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17. Stitches

Ezra's POV
I left the Montgomery's with a smile from ear to ear. My brother Wesley had text me that he was in town and waiting at my apartment door. I thought back to when I changed the locks so another Jackie incident wouldn't occur. I made my way up the stairs to my apartment.

"Hey man what's going on?" I asked taking my keys out to open the door.

"Mom kicked me out again. Do you mind if I crash here for a few nights?" He asked.

"Yeah sure just use the blanket on the couch" I said pointing "do you want to talk about it?" I asked.

"Nah I'm really tired" he replied taking the blanket and laying down. I had a quick shower and made my way to bed.

Arias POV
I hadn't seen Ezra the rest of the week because his brother was staying at his place. Tonight was my meeting with Dan and some music producers. I had never been so nervous in my whole life that I spent the morning throwing up with major butterflies in my stomach. I took the day off of school and spent the morning shopping for things to wear. I decided to make it simple with a pair of skinny jeans, black wedges and white floral halter neck with a pull over black leather jacket. I walked past the lingerie store and tried on a few. I ended up purchasing a sexy black lace set.

I sat at home wondering when I would get a chance to show Ezra my new purchase as it possibly wouldn't be till next weekend. I decided to throw caution to the wind and surprise him at work. I made my way to his office and quickly closed the door.

"Why is it so hot in here? Aren't you hot?" I asked removing my jacket.

"I am now" he replied standing there staring.

"I've been thinking we could use some alone time" I said as I struggled trying to lock the door. "How do you lock this thing?" I asked.

"It doesn't lock" he replied smiling. I quickly grabbed the chair beside the door and rammed the back of it under the handle. And unzipped my top revealing the lacy lingerie as I made my way over to him. "Oh man" he said groaning.
I cupped his face in my hands and smashed my lips to his. He quickly pulled back.

"I have class in 15 minutes" he said.

"That's plenty of time" I replied as I loosened his tie and started undoing his buttons. We continued kissing hard our tongues fighting against each other. Before he pulled back again.

"I don't think this is such a good idea" he replied.

"I think you spend entirely too much time thinking, don't you think?" I asked undoing the remaining buttons.

"Yeah" he replied picking me up kissing my lips and carrying me to the couch. He laid back as I straddled his hips. Clothes began falling to floor as I think we hit a record for the quickest love making session in history. I missed the closeness of lying together afterwards but quickly threw our clothes back on as he made his way out the door for the class he was late to. He stopped and ran back over smiling and kissed my lips while I fixed his tie.

"Good luck tonight" he said placing a kiss on my forehead and racing out.

I made my way home and started getting dressed and applying make up for tonight. I asked mom to drive me because I didn't know how late I would be. She was a little bit skeptical of dropping me off at bar. I sat alone in the bar nervous as hell. I ordered a straight scotch and sculled it trying to kill the nerves. I notice Dan walk through the door with a much older man with a moustache. He made his way over and pulled me in for a hug.

"Hey Aria how's it been? This is my manager Chris Raine, Chris this is the amazing girl I was telling you about Aria" he said introducing me to the grey haired man with a moustache.

"Hi it's nice to meet you" I replied holding my hand out.

"Great meeting you too Aria, I saw the clip of you and Dan and thought you were incredible" he said grabbing my hand and shaking it. "Grab a seat and I'll grab us some drinks, what will you have Aria?" He asked.

"Just a vodka lime and soda please" I asked while taking a seat.

"So I read your lyrics and they are gonna be hits" he said smiling "however I believe you have so much more talent with your voice and believe you should sing them" he added.

"I don't know if I can. I've always wanted to be a writer...I'm not really a performing type" I replied blushing.

"Your voice is amazing. I have some music producers coming tonight and would love it if you performed one of your songs for them" he said with a big grin.

Chris his manager returned with drinks and placed them on the table. I took a large sip and agreed to perform. Not long after a lady with long black hair and a man that looked a like an older version of Brad Pitt made there way to our table. Dan and Chris stood up so I followed in suit.

"Hey Garth. Brionne you look fabulous as always" Dan said leaning in to kiss her cheek. After everyone had greeted each other they turned to me.

"Aria this is Brionne who's a producer at Sony records and her Garth who works at platinum records" Dan said smiling.

"So this is the amazing young lady I've heard so much about" Brionne remarked holding out her hand. I quickly took it and shook it.

"Nice to meet you both" I said as Garth took my hand and placed a kiss on my knuckles.

"So Dan let's hear this song we have a flight to catch" Said Brionne ordering a straight vodka from the bartender.

Chris quickly left and came back in with Dan's guitar and started setting everything up on stage. As Dan grabbed my arm and handed me some papers.

"So I've highlighted your parts. You will song most and I'll just come in now and again." He said smiling "don't be nervous your gonna kill it" he added.

I made my way to the stage nervous as hell. The bar was fairly busy, it was now our never I thought to myself.

"I thought that I've been hurt before
But no one's ever left me quite this sore
Your words cut deeper than a knife
Now I need someone to breathe me back to life
Got a feeling that I'm going under
But I know that I'll make it out alive
If I quit calling you my lover
Move on" (Original: Shawn Mendes-stitches)

We finished the song and the whole bar erupted in cheers and clapping.

"Wanna lead one by yourself" Dan asked smiling.

"Sure" I said as he handed me a piece of paper with my lyrics for 'let it go' and started strumming his guitar.

"I used to recognize myself
It's funny how reflections change
When we're becoming something else
I think it's time to walk away" (original James Bay- Let it go)

I finished and opened my eyes to find everyone standing and clapping. I had never felt such a rush. I wish I could have shared this with my family.

We made our way back to the table to find that Brionne and Grant had left, had they hated it that much I thought. Chris quickly spoke up after seeing the hurt expression on my face.

"They loved it Aria. You sounded amazing. We will be in contact" he said smiling as he walked from the bar with a spring in his step.

"You were fantastic. You really should consider performing your own songs" Dan said before hugging me good bye and leaving.

If I had known how perfect tonight was I would of invited my family, friends and most of all Ezra.