Disclaimer: I don't own anyone in this chapter. They all belong to Sara Shepard and ABC Family. Thank you to SolitudeMyLove for their idea for having one of the girl's finding Ezra's clothes :D
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Chapter 17:
Aria POV
Instead of waking up in Ezra's arms, I woke up to Hanna pulling the covers straight off my body, causing me to fall onto the floor.
"What the hell, Hanna," asked rubbing my head.
"In the shower missy, we have to be at Ruby Foo's by 12:45. We have an hour to get you ready."
"Yes ma'am," I said saluting her and marching into the shower. I didn't really want to mess with her right now. Arguing with Hanna while she was on here game could lead to a dangerous situation.
I came out towel drying my hair, to see Hanna looking astonishingly into my dresser drawer that held some camisoles. Then I remembered; it was Ezra's drawer too.
"Aria Christine Montgomery, why are there men's clothing in your camisole drawer?"
I stumbled to find the words while a huge smile creeped across Hanna's face.
"Are these Fitzy's clothes," she asked. I cringed at the nickname she and Spencer had recently deemed him.
"Could you please call him, Ezra?"
"Dont evade the subject," Hanna ordered, shoving one of his tee shirts in my face.
"Yes," I said snatching the tee shirt and putting it back in the drawer. "The clothes are his!"
"And are they here because you two are back together?"
"Yes," I said, smiling at the thought of out day yesterday together. "It's so perfect, Hanna. Even better than it was in high school."
"I would imagine. No sneaking around involved. We don't have time to gush over our feelings, though. Save it for lunch," she said throwing a white camisole at my face.
"Wear this, under..." she said as she moved toward my closet. "This jacket, and wear this skirt," she said throwing a cropped jean jacket and taupe colored skirt into my lap. (all outfits on profile) "Go quick! I'll close my eyes," she said turning towards the window and covering her face. Once I was done changing, she ushered me into the bathroom and did my hair and makeup (since she always claims that I take too long, which makes me late to pretty much everything).
"Alright," she said looking at me in the mirror. "Perfect! Now, Let's go!" We have 20 minutes!"
Hanna picked up her bag and I threw on my boots from yesterday which dried.
"Wait," I said once we were in the hallway. "Don't we have to get Spencer?"
"She's already there. She spent the night at Toby and Noel's apartment," Hanna replied causing us both to giggle.
We walked through the doors to the restaurant and I heard a voice I hadn't heard since graduation.
"What a surprise. Aria Montgomery is actually on time for once in her life."
"Emily," I exclaimed, running full speed to attack my best friend. Hanna and Spencer laughed at my jolt of energy.
"Hey! I take it you didn't know I was coming," she said.
"Nope. Not at all! You look great," I said observing her appearance. Her skin was a little bit more bronzed, and it contrasted well with her dark hair and bright pink tank top.
As the four of us waited to be catered to, I took the opportunity to tease Spencer about Toby.
"Look at you, Mrs. Cavanaugh! Already spending the night, I see. What's next, washing his socks," I giggled.
"Wait, Toby and Spencer. You're back on? God, I'm not leaving again," said Emily laughing.
"Oh, come on Aria. Lay off. At any rate we all should start calling you Mrs. Fitz," countered Spencer.
I looked at her worriedly and then back at Emily. "Don't worry. I know everything. Even Clara. This one," she said pointing to Hanna, "filled me in on all the gossip."
"There's a new development in that story," shouted Hanna.
"Hanna, keep it down," I whispered cautiously and then smiled at the manager who looked at our table disdainfully.
"Spill," said Spencer and Emily in unison.
"Hanna, no," I said warning her. "If you do, I'll...I'll throw you're whole Jimmy Choo collection out the window."
"Too late. Lucas said they took up too much space, so we sold a couple pairs I don't wear anymore on Ebay," said carelessly. "Anyway. This morning while I was picking out Sleeping Beauty's outfit, I found men's clothing in her drawer. They were his!"
Both Hanna and Emily gasped and I smacked my hand against my forehead.
"Does this mean," they both said once again in unison.
"Yes. Ezra Fitz and I are together again. And...," Oh crap, here comes the gushing. "It's perfect," I said dreamily. "We dropped Clara off at her friends house and then spent all day together. It felt so good to finally be out on public together after all those years holed up in his little apartment."
We spent the rest of lunch with me and Spencer gushing about our boy friends, Hanna telling Emily about her proposal theory, and Emily telling us all about Europe.
"But, I don't think I'm going back to touring the world. It was fun for the first could of weeks, but I ended up missing you guys too much. I think I'm going to stay in the city and find a job."
"Do you need a place to stay, because I could just move in with Ezra. I'm sure he and Clara would be thrilled," I said.
"No, it's fine. I'm staying with Spencer, until I find an apartment. I got an offer the other day to teach a women's studies course at Columbia, so I think I may take them up on it."
"That means you'll be working alongside Ezra," I exclaimed.
"Enough talk about Ezra," said Hanna. "I see some shoes in that window you'll fall in love with Aria. Lets go!"
A few hours later, I think I couldn't shop any longer. Hanna was right, I did fall in love with the shoes in the window. I bought another dress and another blouse too. It was now mid-afternoon, and we were sitting in Bryant Park, with drinks from the nearby coffee shop.
"Wait, Aria! I have something for Clara," said Spencer. She handed me a little bag from one of the boutiques we had gone into.
"What's this," I asked moving aside all the tissue paper. I held up an adorable light blue dress.
"Awww Spence, it's perfect! She'll love it!"
"Tell her her Auntie Spencer gave it to her," Spencer said smiling.
"Don't you think Clara should meet her Aunt Emily," spoke up Emily who was casually sipping her coffee.
"You're right. She knows about you. Wait! I have an idea! We should have well, I don't know exactly what to call it...a get together," I said.
"Is everyone free tonight? We could have it at my townhouse. Let me call Lucas," she said speed dialing his number.
"Hi honey? Are you ok with having a get together tonight? It would be you, me, Spencer, Toby, Aria, Ezra, Clara, and Emily. Really? Thank you so much, baby! I love you! See you soon!"
"Well ladies, it looks as if we're having ourselves a get together tonight," said Hanna smiling. Spencer immediately texted Toby, who responded back with a yes.
I quickly called Ezra.
Ezra: Hey sweetheart. Everything ok?
Aria: Everythings fine. Just hanging out with the girls in Bryant Park. Emily came home and is taking a job at Columbia, so she'll be your co-worker!
Ezra: Awesome! Is that all?
Aria: No, I really meant to call to tell you to get yourself and Clara all spiffed up and be at Hanna's townhouse by 6. We're having a reunion of some sort. And Emily wants to meet Clara.
I quickly gave him Hanna's address.
Ezra: Thanks baby, I'll see you then. I miss you.
Aria: I miss you too, but I've got to go. I love you.
Ezra: Love you too.
I quickly turned around in my seat to see the girls huddled around me, as if they were trying to eavesdrop. There was a chorus of "AWWWW"s until Hanna ruined it all by saying;
"Alright Ladies! If I'm having all these people over tonight, I need help cleaning up the townhouse! Let's go!"
Emily's back and here to stay! I was thinking about doing a chapter about the girls watching the royal wedding this weekend in honor of the event. let me know what you think :D
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feel free to give me any suggestions for the get together or future chapters!
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