So this chapter is just a little filler. I really didn't know what to write, with Ezra out of the picture for a few days. AND this chapter is what I came up with. I'm Sorry if this chapter seem's a little lost, but I have not have the chance to Grammar or Spell check it. SOOOO I know there are a few mistakes... Please Read on.

Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with the show...

It was the last day of the week for school, and with Ezra gone. And the kids having their own thing to do. I hopped and jump for the chance to get out, and have some fun. Ezra had called me when he landed, but we had only talked for a short while seeing as it was already late. I miss him so much, just having him gone. Is breaking my heart.

I sighed as I graded the last of the quizzes I had let out. I wanted to see if the children, understood their reading and math material. So far about 86% of my students understood, and the rest will have to see me during recess or after school. I really wanted my students to succeed in everything they do.

"Aria" I heard a familiar voice from my door. I checked the last question wrong before looking up. "Are you ready?"

I smiled and nodded, as I stuffed my corrected papers into my desk drawer. "I am"

Julia smiled and motion her head for me to leave "Hurry up, I've waited all day for some girl time" She giggled as I stood and placed my purse strap over my shoulder.

"Alright, Alright I'm coming." I giggled and locked my classroom door behind me.

Julia wasn't my ideal person to hang out with, since I kind of stole Ezra from her. But when she called yesterday, and me telling her that Ezra went to California for that interview. She insisted that we hang out, and catch up. I wanted to kick myself for answering that phone call. But I got so excited that I thought it was Ezra and didn't even bother looking at the caller.

"So what did you plan?" I asked as we made it to the parking lot.

"Well, I was thinking about an early dinner. Then maybe going out for some drinks."

I smiled and opened the door to my car. Tossing some of my stuff in the back seat. "Sounds like fun. Oh before I forget, I invited Hanna" I knew bring Hanna would be a good idea, just in case Ezra would call. Hanna can get her company, and give me that excuse to leave the table or whatever.

Julia smiled "That's fine."

"So I'll meet you at the Grille?" I question. Julia replied with a yes, and I started up my car "I'm just going to pick up Hanna first."

"Alright, I'll see you guys there" Julia did a little wave, as I pulled out of the parking lot.

"Thanks Han" I said once we left her condo. "I really don't want to be alone with Ezra's ex"

Hanna rolled her eyes "I just agreed because I was too lazy to cook" She smirked "Plus how bad could it be?"

I shrugged and as I turned down the street of the Grille "I don't know, this is the first time I've spent with her. Since Ezra and I told her we were together in the past, I kind of avoided her calls." I told her as I parked in one of the empty spots.

"It'll be fine Aria. Plus, Ms. Hanna is here." She pointed to herself "I'm Fab"

"Fab?"I question with a shake of the head "Alright, Yes you are" I giggled and stepped out of my car.

"Finally, I was sitting her for a while" Julia waved us over. "I thought you were going to change you mind"

I shook my head before taking a seat across from her. "Never" I lied, because I have thought about it.

Once, Hanna and I got situated. We ordered and started talking about random stuff. Mostly Julia wanted to know, how Hanna's men line was coming along. With a few small questions about how my short story was coming along as well. It seem to me that Julia didn't really want to talk to me, and if that was the case. Then why the hell did she ask me out tonight? I had that feeling in the pit of my stomach telling me that she was pulling another Noel Kahn...

As the night progressed Julia, Hanna and I made our way to Hollis Bar. After dinner I just wanted to go home, I haven't felt all that happy for a couple of days. I think I was coming down with the flu or something. But I knew I wasn't pregnant, that was the first thing I did, the first time I had to run to the bathroom. But it turned up negative, and plus I had depot shot. I was going to put in the nuva-ring but, at the last second I said no thank you.

"Are you alright?" Hanna asked as she took a sip of her long Island Ice tea.

I smiled and nodded. It seems that's all I could do tonight was smile and nod. "I'm fine"

Hanna and Julia both looked at each other and cocked their heads "Okay, I'm just going to be blunt. But Aria we know you miss Ezra, but he will be back" Julia rubbed my arm.

"It's not that. I think I'm just going to go home. I really don't feel very well."

"Aria, we haven't hung out in a while. Please just stay for an hour" Julia begged and Hanna made a pout face.

I rolled my eyes "Fine, just for an hour."

The night started off slow, and I was still waiting for Ezra to call. I've texted him a couple of times, telling him where I was and so I was with. But he never texted me back. I knew he had meant up with the Dean today, but he never told him how it went. God only knows what he's doing.

Ezra's POV:

Walking around California had always been my dream. But having to walk among these roads alone, was not part of my plan. I looked at old building's and had a few great items of food. But my mind always wondered back to Aria, thinking about what she was doing. Who she was with, and if she was thinking about me. I know Aria and I haven't left everything on a good note, and apart of me wondered what the will bring us. Will we make everything okay again?

