Graduation

Chapter 34

Aria

She took in all that was around her, holding Evan close to her breasts as she watched the graduation ceremony happening in front of her. Her eyes locked with Ezra's, silently communicating with him in only their language that they could understand. She could feel the sun rays beaming down on her as it warmed her exposed neck and shoulders, could feel the slight breeze tousling her long dark silky hair. She ran a thoughtless hand through the soft tresses, holding the heavy mass back from her face. The loose strands were bothering her. Even from this distance she could feel the strong chemistry crackling between them. It was like magic how intense they both were with one another. There weren't enough words to describe their relationship, their explosiveness.

She got breathless as the heat in his eyes intensified, shaking her to her very core. The way he looked at her should have been a crime. She could feel the things he wanted to do to her once they were alone. She couldn't wait. How long had it been since she had last seen him? She thought back, counting off the days in her head. She came to a quick calculation. She hadn't seen him in a week. He'd been busy as graduation approached.

The separation had nearly killed her. She had missed his touch, his kisses, and the feel of him sliding deep inside her. She loved when he come inside her, loved the way that he rode her hard and fast, and the way that he groaned in her ear after he climaxed. Sex was so amazing between them. She didn't know it could be like that after she'd been raped. It seemed like so long ago now. He had healed her, spiritually and physically. He made her see that there was life after a tragedy.

She was glad to love him. He was her family. She, Evan, and he were a family. She'd never had a family of her own until now. She was the happiest woman in the world. She had never known that her life would turn out this way. Life was full of surprises. She'd been through a lot of trials and tribulations to get to this point.

She cut off the world around them and concentrated solely on him, only on him, only desiring him. She only saw him. Goose pimples formed on her arms as they continued their staring match. Neither of them could look away. What was that sound? Was that her heart thumping loudly inside her chest cavity? Heat flooded into her cheeks at the thought of anyone hearing. Why should she be embarrassed? She didn't feel ashamed for loving Ezra. The wind whistled softly like a lullaby as people shifted in their seats. She could hardly make out what the guest speaker said in the background.

Low murmuring voices talked amongst themselves. It was only when his eyes became too much that she tore her eyes away. Making sexy eyes at him wasn't appropriate given where they were. They were still on school grounds. God, she could still feel his gaze on her. Little by little he devoured her; slowly taking her in. Her body tingled in that familiar way at his boldness. Did he not care that other people were around, most likely watching? Were they watching? She and Ezra could finally be together publicly after today.

She jostled a restless Evan in her arms as he sucked on his little fist. She bent her head to kiss his smiling mouth and bumped their noses together. He gurgled in return, drool running down his chin. She used a finger and wiped it away, and then reached down into the diaper bag at her feet to find a bib to tie around his neck. He'd been such a good boy. He hadn't cried once. The fresh air brought color to his normally pale cheeks. They were now rosy.

She refocused her attention back on stage where the guest speaker stood at the podium. She looked around and spied all the blue and white that represented Rosewood High. Even the banner and balloons were blue and white. Each graduate were their long blue gowns, blue cap, and white tassel. Her eyes meet Ezra's again, a slow smile formed on her lips at the wink he gave her. Smugness radiated off him. Arrogant ass, she said quietly in her head. Her big brown eyes swept over him, admiring how the graduation gown became him.

His honor cords gleamed brightly against the blue of his gown. He had graduated with honors and he was his class valedictorian. She gave a half-hearted clap when the guest speaker went to his seat again. She got to her feet when Ezra got up and walked to the podium to make his speech, looking pretty calm and relaxed as ever as his eyes found hers through the sea of people staring back at him. He cleared his throat and began speaking in that gravelly way of his. His voice boomed from the speakers and reached out far and beyond, entrancing all who listened. His speech wasn't long, but short and left a lasting impact on his fellow classmates and everyone in the audience. Aria felt tears prick her eyes at the thoughtfulness of the message within the speech.

