''Me?'' I questioned Spencer as she looked from Aria to I as if we were total strangers, Spencer twitched her head then shook it left to right ''No. no. Aria, You're.. -A''
Aria scoffed, Baffled by her friends thoughts ''Spencer, Do you know how crazy that sounds?'' Aria tried to reason with her ''I'M NOT CRAZY!'' Spencer yelled with all her might, Looking Aria dead set in the eyes. ''Ok.. Calm down.'' I hushed Spencer, Not wanting this to get out of hand,
''Spencer, I'm not -A! Why would I hurt my best friends?'' Aria questioned her thought to be friend as I stood there and watched. Spencer's whole body twitched as pill body flew out of her hoodie pocket - Aria snatched it quickly; I glanced over and read the label.. Disappointed in Spencer. ''I thought you were clean, Spence! I thought you stopped taking these!'' Aria was angered, I felt bad for Spencer.. Habits were not hard to kick but she had so many people supporting her and yet she continued to abuse. I looked over the Adderall label one last time as Spencer snatched it out of Aria's hand ''I-I-I'm not thinking clearly! Toby and I.. T-We.'' Spencer scrambled to find the right words but it was obvious she had no idea what she was doing or thinking. ''Spence, Go home; Do not take anymore of these pills.'' Aria was concerned for her friends well being, Spencer sniffled as she walked the walk of shame out the door.
Aria and I had brushed off Spencer's words from last night, We both knew she wasn't in the right frame of mind but I didn't understand what made her think Aria was -A in the first place. Aria has been with my twenty four seven and when she is not its because she is at school, I just hope Spencer doesn't blow this out of proportion and puts the wrong pieces of the puzzle together.
I rolled over on to my side, Watching Aria sleep peacefully - Curled up underneath the blankets with most of the pillows under her head. Taking steady breaths as she was in her most calming state. One way or another Aria always put me in awe, I don't know how she does it or if she even knows that she does it but there are moments like this when I look at her and think 'This is what I'm living for'
I felt bad for having to wake her, But if I didn't then we'd miss the appointment and I didn't barely sleep all night for nothing. ''Aria..'' I spoke softly, Aria squirmed in her spot ''Aria..'' I said once more, Nudging her cheek with my nose. Aria's eyes flew open ''Hmm?'' She questioned half asleep, ''You have to get up, The appointment is in an hour.'' I told her in a whisper, Playing with the worn out curl in her hair. ''Why does it have to be so early.'' She complained, I laughed ''Did you want me to make coffee?'' I asked - Smiling at her. Aria nodded ''Yes, Please.'' Her tone was of a little kid who wanted something badly.
I turned on the coffee maker, Looking over at Aria as she sat at the end of the bed; Trying to wake herself up. I didn't blame her for being so tired, Everything was so emotionally and mentally exhausting the last few days that all we've wanted to do was sleep.
I handed Aria the hot mug filled with coffee ''So what are you hoping for?'' I asked her as I blew on my coffee to cool it down, Aria shrugged ''Either way I'm going to love him or her.'' She said chipper as she patted her stomach. I smiled, This was easier to get use to. I had never really planned my future with Aria because I knew that one day she was going to graduate and go to college or university any where in the world; I knew that she wouldn't be mine for long but as long as I did have her - I was thrilled. Now, I can actually plan and hope, There is still a chance that she will want to move far away and who knows maybe even find somewhere else but that child will always be my child - Our child.
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Dr, Vita greeted us with a warming smile, I think she was starting to get use to the idea of our relationship and Aria's pregnancy though it did still look bad it was the best thing to ever happen to me. Aria was so use to getting ultrasounds that she already knew what to do, Aria lifted up her shirt as I smiled at her small baby bump. Since she is so petite, Her stomach is still really small.
Dr. Vita applied the gel on Aria's stomach, Aria flinched at the cold feeling. I sat on the edge of the exam table; Holding Aria's hand in my own.
Dr. Vita examined the screen, Smiling as she turned to us ''So did you guys want to know the gender or are you waiting till delivery?'' She questioned both of us, I looked down at Aria - Leaving it entierly up to her. ''We want to know now'' She smiled, Excited for the announcement.
''Well, I'm going to hope that you were hoping for..'' Dr. Vita started, Trailing off and killing us with anticipation. ''What?'' Aria questioned, Not being able to wait any longer. Dr. Vita pointed to the screen, Showing us the gender of the baby. I felt my heart beat faster, Overjoyed ''It's a boy.'' I nearly whispered. ''We're having a boy!'' Aria cried tears of happiness, as I sat there thanking god for this wonderful gift.
