Chapter 29
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Okay so majority rules, I'm jumping ahead to the New York chapters! Because of the wait for the last chapter that I posted yesterday I'll update chapter 30 either Friday or Saturday, depends on how many reviews I get. If I get to 200 reviews then I'll update Thursday! Okay I hope you guys enjoy!
EZRA'S POV
3 MONTHS LATER
Aria and I were sitting on the couch cuddling while talking about my family. I can tell she's nervous and probably scared to meet them but she's been trying to hide it. Aria had her head on my chest while I had my arms wrapped around her, running my fingers through her silky smooth hair. It was the night before our flight to New York and I think the nerves are really starting to set in for her.
"Ezra what if they don't like me?" She whispered quietly.
I put my hand under her chin so she would face me. "Aria, they're going to love you! I can guarantee you and I'm sure you will love them too. There is nothing for you to worry about honey."
"But how do you know? They might see me as some immature 18 year old that isn't good enough for you and hate me." She protested as a few tears ran down her face.
I changed positions and pulled Aria up so she was straddling me and wiped the tears from her cheeks. I kissed her forehead softly and pulled her close to me while she had her hands on my chest.
"I do know that. I know that because you are NOT immature, hell it's me who doesn't deserve you, not the other way around! Why wouldn't they love you? You're smart, gorgeous, amazingly talented and mature beyond your year's hell you're more mature than me most the time!" I chuckled and tucked a few strands of hair behind her ears and caressed her faced.
She gave me a small smile. "You know all the right things to say, but I still have my doubts about this." Aria leaned forward and kissed me chastely.
"You have nothing to worry about. I love you baby and they will too." I whispered on her lips before kissing her passionately.
"Mm I love you too Ezzy." She moaned while grinding slowly on my lap.
I let out a groan at the feeling she was causing for me. "Come on, we should get to bed. It's already 10:30 and we have to be at the airport at 9 in the morning." I couldn't keep the moan that escaped my lips as she started grinding harder and biting my neck softly.
"Now who said if we get in bed we'll be going to sleep anytime soon?" I could feel her smirk while whispering seductively in my ear.
"God I love you so much!" I picked her up with her legs wrapped around my waist and carried her to our bedroom.
ARIA'S POV
When I woke up this morning I felt completely relaxed and refreshed, there is absolutely nothing I love more than being with Ezra. It was a little after 6am, we need to get up soon so we won't miss our flight. I know Ezra said they are going to like me but I'm nervous about meeting his family. I can't believe it's almost been a year since Ezra and I left Rosewood, time has gone by so fast since we've been so busy and things have been going so well. College has been going great too, it's been so crazy with finals this past month but I'm glad it's finally winter break! Once I was done getting ready I started making breakfast for us when Ezra snuck up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist.
"I'm going to go put the suit cases in the car, I'll be right back."
"Ok breakfast should be done when you get back." He kissed my head then left with the suitcases.
EZRA'S POV
After breakfast we left for the airport, we got through security and everything fairly quickly. I can tell Aria is still nervous so I have been trying to keep her mind off it. For most of the flight we talked, Aria slept for half of it since she was up most of the night because of nerves and... Other reasons.
Aria had woken up a little before our flight landed we quickly found our luggage at the baggage claim. My sister Sara and her husband Alex are picking us up, but I haven't told Aria that part yet.
"We're taking a cab to your parent's right you never told me what the plan was?" Aria asked.
"Oh uh no actually my sister and her husband are picking us up." I mumbled, she's going to be pissed I didn't tell her sooner.
"What! Why didn't you tell me?" She shrieked.
I turned to her and pulled her to my chest and kissed her softly. "Because I knew you would be freaking out about it and your stressed enough right now."
"I appreciate that but you could have told me you know!"
"I promise next time I will, come on let's go find them." I took her hand and went to find Sara.
