EZRA'S POV:

Hearing Aria's voice and the classroom door slam behind her, replayed in my head over and over again. It was stuck there, and I had a feeling it's not going away. The more I heard it the more guilty I felt inside. This was a wakeup call. A wakeup call saying I needed Aria. As bad as it sounds, I do need her. How could I be so insensitive though? Going into this teaching job I never thought of the young male teacher and student relationship my friends were warning me about. I thought it was just a stereotype that's in movies and on television, when really it could happen to anyone...including me. I shouldn't have called Aria some student, she's so much more than that and I was hoping she understood that. And so that's why tomorrow me and Aria need to talk about us, and where we stand in a relationship. All at the same time I know it's wrong but I want this to work out so much. But then again I don't want to interfere with her growing up and experiencing love with guys her own age. To be perfectly honest, knowing Noel isn't a part of Aria's love life makes me somewhat happy. Aria did mention though that he's best friends with Aria's brother. How am I supposed to get her to talk to me? She seemed pretty damn mad when we last talked. My thoughts got interrupted by the microwave timer beeping. I grabbed the bowl of left over pesto spaghetti from the microwave and made my way to the couch. I must say it's kind of lonely in this apartment all by myself. How I would love for Aria to just be by my side. Then it hit me. I have Aria's cell phone number saved in mine. I reached for my Blackberry from the coffee table and scanned through my contacts. Aria's name appeared in front of me. Even the uniqueness of her name impressed me. I wonder how her parents came up with it. Just thinking of her parents made me think of how Aria's dad would kick my ass if he ever found out I had relations with his daughter. My heart was pounding with nervousness. Is it normal for a high school English teacher to call his student after hours? Of course not, but it's also not normal to make out with your student in your own classroom but that didn't stop us did it? I built up the nerve to hit call and all I could do is wait. So that's what I did. I waited and waited...and waited as the phone rang and rang. "Hi this is Aria; you have obviously reached my cell phone. I don't know where or what I am doing but I'm sure it's important if I'm not answering your call. So leave your name, a brief message, and your number if I don't already have it and I'll call back as soon as I can. Bye!" I kept calling, not only to get an answer but also just to hear her voice. Then I stopped because I realised I called her nearly twenty times. I didn't mean to be needy and clingy, I just got distracted. Her voice is like alcohol and it's like I'm an alcoholic with a severe problem. I didn't know what was going to happen tomorrow and I wasn't looking forward to it.

ARIA'S POV:

Was I too harsh on him? I didn't know if I was, or if he deserved it. In a way he deserved to see my bad side. Ezra's a tease! He invited me into his classroom after school and thought nothing like what did happen wouldn't happen? Please. And the way he called me "some student" broke my heart. Yes I am a student but I'm a special student...to him anyway. We shared something amazing together and as much as he wants to forget it he can't. When I slammed that door behind me I meant it. I also thought of a way to make Ezra change his mind about us. Even though I've only known Ezra for a few days I knew how to get him where I wanted him. And where I wanted him was in a jealous place. Jealousy always works. Last year Noel brought a girl to spring formal that apparently looked exactly like me. I thought the girls and Mike were crazy for assuming things but now that I look back on it maybe Noel was trying to make me jealous. Oh God...he was. I have to say Noel did make me jealous but it didn't last long. But that was Noel trying to make me jealous. This is me trying to make Ezra jealous. I wasn't just going to try. I was going to succeed! And to succeed I had a secret weapon. And that secret weapon's name is Noel Khan. Not only was this super hot Khan brother the perfect underwear model type but it seemed as though Ezra was already jealous. He assumed we were already a couple by just watching us. It worked out perfectly. I just really don't want to hurt Noel. When Ezra realises how wrong he was about us and we start the beginning of our beautiful life together I'm going to have to let down Noel fragile. I'll probably tell him I don't have time for a boyfriend with school...stuff. But I'm getting ahead of myself. How do I know if noel even likes me that way and is looking for a committed relationship? Maybe he just wants a casual fling with me, nothing more. I ran up the staircase up to my room after greeting Ella and Byron, who were sitting on the couch with Mike discussing their mini vacation they took. I knew I was going to hear about it eventually so why bother when I had business to take care of. Mike eyed me with question but I shook it off and continued my way to my bedroom. Mike ran after me and said "Aria are you like...okay? Noel said you were a bit shaky in English today." Was I really being that shaky for someone to notice?

"Oh! Um no I-I don't think I was. Do you and Noel talk about anything other than me?" I asked getting the topic of me slightly.

"No. He's actually quite heartbroken after you denied his date offer."

Noel told him about that?

"Noel told you?" I snapped inching closer to him.

"Whoa, calm down. If your eyes go any wider they'll explode. And no he didn't have to tell me anything. I overheard your discussion a couple days back and he hasn't acted the same since." Mike stated.

Now I feel guilty. I have that much of an impact on him?

"I mean that much to him?" I asked.

Mike nodded.

"Well I was just about to call your friend Noel and reconsider his offer." I said as I held up my phone.

"Really? Oh! Well I leave you to talk then." With that Mike left the room not saying a word closing the door behind him.

I made sure Mike was out of sight and when he was, I dialled Noel`s number. I let it rang and finally there was an answer "hey Aria, what's up?" I ignored the "what's up" and went straight to it. "Noel, about the date. Does that offer still stand?"

"I was hoping you would come around." Noel said. We made our plans and said our goodbyes. Step one completed.

Later that night I questioned myself if what I did was right. Is making Ezra envious really the only way to make him realize he needs me? Well it's too late now. After I talked to Noel on the phone I noticed I had twenty missed calls all from the same person...Ezra. What was the big emergency that he needed to call me twenty times? Did he want to apologize to me? Did he want to back up his reasons to why he said those things to me? I thought of calling Ezra back but it's already 2:00 AM. He's probably peacefully sleeping. His beautiful blue eyes closed shut and the sound of him breathing. I'm sure he didn't want some student bugging him at this hour.

