So I have been thinking about this story for awhile and after hours of convincing from Ezriaismylifex on twitter, she finally convinced me to at least write this and see how it goes. I have to say she is VERY persuasive because I have never let ANYONE read anything of mine before. She also gave me the title "The Fight for Love" for this story so thank you very much Lexi!

Chapter 1

ARIA'S POV

It was Friday night, Ezra and I are on our way back from an amazing dinner right outside Rosewood so no one would recognize us. I was resting my head on the window thinking. We haven't come out to my parents yet, we have talked about it a lot but truth is I'm terrified of their reaction. I know in the long run it will be better for our relationship but I'm not too sure how it will affect us right now. Ezra is the glue that holds me together; if I lose him I don't know what will happen. I'll fall apart that's for sure! I was pulled out of my thoughts when Ezra leaned over and kissed my temple, whispering in my ear, "Hey honey, we're back."

I slowly opened my eyes and looked at him. I smiled before kissing him softly. "Let's go on up, I only have an hour before I have to get home" I reply sadly.

Once we got to his apartment we decided to cuddle on the couch and talk about something we have avoided for a while; when we were coming out to Ella and Byron. We originally were going to tell them once I turned 18 which is in March — only a couple of months from now since it was currently January. But I can't stand lying to my mom anymore. I had promised her no more secrets, so I had to come clean. After debating all of our possibilities we finally came to conclusion that we would tell them Sunday night. All too quickly my hour was up so we kissed goodbye and I went home for the night.

Sunday came way too fast for my liking. Ezra and I spent all day Saturday just watching cartoons, cuddling and preparing each other for Sunday night. I got dressed in a comfortable outfit, yet appropriate. But honestly there is no perfect outfit that says 'hey mom, dad I'm dating my 24-year-old former English teacher!' so I just threw on some jeans and a tee-shirt.

EZRA'S POV

It was now Sunday night and I was freaking out. I mean honestly who wouldn't be in my situation. I'm terrified they will say we can't see each other anymore and take her away from me. But if that happens then we only have to wait until she turns 18 in a couple of months. I look at the time and realize it's time for me to go.

Before I knew it I was standing on the Montgomery porch scared out of my mind. I took a deep breath and rang the doorbell. The door quickly opened to reveal Byron rather than Aria who I was hoping for.

"Ezra, what are you doing here?" Byron asks with curiosity.

"Oh I was hoping to talk to you and Ella if you had a minute?" I respond rather nervously trying not to stutter.

"Of course come on in. Is everything alright?" He asked kind of confused as to why I was here.

"Uh yeah, yeah everything's fine." We walked into the living room and Ella was already there. I saw Aria sitting on the arm of the couch. We both shared a nervous glance. And all I can think is 'Oh god, it's too late to back out now.' Aria got up to stand next to me and we quickly reached for each other's hands.

"What is going on here? Ezra? Aria?" Ella said worried.

ARIA'S POV

"What is going on here? Ezra? Aria?" Ella said worried.

As soon as Ella said that I just blurted out "Ezra and I are dating!" then I quickly added "we have been for a year and 4 months."

I tighten my grip on Ezra as I watched my parent's faces harden and they quickly became pissed. Once realization of what I had just confessed to them started to sync in they began yelling. Well even saying that is an understatement.

"What the hell do you mean you're dating?" Ella yelled while jumping up to stand in front of us.

"What the hell did you do to my daughter you bastard? Get out of my house now!" Byron yelled at the top of his lungs, honestly it scared the hell out of me; I have never seen him this mad.

Ezra and I kept trying to explain but they wouldn't let us get a single word in. All of a sudden Byron punched Ezra in the face. I started screaming and yelling at Byron to stop but nothing was working. "I told you to get out of my house now! Do not come near her ever again. Do you understand me? I will have you arrested if you do not walk your ass out that door right this instant." He shouted in Ezra's face.

Ezra and I shared a glance and knew he needed to leave. My heart was breaking with every step he took. I didn't even realize I had tears running down my face. We whispered goodbye to one another, neither of use knowing when we would see each other again. Terrified of the answer as to when we would.

As soon as he left Byron and Ella started yelling at me saying things like "How could you be so stupid? I thought we raised you better than this" and worst of all "You are not my daughter at all; you have no idea how disappointed your father and I are in you!"

I finally couldn't take any more of their accusations so I finally yelled back.

"He didn't take advantage of me! I love him and he loves me. We have been dating for over a year, shouldn't that prove anything to you?" I yelled back at them.

"Don't you dare use that tone with me or your mother young lady! If anything it just shows that you are not the person we raised you to be. Now give me your phone then go to your room you're grounded." Byron said with his hand out waiting for my phone.

"You're kidding right? I'm grounded, for what? Dating someone, being in love? That is just bull shit! I don't even want to be around either of you right now anyway!" With that being said I gave him my phone, stormed up to my room slammed the door shut and locked it.

I started crying uncontrollably, I was now extremely glad Mike was spending the night at his friend Eddy's house. He definitely didn't need to hear any of this. I crawled into bed and thought about everything that just happened, unfortunately I could still hear Ella and Byron arguing about how Ezra "abused me and I was just a stupid girl to believe he loved me" and many other things I can't even think about let alone repeat because they were so untrue and offensive toward Ezra.

Thinking about everything that was happening I knew they would never accept us. I can't live without him, even if it is just 2-3 months until I turn 18. I just couldn't do it, especially knowing the minute we try to see each other they would send Ezra to jail, and he doesn't deserve that. I jump out of bed turn my music up loud enough so I can't hear the cruel things being said downstairs and pack a bag of necessities. As soon as they go to sleep I'm going to Ezra's to see if he'll run away with me...

Thank you for reading. Please review, and let me know how I can improve.