Aria sat back down once he finished up his speech and joined in the crowd as they clapped and whistled joyously. More speeches were delivered before it was time to hand out diplomas. She watched avidly as the graduating class lined up by the steps leading up to the stage. She clapped for all of her students that graduated, memorizing their excited faces and their big smiles. She was proud of them all. She stood up once more as Ezra walked across the stage to receive his diploma, clapping louder than ever as she spotted his grandparents and mother in the audience as well. The three of them made one hell of a ruckus with their cheers and claps. Aria had yet to meet them.

Aria put Evan into his crib once she got back to her apartment after the graduation ceremony. Not long after she'd received a text from Ezra that he'll stop by a little later. She didn't mind him wanting to spend some quality time with his other family. She got it. She understood. She changed out of her dress and put on a blouse and comfortable slacks, before going into the bathroom to brush through her long dark silky hair, and then she gathered it into a ponytail at the back of her neck. She then left the bathroom and headed into the kitchen to pour herself a glass of wine. She didn't usually drink, but tonight she had a reason to celebrate.

She inhaled the dark red liquid and took a small sip. Her eyes closed and she moaned as the tartness of the wine traveled down her throat. Nothing had ever tasted better. She'd missed having a glass of wine here and there. She leaned back against the counter and gripped the wine glass more tightly in her hand, blowing a wayward lock of hair out of her eye. She took another small sip, before draining the glass entirely, and then she poured herself another glass. Today had been a long day. She was exhausted.

It was a good thing wine didn't make her drunk. She could indulge as much as she wanted. It felt nice to be able to relax like this without a care in the world. How long had it been since she'd done this? Too long, a voice in her head replied. Her fingers raked through her hair and she poured a third glass of wine for herself. This time she drained the glass in one gulp, and then she put the bottle of wine away. If she drank anymore she would become light-headed for sure. She didn't want that.

She had to be alert in order to hear Evan when he woke up. He was her sweet little angel. She loved that little boy so much. She was thrilled to be his mother, to have him in her life. She desperately wanted another baby. She at least wanted to have three more children. A total of four children were enough. She didn't need much to make her happy.

Aria looked around her apartment with melancholy eyes. She would miss this place; it was where she'd made a home. She sighed wistfully and wet her wide ruby lips, raking another hand through her dark soft tresses. Honestly, she didn't mind settling anywhere else as long as she had Ezra and Evan with her. They were her family. She and Ezra would be leaving next year. He would start college in the spring. They were buying a house together.

As much as she wanted Ezra to be her husband, she wasn't going to pressure him to propose to her. She didn't need a ring or vows to be married to him. She already felt she was. She didn't care if they ever got married, as long as they were still together. She was simple. She didn't need extravagant things. He and Evan were all that she needed. Nothing else mattered.

Aria was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't hear when Ezra came in. She leaned back into him as his arms encircled her waist. He kissed her hair and the side of her neck, his lips dragging along her sensitive flesh. She shuddered inwardly and gasped. Her skin tingled as a result. She loved when he held her close. She felt at home in his strong arms. God, she'd missed him, missed this intimacy.

She never got sick of seeing him, at being with him. The night was just starting. It was still young. She remained in his arms for a few more minutes. Neither of them spoke. They didn't have to. She hated to leave the safety of his embrace. She couldn't believe he was truly there with her.

She turned in his arms and reached up to link her arms around his neck, loving the way he brushed the hair back from her face. He wanted to see her eyes. She stared searchingly up into his eyes. The steel blue of his eyes had ever loved so beautiful, so hypnotizing. She loved what she read in them. She struggled to breathe, struggled to get her pounding heart under control. She felt an electrical charge go through her as his eyes darkened. She couldn't think when he looked at her like that.

"How was your time with your family?" Aria asked short-winded and shook her head to clear the fuzziness away. "I want to meet them".

Had she drank too much wine, she could hardly think?

Had it made her tipsy? She didn't think it did.

Her whole body felt hot.

She felt alive.

Her body hummed with energy.

"It was great. I had a nice time," Ezra rasped, his eyes glittering with intense light. "They want to meet you and Evan too".

Good, Aria thought.

"I've missed you," Aria spoke softly and clinched the back of his shirt with her fist. "I hate sleeping alone".

The heat in his eyes raged on.

"Not as much as I missed you," He said in a voice that was so deep, and so sexy that it made her panties wet. "And you won't have to sleep alone anyone".

