Ezra's POV
" Aria." I call as I run through the crowded streets of San Fransisco.
I have never seen someone run as fast as Aria did after I told her the news. I can't believe she is being so immature about this whole situation. I might not even take the job, and even if I do we can handle a long distance relationship. I sigh in relief when I see Aria sitting alone on a bench in the middle of Union Square. I approach her, and our eyes immediately lock.
" Why did you have to run away from me like that?" I ask her angrily.
" I'm sorry, I just didn't know what to say." Aria admits.
I sit next to Aria on the bench, and put my arm around her.
" I don't think I'm going to take the job." I tell her.
" You're going to take the job Ezra, you have to." Aria argues.
" I don't want to go to New York if it means being away from you." I confess.
" You can't let me hold you back. This is your dream Ezra, and you only get one life." Aria says.
" What if I told you that I'm scared?" I ask Aria.
" What are you scared of?" Aria asks me confused.
" Everything. Leaving California, my best friends, and you." I reply.
" You can still keep in touch with your friends Ezra, I still keep in touch with mine." She reminds me.
" What if I'm scared of leaving college, and getting out into the real world?" I ask Aria.
" That's normal Ezra. I was scared to leave Rosewood, but look at how many amazing things came out of it. I got to experience living in a new place, meet new people, and best of all fall in love with you." Aria says as she squeezes my hand.
" Yeah I guess." I say skeptically.
" You can accomplish anything Ezra. You're smart, compassionate, driven, and let's not forget charming." Aria tells me.
" You're amazing Aria." I say admiring her.
We sit quietly on the bench for what seems like eternity.
Finally Aria breaks the silence by asking, " What does this mean for us?"
" We can talk on the phone, and Skipe every night. You can stop by New York every time you visit your family in Rosewood, and I'll come visit you and Hardy in California occasionally." I suggest.
Aria just looks at me skeptically.
" Of course, only if that's what you want." I say to Aria,
" Is that really what you want?" Aria asks.
" I want to be with you Aria. You're special, and I don't know if I'll ever find anyone like you." I explain.
" I want to be with you too. You have helped me get through so much, and I don't know what I would have done without you. But..." Aria begins to say.
" But what?" I ask anxiously.
" We are in different places in our lives Ezra, I still have three more years left at Berkley." She reminds me.
" I don't care, I'll wait for you." I say as I grab her hands.
" But who knows where I'm going to end up after college? What if I decide to stay on the West Coast?" Aria asks.
" We can figure it out then, we always do." I say trying to convince her.
" Having a long distance relationship isn't fair to anyone." Aria says sadly.
" I guess you're right. You're still young and things shouldn't be this complicated for you, maybe we should take a break." I say looking down.
Both of us stare at each other silently.
" Did we just break up?" Aria asks with tears welling up in her eyes.
" I think we did." I say as I wipe away her tears.
" Graduation isn't for another two weeks, we can hang out until then right?" Aria asks.
" I don't think so Aria. Seeing you will hurt too much." I tell her sadly.
" I get it." Aria says holding back tears.
" Aria if we are meant to be, we will end up together. Don't waste your time worrying." I say to her.
" You're right, I hope fate will bring us back together one day." Aria says before she kisses my cheek gently and starts to walk away.
" Wait!" I call as I spin Aria around and kiss her passionately for the last time.
We kiss for what seems like eternity. Aria finally pulls away any runs her fingers through my hair.
" Goodbye Ezra." She says as she walks away.
Aria's POV
Tears stream down my face, tonight was suppose to be a romantic getaway. Instead, it resulted in Ezra and I breaking up. I can't believe I just lost Ezra, my Ezra. I have no idea what I'm going to do next, or how I'm going to get over him. All I know is that I've moved on once, and I'm going to have to do it again. After all, our break up is for the best. I call a cab and ask him to drive me to Ezra's apartment. When I get inside of the familiar apartment, I break down. I am going to miss Ezra so much. I pack all of my things quickly, so I can avoid running into Ezra. I look around before shutting the door to apartment B26 for the last time.
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I sit in my apartment alone, watching "The Notebook" while eating a gallon of ice cream. I'm pretty sure I look awful, my hair is tangled and mascara is running down my puffy face. I call all three of the girls, but none of them pick up. Spencer is probably with Toby, or studying for some big exam. Emily is probably at swim practice working hard. Hanna is probably making plans for her wedding in two weeks, I bet she is stressing out. Having no one else to call, I dial my mom's number.
" Aria? How are you sweetie?" She asks.
" Good." I say trying to hide the pain in my voice.
" You seem upset? Is something bothering you?" She asks concerned.
" No. I just wanted to check up on you." I lie.
" I'm your mom, shouldn't I be the one checking up on you?" She teases.
Unsure of what to say, I remain silent.
" I can tell when you're lying to me, what's wrong?" She asks gently.
" I said nothing!" I shout frustrated.
" It's Friday night, don't you have plans with Ezra?" My mom asks.
" Mommy." I say before I start to cry hysterically.
" Sh-sh it's going to be okay." She comforts me.
" No it's not! Everything's all wrong!" I shout frustrated.
" Do you want to talk about it?" She asks me.
I spend the rest of my Friday night crying and pouring my heart out to my mother. After she comforts me for about two hours, we say our goodbyes and I love you's. I keep repeating Ezra's words to myself.
" If we are meant to be, then we will end up together." I murmur before my eyes close for the night.
The End! Thanks for everyone's support!
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