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18. Pick you up

Ezra POV
I left the bar absolutely shattered that I had made her feel those feelings she sung in her songs. I made my way to the bar that night and sat towards the back I wanted to be the first to congratulate Aria on the success of her song writing. Little did I know she would be performing. She sounded so perfect but her songs were about such pain. The pain that I had caused. I couldn't believe I had put her through that. I drove back to my apartment and grabbed a bottle of scotch from the cupboard. My brother had left this morning after my mother threatened to cut him off from the family fortune which was what exactly she had done to me years ago.

I heard a knock at my door and opened it to find Aria. She quickly jumped into my arms kissing me.

"I'm guessing they loved you" I said smiling.

"I wish you could have been there Ezra. It was absolutely amazing!" She said kissing my lips again.

"I was" I replied before letting her go and walked back inside.

"What's wrong?" She asked closing the door.
I leant back against the kitchen bench.

"I can't believe how much I hurt you Aria" I said as she made her way over and cupped my face in her hands as I looked into her beautiful hazel eyes.

"Don't do this Ezra. We both hurt each other and we're in a good spot now" she replied kissing my lips. I wrapped my hands around her waist and lifted her on to the kitchen bench. Our lips still locked. I pressed myself between her knees.

"I love you Aria. You were absolutely amazing tonight and I promise I will never hurt you again" I said while pressing my lips back to hers.

Aria's POV
I awoke to find myself wrapped up in Ezra's arms. Last night was like a dream. I hadn't figured out if I'd like to perform yet, it was such a buzz being up on stage. I watched Ezra sleep and thought how truly amazing my life was going to be.

I left Ezra's early to make my way home and get dressed before meeting up with the girls to tell them the news. I pulled on a simple cream dress. I quickly grabbed my notepad out and scribbled a few lines down that had been playing in my head. Once finished I grabbed my bag and headed to the Brew. The girls had already arrived. I smiled as I made way to the table and sat down.

"So what did you have to tell us" Hannah blurted out.

"Hannah!" Spencer shouted.

"It's ok I can't keep it to myself any longer any way. I sent off some lyrics I wrote to Dan a few weeks ago and last night I had a meeting with some music producers. They loved my songs!" I squealed in pure excitement.

"Congratulations Aria" Emily said jumping up and giving me a hug.

"So your going to be a song writer?" Hannah asked in a high pitch voice .

"Yeah I'm unsure yet whether I just want to be a writer or whether I actually want to sing my own songs" I replied.

"I'm sure you will figure it out soon" Spencer replied giving me a reassuring smile.

"Were all so happy for you" Emily said still smiling.

"My shout for breakfast then" Spencer said standing up and making her way to the counter.

After breakfast and a long chat with the girls, I headed home to see my parents. They weren't there when I went home to change earlier. I walked through the front door finding mom reading a book on the couch. I sat down beside her.

"What are you reading?" I asked.

"Just a murder mystery" she replied smiling "soooooo more importantly how did last night go?" She asked smiling.

"It was amazing mom. I got to perform my songs with the lead singer of imagine Dragons and the music producers loved it!" I said excitedly without even taking a breathe.

"Your kidding! Wish I would have stayed" she replied smiling "I'm so proud of you honey" she added.

I leant over and gave her a big hug.

"I love you mom" I whispered before pulling away and making my way upstairs.