I thought about the time, that Aria yelled at me during the stupid school play. I thought about Byron telling me for the first time, that Aria had applied for colleges on in particular, being in California. I remember telling her that someday, she will just look to me as if I was only her teacher. Those were the rough times, Aria and I fighting just because our relationship was complicated and we had to hide everything.

As I walked down the hallway of this massive building leading up to the Dean's office. I took in the scent of Berkley, the walls the class rooms. Everything made me smile. Aria was right for pushing me to do this interview, I would have regretted not being able to see the sight's and what this school had to offer. But that's something that I would never want to tell her. Because than she would push till she was out of breath for me to take this Job, if it was offered to me.

"Hello, I'm Ezra Fitz. I have an interview at 3" I smiled while, the assistance I would believe checked me out.

"Yes, Mr. Fitz. You may go in now." She motion toward the door, and after I thanked her. I knocked twice.

"Come in" I heard... I sucked in a deep breath, putting on my charm and walked in. "I'm glad you could make it. Did you just get in?"

I shook his hand "Thank you... And no, my girlfriend wanted me to come a day early. Just so I could take it the sights."

He smiled and nodded "Is she here with you?"

I shook my head a little depress that Aria didn't even offer to fly up here with me "No, she teaches the second grade. So She had to stay back"

"Wow, that's great. So should we get to it?" He offered me a seat. "I really have to tell you the truth. I've been looking at your resume for a few months now, but the fact that we didn't have any positions to offer you. I just couldn't make that call. I wanted to meet 'THE' Ezra Fitz in person, so when this spot had open up. I knew the right person to call"

"THE Ezra Fitz?" I arched an eyebrow.

He nodded his head "Yes, you come well recommended. I would be happy if you could accept this position. Were opening a new English Department, so if you want I'll point you head staff. Meaning you will be running that particular Department. I know this is a big step from what you are doing now, but I know you can do it. You Mr. Fitz come highly recommended from your fellow workers at Hollis College."

"Wow" I smiled, not knowing what to say "That's big"

He chuckled a little "I know, this is a big step. And that you would have to move here, but if you do. I will tell you that Berkley will make it worth your wild."

"To be honest. I don't know if I can take the job" I looked him right in the eyes.

"Your girlfriend?"

I looked at my fingers "Something like that. Look I want to thank you, for this opportunity. But there are so many things going on, in my life. I don't know if I can add one more thing on my plate"

He sighed "Ezra, I understand where and what you and thinking. You know this job opportunity is something you want to take. And you don't know if your girlfriend will approve of the move or not."

"That's my problem" I cut him off "She will, she's always been supportive. She was the one that had to push me here, but I know for a fact that she wont move. I've waited 15 years to get this woman back. And now that she is in my life again, I don't know how I'm going to be able to take this job. Knowing the love of my life, my soul mate is not with me. I'm sorry if I wasted your time, but like I said this is a big step" I blurted, and as I was ready to stand. He stopped me.

"I hear you loud and clear." He shook his head and stood up from behind his desk "Love is tough, and between two soul mates their every lasting love is strong. If this woman wanted you to come here, for this interview. It's probably because she has high hopes for you."

I smiled and shook my head a little "I want to marry her one day. And I know if I take this job, there's know way that's going to happen. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to decline."

"Think about it, we still have time. I don't need you till March of next year. I'm just doing early recon. I have faith in you, but if you decide that you don't want it. That you are going against your better judgment, please let me know soon?"

I nodded and shook his head "I promise and thank you."

"What's her name?" He asked just as I had my hand on the door.

"Aria, Aria Montgomery." I smiled

"What?" He shuddered. And went behind his desk, shuffling through papers. "As in the Author, Aria Montgomery?"

"One in the same. She's my soul mate"

"I..." He coughed "I offered her a job here, but she told me that." he stopped and laughed "That she just wanted to go home."

I smiled "Really?"

He nodded "Yup, but you tell her. If she is willing to move up here with you, I'll give her that position, and she'll work right along side you."

"I will. Thank you again."

Later that night, I found myself thinking about what the Dean had told me. How could Aria not have taken this job, when it was offered to her? what was her motives to go back to Rosewood? Was she lying to me, when she said that she didn't know I was still in town? How could she not have known I was in town, if she was till in contact with her parents?

I looked at my phone, and knew Aria was still in school. Maybe correcting papers or doing some kind of last minutes lesson plans. So I decided to take a nap, all of this hard thinking really started to take it's toll on me.

After a few hours sleep, I noticed a few missed calls and text messages from Aria. So I called her back, but when I did she didn't answer. So I called again, and again. And after a few try's someone picked up, but it wasn't Aria.

"Who is this?" I asked.

"Who's this?" A voice that sound familiar, but I couldn't pick it up.

"This is Ezra, where's Aria?" I told the guy.

"She went with Ryan, onto the dance floor" He smirked. "Maybe you should call back tomorrow, when she is available" He laughed and hung up the phone.

"What the hell?"

So is Ryan a GUY or GIRL? UMM...? Don't worry, everything will work out...