Ezria FanFiction

Episode 8

Emily felt so upset. She was crying all the way home. Aria thought not to chase her down stairs as she knew that Emily would try to run away even further. Everyone felt sorry for Emily and just wanted to hug her.
Back at the apartment, all were still gathered. Spencer was cuddled up in Toby's lap, Aria on Ezra's and Caleb was on his own feeling rather uncomfortable. Aria picked up her phone and decided to call Emily. Hoping that she would pick up her phone continuously rang. But it wen straight to voicemail. Emily stood outside the brew walking to her car with tears streaming down her face. She looked at her phone as Aria rang but was too shaken to answer.
Aria decided to leave a message hoping that Emily will get back to her.
"Em, don't worry about it! We don't think your crazy. You were just full of shock. Look, me and Ezra decided to invite you round for dinner tomorrow. We don't hate you Em. Call me. Please" announces Aria on the phone.

The guys stayed for a little while longer then started to leave. Spencer and Toby went out first holding hands while Caleb followed behind them feeling tremendously awkward. Spencer gave Ezra and Aria a hug to congratulate them and Toby and Caleb shook Ezra's hand and hugged Aria.

The next day soon came round. The sun shined, the streets were busy, everywhere was crowded but Emily was still not talking to anyone besides herself. She locked herself in her room at Hanna's place. Team Sparia went round to find that Jordan answered and Em was in hiding. Aria knocked on the bedroom door numerous times. She was talking to Emily even though she got no response.
"Em, can you come out please? I need to talk to you...." she started.
"You don't need to hide from me and Ezra. We get that your going through all these things. Your eggs, Hanna's disappearance, and now that Ali's in a mental hospital. There's no need to be afraid. Look, we're going to be at home tonight. Ezra and I want you to come and join us for dinner. We're having your favourite. Em, please join us."

Spencer stayed behind to look after Emily whilst Jordan went out hoping that Emily will finally come out and talk to her at least. Aria went home and started to prepare dinner.

Aria's POV-
I could just feel Emily's pain. It's like when I kissed Jake when he was teaching me self defence. That kiss just got the better of me and just changed everything. I just wanted to hug Emily. She needs to know it's ok.

Back at the apartment above The Brew, Aria and Ezra snuggle up on the sofa worrying about Emily.
"Ezra?" Asked Aria.
"Mhmm?" He replied.
"She'll be ok right? I mean she's been through a lot and I think we just made it worse. But I didn't want to tell them any later..." She continued. I look up at Ezra to witness his expression. He seemed as worried as I was but happy to help in any shape or form.
"She'll be fine. Hopefully that dinner tonight will help. If she comes. Let's hope she does" Ezra replies. Aria tells Ezra that Spencer is trying to make her see sense and think about the advantages of this dinner. None of them wanted to se Emily hurt. It hurts them too.

At 5, Aria confronted Spencer on the phone to see if anything happened. She exclaimed that she came out of her bedroom but was still upset. They hear a knock at the door. Ezra went to see who it was. Emily was stood in front the door. Clutching as tightly as she could to her phone looking anxiously down at the floor then raised her head to looking in Ezra's direction.
"Emily!" Happily said Ezra.
"Glad you could join us. Come on in," he continues.
She approaches the front door and slowly paces herself in hoping not to catch any awkward glances from either Aria or Ezra. She notices Aria standing in front of her hoping for a hug. She leaned for a hug but pulled away as she was afraid.
"Take a seat. Get comfortable. Dinner will be ready in 5 minutes," announces Ezra.
"Em, you don't have to be afraid. We're here for you and so is everyone else. It was just a kiss. We understand what your going through." Says Aria looking at Emily with sympathy. Emily raises her head and finds herself looking at Aria. Ezra glances over to give Emily the sign that he wasn't bothered by the kiss.
"It's just... I... It..." She is afraid that  something she says will come out the wrong way.
"Em, it's ok," complies Aria.

Emily's POV-
She looked beautiful over there. Sitting on the sofa in a black flowery dress. Her make - up is stunning. How did this happen? I mean Ezra is right standing over there. Catching every second he can to look at me making sure I'm not getting the wrong message. I can't help but look at Aria in this whole different way. God, why do my feelings always lead me? I feel sorry for Aria. She wouldn't want me of all people to grow feelings for her! Awkward. She looks at me and I'm afraid to look back because if I glance too long my hormones will control the way I feel and my actions. I just wanted this dinner to be over already. The dinner smells good. And it's my favourite. Ooh why? Inside I'm crying and so am I on the outside. Aria comforts me and I can't help but pay attention to every single little touch from her hands. Am I falling in love with Aria?