''I think we should name him Ezra'' Aria stated as we sat down at my coffee table, Pen and paper covering up the top of the coffee table as we wrote a list of names. ''I'm not going to let our son grow up with the name Ezra.'' I laughed, I like my name its very unique but in preschool other kids didn't think it was such a nice name to the extent of years of teasing. Aria flipped through her baby name book, ''How about Mason?'' She questioned, I thought for a moment ''It's a good middle name.'' I told her in honesty.
I scooted over to Aria's side, Taking a peek inside of the book ''Do you like the name Noah?'' I asked her as I scanned the list of names with in the book. Aria giggled ''Every time I'd say our sons name, The guy from The Notebook would come to mind.'' She was honest, I laughed; Not wanting that. ''How about Eli?'' We asked each other in sync, ''I love that name.'' Aria gushed as our eyes met - Feeling as if electricity was going through my body. ''So do I.'' I admitted, ''Eli Fitz'' The name rolled off Aria's tongue as she spoke ''It's perfect.'' I murmured.
''Are you sure you don't want to use your last name?'' I questioned Aria, Standing up to get another cup of coffee. ''Yeah, I'm sure.'' Aria said, Devoted to the idea.
''Now to figure out a middle name.'' I told Aria, Pouring the coffee into my mug.
''What's your favourite name?'' I asked, Opening the sugar bowl and pulling out a spoon from the utensil drawer. ''Hmm..'' Aria thought out loud, I poured the milk into my coffee - Putting the milk back in the fridge and making my way over to Aria. ''Felix.'' Aria light up as she spoke, Coming to her conclusion. I processed the name in my head Eli Felix Fitz, Eli Felix Fitz. ''It's beautiful.'' I admitted, It flowed just right.
Aria and I had agreed on the name Eli Felix Fitz, Though if we did change our mind there was still time. Everything seemed to be happening so fast and I just wanted it to slow down so I could enjoy the moment but the next thing I knew, The moments were gone.
Aria's phone buzzed on the table, As did mine at the exact same time - That is weird.
I picked up my cell phone as Aria picked up hers, My eyes widening as I read the text.. I looked over at Aria's phone and realized she had got the exact same text so either the person who sent it knew we were together or they thought we were apart. Aria read the text aloud ''I've got a secret that I can't keep. Meet me at the clock tower at 9 pm to find out who I am. -A''
''Why would -A want both of us to find out who they are?'' I questioned, -A was clever and -A would also never give themselves away willingly. ''I don't think we should.'' I was stern, I didn't want Aria getting hurt; Who knows what -A had up their sleeve. ''Ezra, We have to. Maybe, Maybe we can out smart -A.'' Aria had an idea, Like a light bulb went off when she spoke.
LATER THAT NIGHT
''Are you guys in position, Can you see us?'' Aria talked to her friends over a walkie talkie ''Yeah we can see you perfectly.'' I heard Emily say as the walkie talkie let static through after she finished speaking. ''Toby and I can see you guys too.'' Spencer's voice came from the talkie. ''You're all good.'' Hanna also commented as her voice came through
Aria and I had planned a very thorough and in depth procedure, Before we arrived at the clock tower we met up with Emily, Paige, Hanna, Caleb, Spencer and Toby as we all put our heads together to come up with a fool proof plan. Emily and Paige hid a few blocks down the road with binoculars, Waiting for -A to show as Hanna and Caleb sat in their car on the opposite end of the street; Closer than Emily and Paige were.
Spencer and Toby were only a block away from us, All of us waiting on the arrival of our one enemy.
Aria and I sat on the bench by the clock tower, Watching every street and every pedestrian that passed by. ''Are you sure this will work, What if -A gets to us first?'' Aria asked me quietly, I wrapped my arm around her as she leaned in to me ''Your friends are watching us like a swarm of hawks.'' I reassured her, Though I was nervous myself.
''Oh my god!'' Spencer spoke over the walkie talkie ''What, What is it?'' Aria questioned back. ''It's not -A, It's red coat!'' Spencer exclaimed.
Aria and I jumped to our feet, ''Everybody, Now!'' Aria yelled over the walkie talkie as we rounded the corner of where Spencer and Toby stood; hidden. Seeing the tall, Lean blonde in the bright red coat; Hidding her face.
Emily and Paige came up behind us, Hanna and Caleb flew beside Red coat, Jumping out of their car. Spencer and Toby came up behind Red coat as Aria, Emily, Paige and I cornered her from the front.
''You can't go anywhere!'' I yelled at Red coat, She was looking around frantically; Trying to find a way out. She didn't see this coming, We finally out smarted her.
We all stood inches from Red coat as she backed into a brick wall ''Time to show us who you really are.'' Spencer spoke eager, Intense. Red coat lifted her head, Hanna ripped off the mask that sat in place on red coats face. I stood there dumb founded, All the girls gasping and standing there in confusion as we seen the real face of red-coat.
