Hey guys! I'm so sorry for the long delay. I've been really busy with school and everything, so I haven't really been able to work on this at all. I hope I didn't let you guys wait long, but I have a feeling I probably did so I apologize for that. Thank you though for the great Reviews, PMs, Favorites, and Followings for this story. I actually didn't think this story would make it honestly, but thanks to you guys you've shown me other wise. :) Thank you!

Alright enough of me talking. Here's Ch. 7! Enjoy!

Chapter 7 - Unknown Secrets

It had been a couple weeks after the whole incident with Agent Kallus happened. The Opera House was in chaos and were slowly starting to lose some of its ratings fast. People were even afraid of actually going inside the building without being afraid that they might be killed. Rumors even started to spread that the old place was haunted, and that the opera ghost had come back to get his revenge on whomever disobeyed him.

So in order for the place to not shut down, Violet suggested that they have a Masquerade Ball. At first, the idea seemed rather useless and reckless to Derik as he told his wife that even if they did throw a ball not many people would come. But after a little convincing from his wife and even from some of the performers, the man finally agreed to have a ball. Everyone was really excited about the upcoming event that even the townsfolk started to forget about their stupid fear and were in sync with everyone else's joy.

However, not everyone was happy about the ball. And that someone was...Ezra.

Sure he loved to dance and the idea to him was amazing, but he wasn't all that much of a fan with playing dress up with his sister. Ever since the younger teen told Sabine that Kanan and him were now a couple, the girl was excited that she practically begged Ezra for her to find him a perfect outfit for the ball. It seemed almost as if he was getting ready to go on a date with Kanan, which was something he didn't really mind doing, but not when his sister was constantly throwing different kinds of clothes at him.

Ezra gave an aggravated huff as he lazily turned around in a circle so Sabine could look at him. He had already gotten into five different uniforms and each one he didn't approve.

Sabine gave a sigh as she shook her head at the sight she saw. "Nope. Not that one either."

Ezra rolled his eyes. "Sabine, is it really necessary for you to do all of this? I mean, you're acting as if I were going on a date or something."

Sabine frowned as she started to go through some more clothes on the boy's dresser. "Of course it is! You're going to a ball! Don't you want to look good for Kanan when you guys go?"

Red started to slowly cover the teen's face as he quickly adverted his eyes away from his sister. It wasn't that he didn't want to look nice for Kanan, the man was everything that Ezra wanted. He made his heart fill with happiness that he thought he'd never find again. It just the fact that he didn't see any point in having to change into different clothing's ever five minutes. He was slowly starting to regret on even telling the girl in the first place.

"I-it's not that I don't want to look nice for him, I do. It's just..." Ezra slowly started to say but to only find himself start to trail off with nothing to say. Embarrassment started to hit him as he rubbed one of his arms, nervously.

Sabine couldn't help but sigh as she turned her eyes over to the uncomfortable looking teen. She knew the teen was getting impatient with her, but she knew as well as him that he wanted to impress Kanan. Even if the teen didn't know it, Sabine knew her brother better than he probably knew himself. Her hands gripped tighter around the shirt she was holding as a small smile started form on her lips.

"Here, let's try this one on. I like the pants you have on but the shirt just doesn't go well with it at all." And with that, the girl threw the dark blue shirt over to the boy.

Ezra caught it with ease as he laid the shirt down in a chair and started to take off his own. Sabine's eyes slowly started to lower with concern when she saw her brother's bare skin. His stomach and chest were brutally scared with white, ragged lines all across. There was even a long line as to where it circled around to the boy's back. Sabine had known about Ezra's past before he even joined their family. The stories were nothing but heartbreaking and painful.

Who in the world would ever do such a thing to a child? He was only eight when the man who he worked for beat him and slashed out at him with rage if the teen didn't do something right.

Sabine couldn't help but grimace as she quickly turned her eyes away from the unwelcoming site. It wasn't until after a few years ago that Ezra had told her and Hera about his weird markings when Sabine caught him in the bathroom without a shirt on, and found the scars that attached to his body. It was a very hard time during those days with trying to help the teen to get over his fears and trust anyone else that went near him. It was actually why the girl was happy that Ezra got together with Kanan because now she knew that he was happy with his life.

Suddenly, a question crossed her mind. Did Kanan even know? Surely he did, but there was also a slight chance that Ezra didn't tell him anything about it either. Brown eyes turned to see that the teen was just finishing to put on his shirt when she finally decided to confront the boy.

