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15. The Way They Were

Ezra's POV
We made it back to my apartment and sat down on the couch to talk. I needed to know who Aria had taken as a date to the dance because when I found her on the steps she looked pretty upset that he had left.

"What's wrong? anything to do with me?" I asked trying to gauge her reaction.

"No I think Riley my date saw us and left. I told him we were nothing more than friends but it must of hurt him seeing us together" she replied looking at me sadly.

"I'm so sorry Aria" I said brushing her hair from her face.

"You have nothing to be sorry for Ezra. Your the love of my life and I will always choose you" she replied smiling before pulling me towards her and smashing her lips to mine. I slowly run my tongue against her bottom lip until she opened her mouth and our tongues gently flickered against each other's. She started undoing my tie and running her hands down my chest unbuttoning every button and ripping my shirt off. She burst out laughing as I looked down noticing my superman shirt. I kept kissing her and tracing my lips down her neck. I slowly undid her zipper as the dress fell in a bundle around her waist. I stood up and removed my superman shirt grabbing her hands and pulling her up with me as her dress fell to the floor. She undid my button and zip on my pants and left me standing in boxers. I scooped her up and carried to my bed placing her down gently before removing the rest of our clothes and making the most passionate love to her.

Arias POV
I was awoken by Ezra planting kisses on my neck from behind. I rolled over and found myself in his arms staring into his magical blue eyes. I moved closer, my naked body flush against his and kissed his perfect lips. I rolled on top and placed kisses down his neck all the way down his chest to his belly button and back up again. He groaned at every kiss I left on his body. I slowly placed my lips back on his and lowered myself down onto him. We made love for what seemed like the 10th time since arriving back to his apartment. I had missed his touch for so long and hoped in my heart that we would be together forever.

After a shower I threw on my dress from last night. Ezra drove me home to get changed so i could meet up with the girls. He waited in the car while I quickly ran in. Only mom was home as dad and Mike were at a lacrosse game.

"Morning mom" I yelled before making my way upstairs grabbing some clothes and throwing them on. I made my way back downstairs and stopped in the kitchen. "I'm just heading out to breakfast with Ezra" I smiled.

"Your first date that's so sweet" she smiled. I turned around to make my way out the door. "Just remember Aria to take your pill and always use protection" she added.

"Oh god I'm sure nothing like that's going to happen after a breakfast date, thanks though mom" I replied shaking my head as I raced back towards his car. We drove to the Brew. All the girls and their partners already arrived. We all ordered coffee and breakfast and chilled out all morning chatting. The girls were all shocked I was back with Ezra but understood when I told them it was a huge misunderstanding on my part. Spencer gave him the quick 'if you ever hurt her again talk' which he complied with immediately. After breakfast Ezra dropped me home. I kissed him goodbye promising to come see him at Hollis tomorrow for a coffee date during one of my free periods.

Ezra's POV
I got woken up early by a call from my publisher telling my she loved the book and to start working on a sequel as i wouldn't have much time once my launch and book tour began. I felt like it was going to be the best week, I had Aria back in my arms and I was going to be a published author. I got dressed and headed to work early to get some work done before my first class. After class was over I checked my phone 'Coffee 1030 @ Hollis cafe' I looked at my watch 1017. I quickly text back 'Sure see you soon'. I made my way to the Hollis cafe and met Aria at the door.

"Good timing" I said wrapping my arms around her, I pulled back and kissed her cherry coated lips.

"I missed you" she replied leaning in for a more full kiss.

We walked inside and ordered coffee and sandwiches. We quickly ate as I didn't have much time before my next class. We grabbed our take away coffees and strode hand in hand back to my office building. We both had the biggest smiles on our faces, so happy for once. I leant down and gave Aria a kiss good bye before heading inside. I opened the door and looked behind me to notice Jackie staring at me and what looked like to be rage burning in her eyes. I closed the door knowing she could never tear Aria and I apart ever again.