She smiled up into his face, taking in the Ivy League good looks that had stolen her heart from the very beginning.

"I love the sound of that," She said and grasped the back of his neck with her free hand. "The graduation ceremony was lovely today. The school really outdid themselves this year".

Aria re-visited the moment in her mind, re-capturing all the things she hadn't caught before.

"Good to know," Ezra said gratingly and fisted her luscious long dark hair. Her hair felt like silk in his hands. He loved the feel of it. It was one of her best features. He loved everything about this woman. He loved loving her. She'd gotten in his blood, underneath his skin. Being with her had matured him greatly. He wanted forever with her. "Let's just say I won't ever forget this day".

Aside from his grandparents and his mother, he'd loved seeing her and Evan in the crowd.

"Are you hungry?" She didn't want anything. "I could order takeout if you are".

He wasn't.

He'd gone out to dinner with his grandparents and mother just moments ago.

"No, I'm good". He took a big whiff of her scent, reacquainting himself back with her smell. Oranges. He wanted to roll around in it. He loved the way she smelled. Why did he always smell her? Did she smell bad? Aria couldn't help feeling self-conscious at that moment. "You're the only food that I want. During the ceremony it nearly killed me that I couldn't touch you, hold you".

She felt the same way.

"So, touch me," Aria said breathy and wet her lips. He was watching her so closely, so intently that it made her dizzy. "I love when you touch me".

He loved touching her, and he liked when she touched him in return.

She flattened herself more against him.

"Careful," he warned seductively, teasingly, his steel blue eyes heavy with desire that rocked her to the core. He ached for her, just her. "Once I touch you, I won't be able to stop".

She shuddered at that response.

He really had a way with words.

"What if I don't want to be careful?" Aria asked naughtily and ran a hand through his short dark hair. It felt cool, so soft against her fingers. She craved this man. He was so beautiful, so gentle in more ways than one. He loved her so deeply. She wanted him selfishly. "Fuck me".

His arms tightened around her, drawing her closer into his body as his head bent down to hers, his mouth slightly skimming her succulent lips. He just needed a little taste. Her breath smelled of wine. He groaned and kissed her fully, their foreheads touching as they devoured one another's mouth. There was nothing innocent about their kiss. It wasn't sweet or gentle. It was rough and powerful as he asked for entrance into her mouth. She granted it.

She moaned when their tongues met, gasping as he deepened their kiss. What was he doing to her? Her entire body was shaking. She was hurting. She wanted him inside her. How long would he make her wait? He was killing her softly, cruelly depriving her of what she wanted most. He smirked into her mouth and continued to kiss her roughly. She breathed him in, filling her nose up with his manly scent. Musk and spice is what he smelled of.

"Such filthy words you speak. Someone needs her ass spanked," he growled and broke off their kisses. "Fucking you is what I had in mind".

He picked her up and sat her down on the countertop and began unbuttoning her blouse. She connected their mouths again as her hands worked furiously to pull his shirt over his head. Puffs of air escaped from out her mouth as he ripped her blouse completely off and started unhooking her bra, squeezing her breasts and nipples in the process. She moaned loudly at his impatience. He kissed down her neck, licking and sucking on her smooth creamy skin, before kissing the tops of her swollen breasts. He mouth then moved along her shoulders, down her stomach, and then back up again. She hugged his neck tightly, before her hands drifted down to his dark-clad jeans. His mouth was so hot, felt so well on her naked skin.

She pulled down his jeans and boxers with careless fingers, needing his hard dick inside her wet pussy. She was so wet, was so ready for him to fill her. He swallowed her sharp cries as he pinched her engorged hardened nipples. Her bra was off, next her slacks, and then her soaked panties. Cum coated her inner thighs as she opened herself for him. He kicked off his shoes without losing his grip on her, rubbing his hardness against her center. His jeans and boxers sailed across the kitchen floor in their haste to screw each other's brains out. His hand swept over her gleaming pink folds, before inserting two fingers inside her heated walls.

