Aria's POV
It has been two months since I had gotten that call from Noel. I wonder if there is a reason that he has not contacted me. His silence is scary. I am currently sitting on Ezra's couch studying. We have finals on Monday and I am very nervous. My studying is interrupted by Ezra gently kissing my neck. I close my book and sigh.
" Ezra, I really need to focus." I tell him.
" You have been studying non stop for the past month. You can afford to take a little break." He tells me and pulls me closer to him.
" I guess you're right. I just want this week to be over." I say.
" Are you excited for Christmas break?" Ezra asks.
" Yes, I can't wait to visit my friends and family." I tell him.
" Are you excited?" I ask him.
" I guess, I'll miss you though." Ezra says looking sad.
" You'll be with your family." I remind him.
" They didn't invite me to come home this year." Ezra tells me.
I know Ezra has problems with his family, but how could they not want to see him on Christmas?
" Who are you spending the holidays with?" I ask curiously.
" Myself I guess." He tells me.
" That's terrible. Nobody should have to spend Christmas alone! Why don't you come to Rosewood with me?" I ask Ezra.
" I don't want to intrude." Ezra replies.
" You wouldn't be intruding. I really want you to meet my family. My friends know all about you and are practically begging to meet you." I assure him.
" How do your friends know about me?" He asks.
Before I can reply the pizza man rings the doorbell. Ezra pays and walks back to the couch.
" What do you say, will you come home with me?" I ask.
Ezra smiles and says, " I would be honored.
I smile and kiss him passionately.
After we kiss for a while I pull away and say, " I need to get back to my studying."
" Same here." Ezra says and opens his book.
After a few hours of studying I call my mom to tell her that Ezra is coming to Rosewood with me. She is pretty surprised considering the fact that I hadn't told her I had boyfriend. Even though I am thrilled to see my friends and family, I'm a little bit nervous to go back to Rosewood. I don't know if Noel is still there and I'm nervous about running into him. I decide to spend the rest of my Saturday curled up next to Ezra. He puts on an old movie and holds me close. All of the sudden Spencer calls me. I hang up so I won't disturb Ezra who is asleep next to me. A few seconds later I get a call from Hanna. Again I hang up and try to get back to the movie. I'm not surprised to hear my phone ring again. It's Emily, surprise surprise. Defeated, I step out of the room and take the call.
" Em, can I call you girls back I'm with Ezra." I say as soon as I answer.
I hear Emily crying in the background.
" Nevermind, if you need to talk I'm here for you. Is everything okay?" I ask her nervously.
" No, I have some terrible news." Emily replies.
" What's going on?" I ask getting more and more scared.
" There is something you should know, and you're not going to be happy about it." Emily tells me.
" WHAT?" I ask irritated.
Emily breaks down sobbing and replies, " I'm so sorry Aria."