder. He groaned and began to run after her. He looked around the back yard and spotted her almost instantly. She was in the middle of the yard in her little navy blue sundress that he had bought her. Her hair was clinging to her back in wet ringlets. She had tore off her shoes and was now kicking the little puddles that had begun to form. As Ezra got closer to her, he saw that her big hazel eyes were locked on his and she was smiling.

"Dance with me," Aria said reaching her hand out, "Here in the rain."

Ezra took her hand and pulled her in close, causing a light giggle to escape her mouth. He spun her around and kissed her passionately, not caring about anything else in the world. They began to sway to their own rhythm. Their rhythm of love.

Aria began to start shivering, so Ezra lifted her up and brought her to the house. Once inside, Ezra carried her to their bathroom, "You are going to be sick, sweetheart. Let's get you out of those clothes." Ezra began stripping off her jacket and rang her hair out over the sink. "Here, darling, raise your arms." She did as he asked as Ezra pulled her dress over her head.

"Wow, she's beautiful," Ezra thought to himself quickly before snapping out of his daze. He walked over to his dresser and got out one of his tee-shirts, and went back over to her, "You want to change into this?"

"S-s-sure," she shivered out as Ezra pulled the shirt over her head. He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her cheek softly. He lifted her up, carried her over to the bed, and laid her down gently. Now he was starting to shiver and realized he forgot about his own wet clothes while he was taking care of Aria. He quickly stripped down to his boxers and got in bed with Aria. He snaked his arms around her torso and pulled her right next to him.

Aria gasped as she felt instant warmth from Ezra's body hit her suddenly. She curled into him and whispered, "Thanks for taking care of me."

"I will always take care of you," Ezra said rubbing the back of her neck softly, before drifting to sleep.

They had been sleeping for an hour, when it started storming. The thunder was roaring outside loudly, and lightning flashes were striking everywhere. Aria awoke with a jump as thunder shook the cabin, "Ezra? Ezra, wake up."

"Hmm, what's wrong," he asked softly, opening a little crack in his eyes.

"I'm scared," she said snuggling closer to him, as another lighting struck down outside. Aria flinched and tightened her grip around him.

"I'm right here, love. Everything is okay," Ezra said soothingly as he stroked her hair. A few minutes later, though, the power cut off. Aria yelped and dug her face into Ezra's chest, "Shhh, I'm here, I'm here. Everything's fine."

"I'm sorry," Aria said, "I've been afraid of thunder and lightning storms ever since I was little. My brother and I would go outside during one and play. One time we were playing and lightning struck close to him. We tried to run inside, but the door was locked and we were terrified. My mom came out, though, just in time, because a tree branch fell right where we were standing. And when I was thirteen, my mom and dad were out, and my brother went to his friend's house. I told them I would stay alone, and they let me. Well, it was storming really bad and our transformer blew. All of the lights went out, but I wasn't scared. Yet. I went down to the kitchen to light a few candles, when I saw the back door open. I ran to a really dark spot, hiding. I saw this man, with a gun walk into my house," Aria paused for a moment and continued, "As he made his way in, I made my way out. I ran over to Hanna's house and told her mom. The police came and arrested him. But every time the lights cut off during a storm, I freak out."

"I'm so sorry, Aria. You don't need to be scared anymore, though, because I'll always be there to protect you. I love you," Ezra said planting a kiss on her lips in the darkness.

"You, too," Aria whispered softly, "Can you just, hum or something so I can fall asleep again?"

"Of course, sweetheart," Ezra said softly back to her as he began to hum her new favorite song "Safe and Sound" by Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars.

Just close your eyes

The sun is going down

You'll be alright

No one can hurt you now

Come morning light

You and I'll be safe and sound

Note: Ahhh, so cute:) "Safe and Sound" is one of my absolute favorite songs right now. It will be on The Hunger Games soundtrack I think. Taylor Swift and The Hunger Games? Heck yeah! I loved this chapter and how Ezra comforted her. I think I might make a sequel to this story, but I am not sure yet. I can't wait until Monday! Epic Ezria Scenes = Happy Laura! Please review!

~Laura