We quickly found her and I couldn't stop smiling, I haven't seen her or anyone in my family for a year and a half or so. Sara is a little shorter than me but taller than Aria, she has long black hair and bright blue eyes. Her husband Alex is tall with dark brown hair, they have been married for about 3 years.
"Sara, how are you? It's so great to see you again, you too Alex." I smiled and hugged Sara tightly.
When we pulled back I put my hand on Aria's lower back reassuringly and pulled her closer. "Sara, Alex this is my girlfriend Aria. Aria this is my older sister Sara and her husband Alex."
She smiled nervously at them. "Hi it's great to meet you."
Sara quickly pulled Aria into a hug. "Hi Aria, it's a pleasure to meet you too. We've never meet any of Ezra's girlfriend before." Sara smiled teasingly "Well come on let's get home so you can meet everyone else!" She said cheerfully.
Sara walked with Aria to talk with her and made Alex and I carry the luggage to their car. I could tell Aria had relaxed tremendously, I'm glad my sister already likes Aria so much.
We got to my parents house pretty quickly, it was only a 30 minute drive. Sara and Aria talked about random girl stuff the whole time while I caught up with Alex and found out how things are going with them. When we got there we took our things up to my old bedroom. My parents insisted we stay here with them rather than pay for a hotel. So Aria and I were in my old room, Sara and Alex in hers, my older brother Daniel and his wife Samantha in his. I am the youngest out of the three of us. Daniel is 28, Sara is 27 and I'm 25, so we're all pretty close together age wise.
Once I put our stuff in my room I turned to Aria, her nerves seem to have come back in full force. "So you ready to go meet everyone?"
She gave a nervous smile. "No but I don't think I ever will." She smiled meekly, took a deep breath and grabbed my hand as we made our way downstairs to everyone in the living room.
ARIA'S POV
When we walked into the front door I was amazed, the house was huge and beautiful. There was a huge kitchen to the left when you first walk in and a big living room to the right with the stairs directly in front of the door. I can already tell this house is very homey, I could feel some of my nerves slowly fading away. Ezra and I carried our stuff up to his old bedroom because that's we're well be staying for the next two weeks. I am freaking out because in less than 5 minutes I'm going to meet his whole family.
"So you ready to go meet everyone?" Ezra asked cheerfully.
I smiled nervously. "No but I don't think I ever will." I look took a deep breath to prepare myself for this and reached out for his hand. We made our way downstairs to the living room where everyone was.
Oh boy, no turning back now.
"Ezra, it's so great to see you! And who's is this?" An older woman who was obviously his mother gestured toward me.
"Mom this is my girlfriend Aria. Aria this is my mom Isabella, my dad David, my older brother Daniel and his wife Samantha and you already know Sara and Alex."
"It's a pleasure to meet you all, thank you for letting me spend the holiday with you." I smiled politely trying not to seem too nervous. They all greeted me; well so far things are going pretty good. Maybe this won't be so bad after all.
Mr. and Mrs. Fitz told me to call them by their first names, they seem really nice. I can tell Ezra is happy to see them again and to be with everyone.
We were all sitting in the living room talking when Mr. Fitz- I mean David got up.
"Ok men get your stuff we're going out for some male bonding time." David announced.
"This way we can have some girl talk and get to know Aria some more." Isabella smiled at me.
I quickly looked at Ezra and tighten my grasp on his hand afraid to let go.
Noticing my worried expression Ezra kissed my temple and whispered softly in my ear. "Don't worry, everything will be ok. I promise they like you. We shouldn't be gone too long, okay?"
I just took a deep breath and nodded.
Sara had disappeared into the kitchen while the guys were leaving. I was sitting in a big comfy chair that was facing the couch where Isabella and Sara are sitting. Samantha was sitting to my left on the love seat. Soon Sara had come back with a bottle of wine and 4 glasses. Shit how am I supposed to say 'No thanks, I'm not old enough even though I drink it with your son all the time?'
"So Aria how did you and Ezra meet?" Isabella asked.
Well this certainly is going to be an interesting afternoon.
