Chapter 3

Spencer and Toby were already there, which didn't surprise Aria; Spencer was always early for everything. Her and Ezra had managed to get there a few minutes before they were supposed to meet and so Aria and Ezra had stayed in his warm car cuddling until Hanna knocked on Aria's window and made her jump and her head had hit Ezra's jaw and he bit his tongue. Aria gave Hanna a dirty look that just grinned back and then she grabbed Caleb's hand and met Spencer and Toby. Ezra reluctantly got out of the car and met Aria outside her car door.

"Hey look, the first star. Make a wish Aria." Ezra whispered into her ear and he guided her out of the car park.

"All my wishes have come true." She replied, and smiled up at Ezra. They reached the table full of friends and then ordered their meals. They all chatted, joked and laughed around until their food was ready. The food didn't last long, the graduation ceremony had gone for a few hours and they hadn't eaten since lunch. After the table was cleared the group decided to go to the movies down the road.

"I think I need to walk there, that was a massive meal." Hanna said, rubbing her stomach. Caleb and most of the others nodded, and so they all paid and left, and walked to the nearby cinema. Even though it was summer, it was chilly and soon Aria was shivering, Ezra was rubbing her bare arms, which didn't seem to be doing much. He took off his sweater and gave it to her, and it was quite big on her.

"Hey Aria nice dress," Hanna laughed, along with the rest, Aria included.

"At least I'm nice and warm." Aria replied, and everyone nodded in agreement.

Once they got to the cinema Aria gave Ezra his sweater back and he quickly put it back on, he didn't realise how cold it was without it. They all agreed on a movie and bought the tickets, drinks and popcorn and soon were sitting in the warm cinema. Aria lifted the armrest and moved closer to Ezra, who wrapped his arms around her and pulled her even closer with a kiss on the forehead. Aria smiled when she saw her three best friends do the same to their partners. A scary scene came on during the movie and Hanna screamed, which made Aria jump and hit Ezra's jaw again.

"Ouch, I'm going to have to find a new spot to rest my head whenever Hanna is around" Ezra laughed and so did Aria, who finished scowling at Hanna.

"I'm sorry, no don't move your head, I like it there," Aria mumbled into his chest as another scary part was on, and Ezra only gave her head another kiss and pulled her tighter.

Once the movie was finished Ezra looked at his watch. It was 11pm, time to get Aria home, even though it was a Friday, he didn't want to upset her parents by bringing her home too late.

"Okay, I better get you home, your dad will probably be sitting by the front door." Ezra joked, Aria laughed and nodded.

"You're probably right. Alright guys, I'll see you tomorrow or sometime." Aria said to the group and everyone else said goodbye, they were going to hang around for a little longer in a close diner. Ezra took off his sweater and gave it to Aria, noticing her starting to shiver again, she thanked him and then laced her fingers in his and they quickly walked to Ezra's car. Aria snuggled up to him again in the car as she always does. She must've fallen asleep because she was woken by Ezra's gentle shake and whispering in her ear.

"Aria. Come on Aria, wake up." Aria looked around and realised where she was and yawned. She didn't think she was that tired, but turned out she obviously was. Ezra was at her door opening it for her, and he pulled her to him when they reached her porch. She instinctively wrapped her hands around his neck and he pulled her to him and before they kissed, he looked into her eyes and smiled.

"God I love you Aria Montgomery." Ezra said sincerely, and Aria's huge smile returned to her face.

"I love you too Mr. Ezra Fitz" Aria said, then laughed and stood on her tiptoes to reach his mouth, and he bent down and they were kissing with such love and affection Aria didn't want to stop even though she couldn't breathe. Ezra's breath was ragged as he pulled Aria's head to his chest and held her tight as they got their breath back, and after one more kiss Ezra had to leave when he heard Byron in the entry coming to the door. He gave her another quick hug and said goodbye just as Byron opened the door.

"Sorry she was out late, the movie finished at about 11" Ezra said to Byron who smiled, nodded and waved as Ezra walked back to his car. He was about to get in when Byron called him back, Ezra gulped, but as he turned around he saw his sweater in Byron's hand and realised Aria had still been wearing it. He quickly walked to the door, grabbed it and thanked Byron, and then put it on as he was walking to the car.

Aria stood at her window as she watched Ezra get in his car and drive off, with a smile on her face. Now she didn't have school, she could spend pretty much every day with him and her friends for the next 3 months.