Aria inhaled sharply and bucked against him as he began pumping them in and out fast, thrusting hard. She moaned and leaned into him more, her head falling back as her long dark curtain of hair fanned out behind her. He kneaded her clitoris diligently, exerting friction and unforeseeable pleasure from her. She bit her lip and arched her back as gasping sobs begged him not to stop his ministrations. She was about ready to come on his fingers. Why was he torturing her, didn't he knew how badly she wanted him? His expert fingers plunged deeper and deeper inside her, causing her to explode all at once and groan into his neck. She couldn't get her body to stop shaking. She couldn't keep quiet as wave after wave of intense orgasms kept tearing through her convulsing body.

He withdrew his fingers and popped them into his mouth, licking them clean of her juices. She watched him through glazed over eyes as she pulled back and stared up into his face. His steel blue eyes held hers for the longest time. His face showed that he loved the way she tasted. Without a word he knelt down between her legs and placed his mouth on her. Whimpers emitted from her throat and her hands ran through his hair, fisting the short strands. She was aching for him, in desperate need of him as his tongue lapped at her outer lips, kissing and sucking them, before slipping deep into her warmth. She screamed and her body tensed up.

It didn't take long for her to come again. What had gotten into him? Her body was literally on fire from all he had done. She burned for him. There was no other way to say it. He was incredible. He straightened and got up from the floor. They shared long slow lingering kisses as he nudged her thighs further apart. Her arms found their way back around his neck and she wrapped her legs around his waist, her heels digging into his backside.

He was big. Was she able to take him, all of him? He felt so much bigger than the last times they were together. She bit down on his shoulder as he pushed into her inch by inch, sinking all the way inside her. She moaned as her fingers raked down his back, marring his beautiful skin. He felt amazing. He pulled all the way out just to thrust back in again. That made her moan even louder. What was he waiting for, why wasn't he moving inside her? She'd already re-adjusted to him.

The wait was excruciating. She peered questioningly up into his face, feeling more connected to him than ever. Slowly, reluctantly, he began moving inside her, taking her higher and higher to all new heights. His thrusts were so self-sure, so mind-numbingly amazing that she lost her breath every time he pounded into her. She moved along with him, timing her movements with his as one of her hands curved around his neck and the other flattened against his hard chest. His mouth crashed down onto hers, slightly bruising as he kissed her profoundly. He gripped her hips and pounded into her much harder, nearly lifting her off the counter during each impact. She shook violently and screamed, her words sputtering out incoherently.

She strained against him and her toes curled as she held her position and his thrusts slowed as he released inside her. She murmured as he spilt his semen deep within her. Groaning, he pumped into her some more, forcing her head back as he fingers clutched silky strands of her hair. She cried out into his mouth, her tongue frolicking his as she came. Their movements became frenzied, extremely intense as they rocked against one another towards their end. She gasped and pushed back into him, moaning as he sped up and his pelvic pressed against hers, creating more friction between their writhing bodies. Something inside her broke free and she came hurdling over the edge again, taking him with her as he gave one last giant thrust inside her. He cursed and buried his face into her neck, his body falling heavily against her.

They didn't speak for a while, both of them trying to catch their breaths and figure out what just happened between them. Sex had never been this way between before. This time had been more—earth-shattering; heart stopping if one would call it that. She felt him go soft inside her. The scent of sex perfumed the air. It was an agreeable smell. She inhaled greedily, enjoying the mixture of their body fluids. A lazy smile formed on her wide ruby lips.

She'd just been thoroughly fucked. She could feel his smirk as well. It was so easy how he could read her. He gathered his bearings and carried her off to the bedroom. Their bodies entwined as they lay in bed together, their hands lightly grazing each other's skin. She wanted to stay like this forever. She didn't want to get up, didn't want to face the world again. Why couldn't they remain like this, with just them? God, she loved him.

"Why can't we stay like this?" Aria asked quietly as she placed a kiss on his chest, outlining his nipples with her small finger. "I don't want this to end".

It never has to, he thought.

"Because we have other responsibilities," He said huskily and kissed her on the forehead. "And this feeling doesn't have to end".

Would he ever grow tired of her?

She didn't want to have to think about it.

Not now.

