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Chapter 6:

Ezra and Aria snuggled on the couch, Malcolm already asleep on Ezra's bed.

"Honey, are you okay? You seem kinda tense." Ezra asked, concern in his voice.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Aria said, smiling reassuringly. Ezra could tell that she was lying.

"No, you're not. What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"Does this have anything to do with what happened at the park this afternoon?" Ezra asked, reading her mind.

Aria sighed. "Maybe."

Ezra squeezed her arm. "Don't worry, Noel can't hurt you. Not while I'm here."

Aria sat up from where she was, snuggled against his strong chest. "But we don't know what he'll do. What if he tells the police or the principal about our relationship, and you lose your job? Or what if he tries to get to Malcolm again?" she asked, worriedly.

"I won't let him anywhere near Malcolm, or you. And he won't do anything to me. He already tried that once, remember?"

Aria remember how someone had planted test answers in Noel's locker and gave the principal an anonymous tip that Noel was cheating. It hadn't been either of them, it had been A, the stalker who was after her and her three best friends, Spencer, Emily and Hanna.

"We shouldn't underestimate him. There's a lot he's capable of." Aria warned.

"I know, but don't worry. I'll always be here to protect you." Ezra said, kissing her forehead. Aria smiled at him and leaned back against his chest.

LATER:

"Pssst! Aria! Are you awake?" Aria blinked a few times, as she felt a small hand shaking her arm.

"Mmm" Aria moaned.

"Wake up!" the whisperer said, impatiently.

Aria opened her eyes to see a pair of big, brown eyes staring at her.

"Malcolm? What's wrong?" she whispered.

"Can you make me breakfast?" he asked.

Aria looked up and realized she and Ezra had fallen asleep on the couch again. She slowly shifted to look at the clock without waking him. The red glow of the clock read 10:00.

Aria slowly got up, making sure not to disturb Ezra. "What do you want to eat?" she asked Malcolm.

"Could I have a bagel with cream cheese?" he asked.

"Sure, honey!" Aria put a bagel in the toaster and took out some cream cheese and orange juice. After pouring a glass for herself and Malcolm, and making breakfast, they sat at the table and ate.

"Aria?" Malcolm was staring at Aria.

"Yes?" Aria inquired.

"Who was that man at the park yesterday?" Malcolm asked.

Aria froze. She was hoping he wouldn't bring Noel up. "That was just...some that I used to know. He's not a nice guy, so stay away from him, okay?"

Malcolm nodded.

"Good boy." Aria ruffled his hair, which made him giggle. "So, want to help me wake up your dad?" she asked, winking.

Malcolm smiled mischievously and nodded.

Slowly the pair crept towards the couch, where Ezra was snoring peacefully, completely oblivious.

Aria held up three fingers, slowly putting them back down. When she was putting her last finger down, they pounced on Ezra.

"AH! WHAT THE-?" Ezra yelled, disoriented, until he realized what was going on.

"MORNING!" his attackers said, cheerfully.

"I'm so going to get the both of you for this." Ezra said, grabbing each of them by the arm, and pulling them closer. Aria and Malcolm shrieked, trying to run away.

"Oh no! He's got us!" Malcolm shrieked, gleefully.

Aria managed to free herself and ran, freeing Malcolm with her. Ezra scrambled up and chased them around the apartment. Malcolm had disappeared, but Aria knew he was hiding in the kitchen cupboard. Ezra finally managed to catch Aria and pulled her to him.

"I'm so going to get you for that." He threatened, playfully.

Aria widened her eyes in mock fear. "Oh no, I'm sooo scared. So what are you going to do to me?"

"Hmmm...good question. I could...make you watch that really boring documentary that you hate so much."

"Oh no! Please don't!" Aria laughed. "I've got a better idea." She stood on her tiptoes, wrapping her arms against Ezra's neck and pressing her lips against his.

"I think that could work." Ezra said before leaning in to rejoin their lips.

"EW!" Malcolm had come out of hiding and was now standing before them, nose scrunched in disgust.

Aria and Ezra pulled apart, and laughed at the little boy's expression.

"What about hugging?" Ezra asked, smiling.

Malcolm thought for a moment, and then slowly nodded. "Yeah, hugging is okay. But no kissing, okay?"

Ezra saluted him. "Yes, sir!"

Aria, who found this situation both hillarious and extremely adorable burst out laughing. Ezra and Malcolm stared at her with identical confused expressions, which made Aria laugh even harder, to the point where Ezra had to support her so she wouldn't fall over. Soon, Malcolm started giggling, and Ezra joined in, all three of them laughing like maniacs in the middle of Ezra's kitchen.

They were interrupted by a knock at the door. Ezra, shaking his head at his son and girlfriend, tried to compose himself as he walked towards the door. Aria and Malcolm sat down on the couch, trying to contain their giggles.

Ezra opened the door and the smile was wiped from his face. Standing before him was the one person who could take a perfect day, and ruin it within a moment.

"Hello, Ezra." the familiar feminine voice made Aria stand up and stare at the figure behind Ezra in shock. She could recognize that voice anywhere.

"Hello mother."

Okay, first of all, I am sooooooooooo sorry for the wait. I've been REALLY busy lately and am trying to get back on track. Hopefully, I'll try to update my other story (We'll get through anything) in a few days, and this one by the end of the week (If I can). Anyways, I had some questions for you guys so please answer them in the reviews. I'd really like to know what my readers think:

1) What did you think of the chapter and the story so far?

2) What would you like to see in future chapters?

3) What did you think of tonight's episode of PLL?