Oh my gosh, guys! Did you see last night's episode? It was epic! It is definitely my favorite episode form Season 2. What did you guys think? Anyway, I'm super sorry I haven't updated in centuries, and I know that I left you off with a cliffhanger. I was really proud of that last chapter, and to be honest, was a little disappointed with the limited number of reviews….So, I hope I can get some more soon! Oh, and by the way! Did you see the Canadian promo for next week? Lucas is a psycho!
Thanks to my wonderful reviewers: GilmoreGirls945, coffebeanner, notinyourlifetimehoney, ellen, Fearlesslove1386, bite-me-im-irish, HarrylovesGinny09, Sarah, ilovvmusic22, Gabi, and PrettyLittleFan!
Coffeebeanner- You have no idea how much that made me smile! Thanks so much! That episode was epic wasn't it?
Anyhow, here's the next chapter
"You were right about one thing, Ezra! I do love you, and you think I love you enough to let you go, but that's where there's a problem!"
Tear after tear rolled down my cheeks. I wanted to play it out like it was just rain pouring down on my face. "I love you TOO much to let you go! I love you too much that I can't live without you! I love you too much that I want to go with you! I love you too much that you can't leave me standing here like this. What's happening isn't fair! I can't let you go again! That's what I promised myself the day you left Rosewood! Please, don't leave!" I begged, screaming, and crying at the same time; but by then the bus had pulled up at the bus stop. Ezra probably just got on.
I was too late. "Damn!" I screamed, as I stomped, and fell to the hard concrete sidewalk. I trembled and shook as I cried, sitting on the ground. I was probably making a complete fool out of myself. I heard the bus start again, and out of the corner of my eye I saw the bus leave.
I sniffled and looked up across from me, to the bus stop. I gasped at the sight in front of me. There, in front of me, was the love of my life, the person who didn't get on the bus, the man that thank god, didn't leave, Ezra Fitz.
Ezra POV:
I stood there, in shock. I wanted to get on that bus so much, but when I heard what she said….It just broke my heart. It made me wonder, why was I letting her parents win? Why can't we just live the way we want it too, just for once? I dropped my backpack on the wet sidewalk. It was still raining, but not as hard as it did a few minutes ago.
"Aria," I breathed.
Aria POV:
I had to blink twice to make sure that I wasn't dreaming. I stared out in the distance, and saw ezra mouth my name as he dropped his bags. Tears streamed down my face in relief as I stumbled up from the ground and ran.
Ezra started to walk too, and I noticed his smile. It was one of those smiles, where, it would just brighten up your whole day. His smile was adorable, and it was contagious. I continued to run as fast as I could, hoping that I wouldn't jump into thin air; and realize that it was all just a vision.
"Ezra," I sighed as I jumped up into his arms. He picked me up high and twirled me, while attaching our lips. I ran my hands through his hair, as he ran his hands all over my back. He slid his legs under my thighs, as I jumped up, my legs resting in his hands, and I wrapped my arms around for safety. I always did that because, well, Ezra was pretty tall.
He started to walk, still kissing me passionately, and walked back over to where I had been sitting, crying, as I watched him leave for the bus. He rested me down on my back on the wet grass. I knew I would stand up with pieces of grass all over my but and back, but I didn't care, and I was sure Ezra didn't either. He lay on top of me as he grabbed my face.
"I am so sorry, Aria. You don't even know. I promise, and this one I will keep, I will never you again. Please, just….forgive me," he sighed.
I just looked up into his eyes. He thinks I'm angry with him?
"I know I put you through hell tonight, and yesterday, and the day before that….. but that's just us. Nobody's perfect, and that counts for relationships as well," he explained.
"Even you and Jackie weren't perfect?" I asked, curiously, reaching for his face.
Ezra just crushed his lips to mine. "That woman is out of our lives. I want to forget about her, and I want you to forget her too. She's nothing."
Nothing. For some reason, I had been wanting for him to say that ever since he confessed about almost marrying Jackie. I wanted to be finally convinced that he had no feelings for her anymore. I didn't want to worry about her; especially not after all that's happened these past couple of weeks.
Ezra gazed into my eyes, still pressing me down against the ground. He pushed himself off me and held himself up on his elbow, still holding my hand. "Please. Forgive me."
I remained silent. Not that I didn't forgive him, but I was just in shock. A lot just happened, and I had to take it all in. I was still surprised that he stayed, not that it was a bad thing. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if he left me.