"Does he know?"

Ezra looked up at his sister with confusion.

"Huh?"

"Does Kanan know about your scars?" Sabine asked, placing her hands on her hips.

Bright, blue eyes widened slightly by the sudden question. Where did that come from? He wasn't expecting that. Then again, the thought never really crossed his mind if he should tell Kanan about his past or not. He should tell him, he knew that, but a part of him didn't want to. Blue eyes dimmed slightly as Ezra gave a slight shrug to his shoulders as he pulled the blue shirt down over his head so he was fully dressed.

"I didn't think I needed to tell him."

Sabine grew speechless by the teen's words. He didn't think he needed to tell Kanan? What kind of an answer is that?!

"You didn't think you needed to? Ezra, he's your best friend and boyfriend." Ezra couldn't help but blush at the sudden thought of calling Kanan his boyfriend. Sure they were dating, but the idea of calling the man such a word just made the whole situation embarrassing for the young teen. Quickly shaking his head, the teen nodded his head as he listened to what his sister had to say. Even though she could be annoying at times, her advice never seemed to lead him down the wrong path.

Sabine gave a sigh as she placed a gentle hand on the teen's shoulders. "Ezra, you have to tell him. Even if you don't he's going to find out one way or the other."

Ezra gave a sigh. "I know, Sabine. But...it's not that simple. I mean we haven't seen each other ever since we were kids, and I don't think talking about my past is the right thing to talk about now. I'd rather learn about his past first before I even start mentioning mine."

There was a silence for a minute as Sabine thought over his words. It was true, they hadn't even seen each other in over years and now she wanted him to drop the backstory part in their relationship. To her offence, she understood as to why the teen didn't want to tell Kanan. Who would? Ezra's past was like living in a horror film, and if not, close to one. It would just be best not to inform it yet, but soon. It would have to happen soon.

Sabine sighed. "Alright…you win. You don't have to tell him now, but make sure it's soon. I don't want you guys getting into an argument about keeping secrets from each other." Ezra scoffed at her as she gave a laugh. "Also, I think we found the uniform for you to wear tonight." She said grinning, punching the teen in the shoulder lightly.

Ezra's eyes widened slightly as he quickly turned around to look at himself in the mirror. He was dressed in a dark blue dress shirt with black swirls starting from his chest and spreading out to his arms and back. His pants for a black as well as his shoes. He did have a coat that he could wear with the outfit, but he decided to not wear it. It was a ball, but that didn't mean he still couldn't dress the way he wanted.

A black mask was soon placed on the boy's face as Sabine gave the teen a huge grin. "You look amazing, Ezra! And rather handsome if I do say so myself."

Ezra blushed slightly as he started to fiddle with the mask nervously. 'Well, she isn't wrong there.' He thought as he stared at himself in the mirror. 'I just hope Kanan thinks so too.'

Suddenly, a knock came from the door. Ezra immediately jumped by the sudden noise as he turned around quickly. Sabine giggled slightly to herself as she walked over towards the door. "Hmm, I wonder who that could be."

Ezra gave a glare as he stuck his tongue out at the girl to only receive a giggle. Sabine solemnly walked over to the door as swiftly opened it. Kanan was standing rather patiently outside as he waited for Ezra to come out. A smile reached his lips when he heard the door open, but soon stopped when he noticed it was someone else.

"Um…Is Ezra ready?" he asked, hopefully.

Sabine grinned as she opened up the door wider for the man to come in. "Yeah, he's just putting his mask on. I'm his stepsister, Sabine."

Stepsister? Kanan never remembered Ezra having a sister before? The boy hardly ever went around girls when they were younger. The teen would stutter and grow tense around them while Kanan was completely the opposite. The man gave a smile as he nodded his head at the girl. "It's nice to meet you, Sabine. I didn't even know Ezra had a sister."

"Well, things can happen when you're away from your best friend for a while." Sabine hinted as she through a wink at the raven's way. Ezra gave her a warning glare as he was about to tell her to leave, but soon stopped when his eyes landed on Kanan.

The man was extremely fitting well with the uniform he chose to wear. The black shirt and pants fit perfectly over his curved body as the trimmed fabric of gold crisscrossed over his shirt. His hair was still up in its normal way and his face wasn't covered with a mask. But, in Ezra's mind, he didn't need one anyway. A blush was soon covering his face as he admired Kanan's handsomeness before him.