"Can you make me a promise?" Aria said as she leaned down into his handsome face, her breath catching inside her throat at how good-looking he was. She had never looked more serious than she did in that moment. "I can't lose you".

He couldn't lose her either.

She and Evan made his life complete.

"Sure," Ezra said evenly, running his fingers through her long dark silky locks that had come free of its ponytail. He would promise her anything. She had his heart after all. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for her. He would walk over hot coal just to be with her. "You won't lose me. There is nowhere else I want to be than right here in your arms. You're all I want, you and Evan. I don't want to be with anyone else. I love you".

She kissed him deeply on the mouth, silently conveying the same message.

"Never leave me," She said softly, her eyes shone brightly like diamonds. "I love you too. You're the only man I want to be with. I can't be with anyone else. I don't want to. You and Evan are it for me".

He took her hand in his, trailing his fingers along her knuckles. She was so delicately, so tiny, and she was his.

"I won't," He promised. He had never meant anything more. "Leave never me".

She wouldn't dream of it.

"I won't," She repeated his words. "I can't wait to start our lives together as a couple".

She wasn't scared as long as he was by her side.

"Thanks," He said and kissed her again, drawing her into a slow, tenderizing kiss. "I can't wait either. Are you absolutely sure that you want to follow me? You don't have to. I want you to be happy".

She was happy, more than happy in fact.

"My place is with you," Aria said as though that made all the difference in the world. "There is nowhere else I would rather be than at your side. I meant it; Evan and I will follow you anywhere. Being with you does make me happy".

He hand ran over her flat belly, slightly caressing it. Her eyes searched his intently, finding herself lost in his eyes.

"Would you want another kid with me?" he asked and then looked away in case she rejected him. She would never do that. She wanted more of his children. "I think Evan would like a little brother or sister".

She thought he would never ask.

"Yes, I would like that very much," Aria said breathy, before her lips meet his again. "What if I'm pregnant right as this minute?"

He didn't care.

He just wanted to be with her.

Having more kids with her was what he'd hoped for.

"Then that would make me very happy," He chuckled and pulled her tighter against him. "You really are the most stunning woman I have ever met".

Aria climbed up on top of him and used her hand to guide him inside her, and then she began ridding him slowly, up and down as her hands covered his on her round large breasts. He manipulated her nipples and twisted them with his thumbs and forefingers, bringing a hiss from her lips as she sank lower into his lap. She leaned down to capture his mouth with hers, sliding her tongue inside to roam the contours of his mouth. He groaned against her lips, pumping his hips up into her. She grasped the headboard with both her hands and rested her forehead to his, slamming down on him again and again as she rode his hard dick entirely. Moans of pleasure rippled from out her agape lips as he sat up and clamped his arms behind her back and pulled her closer. Her inner walls constricted around him as he plunged inside her and fingered her ass. He felt so, so good pushing in and out of her sleek walls.

"Oh my god... just like that!" Aria shouted and came undone. "Harder".

He plunged up into her harder, faster, fucking her so incredibly hard.

"Shit," He said hoarsely and released inside her. "Fuck!"

She couldn't help it, she laughed. They were so intense together, so explosive. He lowered his body back down onto the bed and took her with him. His fingers skipped across her smooth back. They stayed like that for an hour. Had she told him how much she loved him? Words were lost on her at the moment. Every part of her body tingled in the aftermath of their love making. It was only when Evan's cries sounded throughout the apartment that she got up to go to him, feeling the heat of Ezra's gaze on her naked body as she sauntered out the room.

He was lying on his stomach fast asleep when she came back into the bedroom and joined him in bed. She curled herself around him and remained still. She listened to his deep breathing, loving the sound. She could get use to this, having him there all the time. She was his, and he was hers. She closed her eyes and ran her fingers through his short hair. Her home was wherever he was. They were a team, a family.

Oh no, there is only one more chapter after this :(. Sorry that I couldn't make this story longer, but it would have become boring if I tired. Are you guys fanning yourselves too? That was some graduation present lol. I just love the intensity between them. It never gets tiring. I think this version of Aria and Ezra has been the most fun to write, chemistry wise. They just have it and I love it. Don't forget to review and tell me what you guys thought of this chapter!