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Aria's POV

It was December, and tomorrow would be Christmas Day. I was supposed to go to spend Christmas to North-Carolina with dad and Mike. My dad's family live there, and that's where we've spent almost every Christmas. My mom can't make it from Europe, since she's spending it with Zach there. Spencer's going to her parents' like pretty much everyone here, whereas Ezra's one of the few ones who's going to stay on the Campus. It feels bad that he has to spend Christmas here on his own.

I quickly packed my last belongings before I went to see Ezra. I didn't know how I'd cope these days without him; I already miss him, what would it be like in a different state?

I sat on the sofa in Ezra's arms and played with his fingers. I glanced at the clock, time going too fast. I didn't want to get up and leave him. "I don't want to leave" I mumbled and looked up at him.

"It's just a couple of days. We'll cope. Besides, I promise to call you every day" He told me softly.

"I know it's only a few days. I still don't want you to be alone" I said.

"Hey, I'll be fine here. I'll miss you like crazy but you planned this a long time ago with your dad. And Hardy always comes from holidays early anyway" He tried to reassure me.

Ezra called me a cab and walked me in front of it. I stood against the car when he pressed himself against me and kissed me lovingly. After we finally broke the kiss our eyes locked.

"Call me when you're there" He told me gently.

"I will" I replied.

"I love you Aria" He hugged me tightly.

"I love you too Ezra" I said and pecked him one last time. Ezra opened the door behind me and I stepped inside the cab. It was hard to look at him through the window knowing he'd be alone. On my way to the airport I couldn't help but think about him. I missed him terribly and felt really bad for him staying alone. It was heartbreaking to leave him there; why did I?

"Excuse me" I tried to get the attention of the cabby. "Could you turn back?"

"Back?" He answered clearly perplexed.

"Yeah" I simply told him.

"Sure" He replied, still a bit taken aback.

When the cab finally arrived where I'd left only moments earlier, I paid for it and stepped out of it. The driver kindly handed me my suitcase and wished me a good Christmas. I wished him the same and quickly went inside with my suitcase. I walked straight to Ezra's room and knocked three times. He soon opened the door and upon seeing me smiled.

"Aria-"

I threw my arms around his neck and pressed my head against his chest. "I couldn't leave you here alone" I spluttered. "I just can't Ezra".

Ezra lifted me in his arms; I wrapped my legs around his waist and kissed him passionately. He carefully carried me to lie on his bed and hovered over me. He captured my lips in a long kiss and I let my hands wander around his back. After a long making out session we lay on his bed cuddling.

"What did your dad and Mike say now you're not spending Christmas with them?" Ezra asked me after a while.

"They don't know yet actually. I'll call him soon though, they'll be fine without me. I want to be here with you."

"Well I'm glad you're here. So, you know yet how you wanna spend our Christmas?"

After thinking about it a moment I knew exactly how I wanted to spend it.

"Actually, yes" I told him.

"What's that?" He asked curiously.

"Pack your bag and you'll see" I grinned at him.

"What do you have in mind?"

"You'll see."

Soon Ezra had packed his bag and we walked to his car. I typed the address on his navigator and he started to drive. During the drive I called my dad to tell him I wouldn't come to North-Carolina this year. I heard disappointment in his voice when he found we weren't spending Christmas together. However soon he told me understandingly that I was a grown up and that I had a right to have a life of my own.

We were still sat in his car on our way to my family's lake house. Ezra didn't know where we were going though; it would be a surprise. I knew it was a perfect place where we could be alone and forget about College for a while.

The scenery kept changing. We drove along a long road, and on either side of the road there was forest. It was snowing a little and the road began to become whiter and whiter. The quiet music coming from the radio made the moment even more perfect.

I looked at Ezra and couldn't help but smile. I was lucky to have him and to be able to spend Christmas with him. After a two hour's drive we arrived at our destination. Ezra looked at the lake house in front of us and then at me.

"Is this the right place?" He asked me.

I nodded and said, "I thought this would beat our dorm rooms."