Kanan solemnly walked towards the blushing teen as he took his hand and kissed it. "Your outfit suits you well. I almost didn't recognize you."

Ezra could feel his face start to heat up as he slowly pulled his hand away. "T-thanks. You don't look too bad yourself." He mumbled slightly as he tried to calm himself down. He could still feel the warmth of the other's lips on his hand as his body tingled with excitement.

Kanan smiled at the teen's shyness as he wrapped his arms around the boy into a tight embrace. Ezra accepted the comforting gesture as he hugged the man back. His sweet scent filling his body with tingles of want as he rested his head on the man's shoulder, eyes closed.

Time seemed to slow down as the two hugged each other for what seemed like hours until there was a slight cough that interrupted there special moment.

Ezra gave an annoyed huff as he pulled away from Kanan to only see his sister grinning at them. "Sorry to interrupt but the party will start in about an hour. I'll see ya later, Ezra."

Ezra just waved at her as he watched the raven walk out of the room before closing the door behind her.

Silence filled the room as Ezra sighed to himself. Even if the party did sound fun, he really didn't want to go. He would rather stay here in his room with Kanan by his side so they could enjoy each other's company. It had been about a few weeks since his whole encounter with the Inquisitor, and he would rather have it that way. Who knows what the man would do if he ever knew that Kanan and him were now together?

Arms wrapping around his waist interrupted his train of thought as warm, soft lips pressed gently on his neck; sending shivers down his body. Ezra groaned by the sudden sneak attack as he squirmed slightly.

"Kanan…" He mumbled as he tried to free himself from the other's tight embrace.

"You never told me you had a sister."

Ezra stopped as he looked over at Kanan with confusion drawn on his face.

"Huh?"

"That girl who just left. She said she was your stepsister." Kanan said, his focus on the spot where Sabine once was.

Ezra gave a nod as he looked back over towards the front. "Oh, you mean Sabine? Yeah, she is. It's sort of a long story as to how I met her and her mother, or well, my stepmother, Hera."

Kanan gave a start as he looked over at the teen. He slowly let go of the raven as he swiftly turned him around so he was facing him properly. "But, what about your parents?"

"They…they died when I was four by a tragic disease. I was left on the streets for most of my childhood since no one would take me in." Ezra said as his eyes started to lower slightly by the tragic memory of his past. Those days were nothing but scars to his precious mind. After the death of his parents, nothing seemed to go right for him. Kanan had left unexpectedly for unknown reasons before Ezra's parents died, so the young raven didn't have anyone to turn to except himself.

He had lived off alone on the streets as a street rat to fight and live for his life. It was a tough job for only a four-year-old, but as he got older it became easier until he showed up; Vizago. The man was a ruthless, coldhearted man for he only sought out for other people's money. Ezra was caught stealing from him when he was eight, and luckily the man let him live by letting him stay, or rather, work for him.

To Ezra, he actually wished that Vizago killed him that night.

Kanan noticed the pain and sadness that shown in Ezra's slight dazed eyes. Was Ezra's past really that bad? He didn't mean to hurt the teen he was just curious. Guilt started to swerve its way in the man's heart as he gently placed a hand on the teen's shoulder.

"Ezra?"

Ezra jumped a little by the sudden voice as he looked to see concern green eyes staring at him.

"I'm sorry, Ezra. I didn't mean to upset you."

Ezra shrugged. "It's ok, you didn't upset me. I was just having a…moment…I guess?"

Kanan narrowed his eyes as his grip on the teen's shoulder tightened. "I know, but I wouldn't have brought it up if I knew it was too painful for you to talk about. I shouldn't have poked my nose around in your business with my curiosity. It's your choice to whether or not you want to tell me, not mine."

Ezra was stunned as he looked up at Kanan with wide eyes. He was allowing him to choice whether or not to tell him about his past? In some way, that sorta made Ezra feel slightly relaxed about the whole backstory issue, but he couldn't help but feel guilty about the whole thing. He shouldn't be afraid to tell Kanan, or rather, his boyfriend about his past; even if it is a hell of a story. He should feel free to tell him about it without fear crawling on the back of his shoulder every time someone mentioned it.

Ezra smiled as he placed a hand on Kanan's chest right over to where his heart was. "Thank you, Kanan. My past might be a little crazy but I'm just not ready to tell you about it yet." He said but to only advert his eyes away this time. "It might take me some time, but I'll be sure to tell you when I'm ready."

