Chapter 21

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I wanted to especially thank my friend ImagineEzria for helping me with ideas for this chapter since I couldn't think of how I wanted it to go. :)

ARIA'S POV

I looked over at the clock on the wall in my boring hospital room; it was 8:15am. I have been awake for a couple hours now just thinking about everything that has happened in my life in the past few months. Thinking of Ezra and everything he has done for me, how much I love him and couldn't live without him. I still can't believe Mike and the girls came all this way just to make sure I was ok. I really hope Mike doesn't get in trouble for just leaving the state and not telling mom or dad about it. I felt Ezra stir slightly so I tilted my head up and kissed his cheek softy then rested my chin on his chest as his eyes fluttered open.

"Good morning. How are you feeling?" He asked while caressing my back softly.

"Good morning. I'm doing pretty well; pain is minimal for the most part thanks to all the pain killers I'm on right now." I closed my eyes in contentment as he kissed my forehead softly.

We laid there wrapped up in each other's arms about to fall asleep when a doctor came in. He was a tall older doctor with white hair but he appeared friendly.

"Oh I'm sorry to wake you. I'm Dr. Hopkins it good to see you're finally awake. How are you feeling Miss Montgomery, any pain?"

I sat up a bit so I was in a sitting position rather than laying on Ezra. "It's nice to meet you." I said as he shook my hand. "As for pain no, just soreness for the most part. When can I go home?"

"Well we're going to keep an eye on things but as long as nothing goes wrong today then I would say probably tomorrow morning, but that isn't a definite guarantee. Alright well I better get going I have a surgery I just wanted to check in on you. I'll be back later on to check your progress. "

"Ok thank you." Once he walked out I turned back to snuggle into Ezra's chest. "Do you really think I'll be able to go home tomorrow? As much as I love cuddling with you in a small twin sized bed, I miss our own bed and want to cuddle there."

Ezra laughed softly. "I'm sure you will, don't worry. You might want to get a little sleep before the girls get here, I'm sure they're going to be here soon." He suggested.

That's a good idea. All these pain meds have been making me tired so I better sleep now so I don't fall asleep while the girls are here. So I just snuggle deeper into Ezra's chest and close my eyes while he traces patterns on my upper arm to soothe me.

A couple hours later I woke up when I heard the girls coming into the room, Ezra stirred slightly. They all smiled brightly and ran over to my side when they saw me.

"Hi guys it's so good to see you! Thank you for coming you know you didn't have too. I don't want you to get in trouble with your parents for leaving in the middle of the day." I said quietly so we wouldn't wake up Ezra.

"Sweetie we don't care how much trouble we are in when we get back. You are our best friend; if something ever happens to you of course we're going to drop everything and come make sure you're alright." Hanna said while reaching out for my hand.

I looked down at Ezra when I heard him groan softly and put his forearm over his eyes to shield himself from the bright lights of my white hospital room. "Hey babe how did you sleep?" I said before leaning down to kiss his cheek.

"Pretty good, I could use a few more hours though." He said groggily still half asleep with his eyes closed; not knowing everyone was here.

"Why don't you take a break and go to the apartment to get some sleep. From what I've heard you have been here for days without leaving this room once." I felt bad that he's so tired because of me.

"No I'm fine; I don't want to leave you alone here." He said sincerely.

"I'll be fine don't worry about me. The girls and Mike are here, they'll keep me company. So go home take a shower, eat something and get some sleep. As much as I love your 5 o'clock shadow and all right now, I miss my neat and tidy Mr. Fitz more." I giggled while the corners of his mouth turned up into a smile.

"Wait did you say everyone was here?" He asked sudden realizing what I had said earlier in his half woken state.

"Mmhm" I giggled as he quickly opened his eyes and looked around the room at everyone who was surrounding the bed.

"Morning Fitzy!" Hanna said while smirking and everyone else giggled at his flustered expression.

"Good morning to you all. Ok I'm going to head to the apartment, if you need anythingcall me ok? I don't mind, you just say the word and I'll be here." He said to me as he got off the bed, and kissed me.

"Ok I will thank you." I kissed him good-bye before settling back into bed and turned to the girls.

"He seriously hasn't left the room once since you got here?" Mike asked.

I shook my head. "Nope he said he didn't want to leave me by myself whether I was unconscious or not."

"Aww Fitzy is the best boyfriend ever!" Hanna squealed.

"Are you feeling better or are you in any pain?" Emily asked softly from her spot at the end of the bed.

"Just sore for the most part other than that I'm fine, especially considering what could have happened."

"I'm glad you didn't get any life threatening injuries. Do you know when you're getting released; I know how much you hate hospitals?" Spencer asked.

