Run Away
A Spoby story
Hey guys it's me, making another story during Hurricane Sandy. This is my first Pretty Little Liars story, and I have shipped Spoby FOR EVER but I never made a story. So today, I was rewatching one of the episodes during Season 1, one part of a Spencer and Toby scene popped out at me. It was when Toby said "Promise me something. If you ever run away again, call me." Or something along those lines. And I thought, what if Spencer runs away and calls Toby and takes him with her? I know this plot is overused but I felt like making it. Oh, and Toby is not A. So read if you will, and please, no flames. Set after season 2B's finale, after Melissa "lost" her baby and she comes home for a bit.
Run Away
Spencer's POV
That is it. My family has done it again. I don't even remember what we were arguing about. Something about Melissa losing her "only connection to Ian, oh, Ian.." Whatever. And then I snapped saying, "You know what Melissa, maybe it is for the better. Ian was never good anyways."
Look, I know that's harsh, but something inside of me just snapped.
Then, like always, Mom took Melissa's side, saying, "Spencer, your sister is grieving."
OK fine. Then we were fighting over tiny things, I don't even remember what, and Melissa said, "You know what Spencer, why don't you just leave. Nobody wants you hear anyways."
So I went upstairs and slammed the door. Now I'm pulling out my suitcase and packing up my clothes and most beloved memories. A couple necklaces, belts, bags, shoes, and summer attire. Then I went to my closet and packed some winter attire. Who knows how long I will be away for? I hid my bag in the closet. I walked downstairs and out the door to The Brew. I sat down and ordered a cup of coffee. While quietly sipping my coffee, I thought about what my boyfriend, Toby had said one day while we were sitting by the fireplace. He told me to call him if I ever wanted to run away… So I pulled out my phone and pressed 2 and speed dialed his cell. While the phone was ringing, I thought about what had happened. "A" had made me break up with him and then, after Mona was unmasked as "A", Toby admitted that he was "pretending not to love me." We made up and our bond was now stronger than ever. I was snapped back to the present when I heard a deep, male voice pick up the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey Toby, it's Spencer."
"Spencer, I have contact I.D, I know who you are."
"Oh. Right."
"So, why are you calling me? Not that I'm complaining, I love talking to you, but is there a reason?"
"Umm… so…. I was planning on running away…"
"Running away? Spencer, why?"
"Something between Melissa and me happened…"
"What?"
"I don't even remember, Toby, I just remember her saying that nobody wanted me here…"
"I want you here…"
"I know that Toby, but I just want to leave. I would appreciate it if you came with me, but if you don't want to, I understand. But please don't tell anyone."
"Spencer, I'll come, don't worry. When are we gonna do this?"
"Um, I was hoping to get plane tickets, to Florida? My grandparents have a house there that we don't use anymore, and we could chill there until we get a real plan together," I said.
"Ok," Toby said. "Just call me and tell me when."
"OK Toby. Love you, bye."
And then we hung up. I called American Airlines and after 3 rings, a flight attendant picked up.
"Hello, you've reached American Airlines. How may I help you?
"Hi," I said, "My name is Spencer Hastings. I wanted to book a flight to Florida."
"Ok! When will you be leaving?"
"Umm…" I paused, considering my plan. "I guess the next flight out, the sooner the better."
"I'll check, where in Florida are you visiting?
"Key West."
"Hmm… The next flight out to Key West is in 3 days. Is that ok?"
I figured that was enough time to get all my things ready. "Yes, that's fine."
"How many people will be traveling with you?"
"Just 2."
"Would you like first class or business class?"
"Business."
You see, I could afford First Class, but I figured we would need a lot of money in Florida, so I couldn't spend money carelessly.
"Ok, I will send the tickets to your email. May I have your email address?"
I told her my email address, thanked her for her help, and hung up. I then started making my way outside, to sneak home and retrieve my car. I was on my way to Toby's to tell him the plan.
Next chapter will hopefully be up soon!
~A