Kanan was silent for a moment as he gently took hold of Ezra's hand that was on his chest. Ezra didn't turn his head back around until a hand forced his head to move so he was looking over at its companion. Green eyes met blue instantly as they gazed up at each other lovingly.

"Take all the time you need. And when you're ready to talk, I'll be here listening." Kanan said as lowered his face forward, and placed a small kiss on the other's lips before pulling away.

Ezra's face was steaming red hot as he tried to anywhere else in the room except for Kanan. A chuckle left the man's throat as he slowly pulled away from the teen and started to reach into his back pocket.

"I was going to wait until summer to ask you this, but I think right now is a perfect time to ask you." He said as he watched the teen before him look at him with confusion.

"Ask me what?" Ezra asked, tilting his head.

"Well, even though we haven't been dating that long I was wondering if you…um…if you would…uh…"

Ezra was growing more confused by the minute. Was Kanan acting...shy? The man hardly ever acted that way around him before. It was actually kinda cute as he watched Kanan struggle to find the right words to say while the hand in his pocket moved around nervously inside. With a small chuckle, Ezra walked closer to the struggling man as he took hold of his other hand, squeezing it in order to boost his confidence. "If I would what, Kanan?"

Kanan sighed as he slowly pulled his hand out of his pocket. A silver chain was wrapped around his hands as a ring danced wilding inside of it. Ezra looked at the ring closely to only gasp at the sight. His quickly stepped away from the man stunned. Was he serious? Was he really going to ask him to -

"Ezra, I know are time together hasn't been long, but...I feel as if unless we're truly connected we'll never be able to be together. So, Ezra Bridger, will you marry me and never leave my side again; only until death do us part?" Kanan asked, walking over towards the teen and placing the ring necklace around his neck.

Ezra blushed as he looked down at the ring that hovered slightly over his heart. He reached one of his hands towards it as he moved the ring around in his hand. He couldn't believe this was happening. 'Marry? Kanan wants me to marry him? W-what do I say?' Ezra thought to himself. Of course he wanted to marry Kanan, but was it too sudden? Sure they've only been dating for about a couple weeks almost a month, but usually people ask this kind of stuff until on their second or third anniversary together.

Not one month!

But, then again, did it really matter? He already knew that the Inquisitor wants to marry him even when they hardly even know each other. It probably wasn't any different than this. Plus, he knew Kanan ever since they were kids so it was kinda like they've been together forever almost.

Ezra took a deep breath as he looked up to only see Kanan waiting for his answer. The teen gave a smile as he lazily wrapped his arms around the man's neck while the wrapped his around his waist. "As much as I wanted to hear this on our second or first anniversary together," he said, grinning. "Yes, I will marry Kanan."

Kanan's smile widened brightly as he tightened his hold on the teen's waist and hugged him. Ezra chuckled as he placed a small kiss on the man's cheek before pulling away. But, he was suddenly grabbed by the arm and pulled back to only grow stunned by the sudden touch of warmth on his lips. Jolts of electricity shot through the teen's body as he melted into the heated kiss. Ezra moaned as his grip on the man's shirt tightened as he tried to pull him closer. Fingers tugged at his messy hair as Kanan plunged his tongue full inside the teen's mouth. A shiver started to make its way down Ezra's spine as he tried to control the new feelings that engulfed his poor body. His legs were starting to wobble as he desperately clung onto Kanan's shoulders in order to keep his balance.

A chuckle left Kanan as he slowly pulled away from the kiss. Both of them were breathing heavily as they laid on each other's forehead. Ezra's blue eyes were glazed over with lust and want as he looked at the other. Kanan noticed the heated look in the teen's eyes and knew exactly what he wanted. Even if he felt the same they still had to be somewhere before they could even start with that part of their relationship.

"Ezra, as much as I want to stay here right now with you, we still have a party to attend to." Kanan said as he pulled away from the unhappy teen.

Ezra gave a whine as he watched his lover walk over towards the door. He didn't want to leave! He wanted to finish what they just started. No would mind if they missed the party, who would even notice if they never showed up? "B-but Kanan, why can't we just stay here?"

"Because if we don't then I'm pretty sure someone, or should I saw, your sister will be very unhappy if you don't go." Kanan stated, crossing his arms over his chest.

Ezra groaned, rolling his eyes. "Fine. We'll go to the stupid party. Jeez." He said as he followed his boyfriend...no, his fiancé out the door and towards the party.

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