The next morning I browsed through my closet and tried to find the flirtiest outfit I could. I found the most perfect floral dress that accentuated my...chest area. I then found a cute pair of crème colour boots to match and I applied my subtle makeup and curled my hair into loose curls. This ensemble I'm sporting today is first to get Noel to notice so that Ezra notices Noel noticing me. Confusing I know. I grabbed my book bag and a granola bar on the way out. Mike followed expecting a ride. I told him to hurry up and meet me in the car. There was no time to be lazy. I had a man to get.

When I reached the school I noticed Ezra unloading his car, a coffee in hand. God he looked good today. His face was freshly shaven and his sophisticated young teacher look was perfection. He turned and noticed me staring so I tried moving my attention away from him but I couldn't resist. He held this smirk on his lips that made me go weak at the knees. Ezra wasn't the only one that noticed my stare. Noel seemed to notice too. His eyebrows raised in subject. "What would Noel say if he caught you eyeballing the new teacher over there?" Mike asked as we both watched Ezra walk into the building. "Mike we haven't even had our first date yet. And no I wasn't staring at him. His name is Ez- Mr. Fitz by the way." I felt silly saying Mr. Fitz but I better get used to it. "You think I care what his name is? When's the date anyway?" Mike asked. "Its tonight. We're going to see a movie. Don't worry; I won't steal your boyfriend away. It's just for a few hours." I laughed. Mike rolled his eyes and got out of the car, catching up with his friends. I thought I would have time to speak to Ezra before class but before I could even step foot out of my car the bell rang. Great, late for class on the second day of school. But then I realized Ezra was the teacher. Im sure he can let it slide just this once...for me.

EZRAS POV:

I patiently waited as everyone took their seats. Everyone seemed to be here today except for one very important student...Aria. I saw her briefly in the parking lot this morning so she must be running late. I decided to start without her. I would have had to start if any other student was running late. "Good morning class! If you recall yesterday I asked all of you to share with the class and myself about yourself but that took too long and I saw a couple of you fall asleep." I joked. I tried to be as humorous as possible. The class seemed to enjoy it. As I was about to explain their further instructions, Aria walked in the classroom looking more beautiful than usual. She's always beautiful but today she looked even more so. She was breathtaking. "Sorry I'm late Mr. Fitz. It won't happen again" she said with a wink. I looked around. Does she know what would happen if any other student saw her do that just now? "Okay . Please take your seat." I said as casually as I could. "Like I was saying, I want all of you to hand in a written paragraph about yourself by the end of the period so we can get started on our other requirements. So if there's no questions you may start. Everyone let out a little moan but then everything went surprisingly peaceful. The noise level went up a little too loud. I was now hearing everyone's different conversations. But only one conversation caught my attention. It was Noel and another boy in the class James. They were both sharpening their pencils at the garbage can beside my desk. James was nudging Noel as he was looking at Aria head to toe. This kind of reminded me of when I first saw Aria and those book store employees were harassing her. James was whispering to Noel "So your date with Aria is tonight right?" Noel nodded with a wink. "Damn Noel! I wish I got to tap that." James said. Before Noel could answer I butted in "Noel and James please take your seats! You're disrupting the class." They smiled and Noel said "okay Mr. Fitz we're sorry." They made their way back to their seats quietly without protest. With any other teacher they'd protest and not let up but with me it's like they thought I was cool or something. I told them to do something and I did. But enough with that. Aria is actually going on a date with Noel tonight and I was utterly surprised. If seeing people look at Aria made me jealous how was I going to act when she actually goes on a date with someone I despise and I envy so much! What was I going to do? What happened to Aria being all over me? Was she still crazy about me? I assumed Aria and Noel were already a couple and Aria denied that assumption. So what is she trying to do make me jealous? That's crazy. And I'm leaving it at that. I don't think Aria would ever try to make me jealous. I noticed Aria glancing up at me with flirtatious eyes. I smiled back and as the bell rang she pretended nothing had just happened. All the students handed in their paper on my desk and Aria was taking her time like yesterday. I was hoping she wanted to talk. But then I noticed Noel was staying behind too waiting for Aria. I was getting really annoyed with this guy? He probably had to beg Aria for a date! Noel walked over to Aria by her desk and they smiled at each other. I pretended to organize the pile of papers on my desk while really I was looking at them from the corner of my eye. "So the movie starts at 7:00 so I was thinking we could grab a bite to eat beforehand?" Noel asked Aria. Who does this guy think he is? "Sure. That sounds great Noel. But you never told me what movie we're seeing." Aria said. She glanced over at me and then grabbed Noels hand making sure I was looking. Oh my god. Was she trying to make me jealous? Then Noel talked again. "Well I've always known you liked the movie 'It Happened One Night' and it's playing at the local theatre so..." Noel was lost for words as he noticed Aria's hand in his. "Thank you Noel, but how did you remember that was one of my favourites?" Aria asked. Noel than replied "Your just that memorable Aria." He said with that boyish smile. Huh! I can smile like that too I thought to myself. "I'm sorry, Aria, Noel but you better get to your next classes. Wouldn't want to be late for the second time in one day would you Aria?" I joked. "Yeah Aria wouldn't want that would you?" Noel laughed. "Ha ha. No, wouldn't want that. Bye Mr. Fitz, see you tomorrow" Aria said. They then left hand in hand as my next class came in. Still astonished that they were going out tonight I had a plan. I knew it was risky but me and Aria's 'relationship' is as risky as it can get. Aria and Noel were going to be seeing me much sooner than tomorrow.