Sorry it's taken me a while to update a chapter. I have been having a serious case of writers block and I needed help from a friend for the push. Thanks to harrylovesginny09 for this chapter. She came up with the idea,
So just a little note, I skipped a lot and plan on pushing this story a little bit ahead. It was dragging and I just wanted to get to the juicy and a little more drama parts. So I do hope y'all don't forget to review, I didn't get to edit this chapter so I am truly sorry for mistakes.
Ezra's POV:
With thoughts of how this past couple of months has been. I couldn't think about how privileged I have been to get to know my daughter. But even though with that happiness and warm filled hearts, I can't stop thinking about Aria.
Even though I plan on moving out and getting my own apartment just to give the girls some space; the subject about Aria and I getting back together has been lingering over my head. I can't stop thinking about what it would be like if I were just to blurt out marriage? I want to be with Aria, that thought has been no doubt in my mind. I want to be able to see her every day and not wonder if she's moved on to someone new in Rosewood or not.
Christmas has been a blur for me, with my secret of having a son well above the age of consent. Something that I haven't told Kasey or Aria, but finding out that I have a daughter and that the love of my life was just a couple of doors down. Everything has been just so overwhelming for me.
I sighed and pushed back the papers that I have been trying to grade. I turned my head a little and looked out the door to see my students laughing and talking about their Christmas break.
Flashback.
"Dad," Kasey said above a whisper, "This is beautiful; thank you!" She rose from her place on the floor next to the fireplace and gave me a big hug, "I love it."
We had all just woken up a couple of hours ago and just finished passing out gifts. I had placed both Aria's and Kasey's gifts in their stockings seeing as it fit well.
"You're welcome." I smiled and hugged her back, "I'm glad you like it."
"I love it." She kissed my cheek and sat next to Aria as she showed it off. "Your next mom."
I sucked in a deep breath and held it there for a few seconds before letting it out. I didn't know what to expect, Aria and I have cuddled a couple of times and even made out. But we never really made it official.
"Ezra," Aria gasped.
"We can match now," Kasey grin from ear to ear.
"Why?" Aria turned to me confused and a little hesitates
I shrugged, "Because I wanted to." I answered truthfully.
"Thank you," She smiled, "Can you put it on me?"
"Of course."
End
"Mr. Fitz," Kasey waved her hand in front of me bringing me back to my place, "Dad," She whispered, "Are you okay?"
I smiled and nodded as she went over to the door and closed it behind her, "I'm fine. I was just taking a break."
She giggled, "Everyone is talking about their break and I just thought I would spend a little more time with my dad during my lunch." She placed her bag on the desk, "Are you still grading?"
I nodded, "Yup, never really found the time." I smirked, "How's your first day back?"
She shrugged, "I really wanted to ask if you could cover for me tonight?" She gave me one of Aria's famous sly smiles, "I have been talking to this guy for a while and I want to take the next step."
I knitted my eyebrows together and shook my head, "Excuse me?"
A little taken back Kasey started to laugh, "It's not like that." She chuckled out, "I just want to have an innocent date night, and his friends are throwing this back to school party. I know it's a school night." She sucked in a deep breath, "But I really like this guy."
"Guy?" I blurted, "how old is he?'
"Dad,"
"Kasey?" I questioned, standing from my spot, "How old is he?"
"Old enough" She blushed and I have my fatherly glare, "Fine, he's in his…" Just then the bell rang but considering that I have no class next I urged Kasey to stay behind.
"Kasey," I sighed and rubbed the back of my neck. "I don't want you seeing this guy; I don't care how old he is…"
"But you and mom are-"I held up my hand making her stop in mid-sentence, "This isn't fair. You and mom have this forbidden relationship. I came to you first thinking my father, would be able to understand seeing as mom is in this whole different world right now. I can't believe this." She huffed and grabbed her bag.
"Kasey,"
"Can I just have my note, Mr. Fitz?" She held out her hand, "You don't want me missing out on any more class now will you?"
I let out a sigh before grabbing my note pad and writing her a pass. "Kasey, I just want to make sure you know what you are doing? Your mom and I never had it easy." I held the pass out in front of me, "I love you, and I don't want you to get hurt."
"I understand dad," Kasey's face soften, "I have never been one to take risks. All I am asking for is this one night to find out if it's worth it." She looked me in the eyes, "Please?"
I closed my eyes and gave her a nod, "I want you home before eleven, and I will tell your mother that you're studying at Amy's." I handed her the note but kept a tight grip on it, "If you need anything call me."
"I will," She smiled, "Thank you!"
With that being said I gave her the pass and watched as Kasey practically skipped out the door. I sat back down on my chair and shook my head, "What the hell did I just do?" I questioned myself.
Aria's POV:
All morning I have been second guessing myself if I should go back to work this soon or not. With Spencer and my mother nagging for me to take a couple more weeks off from work, and the all clear from my doctor. All I have been thinking about was getting back to work and providing for my family.
But as I had gotten ready and headed for the car I just sat there and let my mother's words run through my head over and over. Like some kind of tape player on repeat.
After finally reaching Hollis and getting too my office. I found that everything I had left was all stacked and filed; I smiled at the thought of a clean office and not having to put anything away.
I rested my head in the palm of my hand and shook my head a little, I didn't know who the sub was but just the thought of he or she doing this for me was a pleasure; a real treat.
"Professor," I turned my head towards the door seeing one of my students, "I'm glad you're back." She grinned, "How are you?"
"I'm doing great Crystal, how are you?" I gestured toward the chair.
She shrugged, "Good, my break was a little boring but it allowed me to catch up on that reading list you left for us." She raised an eyebrow causing me to laugh, "Tough."
"Well, at least now you'll be able to tell me everything I want to know." I smirked, "And your son?"
"Spent the holidays with his father, but I got him for New Year's."
"I'm sorry; it must be hard for you."
"It is," She smiled, "I admire what you do. And how you did it, you're my idol professor Montgomery." She told me. "Thank you!"
"No, thank you!"
As my classes flew by with questions after questions from my students about how the substitute had really drilled them and how could I be so harsh about their reading list; and how I was doing. Kasey and Ezra finally arrived.
Since I was driving Kasey's car, because I decided to give it a little time before I go out and get a new one. Ezra was now driving Kasey to school and then to Hollis, and then home with me. That's the arrangement that we had come up with so Kasey would have her car at the end of the night.
"Mom, how was your first day back?" Kasey sat in my chair behind my desk.
I shrugged, "Just normal." I smiled and looked over at Ezra who was still standing by the door, "You're welcome to come in." I gestured toward my couch, "Sit down."
Ezra sighed and looked over at Kasey and then back at me as he walked over to the couch and picked up a book I had laying on my side table.
"Is everything okay?"
He nodded, "Peachy, why?"
"Really?" I questioned, "What happened at School?" I looked between the two who were now staring at one another.
"Nothing, but I'm going to Amy's house to study after my class. Dad said it was okay, since it was for his class and she's not doing so well."
I arched an eyebrow, "Okay, well I am just about ready to go. I really wanted to meet my substitute but I don't know who it is." I picked up my bag.
"Mom, why do you want to know? I heard he was nice and all but really?" she shrugged and looked at her phone.
"So you do know who it is, "I smirked, "Why can't you tell me?" I crossed my arms over my chest.
"Maybe because I asked her not too," I heard that friendly voice come from my door and looked up from Kasey; only to close my eyes. "How are you Aria?"
I turned on my heal and looked at Ezra who was now on full alert, "Why are you here Jamie?" I asked not looking into his eyes,
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