The last bell rang and the hallways cleared out exceptionally fast today. Aria made her way to her locker to get her things to go home.

"Hey Sweetie." Aria turned around to see her mother standing behind her.

"Hey mom. What's up?"

"Oh nothing, just finished a faculty meeting." Ella said as Aria watched Ezra going into his classroom. As he opened his door, Ella heard and looked over her shoulder.

"Ah. Mr. Fitz!" Ezra quickly turned his head to see the two women, his eyes big.

"Ye-yes?" Ezra asked, trying to keep his voice steady.

"What did you think of that meeting? It was absolutely boring! And I think that the Principal should let you go on that trip! These kids need culture and experiences. They need to get away from this same old Rosewood High School setting!"

"I personally agree. Which is why I have not let this issue go. Aria, I assume your mother has filled you in. I am attempting to get our Principal to allow us to go to a museum. Unfortunately, there isn't enough money in the budget."

"Yea, My mom told me that." Aria said with a slight smile she hoped he would catch. He did. He half smiled back.

"Wait. Ezra. What about a bake sale? Oh and a car wash? They always raise so much money. I am sure a lot of the parents would pay for their car washed. I can even assist you in setting it up!" Ella said in full excitement.

"That. Could work." Ezra said, shrugging his shoulders.

"I will set it up and clear it with the principal. I will call you tonight to let you know the details. How does that sound?"

"Sounds quite alright, Mrs. Montgomery. Thank you. So much."

"Not a problem. I am going to go talk to the principal right now!"

"I would join you, but I have to get a few things from my classroom."

"No need Ezra. Aria sweetie, do you need a ride home?"

"Um. Yes. I did ride with Spencer this morning."

"Right. Well, can you wait about an hour?"

"An hour? Mom. Really? I could walk home in less time then that."

"Then call your father."

"He is at work mom."

"If you need a ride Miss. Montgomery, I can give you a ride."

Aria's eyes got big.

"Oh Mr. Fitz. You don't have to do that."

"Yeah, You don't." Aria quickly agreed with her mother.

"Its fine. It is not out of my way. I mean. I am leaving in ten minutes max. Its quicker then walking and waiting for your mother."

"You make a hard bargin Mr. Fitz. Aria, what do you say to Mr. Fitz?"

"Thank you Mr. Fitz."

"No problem. Let me go get my things."

"Bye Ezra! I will call you tonight. Bye Aria! See you tonight!" Ella said over her shoulder as she walked away. Aria waved to her mom and turned around and marched into Ezra's classroom where he was already gathering his things.

"What the hell was that?"

"What the hell was what?"

"Offering me a ride. Do you want us to get caught?"

"I offered you a ride to your house aria. That is not a crime."

"It was the way you said ride. Like. I'll give her the ride of her life in that sexy voice."

Ezra laughed. "So. You caught it." He said with raised eyebrows.

"Yeah. Thank god my mother did not."

Ezra smiled. His arm went around her waist and pulled her close to him.

"Ready?" He said letting her go.

"Yes Mr. Fitz."

They walked out to his car.

"Where are we going?" Aria asked as he took a left turn, instead of the right turn that would take them directly to her house.

"Back roads."

"Why?"

"We wont be seen as much." He said as he put his hand on her thigh.

They drove in a comfortable silence for some time. Soon, he pulled off the side of the road, turned to Aria, and kissed her passionately.

"What was that for?"

"Because. I love you. And I know when we take this road, We wont be able to that. I don't want your neighbors seeing us." Ezra kissed her once more and squeezed her hand as he pulled back onto the road and made the turn. They were in front of her house. Aria unbuckled.

"I love you." She whispered.

"I love you." He whispered back with a smile on his face.

"Thanks for the ride Mr. Fitz. My mom really appreciated it. Thanks." Aria said loudly as she shut the door.

"You are welcome Miss Montgomery." Ezra said with a smile. When she reached her front door, He drove off.

BLEEP BLEEP

Aria got out her phone.

Miss you already. Wish you could come back with me instead.

I miss you too. I wish I could as well, but my English teacher is a jerk and has some big test coming up I am studying for tonight. XOXO

You'll do great, as always. I love you.

I love you!

Aria put her books on the table.

"Who was that?" A voice asked. She jumped and whirled around.

"Geez Mike. You scared me. I thought you had lacrosse practice."

"I didn't mean to. Sorry. And I am about to leave for it now. Who dropped you off?"

"Mr. Fitz."

"Your English teacher?"

"Yeah. Mom was running behind at school and he offered me a ride."

"Why?"

"I don't know. Probably because I did not want to wait for mom and she was doing him a few favors."

"ok. Well. I am off. Later." Mike said running out the door.

Aria shook her head as her brother raced out the front door. Aria took her things from the table and went to her bedroom. She laid out her homework on her bed and started to do it.

I miss you. Cant get you out of my mind. She typed.

I miss you too. Come over to my place Ezra replied.

If only I had a car to!

When you get one, come over.

That wouldn't be suspicious at all.

I love you. What are you doing?

Homework. You?

Grading! Your quiz from last week is in my hand right now.

A+?

Eh…

I thought I aced it!

Sorry dear, but you only got an A.

Anything I can do to change that to a +?

I am sure we can agree upon something ;)

Hmmm….what would that be.

Come over and you'll find out. ;)

"Aria?"

"In my room."

"Hey dear. Did you thank Mr. Fitz for the ride?"

"sure did."

"I am so glad Mr. Fitz is a part of your life."

"Yeah. Me too. He is a great teacher."

"He seems like a great guy. I wonder why him and Simone never hit it off."

"I'm not sure either."

"I think he is dating someone. He seems happier lately."

"oh? I guess I didn't notice."

"Seems like love is in the air, huh?"

"What?"

"Well, he seems to have found someone. You have found someone. Your father and I are trying to make things work. Your brother is even going out on a date this weekend with some girl from school."

"He is? Who?"

"Oh I don't know her name. Who is your boyfriend?"

"Mom. It's. Not. Available yet."

"Ok. I'm all ears when you decide to speak up."

"Thanks."

Aria started doing her homework. She had quite a bit so she knew she had better get started now.