"They said maybe tomorrow but that isn't a definite answer. So Mike have you talked to mom or dad yet?"

He shook his head. "No I don't want to have that phone call; I'd probably hang up on them which would get me in more trouble. I'll just wait to have that conversation in person later on."

"Well my mom knows everything because I promised her no more secrets between us before I swore her to secrecy from your parents. She's glad you're in a safe place and being taken care of and she hopes you get well soon." Hanna said trying to lighten the conversation a bit.

"Well please tell her I said thank you and I really appreciate her not saying anything to either of my parents."

What felt like only a few minutes were actually several hours since we were all having so much fun talking and joking around. Before we knew it, it was already 8pm. They were just about to leave and go get some dinner while I was going to get some sleep when Dr. Hopkins walked I the door.

"Ok Miss Montgomery how are you feeling so far, any pain?" He asked as he picked up my chart to review it.

"Nope, other than being tired I feel great for the most part." I smiled up at him, hopefully he will clear me to go home tomorrow morning!

"Alright well I am very pleased to tell you that I am going to give the ok to being released in the morning."

"Really I can finally go home?" I questioned enthusiastically.

He laughed at my eagerness. "Yes dear you get to go home when you get up in the morning. All you'll have to do is sign all of your discharge papers and you'll be free to go. And make sure you have someone to drive you home, no driving is allowed until I clear you."

"Thank you very much!" I smiled brightly and shook his hand before he left.

I turned back to look at the girls as Spencer spoke up. "I'm glad you don't have to stay in here any longer. I'm sure you have been going crazy cooped up in here."

"I was going crazy! I can't wait to go home to my own bed and take a nice long bubble bath."

"Do you want us to call Ezra for you so you're not alone?" Mike asked as they were picking up their stuff to leave for the night.

"If you don't mind that would be great." I said while trying to fight the sudden exhaustion that came over me.

"Ok we'll take care of it, you get some sleep. We will see you in the morning before you're discharged." Spencer said as she came to hug me good-bye.

"You guys should probably head back home tomorrow so you won't get in anymore trouble then you already are."

"Honey it's like Hanna said earlier, we don't care if we're in trouble. We will go home when you want us to and when you're feeling better." Emily said.

"I know and I appreciate that, I do really. But I'm being released tomorrow and then I'll just lie around the apartment. Besides you guys also have school and finals so we can all graduate in less than a month. I'll be ok really you guys should head home."

"Ok if you say so, but if you change your mind at all just let us know and we'll stay." Mike said as he hugged me.

"Alright I will, thank you guys for coming it really meant a lot."

EZRA'S POV

I was on my way to Aria's hospital room since Mike had called me earlier and said she was going to be released in the morning. Before I left the apartment I got her a fresh pair of sweats and a tank top knowing she would want some clean clothes to go home in. When I walked into the room I noticed she was sleeping peacefully so I quietly put the bag in a chair and went to go lie down on the small couch that was in her room to the right of the bed. I felt less stressed, like a big weight had been lifted off of me since Aria had woken up and even more so when the doctor said she could come home in the morning. It felt good to take a shower and change clothes too, I felt refreshed as ever. I was just about to fall asleep when I heard Aria whisper my name; I looked over at her as her eyes fluttered open.

"Hey what are you doing up?" I asked quietly since she was still half asleep.

"I have been in and out of sleep for awhile and I thought I heard something." She shrugged and looked around the room. "So why are you on the couch? You know you can sleep up here." She patted the bed softly.

"I didn't want to wake you up, you looked so peaceful."

"Well I'm awake now so will you lay with me please?" She pulled the bed sheets back and moved over a little bit to make room for me.

I got up and climbed in bed with her, my arms immediately went around her body while she curled into my side. I ran my fingers through her hair as she traced patterns on my chest. "So what's in the bag?" She gestured to the bag in the chair.

"Some clean clothes for you to wear home tomorrow."

"Thank you Ezra, really for everything you have done for me since day one. I don't know how to repay you for everything."

"You don't need to repay me for anything. I love you and I'll do everything I can to be there for you and keep you happy and safe. As long as I have you in my arms at the end of the day; I don't care about anything else." I kissed her softly but that one soft kiss held so much passion and emotion.

"I love you too Ez."

"Get some sleep sweetheart, tomorrow you get to go home." I whispered in her ear.

"Mhm I can't wait. Good night." She kissed me one last time before snuggling into my chest and falling asleep.

With that we both quickly fell into a deep slumber.

Ok so I hope you guys liked this chapter. I'm writing an M one-shot right now so hopefully I will have it done and posted tomorrow. Please review and let me know what you guys think!