I squeezed his hand. "Just wait for my answer. I'll let you know….I just, need to think about this for a moment," I confessed.
Ezra chuckled. "yeah, I didn't see this happening either. Well, do you want to go back to my apartment, because I think soon, you're going to melt in with the rain. You're soaked," he laughed.
"Of course I would. And hey, I think you're worse than me!" I teased, grabbing his hand and pulling him up off the ground. He took my hand and began to run to my car. He got into the driver's seat.
I got in on the other side, smiling. Ezra leaned over and rested his hand on my thigh. "I missed you. I missed the old us. I miss not having all the problems that we have to face now," he admitted.
"Yeah, I know," I agreed. "But with a relationship like ours, I don't think there's ever going to be a happy ending," I stated, frowning.
"Hey," Ezra whispered. "Don't say that. I'll make sure that we make a happy ending," he added.
I smiled, and leaned over to kiss his neck. He shivered, as he tightened his grip on the wheel. I could tell he would rather be doing something else with me than driving.
I started to think. "I have to ask; why did you stay?" I asked.
Ezra didn't even have to think about his answer for a second. "Because I finally got the guts to ask what I'm about to do tonight. I don't know how you'll react, but I wouldn't be able to try if I left; and just like you, I love you too much. I can't live without you. Whenever we're not together, I'm either waiting for you to come back, or I just lay around drinking scotch. You're my everything, and you make me happy. Really, really happy," he explained.
I smiled, and giggled. "Thank you. I needed to know; and may I add, I know you already know this about yourself, but you're such a romantic. What did you want to ask me?" I asked, teasingly.
"Well, I try," he added, chuckling. "And you'll just have to wait and see," he continued.
I rolled my eyes, and sighed heavily. I grabbed his arm softly. "Oh! By the way, if you couldn't guess…I forgive you," I confessed, brushing his hand against my lips.
"Thank you. That's what I need to hear," he said relieved with happiness.
When we got to his apartment, we ran frantically and hurried to his room. I opened the door and let Ezra go in first. I followed, closing the door gently, and leaning my back against it. I sighed. "Finally. I feel like I'm home."
Ezra's smile faded. "Well, not for too long. We need to leave. The police are coming here tomorrow, and they're going to search for me, and you."
I suddenly that I would probably never see Hanna, Spencer, or Emily again. Not my family either, not that I wanted to see them, but I'll never see my room, or Mike again. A tear fell from my eye the more I thought about it.
Ezra noticed, and rushed over to me. "Aria. You don't have to come with me," he started.
I squinted my eyes. He promised that he would never leave me again. Was that a lie? Was our love a lie? Was he really breaking his promise already? "You're breaking your promise," I commented.
He looked down at the ground, and played with his hands. "I know you're thinking about your friends, and your family, and your house….." I he continued, but I interrupted.
"Ezra." I stroked his cheek with the top of my hand and he sighed I relief. "I'm not going anywhere. I go where you go. My place is with you. You're my home. You're the only place where….I feel completely safe," I began.
Ezra looked up, as if he knew I would regret my decision, so I rolled my eyes. He knew that I wouldn't betray him like that, but he refused to believe so right now. Things were so out of control, but I knew what I wanted.
"Run away with me," I murmured.
Ezra's head shot up, and stared at me in shock. "You really want to?" he asked.
"Yes," I smiled. "Run away with me. We could get away, and be somewhere, where we could actually live as a couple. Yes, they'll be searching for us, but you know? We'll just keep moving; and I'm completely fine with that," I started.
Ezra laughed. "I can't believe we're actually doing this. That's just what we'll do. But, tell me, are you sure you want to do this?" he tested.
I took his face in my hands. "I'm absolutely positive," I replied.
"Okay. Well, there's something that I have to ask, before we get carried away."
Aria POV:
"Okay, what is it?" I demanded happily, stepping closer to him.
Ezra stepped even closer and took my hands in his, kissing them, before he reached inside his pocket.
He looked up at me with loving eyes as my mouth dropped. "Aria Montgomery, will you marry me?" he asked.
Then, everything just froze.
Cliffhanger! Aw, so Ezra asked her to marry him. Will she say yes? By the way, I have every chapter planned out, so there's going to be I think 8 or 9 more chapters, and then it's finished. I'm giving you a happy ending, and I promise, no babies on this story. Maybe in the epilogue! So, what did you think of the chapter? I thought that was a sweet reunion Please review! Xoxo Courtney