We both stepped out of the car. I took my keys from my bag, opened the door and we walked in together. I hadn't been here in a long time; not after my parents got divorced but it still looked the same. We used to spend summer holidays here countless times. I also remember the time the four girls of us were together, sharing our secrets and staying up late.

"Everything alright?" Ezra asked me, noticing I'd gone quiet.

"Yeah. It just the memories" I reassured him.

"Good ones?" He probed.

"I wouldn't give any of them away. But I think we can create some new memories. What you think?" I smiled at him.

He walked in front of me, took my hands and whispered, "We can definitely do it."

It was pretty cold inside for there hadn't been anyone for quite a while. Ezra lighted the fireplace in the living room and whilst that I went to get some blankets and pillows so that we can sleep in front of the warming fire.

We were both tired when we lay on the floor under blanket. I rested my head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. The fireplace in front of us warmed us and created a lovely atmosphere.

"You are the first" I mumbled and laced our fingers together.

"The first?" He asked me gently.

"The first boyfriend I've brought here ever" I elaborated.

Ezra didn't respond with words; instead he rolled us over so that he was on top of me. He kissed my forehead and lightly and then my lips. After the kiss he stroked my lip tenderly. I pulled him down and kissed him more passionately. I couldn't help but think of how lucky I was I had him. I'd never felt anything like this with any other guy. With him I feel happy and safe. Ezra made me feel loved.

Ezra's POV

I woke up before Aria and saw that fire on the fireplace had died. I went to add some more wood so that I could light the fire again. I crawled back beside Aria and wrapped my arm around her slim waist. One of my favourite things ever was to wake up next to her and cuddle her, to let my hands wander on her body and watch her sleep. Yesterday walking her to the cab hadn't been easy because I knew how much I'd miss her. However in the end everything ended up differently – I was speechless from happiness when I saw her on my doorstep. The only thing I could do was to wrap her in my arms, she had the talent to make me, well, speechless. Like yesterday, when she told me I was the first boyfriend she's ever brought here. I loved her openness and honesty but most of all her being so genuine in everything. She could be strong and gentle at the same time and I was glad we could share all these feelings with each other.

My hands that were earlier rested on her waist had now moved and I drew patterns on her back with my fingers. It was 11 when I decided to wake her up, she was still sleeping on her side. I nibbled her earlobe gently and caressed her stomach.

"Wake up, Sunshine" I told her quietly.

Aria let out a small sigh and turned to her back. "Merry Christmas sweetheart" I said tenderly.

"Merry Christmas Ezra" she replied and kissed me chastely. After out brief good morning kiss I got up and told her I'd be right back. I went to my bag and grabbed a small pink packet with a white bow on top of it. I walked back to Aria, sitting on the floor my back against the sofa while Aria sat down between my legs.

"What is it?" She asked me curiously.

"Opened it" I told her and handed the packet.

She did as I told and opened it before gasping my name. It was a Swarovski Alana heart pendant necklace.

"Do you like it?" I hadn't been sure if it was her type.

"I do, yes. It's beautiful. You didn't have to, it cost you a fortune" Aria said and turned to face me.

"I'm glad you like it. Besides, you're totally worth it" I told her softly.

"Thank you" She whispered and kissed me softly.

We spent hours snuggling until we got hungry. We cooked and after eating we went for a walk. It had snowed the whole night and the ground was covered with a thick layer of snow. Soon I felt a cold snow ball in the back of my neck and when I turned around I saw Aria standing behind me looking all innocent. She knew I'd try to do the same to her, and she started running away from me. I went after her and when I caught her, she squealed and laughed at the same time. Her laughter always made me smile.

We were facing each other and our arms were around one another. I lead us forward until Aria's shoes collided with a pile of snow and we fell on top of it. She was on her back in the snow, and I hovered over her supporting myself with my arms.

"Christmas with you is the best present I could ever get" I told her and kissed her tenderly on her sweet lips.

Sorry for a short chapter, I will try to update as soon as possible but my week is really hectic. Just to warn you guys, you all know that there has to be some drama so brace yourselves. Your reviews are amazing and I love to read them :)