I Thought She Was Dead - Ezria

How Did He Handle It?

Ezra's POV:

It had been exactly one month since Aria and I broke up after she had discovered my book about Alison. She believed our relationship was for research and experimental – but it wasn't.

It grew.

I will unwillingly admit that at first, that is what it was. When I saw her in the bar, I immediately recognized her from the pictures Alison showed me. Aria looked exactly the same, excluding the pink stripes that were not in her hair when I met her.

At the time, I was willing to do anything for the story. I could see how big it could be with all the right information and pieces.

I loved Alison so much, I wanted to do anything for her.

Being around Aria only took a short week before I slowly began to fall in love with her. I fell in love with her like I fall asleep – slowly, then all at once.

Her smile. Her eyes. Her nose. Her lips.

Everything about her, I fell in love with.

Before I knew it I had completely fell in love for Aria Marie Montgomery. Sometimes I even forget about how I came to meet Aria because at the time, I had no idea that I would fall in love with her.

And now, we are here.

Where exactly are we?

I don't know.

Last night, Alison, Caleb, and I were able to manipulate A and find all five girls safely.

Sitting here on the couch where Aria and I used to sit and watch old movies together, I look back and think of how I handled.

Did I?

I have been questioning myself about that all day today. Did I really handle it, or just merely bypass it?

I guess now is the time to find out, because this is the story of when I thought Aria was dead.

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Yay for a new fanfic!

MERRY CHRISTMAS❤️💚🎅🏻

Don't worry, I will still be updating Finding Her as well!

This entire fanfic is dedicated to @ezriapower on Instagram. She's such a sweetheart and gave me this idea.

This chapter is super short because it's introducing what the fanfic will be. This is in present tense, the rest will go to the past as Ezra remembers how he coped with Aria being missing and if he really "handled" it.

Be sure to vote, follow me, and comment feedback. What are you excited about most for this fanfic?❤️

Love y'all bunches,
- Layla