Aria's POV
I pack my suitcases and sigh sadly, I'm leaving California for the summer today. Today is also Ezra's college graduation, which I unfortunately have to miss. My flight to New York is leaving at the same time the graduation is going on. Hanna's wedding is in four days, and I'm flying up early to help her set everything up. If Ezra and I were still together, things might be different. I would go to Ezra's graduation, and he would be my date to Hanna's wedding. Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. I miss Ezra so much that it hurts just thinking about him. I wish things were different, but I can't let my broken heart ruin the most important day of Hanna's life. I need to pull it together when I see the girls, the focus can't be on me. I check my phone and realize that it's only nine o'clock, my flight doesn't leave for another four hours. I have time to get some coffee before I go to the airport.
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I enter the old coffee shop near campus. This is the place where Ezra and I met for the first time. It seems like only yesterday I bumped into him here. "Happiness" by The Fray plays in the shop. Tears begin to roll down my face, this was our song. This is the last straw, I immediately pull out my phone and dial Hanna's number.
" Aria? What's up? We have some serious last minute planning to do when you arrive." Hanna says obviously stressed.
" That's actually what I need to talk with you about. I'm staying in California a little longer then we originally planned. I have some unfinished business that I need to take care of." I tell Hanna.
Ezra's POV
Graduation day is finally here! Four years of studying is finally paying off. Today is a big day for me, but I know it isn't complete without Aria. I am starting to regret breaking up with her, she is worth fighting for.
" Ezra am I wearing this right?" Hardy asks gesturing towards his cap.
" You might want to turn it around." I say with a slight eye roll.
" What's with the attitude? It's graduation, stop mopping over your breakup." Hardy says annoyed.
" I know, I just miss her." I say sadly.
" There are plenty of fish in the sea Ezra." Hardy tells me.
" I guess." I say doubtfully.
" Let's go out there and find our seats." Hardy suggests.
As soon as we step outside of the gym, Hardy's mom greats us.
" I'm so proud of you two!" She says as she wraps her arms around us.
" Thanks Nancy." I say appreciatively.
Hardy's mom has been a strong motherly figure in my life, more than my own biological mother has been.
" I'm going to find my seat. You boys better smile when you receive your diplomas so I can get good pictures!" She tells us.
We agree and find our seats. I skim through the audience, my parents aren't here which does not surprise me. It doesn't look like Aria is here either, this breaks my heart. The dean gives us a long speech about life and success, he is finally handing out the diplomas.
" Ezra Fitzgerald." He calls out over the microphone.
I walk onto the stage and skim through the crowed. My heart leaps with joy when I see Aria standing in the back. Our eyes meet at the same time. She gives my a slight smile and claps loudly with the crowd. I take my diploma, shake dean's hand, and walk happily to my seat. After what seems like eternity, the ceremony finally ends. I run over to Aria before she can leave.
" Good you're still here." I say as I approach Aria.
" Yeah, I couldn't leave without giving you these." Aria says as she hands me a bouquet of flowers.
" Thank you so much, not just for the flowers but for coming." I say as I give Aria a hug.
" I couldn't keep myself away, and I think that I should be the one thanking you. I don't know how I would have gotten through this year if I hadn't met you." She confesses.
" It was a good year wasn't it?" I ask her.
She smiles and nods her head.
" It was great seeing you again Ezra, but I need to leave before I miss my flight." She tells me.
" That's right, Hanna's wedding is this weekend." I say.
Aria nods her head and says, " Goodbye Ezra."
" Bye." I say as she walks away.
Aria turns around and runs back to me.
" I forgot to ask you to call me sometime, I would love to still be friends." Aria tells me nervously.
" Right, friends." I say sadly.
" I really have to go now, enjoy the graduation party." Aria says as she runs to her car.
I sigh to myself, I won't enjoy it without her.
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Music is playing loudly, and people chatter happily among themselves. Matt is throwing a huge graduation party for all of our friends in his parent's mansion.
" There you are man, our table is this way." Hardy says as he leads me towards the table.
I sit down with all of my friends, but my mind is else where.
" Ezra, are you so excited to move to New York?" Jackie asks trying to lighten the mood.
" Absolutely." I say as I put on a fake smile.
" The drinks are over there if you want anything." Graziella tells me kindly.
I smile at her and walk over to the bar. A petite brunette immediately catches my eyes.
" Aria!" I call out happily.
The girl turns around and looks nothing like Aria.
" Sorry I thought you were someone else." I say embarrassed.
The party drags on for anther five hours, and will probably last all night. I wonder if Aria is in New York yet, I hope she is safe. I build up my courage and dial her number.
" Ezra?" She asks surprised.
" Are you in New York yet?" I ask anxiously.
" Yeah I'm at the airport waiting for Hanna." She tells me.
" So you're safe?" I ask her.
" Yes, don't worry!" She tells me.
" Okay, it's just that New York is dangerous if you're not careful. Don't go any where alone, don't talk to any boys you don't know-" I start to say.
" Ezra!" Aria interrupts.
" I'm rambling aren't I." I say embarrassed.
" Only a little." Aria says giggling.
" I should get going. I love- I mean have a good time." I say.
" Ezra, do we need to talk about this?" Aria asks concerned.
" I really have to go." I say as I hang up the phone.
I see Hardy drinking with Jackie.
" I need your help." I say as I approach them.
" What's up?" Jackie asks.
" I need to get on a flight to New York tonight." I say anxiously.
" You're leaving tonight? Come on Ezra, the party isn't over yet!" Hardy reminds me.
" I know but I need to get to New York." I say frustrated.
" Why?" Hardy asks confused.
" Because I think I made the biggest mistake of my life. I have to make things right with Aria, I need her." I tell them.
" Get a cab to your apartment and pack your bags, we need to get you to New York." Hardy says smiling.
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